A few months ago, I received some bad news. It was about something that I had worked hard to prepare for that didn’t end up the way I hoped that it would. It sucked…bad. Admittedly, I wanted to cry. But I couldn’t. I felt like I needed to just take the rest of the day off… Continue Reading
If you represent or work for a lifestyle brand, chances are you’re always on the go. And even though you’re running to and from meetings, media appointments, photo shoots and events, your client still expects you to be available to handle things while you’re away from your desk. And with this 24/7, always… Continue Reading
When looking for inspiration, sometimes the best place to look is within. Not only will it make you stronger, it will also create within you a wealth of information that can help others. Once you begin to follow Sakita Holley on social media, you’re captivated by her extensive knowledge, positive nature, and ability to… Continue Reading
Be selective about what you give your attention. Most battles are temporary distractions from your goals and business objectives. Ask yourself, if I engage in this battle and win, what is the reward? Will it help bring me closer to my goals? Or, will it steal my time and sap all of my energy? If… Continue Reading
No you’re not. You’re so scared to death of failing or making a mistake that you never do anything of significance. You are currently 0-0, but will rationalize this by saying that you have a perfect record. Let’s face it, being a perfectionist is keeping you from accomplishing anything. Yes, you have a great work… Continue Reading
In 2011, Jessica Simpson signed a multi-million dollar deal with Weight Watchers to become a spokesperson for the weight loss company. The deal, signed at the tail end of her first pregnancy seemed like a coup for both parties as she would be working on losing the baby weight during the time of the… Continue Reading
In his book The Dip Seth Godin wrote, “People think that being average is safe, but it’s not. It’s invisible.” Nobody ever remembers the people that play it safe. Nobody ever remembers the ones whose work was just good enough. If you want to be talked about or remembered, you’ll need to either be the best or the… Continue Reading
When I was growing up, we played double dutch with two long pieces of thick white cable cord. The ends of the cord were usually cut off leaving the sharp wires exposed, so getting whipped across your face, arms or legs by a rogue cord was an imminent threat. I honestly think I still have… Continue Reading
January 1st, 2013 marked the second anniversary of my lifestyle PR firm, House of Success! Two years may not seem like a lot of time but when you’re working hard to build something from the ground up with no guarantee of success, each day can feel like a lifetime. My last day of work at… Continue Reading
Action creates inspiration. Most people think its the other way around. But they’re wrong. They sit and wait for some brilliant idea to land gently on their shoulder and whisper itself into their ear. They view the world as a giant cue card and wait for precise instructions on what to say and do. It… Continue Reading