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Dreams In DriveIt Takes As Long As It Takes - Keys To Success & Excellence w/ Sakita HolleyRemember, BIG DREAMS take time and that's okay. EP 6 guest Sakita Holley (CEO and Founder of House of Success PR) is back sharing her tips for Dream Drivers who are adjusting to the realities of #dreamdriving. She talks what it's been like navigating eleven years of full-time entrepreneurship, not being too hard on oneself, and being okay with the journey taking "as long as it takes." Success doesn't happen overnight. SHOP THE DREAMS IN DRIVE STORE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop SUPPORT DREAMS IN DRIVE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/donate BROWSE THE BOOKSTORE:2022-08-231h 04

The Sakita MethodEp. 60: Are You Surviving or Thriving?Recently, I realized that even though I no longer have to there were clear ways that I was still operating as if I was in survival mode. In this episode, I unpack what this looks like for me and how being in "survival mode" manifests itself in different areas of my life. I also share some immediate things I plan to do or am already doing so that I can truly thrive. When talking about this episode online, use #TheSakitaMethod hashtag:Instagram.com/MissSuccessTwitter.com/MissSuccessInstagram.com/TheSakitaMethodTwitter.com/TheSakitaMethodGrab your 'Done is Better Than Perfect' journal at ItsTheSakitaMethod.com/sh...2021-11-1126 min

The Sakita MethodEp. 59: Cornell McBride Jr. on the Secrets to Brand LongevityCornell McBride Jr. is the president and CEO of McBride Research Laboratories – a family-owned business best known for creating the legacy haircare brand Design Essentials. After 31 years of creating and bringing innovative brands to the global beauty marketplace, Cornell is on a personal mission to share all of the lessons and best practices he’s learned along the way to help others achieve similar long-term success. On this episode, we discuss longevity and legacy and the tools and mindset today’s business owners need to achieve both. You can find Cornell on IG @DesignEssentials and @Cornell_McBrideJrWhen talking about this episod...2021-11-051h 02

Black to Business63: How To Create A PR Strategy That Aligns With Your Brand w/ Sakita HolleyName: Sakita Holley Current Title: CEO, House of Success PR Location: NYC Educational Background: Howard University Alum About Sakita: Sakita Holley is an award winning publicist and the Founder/CEO of House of Success PR. The ten year old firm has worked with a wide array of clients that include Luster's Pink, African Pride, Lottabody, KinkyCurlyYaki, Harlem Arts Festival, Heat Free Hair and more. In addition to her PR work, she also hosts a popular business podcast called The Sakita Method, which is de...2021-09-2355 min

The Sakita MethodEp. 58: Samia Gore on Building a Wellness Empire that Centers Black WomenSamia Gore is the Founder and CEO of Body Complete Rx, a plant-based health and wellness nutritional supplement brand. Samia is one of the few Black women who has been able to influence and impact the male-dominated supplement industry. From a brand that launched focused on weight-management, Body Complete Rx has recently expanded its offerings to include a full range of wellness products with benefits focusing on health and beauty from the inside out. In just under 5 years, the self-funded start-up has earned millions in sales and Samia shows no signs of slowing down now. On this episode, we talk...2021-08-0257 min

The Sakita MethodEp. 57: Turning $100 into Millions with Rochelle Graham-CampbellRochelle Graham-Campbell is the Co-Founder and CEO of Alikay Naturals. As BlackOnyx77, Rochelle was one of the first SIX women on YouTube talking about natural hair. After big chopping her hair for the second time, she realized that she needed to grow it back quickly and decided to make a growth oil using her Jamaican heritage as a guide. Soon people began asking her if they could purchase her oil, so she took $100 in tips she earned during a shift at Olive Garden and made her first batch and soon Alikay Naturals was born. On this episode, she talks about...2021-06-211h 19

The Sakita MethodEp. 56: In Business, Don't Be Afraid to Be AnnoyingA few weeks ago, I tweeted "when it comes to promoting your business, don't be afraid to be annoying." It went viral, with mixed reactions. On this episode, I breakdown the nuances of the statement and why it isn't actually about being annoying, but about shifting the negative perceptions we all have around self-promotion. I also announce that the first product in The Sakita Method collection: the 'Done is Better Than Perfect' journal is available for pre-order NOW at ItsTheSakitaMethod.com/shop.When talking about this episode online, use #TheSakitaMethod hashtag.Instagram.com/MissSuccessTwitter.com/MissSuccessInstagram.com/TheSakitaMethodTwitter.com/TheSakitaMethod 2021-06-0618 min

The Sakita MethodEp. 55: Julian Addo on Launching a Prestige Beauty BrandJulian R. Addo is the founder of Adwoa Beauty – a clean, gender neutral beauty brand for kinky, curly hair textures. Julian has a long and successful track record in the beauty space which she leveraged when launching the brand three years ago. On this episode, she talks about her journey from launch to Sephora in less than three years and how being told 'no,' is what ultimately led her to create her own brand.You can find Julian on IG @JulianRAddo: Instagram.com/julianraddoand @AdwoaBeauty Instagram.com/AdwoaBeautyWhen talking about this episode online, use #TheSakitaMethod hashtag.Instagram.com/MissSuccessTwitter.co...2020-12-071h 09

Social Media DecodedWhy Businesses Should Invest In Influencer Marketing With Sakita HolleyIn this episode, we speak with Sakita Holley who is an award-winning publicist and the Founder/CEO of House of Success PR.The nine-year-old firm has worked with a wide array of clients that include Luster's Pink, African Pride, Lottabody, KinkyCurlyYaki, Harlem Arts Festival, Heat Free Hair, and more. In addition to her PR work, she also hosts a popular business podcast called The Sakita Method, where she shares PR, business, and lifestyle tips on demand while giving you direct access to your favorite creatives, entrepreneurs, and executives and the methods that have m...2020-11-3028 min

Melanated MarketingSakita Holley & Her Methods to SuccessSakita Holley is an award-winning publicist and the Founder & CEO of House of Success PR. She also hosts a popular podcast entitled, The Sakita Method. On it, she shares PR & business tips with successful entrepreneurs & professionals. On this episode, we dive into her world a bit, gain some of her method of success, and understand why “done is better than perfect!” --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app 2020-11-1000 min

The Sakita MethodEp. 54: Why Passive Income is Active First with Tonya RapleyTonya Rapley is a millennial money expert, author and serial entrepreneur best known for her award-winning site My Fab Finance. On this episode, she shares details from her entrepreneurial journey, breaks down her money mindset and reminds us all that "passive income is active at first."You can find Tonya on IG @Tonya.Rapley: Instagram.com/Tonya.RapleyWhen talking about this episode online, use #TheSakitaMethod hashtag.Instagram.com/MissSuccessTwitter.com/MissSuccessInstagram.com/TheSakitaMethodTwitter.com/TheSakitaMethodTo join #TheSakitaMethod community, text SAKITAMETHOD to 33777.2020-10-2657 min

The Sakita MethodEp. 53: Abu Fofanah on Strategically Using Paid Ads to Grow Your BizAbu Fofanah is a serial entrepreneur and CEO of a digital marketing agency called House of Fofanah. He runs the 'Power Your Launch' accelerator to help founders learn how to strategically use paid ads to grow their product and service based businesses. Since the launch of the accelerator in 2019, he has helped over 500 founders begin monetizing and growing their brands online and has himself, recently joined the 7-figure earnings club.You can find Abu on IG @AbuFofanah: Instagram.com/abufofanahWhen talking about this episode online, use #TheSakitaMethod hashtag.Instagram.com/MissSuccessTwitter.com/MissSuccessInstagram.com/TheSakitaMethodTwitter.com/TheSakitaMethodTo join #TheSakitaMethod community...2020-10-041h 02

The Sakita MethodEp. 52: The Importance of Betting On Yourself with Krystle WatlerKrystle Watler is the Managing Director for Virtue North America. Virtue is a full-service creative agency born from what many of you know as VICE Media. In her time running business development and now the entire agency for North America, she has helped win business from Urban Decay, Target, Beats by Dre, Indeed, AT&T and more. On this episode, we talk about how she left corporate banking at 25, taking a 55 percent pay cut to start from the bottom in a brand new industry to being named to Ad Age’s 2019 Women to Watch list. She alsoshares tips and best pr...2020-09-221h 09

The Sakita MethodEp. 51: Zim Flores on Building Brands While Staying Grounded in PurposeZim Flores has accomplished a lot of things throughout her career, but the thing she's most known for is creating Travel Noire and forever changing the conversation around how Black people travel.On this episode, we talk about the early days of Travel Noire, what led her to eventually sell the business and how her faith is a guiding force in every move she makes. Zim's first book 'Dare to Bloom' is available for pre-order at DareToBloomBook.com. And you can find her on Instagram.com/Zimism.When talking about this episode online, use #TheSakitaMethod hashtag.Instagram.com/MissSuccessTwitter.com...2020-09-0749 min

The Sakita MethodEp. 50: The Work is For YouOn this episode, I talk about the importance of always showing up with excellence at work and for your clients regardless of what the circumstances are. Sometimes people will do a less than stellar job as a way to hurt their boss or place of work, when in actuality what you do and how you show up will always be a reflection of you and end up hurting you the most in the long run.When talking about this episode online, use #TheSakitaMethod hashtag and tag @MissSuccess and @TheSakitaMethod on both Instagram and Twitter.To join #TheSakitaMethod community, text SAKITAMETHOD...2020-08-3110 min

The Sakita MethodEp. 49: Ron Robinson on Creating an Award Winning Beauty BrandToday’s guest is Ron Robinson, a beauty industry veteran, cosmetic chemist and the founder of BeautyStat Cosmetics. In just over a year, BeautyStat has quickly become a critically acclaimed brand best known for its Universal-C Vitamin C serum. On this episode, Ron shares details from his 20+ years in the beauty industry and why he launched BeautyStat Cosmetics after saying that the world didn’t need another beauty brand. We also talk about how we met and how Ron made one phone call that helped change the trajectory of my business. When talking about this episode online, use #TheSakitaMethod hashtag and...2020-08-2453 min

The Sakita MethodEp. 48: Keeping it Lit with Denequa Williams ClarkeOn this episode I chat with Denequa Williams Clarke (@DWil), the maker behind luxury candle company @LitBklyn. We talk about why she started the company, what drives her to create and why integrity and authenticity will always be at the forefront of everything she does.When talking about this episode online, use #TheSakitaMethod hashtag and tag @MissSuccess and @TheSakitaMethod on both Instagram and Twitter. To join the email list, text SAKITAMETHOD to 33777.2020-08-1659 min

The Sakita MethodEp. 47: Necole Kane on the Risks and Rewards of Business Pt. 2When I first interviewed Necole Kane in 2016, she was only a few months into her new media venture, xoNecole, and wasn't sure if the business would be as successful as her first. She couldn't have been more wrong. On this episode, we talk about her journey over the last four years, COVID-19's impact on the business, xoNecole being acquired by super producer Will Packer and Necole's insightful and ever evolving views on life, love and business.When talking about this episode online, use #TheSakitaMethod hashtag and tag @MissSuccess and @TheSakitaMethod on both Instagram and Twitter. To join the email...2020-08-101h 25

TheBlondeMisfit PodcastPlaying The Long-Term Game: A Lesson On Tenacity with Sakita HolleyThis week, we sit down with Sakita Holley, a Howard alum and PR magic. Sakita Holley is an award-winning publicist and the Founder/CEO of House of Success PR. The nine-year-old firm has worked with a wide array of clients that include Luster's Pink, African Pride, Lottabody, KinkyCurlyYaki, Harlem Arts Festival, Heat Free Hair and more. In addition to her PR work, she also hosts a popular business podcast called Hashtags and Stilettos, which is designed to help millennial women win at work, in business, and everywhere in between. Sakita has been featured by Essence Mag...2020-08-0750 min

The Sakita MethodEp. 46: What is The Sakita Method (and How Does it Work)?On this episode, I reintroduce #TheSakitaMethod mindset with a new intro that includes the most important TSM mantra: Done is Better Than Perfect. When talking about this episode online, use #TheSakitaMethod hashtag and tag @MissSuccess and @TheSakitaMethod on both Instagram and Twitter. To join the email list, text SAKITAMETHOD to 33777.2020-08-0645 min

The Sakita MethodEp. 45: Welcome to The Sakita Method!Welcome to The Sakita Method podcast! In this episode, I talk about the podcast name changing from Hashtags+Stilettos to The Sakita Method and what you can expect going forward. Thank you so much for listening and for continuing on this journey with me!Social Media:Instagram.com/MissSuccessInstagram.com/TheSakitaMethodTwitter.com/MissSuccessWebsite: ItsTheSakitaMethod.comHashtag: #TheSakitaMethodLike this episode? Write a review on Apple Podcasts!2020-08-0409 min

Real Talk with Tamera[Live Episode] Increasing visibility by utilizing your network & thriving in an unpredictable environment with Sakita HolleyHello & Welcome to another Real Talk with Tamera episode! This one is really special, not to say any previous or following are not, but this was my first time hosting a live recording of the real talk with Tamera episode!This was a really great way to connect with listeners but also celebrate 6 months of the podcast, which is hard to believe it’s already been 6 months, but here we are.My guest for this special episode was my friend and fellow boss in charge, Sakita Holley. Sakita is an award winning publicist + the Fo...2020-05-1900 min

The Sakita MethodEp. 44: Remember Who You AreOn this episode, I talk about how I've been navigating my anxiety and fears during this current moment of uncertainty with the COVID-19 pandemic. For weeks I was having a hard time coming to terms with all of the ways that this has impacted my business and during those dark moments, a common thought kept popping into my mind to "remember who you are." I wanted to share those thoughts with you in case you too needed the reminder. Email hashtags@hos-pr.com to submit questions or comments.Social Media:Instagram.com/MissSuccessTwitter.com/MissSuccessShow Notes: HashtagsandStilettos.com/rememberLike this ep...2020-04-2014 min

SideHustlePro181: REWIND: How To Start Charging For Your Expertise And Stop Doing Things For Free W/Sakita HolleyToday’s episode is a REWIND with Sakita Holley, Founder, and CEO of House of Success PR. Sakita started her own PR company when she was 23, but faced a number of financial struggles as she figured out her business model. She has since grown, scaled, and gone on to be featured Essence Magazine, Black Enterprise, Women’s Biz Journals, xoNecole, and was named as one of PRWeek’s 40 Under 40 honorees. Sakita breaks it down and gets real about how to start charging for your expertise and stop doing things for free. After listening to this episode, I want you to have the...2019-12-3050 min

Side Hustle Pro181: REWIND: How To Start Charging For Your Expertise And Stop Doing Things For Free W/Sakita HolleyToday’s episode is a REWIND with Sakita Holley, Founder, and CEO of House of Success PR. Sakita started her own PR company when she was 23, but faced a number of financial struggles as she figured out her business model. She has since grown, scaled, and gone on to be featured Essence Magazine, Black Enterprise, Women’s Biz Journals, xoNecole, and was named as one of PRWeek’s 40 Under 40 honorees. Sakita breaks it down and gets real about how to start charging for your expertise and stop doing things for free. After listening to this episode...2019-12-3048 min

Maintaining The Me In Marriage And MotherhoodHey Moms! Reminder: "Done is better than Perfect"Shouting out podcasters Nicaila Matthews Okome (Side Hustle Pro) and Kristen R. Harris (God Put Me Up on Game) for introducing me to podcaster Sakita Holley (Hashtags and Stilettos) motto "Done is Better Than Perfect" Babyyyyyy game changing! Also Mrs. Obama dropping gems on balance and mommy collaborations in her book Becoming! And a couple of reminders that it's the little things that can motivate you to stay on track. Virtual pep talks are so necessary! Enjoy!2019-03-2814 min

Why Some GirlsWhy Some Girls 012 -resources pt1 (s2 e3)Use Your Resources! The point of this episode is to share information/things we've come across that have helped us or is helping us in pursuit of reaching our professional goals as well as getting and keeping our mind right on the journey. Jakina curses a little too much this episode but promises to dial it back going forward. As always you can put a face to the voice and contact us via Instagram Jakina is @jakinaado and Cyaira is @cyaatthenextlevel Mentions: *Podcasts -Hashtags and Stilettos by Sakita Holley and Business SHET by Mimi G *Books – Start with Why by Si...2019-03-0400 min

The Sakita MethodEp. 43: Stop Playing SmallOn this episode, I talk about 5 times or ways that I've caught myself playing small and getting in the way of my own goals. And why I'm no longer going to engage in the same behavior going forward.Play Next: Ep. 12: Stop Talking Yourself Out of Sh*tEmail hashtags@hos-pr.com to submit questions or comments.Social Media:Instagram.com/MissSuccessTwitter.com/MissSuccessShow Notes: HashtagsandStilettos.com/stop-playing-smallLike this episode? Write a review on Apple Podcasts!2019-02-1922 min

SideHustleProEp 123: How to Start Charging for Your Expertise And Stop Doing Things For Free w/Sakita HolleyToday in the guest chair is Sakita Holley, the Founder/CEO of House of Success PR. Since 2011, Sakita’s firm House of Success PR has worked with a wide array of clients that include African Pride, Lottabody, KinkyCurlyYaki, Harlem Arts Festival, Heat Free Hair and more. In addition to her PR work, she also hosts a popular business podcast called Hashtags and Stilettos, which is designed to help millennial women win at work, in business and everywhere in between. Sakita has been featured by Essence Magazine, Black Enterprise, Women's Biz Journals, xoNecole AND more for her PR and business expertise. In...2018-12-1952 min

Side Hustle ProEp 123: How to Start Charging for Your Expertise And Stop Doing Things For Free w/Sakita HolleyToday in the guest chair is Sakita Holley, the Founder/CEO of House of Success PR. Since 2011, Sakita’s firm House of Success PR has worked with a wide array of clients that include African Pride, Lottabody, KinkyCurlyYaki, Harlem Arts Festival, Heat Free Hair and more. In addition to her PR work, she also hosts a popular business podcast called Hashtags and Stilettos, which is designed to help millennial women win at work, in business and everywhere in between. Sakita has been featured by Essence Magazine, Black Enterprise, Women's Biz Journals, xoNecole AND more for he...2018-12-1952 min

Dreams In DriveYou Deserve the $$$ - How To Monetize Your Business (THROWBACK) w/ Sakita HolleyOn this THROWBACK episode - we take it back to EP 6 and our chat with Sakita Holley - the founder and CEO of NY-based beauty and lifestyle PR firm House of Success PR. She is also the editor of HashtagsandStilettos.com,a business lifestyle blog and hosts a podcast of the same name that you can find on Apple Podcasts and Soundcloud. Sakita shares tips and advice from her own experience growing House of Success PR. You'll learn more about what you have to do to find clients, close deals, and start monetizing your service-based or lifestyle...2018-06-2149 min

Success on DemandPR Specialist Sakita Holley gets real with us about self-love and the entrepreneur process.Sakita Holley definitely blessed up with this one. Her witty down-to earth personality just brightened up the show! She talked to us about her entrepreneur journey, as well as why self love is so important to your success. Guest: Sakita Holley @MissSuccess Podcast: Hashtags & Stilletos Host: Dei Lake @DeiLake DeiLake.com SuccessonDemand.co FB Group: Success on Demand IG: @_OfficialSOD --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/successondemand/support 2018-03-2642 min

The Sakita MethodEp. 42: Brand Partnership Q&A Part 1On this episode, I answer 10 listener questions about how to navigate the waters of brand partnerships. I draw from my own experience of having been on both sides of the coin, as someone who has successfullypitched for partnerships for my personal ventures and as a PR agency own who facilitates partnershipson behalf of our clients. Questions Answered on This Episode: 1. What Do I Need to Start Doing to Become an Authority in My Industry? 2. How Do You Show a Company Your Value With Low Social Media or Website Engagement?3. Is Having a Media Kit Necessary? 4. Do You Recommend Seeking Out Local Bran...2018-02-2835 min

The Sakita MethodEp. 41: Write Your Intentions DownOn this episode, I talk about how writing your intentions down can alter the course of your life. I tell this story using a letter that I wrote to myself at the end of 2016 about what I wanted my 2017 to look like. When I opened the letter at the end of 2017, I realized that most of what I had written down in the letter manifested EXACTLY the way that I had written it, reminding me of just how powerful the words we choose to speak over our lives truly are.At the end of this episode, I invite you to...2018-02-1218 min

The Sakita MethodEp. 40: If You Drop the Ball, Pick It UpAfter a long Summer hiatus, I’m back with a new episode of the #HashtagsandStilettos podcast!On this episode, I talk about where I’ve been and what I’ve been up to and address a topic that’s been weighing heavily on my mind. It’s about all of the unnecessary pressure and stress that we put on ourselves every single day and how to bounce back after you’ve dropped the ball in your personal or professional life.Email hashtags@hos-pr.com to submit questions or comments.Social Media:Instagram.com/MissSuccessTwitter.com/MissSuccessShow Notes: hashtagsandstilettos.com/drop-the-ballLike this episode...2017-10-0120 min

The Sakita MethodEp. 39: Chris-Tia Donaldson's 'Crawl, Walk, Run' PhilosophyChris-Tia Donaldson is the founder and CEO of Thank God It’s Natural (TGIN), a company that manufactures all natural hair and skin care products that she launched in 2013.A few years prior to launching the company, Chris-Tia wrote a book about natural hair after struggling with accepting her own while working in corporate America. The book and the product line were well-received, but Chris-Tia decided to keep her job as senior corporate counsel at a Fortune 100 company while she grew the business. After years of performing this delicate balancing act and enduring a months-long battle with breast cancer which is...2017-05-291h 02

The Sakita MethodEp. 38: Demetria L D'Oyley is Writing Her Way to a Life on Her Own TermsDemetria Lucas D'Oyley is an award winning journalist and author who at 30, leveraged her 'ABelleinBrooklyn' blog into a dream job as the relationships editor at Essence Magazine, guest starred as a relationships expert on her first reality show and landed a book deal with Simon and Schuster.Safe to say, things were going pretty well. Then, she quit that job she loved so much to pursue a life of entrepreneurship and eventually self-published her second book.On this episode, we talk about the origins of her blog, her early career moves, why she left Essence, navigating entrepreneurship as a writer...2017-05-151h 12

The Sakita MethodEp. 37: Shea Moisture ProblemsAbout a week ago, Shea Moisture, a company that specializes in organic hair, beauty and body products for multicultural consumers released an ad on Facebook focused on “Hair Hate,” that immediately caused a firestorm of controversy and led to a huge PR fail for the brand. In this episode, I talk about what happened in the immediate hours and days after the ad was released, dispel some popular myths about the company for context and provide 10 tips for Shea Moisture and any other brand, beauty or otherwise, on how to best market their consumer products to diverse audiences.Email hashtags@hos...2017-05-0837 min

The Sakita MethodEp. 36: How Vivian Kaye Troubleshot Her Way to Seven Figure SuccessEver wanted to start a business to solve a problem but didn't know where to start and or you don't think you have the prerequisite knowledge to get it done? Vivian Kaye, the founder of Kinky Curly Yaki, found herself in that position TWICE; but she never let it stop her. Kinky Curly Yaki, her second business, was one of the first companies to make hair extensions for textured hair and was born out of her own desire to find blendable extensions that didn't compromise her own style.On this episode, I talk with Vivian about her career and entrepreneurial...2017-03-171h 05

The Sakita MethodEp. 35: Adenah Bayoh on Using Real Estate Development and Franchising as a Path to EntrepreneurshipMany people believe that in order to become an entrepreneur they have to get struck by lightening and have an amazing once in a lifetime idea, get funding or find other ways to get it out into the world and then they'll be successful. Adenah Bayoh turns that notion right on its head. Adenah is the founder and CEO of Adenah Bayoh and Companies, which is the parent corporation that owns IHOP franchises in Paterson and Irvington, NJ and a real estate development portfolio with more than $225 million dollars in urban redevelopment projects. This Summer, Adenah will launch a signature...2017-02-071h 01

The Sakita MethodEp. 34: Dawn Kelly on Her Journey from Executive to EntrepreneurSix years ago I quit my job in order to focus on building my PR firm House of Success full-time. The person who hired me for that last job and who was one of my last bosses was Dawn Kelly. Dawn Kelly is an OG in the PR world. Over the course of her long and storied career she has worked her communications magic for AARP, served as the director of public relations for York College and spent the last 16 years working in the global communications department at Prudential Financial where she last held the position of Department Vice President...2017-01-261h 23

The Sakita MethodEp. 33: 5 Things YOU Should Know About Brand PartnershipsThe topics covered on this episode will provide some key insights and hopefully answer any initial questions you may have about securing brand partnerships or extending the brand relationships you already have. My hope is that I can get you to think differently and strategically about how YOU, yes, YOU, can work or collaborate with brands even if you don't have a blog or a huge following on social media. Working with and pitching brands is one of my favorite topics to discuss because of the unique vantage point I have as a publicist and a creative. I get to...2017-01-0331 min

The Sakita MethodEp. 32: Be Your Motherf**king SelfRecently, I asked myself a question that changed everything. I asked: Is there a prize that you've received from purposely being less than who you know yourself to be that you still have today? The answer was no. Listen to this episode to learn more about this moment and how I plan to show up in the world, personally and professionally, as my full self from now on.- - Email hashtags@hos-pr.com to submit questions.Social Media:Instagram.com/MissSuccessTwitter.com/MissSuccessShow Notes: hashtagsandstilettos.com/be-yourselfLike this episode? Rate and review it on iTunes!2016-12-2114 min

The Sakita MethodEp. 31: What if Your Dream is Ugly?On this episode, I talk about the realities associated with pursuing your dreams based on an epiphany I had a few months ago at 5am. - - Email hashtags@hos-pr.com to submit questions.Social Media:Instagram.com/MissSuccessTwitter.com/MissSuccessShow Notes: hashtagsandstilettos.com/ugly-dreamsLike this episode? Rate and review it on iTunes!2016-12-1211 min

The Sakita MethodEp. 30: Small Business and Career Q&AOn this episode, I answer another round of small business and career questions straight out of my inbox.I tackle how to add online courses to your resume, how to pursue a personal passion such as international volunteerism while also wanting to further your education/career, how and why businesses should be responding to customer complaints on social media, why you shouldn't be so quick to jump on the podcast bandwagon just because it's popular and more.- - Email hashtags@hos-pr.com to submit questions.Social Media: Instagram.com/MissSuccessTwitter.com/MissSuccessShow Notes: hashtagsandstilettos.com/small-business-and-career-qaLike this episode? Rate...2016-11-2428 min

Man Crush Mondays, The PodcastMCM Podcast ep. 15 Featuring @MissSuccessThis episode we welcomed Sakita Holley to join us and share some words of wisdom and inspiration to help us and our listeners get to the next level all while getting out of our own way. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themcmpod/message 2016-11-2150 min

JobloguesEpisode 13: When in Doubt, Don’t (with Sakita Holley)[Rerun] This episode was originally published on January 12, 2016 / PR Maven, Sakita Holley of House of Success, stops by the studio to kick off the new year with a stimulating discussion on elevating your professional brand. Plus we respond to your listener questions on leveraging LinkedIn to land a new job and starting up a new business. Links + resources: joblogues.com/linksFollow Sakita:@MissSuccess | hashtagsandstilettos.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-10-2544 min

The Sakita MethodEp. 29: Done is STILL Better Than Perfect*Anniversary Episode* Yes, that's right. Today, the Hashtags and Stilettos podcast turns one! It all started a year ago with the first episode "Done is Better Than Perfect," so it's only right that I talk about why that mantra still and will always apply to our lives and how we can apply it.Email hashtags@hos-pr.com to submit questions.Social Media: Instagram.com/MissSuccessTwitter.com/MissSuccessShow Notes: hashtagsandstilettos.com/done-is-still-better-than-perfectLike this episode? Rate and review it on iTunes!2016-09-2818 min

The Sakita MethodEp. 28: I'ma Throw Shade If I Can't Get PaidOn this episode, my goal is to give you "invoicing 101" tips to create flawless invoices so that you always get paid on time! You will learn the questions you should ask a new client or partner before you create or send an invoice. How you should submit that invoice. The pieces of information that should be included and when it's appropriate to follow-up regarding payment after you've sent your invoice. Email hashtags@hos-pr.com to submit questions.Social Media: Instagram.com/MissSuccessTwitter.com/MissSuccessShow Notes: hashtagsandstilettos.com/invoicing-101Like this episode? Rate and review it on iTunes!2016-09-2429 min

The Sakita MethodEp. 27: Small Biz Q&AOn this episode, I answer your most pressing small business and career questions straight out of my inbox.I tackle the importance of streamlining your business's customer service response system, provide tips on differentiating your online store so that you can attract and retain customers, share alternatives to having interns or employees work out of your home office, talk about the benefits of staying in your own lane in business even when your customers are the ones who want you to branch out and more.Email hashtags@hos-pr.com to submit questions.Social Media: Instagram.com/MissSuccessTwitter.com/MissSuccessShow Notes...2016-08-1029 min

The Sakita MethodEp. 26: Myleik Teele on the Lessons Learned While Scaling a BusinessMyleik Teele is the founder and Chief Experience Officer at curlBOX, a monthly subscription service that changed the way women buy and discover products for their curly hair needs. She is also the host of the #MyTaughtYou podcast where she provides invaluable career and business advice to thousands of women. On this episode, I caught up with Myleik, whom I first interviewed in 2012 a few months after she launched curlBOX, to talk about some of the things she said during that interview and to learn more about the lessons she's learned as a serial entrepreneur about scaling a business and...2016-07-2549 min

The Sakita MethodEp. 25: The Curvy Fashionista on Growing and Evolving with Your BrandMarie Denee, better known as 'The Curvy Fashionista' is a fashion blogger, freelance fashion writer and a respected voice and influencer in the plus size fashion arena.With over eleven years of experience, Marie has made it her mission to continuously show women that they can be Curvy, Confident and Chic. In 2008, Marie founded TheCurvyFashionista.com after realizing that when it came to great stylish clothing for plus size women, options were limited. Armed with an MBA in marketing, fashion experience and pure passion for empowering women of every shape and size, Marie has turned TheCurvyFashionista.com into a must-visit...2016-06-2854 min

The Sakita MethodEp. 24: The Sakita Method to Creating Your Own LuckOn this episode, I reference a 2012 blog post titled the "Sakita Method," and go deep on the tried and true strategies that I've used over the years to create my own luck in my career and in business. I swear by this method and can wholeheartedly say that if you employ the tips that I outline, you will be successful in getting a new job, client or opportunity. Don't waste another second of your life waiting for things to happen or allowing things to happen to you. You have more power and influence over your life than you realize and...2016-06-2539 min

The Sakita MethodEp. 23: Olori Swank on Building a Profitable Personal BrandOlori Swank is a serial entrepreneur, celebrity stylist, fashion designer and she recently became an author with the release of her first book '101: The Blueprint for a Swank Life,' which she describes as a "fashion and lifestyle advice guide that provides tips on style, dating, finance, entrepreneurship and more. As a celebrity stylist, Olori has worked with notable names such as Keyshia Cole, Tyrese, Teyana Taylor, Lance Gross, Keke Palmer and others. Using the knowledge she gained from styling, she was able to create a successful online store called SwankBlue.com where she sells affordable, high-end fashion. And...2016-06-0643 min

The Sakita MethodEp. 22: Crosby Noricks on the Power of Niche MarketsCrosby Noricks is the founder of PR Couture, a top editorial destination serving, supporting and celebrating the field of fashion communications. Crosby is also the author of Ready to Launch: The PR Couture Guide to Breaking into Fashion PR as well as an experienced digital marketing strategist and business coach who is currently in the process of establishing the first trade organization for fashion communicators called Fashion Communicators International. On this episode of the Hashtags and Stilettos podcast, Crosby talks about how she started PR Couture 10 years ago, why she chose to focus on Fashion PR and the power and...2016-05-0234 min

The Sakita MethodEp. 21: Renae Bluitt on Why You Need to Create Your Own Sh*tRenae Bluitt is the founder of Crush Media, a beauty PR and lifestyle marketing firm she founded in 2008. Although her firm has been behind campaigns for marquee clients such as EDEN Body Works, Elasta QP, Karen's Body Beautiful and many more, she is perhaps better known as the founder and editor of InHerShoesBlog.com, a platform she lovingly refers to as a "one stop shop for women who are the captain of their own ship."On this episode of Hashtags and Stilettos, Renae talks about why she chose to create a blog for Black Women when few existed and provides...2016-04-2549 min

The Sakita MethodEp. 20: How to Build a Killer Network as a Boss IntrovertNetworking has become somewhat of a dirty word and that's mainly because people are doing it wrong. Most people view the concept of networking as trying to know as many people as possible so that they can use them for some future gain. However, it's much more than that. Are you an introvert? Do you hate going to networking events and happy hours but want to build a killer network? Then the tips provided in this episode of #HashtagsandStilettos are for you. Show Notes: hashtagsandstilettos.com/introvert-networking-tipsInstagram: Instagram.com/MissSuccessHave Feedback?Rate and review this episode on iTunes or send...2016-04-0426 min

The Sakita MethodEp. 19: Tahira Wright on Turning #TheCutLife Community Into a Booming BizTahira Wright (@ItsTahiraJoy) is the co-founder of The Cut Life, a blog and digital platform created in June 2013 to celebrate all things related to short hair. The Cut Life has amassed a large and loyal online fan base that recently crossed the 1 million follower mark on Instagram. On this episode, Tahira talks about that growth, The Cut Life's early beginnings and how her team plans to turn their digital community into a booming business as the authority on short hair.Show Notes: http://hashtagsandstilettos.com/tahira-wright/Have Feedback? Rate and review this episode on iTunes or send Sakita a message...2016-03-2156 min

The Sakita MethodEp. 18: Melissa Kimble on #BlkCreatives and the Creative Process Behind the MovementMelissa Kimble is a social media expert and the founder of My Creative Connection, a platform for Black creative millennials that provides community, resources, tools and strategies to help them create the lives that they envision for themselves. On this episode, Melissa talks about the evolution of My Creative Connection and how the idea for the #BlkCreatives chat was born. She also discusses her creative process, her unique approach to cultivating ideas and she provides tips for how others can build a digital community through social media.Show Notes: http://hashtagsandstilettos.com/melissa-kimble/Have feedback? Rate and review this episode...2016-03-1438 min

The Sakita MethodEp. 17: Mattie James on Living What You Love and Making it ProfitableMattie James is the editor of the lifestyle blog Mattieologie.com. Last Summer, after being unexpectedly laid off from her 9-5, Mattie decided to pursue her years-long dream of turning her blog into a full-time business.On this episode, we talk about the exact moment she was laid off and how she kicked her blogging business into overdrive and is making it both profitable and sustainable. Show Notes: http://hashtagsandstilettos.com/mattie-james/Have feedback? Rate and review this episode on iTunes or send Sakita a message on twitter: www.twitter.com/MissSuccess.2016-03-0749 min

The Sakita MethodEp. 16: Necole Kane on the Risks and Rewards of BusinessNecole Kane is a digital media maven and the editor of xoNecole(.)com, the premiere online destination for millennial women. xoNecole covers a diverse range of topics such as business, beauty, sex, career and travel and seeks to educate, inspires, entertain and most importantly empower and remind women that not only are you in control of your own life, but you also have the power to rewrite the script at any moment.On this episode, Necole talks about life after shutting down Necole Bitchie, shares some major business tips and reminds us that in life what you risk reveals what...2016-02-2951 min

Dreams In DriveMaking The Sell & Monetizing Your Service-Based Business w/ Sakita HolleyHave you ever struggled with finding clients and figuring out how to monetize your service-based business? On today's episode, we chat with Sakita Holley - the founder and CEO of NY-based beauty and lifestyle PR firm House of Success PR. Sakita shares tips and advice from her experiencing growing her business and dishes on how you can find clients, close deals, and start monetizing your service-based business. Get the show notes + some extra goodies here: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/sakita-holley-how-to-monetize-your-service-based-business/ SUBSCRIBE:www.dreamsindrive.com/join Connect with Dreams In Drive on Social: twitter.com/dreamsindrive instagram.com/dreamsindrive Find Sakita...2016-02-2745 min

The Sakita MethodEp. 15: Leave the Money on the TableThis episode tackles a question or conundrum everyone has experienced at one point in their lives: knowing when to walk away from an opportunity.Knowing what she knows now, Sakita shares tips on how to make more informed decisions in these moments instead of operating purely from a place of "need" or "want."Have feedback? Rate and review this episode on iTunes or send Sakita a message on twitter: www.twitter.com/MissSuccess.2016-02-2419 min

The Sakita MethodEp. 14: Use the #PowerHour Method to Get More DoneWhenever I get overwhelmed with work or want to make headway on a specific project or task, I deliberately schedule a #PowerHour on my calendar. Designating some time to be fully present and give my undivided attention to one thing has done wonders for my productivity. On this episode, I also introduce a new segment called 'PR Problems,' where I discuss a celebrity or company who is in the news with a PR crisis or problem and I prescribe a solution for how they can navigate their way through it. Show Notes: http://hashtagsandstilettos.com/power-hour-method/Twitter: www.twitter...2016-02-1919 min

The Sakita MethodEp. 13: Your Brand is What the Audience Says It IsI recently joined the Joblogues podcast to discuss how anyone can use branding principles to position themselves for career success. On that episode, I broke branding down to its most basic level: "Your brand is not what you say it is, it is what the audience says it is."However, I didn't get a chance to go deeper and explain that while this is true, you have a great deal of power to influence how your audience views you and/or your business.2016-01-2410 min

The Sakita MethodEp. 12: Stop Talking Yourself Out of Sh*tA great opportunity lands in our lap or a colleague suggests that we throw our name in the ring for a new job or project and instead of preparing a pitch or application, we instantly disqualify ourselves and make a list of all the reasons it won't work out or why we're not good enough.This is called rejection committee thinking and on this episode, I share a few tips on how to do away with this terrible habit. Show Notes: http://hashtagsandstilettos.com/stop-talking-yourself-out-of-shit-podcast-ep-12/2016-01-1907 min

JobloguesEpisode 13: When in Doubt, Don’t (with Sakita Holley)PR Maven, Sakita Holley of House of Success, stops by the studio to kick off the new year with a stimulating discussion on elevating your professional brand. Plus we respond to your listener questions on leveraging LinkedIn to land a new job and starting up a new business. Links + resources: joblogues.com/links Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-01-1246 min

The Sakita MethodEp. 11: 5 Thoughts After Five Years as a Full-Time EntrepreneurToday marks the start of my 5th full year as an entrepreneur.I remember the day that I quit my job at the end of 2010 like it was yesterday. It's been an interesting five years full of highs, lows, really tough moments and major triumphs.I'm so grateful to have made it to this important milestone and wanted to share some of my experience and reflections with you. In this episode, I'll be sharing 5 reflections, 5 mistakes and lessons learned and 5 things that I'll be taking into the next 5 years.2016-01-0225 min

The Sakita MethodEp. 10: Pay Me What You Owe Me - My Negotiation FailsWe don't talk enough about money. And we don't talk enough about what happens at the negotiating table, when you're an employee or when you're a business owner.It's easy to make mistakes when you just don't have the knowledge or experience which is why I wanted to share some of my biggest negotiating fails. A lot of people are struggling privately when it comes to negotiating (and leaving a lot of money on the table in the process), so I wanted to be transparent about some major ways that I've f*cked up while negotiating, so that you don't...2015-11-2427 min

The Sakita MethodEp. 9: Why Did It End This Way, Patti?When James Wright's review of Patti Labelle's Sweet Potato Pie went viral, it sent the pies flying off the shelves at Walmart. It was a PR gift wrapped in gold and bedazzled in diamonds. Instead of riding that wave, Patti threw it away by saying that the pies were selling out before the video. On this episode, I talk about that crucial mistake, the nature of viral videos and if they can be deliberately created. I also discuss the power of social influence and how to leverage a "viral moment" if it happens to you or your business.2015-11-2318 min

The Sakita MethodEp. 8: What To Do Before You Give UpIf you've ever felt like giving up, quitting a job or project or giving in, this episode it for you. Lately, I've been having a lot of conversations with other creatives and entrepreneurs and a common thread seems to be that all of us have reached some sort of breaking point or moment when we're ready to quit projects or our entire business and do something else.In this episode, I share my own story about wanting to give up and explore the ONE thing we should do when those begin to seep into our minds.2015-10-2910 min

The Sakita MethodEp. 7: The One Thing You Can Learn From Fake GurusFake gurus are the people who wake up on any given day and just decide that they are going to be an expert, coach, consultant or thought leader in a particular space, even when they don't have any actual expertise in that area. You can find fake gurus in your current work place, in your industry and especially on social media. But instead of getting frustrated that they are muddying the waters and making things difficult for people like you, who actually know what you're talking about, you should focus on the one thing that they get right all the...2015-10-1209 min

The Sakita MethodEp. 6: Do I Need PR?Most people don't understand what public relations is, but they know they need it. Evidence of this can be found during some of my recent conversations and on Twitter whenever I ask people to submit PR questions and get crickets in return.However, my inbox is consistently inundated with questions about different topics that fall under the PR umbrella. Which led to a recent epiphany: even though people know to bring these questions and issues to a publicist, they weren't able to make the connection that they were actually asking PR questions.In this episode, I give some real life...2015-10-1012 min

The Sakita MethodEp. 5: Should You Pay Influencers For Instagram Posts?We live in a world where influence among every day people, bloggers and celebrities is rightfully wielded as a superpower. Every business and brand wants a piece of that influence and to get the attention of their captive audiences, but when does it make sense to pay cold hard cash for it?2015-10-0812 min

The Sakita MethodEp. 4: The Permission That You're Waiting For is Not ComingSitting in traffic at a red light the other day made me think about all of the different automated signals we have in our life that enable us to mindlessly go with the flow and how that expectation then seeps into other areas of our life causing us to wait for some type of signal or green light to move forward.I thought about this in relation to all of the things we say we want to do and accomplish but we never make a move. Why? What are we waiting for?And what if the things that we’re wa...2015-10-0605 min

The Sakita MethodEp. 3: Why and Where You Should Blog About Your BusinessIf you're not already blogging about your brand or business, you should be. In this episode, Sakita talks about the common excuses entrepreneurs and creatives give for not blogging, the benefits of using blogging to become a thought leader in your industry and the many platform options that exist that make it super easy for you to share your first post today!2015-10-0515 min

The Sakita MethodEp. 2: Saying 'No' Without Ruining a Business RelationshipMitch, the founder of Boy Beads, a men's accessory line asked for advice on how to turn down business opportunities and requests that may be beneficial to his business without ruining the business relationship.In this episode, you'll learn to identify the moments or circumstances in your business when you should turn an opportunity down (1:20) and Sakita provides some quick examples of how to respectfully pass on a potentially lucrative deal without completely ruining the relationship (3:03).2015-10-0206 min

The Sakita MethodEp. 1: Done is Better Than PerfectOn the first episode of the Hashtags + Stilettos podcast, Sakita talks about how to get more done by removing the pressures of perfectionism using two very simple concepts: the 'done is better than perfect' mindset and the 'Power Hour.'2015-09-2808 min