Best Graham Goring Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 60: Are You Surviving or Thriving? 26:13

2+ y ago26:13

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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 …

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Ep. 59: Cornell McBride Jr. on the Secrets to Brand Longevity 1:02:16

2+ y ago1:02:16

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Cornell 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 …

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Ep. 58: Samia Gore on Building a Wellness Empire that Centers Black Women 57:32

2+ y ago57:32

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Samia 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 …

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Ep. 57: Turning $100 into Millions with Rochelle Graham-Campbell 1:19:08

3y ago1:19:08

1:19:08

Rochelle 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 peop…

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Ep. 56: In Business, Don't Be Afraid to Be Annoying 18:16

3y ago18:16

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A 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 …

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Ep. 55: Julian Addo on Launching a Prestige Beauty Brand 1:09:37

3+ y ago1:09:37

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Julian 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 bein…

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Ep. 54: Why Passive Income is Active First with Tonya Rapley 57:04

3+ y ago57:04

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Tonya 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.Ra…

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Ep. 53: Abu Fofanah on Strategically Using Paid Ads to Grow Your Biz 1:02:04

3+ y ago1:02:04

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Abu 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…

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Ep. 52: The Importance of Betting On Yourself with Krystle Watler 1:09:01

3+ y ago1:09:01

1:09:01

Krystle 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…

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Ep. 51: Zim Flores on Building Brands While Staying Grounded in Purpose 49:53

3+ y ago49:53

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Zim 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 …

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Ep. 50: The Work is For You 10:10

3+ y ago10:10

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On 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 hurtin…

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Ep. 49: Ron Robinson on Creating an Award Winning Beauty Brand 53:43

3+ y ago53:43

53:43

Today’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 BeautySt…

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Ep. 48: Keeping it Lit with Denequa Williams Clarke 59:47

3+ y ago59:47

59:47

On 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 @Mi…

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Ep. 47: Necole Kane on the Risks and Rewards of Business Pt. 2 1:25:22

3+ y ago1:25:22

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When 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…

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Ep. 46: What is The Sakita Method (and How Does it Work)? 45:18

3+ y ago45:18

45:18

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.…

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Ep. 45: Welcome to The Sakita Method! 9:33

3+ y ago9:33

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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…

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Ep. 44: Remember Who You Are 14:10

4y ago14:10

14:10

On 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 ar…

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Ep. 43: Stop Playing Small 22:51

5y ago22:51

22:51

On 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/MissSuccessTwitt…

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All About Baseball with Graham Womack (Previous Episode) 1:10:33

5+ y ago1:10:33

1:10:33

We flashback to our late January conversation with then-Gold Country Media reporter Graham Womack. He talked about working for a smaller newspaper company, and then later, he spoke about his passion for the MLB, especially the Hall of Fame. Great talk with a guy who has a wealth of knowledge in baseball and journalism. Enjoy!…

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Blast from the Past - Jason Shoultz 36:12

6y ago36:12

36:12

That's News to Us crew couldn't be together but we rallied and wanted to represent this week. We are playing a previously unreleased episode with Jason Shoultz was kind enough to lend us his time and perspective on the media and we all tried to figure out what the hell we're doing. Good journalist/husband/dad. Thanks for the time bro!…

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Damn, gored by a bull! 52:47

6y ago52:47

52:47

News led with the Thailand soccer team, Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, and social media mucking up the business world. Damn it was sad that woman in New Jersey who died after her power was cut off, but listen to the debate and we hope the facts before judging. A Tracy man gored by a bull while trying to buy a car, wtf! Speaking of wtf, a fight brea…

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Ep. 42: Brand Partnership Q&A Part 1 35:35

6y ago35:35

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On 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 An…

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Ep. 41: Write Your Intentions Down 18:58

6y ago18:58

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On 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 t…

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Ep. 40: If You Drop the Ball, Pick It Up 20:14

6+ y ago20:14

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After 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 …

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Ep. 39: Chris-Tia Donaldson's 'Crawl, Walk, Run' Philosophy 1:02:49

7y ago1:02:49

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Chris-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 …

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Ep. 38: Demetria L D'Oyley is Writing Her Way to a Life on Her Own Terms 1:12:36

7y ago1:12:36

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Demetria 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 qui…

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Ep. 37: Shea Moisture Problems 37:01

7y ago37:01

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About 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 a…

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Ep. 36: How Vivian Kaye Troubleshot Her Way to Seven Figure Success 1:05:10

7y ago1:05:10

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Ever 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 …

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Ep. 35: Adenah Bayoh on Using Real Estate Development and Franchising as a Path to Entrepreneurship 1:01:21

7y ago1:01:21

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Many 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, whic…

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Ep. 34: Dawn Kelly on Her Journey from Executive to Entrepreneur 1:23:33

7y ago1:23:33

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Six 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 p…

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Ep. 33: 5 Things YOU Should Know About Brand Partnerships 31:46

7+ y ago31:46

31:46

The 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 y…

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Ep. 32: Be Your Motherf**king Self 14:32

7+ y ago14:32

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Recently, 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 …

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Ep. 31: What if Your Dream is Ugly? 11:05

7+ y ago11:05

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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!…

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Ep. 30: Small Business and Career Q&A 28:24

7+ y ago28:24

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On 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 soci…

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Ep. 29: Done is STILL Better Than Perfect 18:00

7+ y ago18:00

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*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…

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Ep. 28: I'ma Throw Shade If I Can't Get Paid 29:55

7+ y ago29:55

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On 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 fol…

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Ep. 27: Small Biz Q&A 29:27

7+ y ago29:27

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On 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…

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Ep. 26: Myleik Teele on the Lessons Learned While Scaling a Business 49:07

7+ y ago49:07

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Myleik 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…

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Ep. 25: The Curvy Fashionista on Growing and Evolving with Your Brand 54:32

8y ago54:32

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Marie 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.…

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Ep. 24: The Sakita Method to Creating Your Own Luck 39:21

8y ago39:21

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On 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 …

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Ep. 23: Olori Swank on Building a Profitable Personal Brand 43:37

8y ago43:37

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Olori 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 …

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Ep. 22: Crosby Noricks on the Power of Niche Markets 34:21

8y ago34:21

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Crosby 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 …

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Ep. 21: Renae Bluitt on Why You Need to Create Your Own Sh*t 49:39

8y ago49:39

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Renae 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 refer…

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Ep. 20: How to Build a Killer Network as a Boss Introvert 26:12

8y ago26:12

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Networking 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 bu…

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Ep. 19: Tahira Wright on Turning #TheCutLife Community Into a Booming Biz 56:34

8y ago56:34

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Tahira 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 ea…

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Ep. 18: Melissa Kimble on #BlkCreatives and the Creative Process Behind the Movement 38:16

8y ago38:16

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Melissa 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 #…

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Ep. 17: Mattie James on Living What You Love and Making it Profitable 49:54

8y ago49:54

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Mattie 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 ma…

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Ep. 16: Necole Kane on the Risks and Rewards of Business 51:29

8y ago51:29

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Necole 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 l…

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Ep. 15: Leave the Money on the Table 19:19

8y ago19:19

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This 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 episo…

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Ep. 14: Use the #PowerHour Method to Get More Done 19:56

8y ago19:56

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Whenever 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 di…

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