Author Archives: Sakita Holley

Book Review: If You Have to Cry Go Outside

Book Review: If You Have to Cry Go Outside

If you follow me on Twitter, it will come as no surprise to you that I love Kelly Cutrone and view her as a mentor in my head. This long-distance relationship began years before she started making cameos on The Hills and The City. It actually started when I was just a fresh faced intern at this boutique PR firm. I started toContinue Reading

6 Linkedin Invitation Templates that Get a Response Every Time [FREE DOWNLOAD]

6 Linkedin Invitation Templates that Get a Response Every Time [FREE DOWNLOAD]

Used correctly, Linkedin can serve as the catalyst that initiates the transition to the next phase of your career. The free members-only service (there is a premium version too) can eliminate the barriers that stand between you, prospective employers, colleagues, clients and mentors. But a good Linkedin connection begins with the invitation. After you’ve identified someone that you’d likeContinue Reading

Why ‘Sweating the Small Stuff’ is the Key to Building a Great Brand

Why ‘Sweating the Small Stuff’ is the Key to Building a Great Brand

Last year around this time I watched a mini doc about Mr. Chow’s search for perfection called Mr. Chow’s Symphony.  I usually gravitate toward eccentric entrepreneurs because I’m curious about how they’ve built their brands. And aside from seeing the inner workings of Mr. Chow’s restaurant empire, he said something during the film that triggered anContinue Reading

2012 PR Girl Gift Guide

2012 PR Girl Gift Guide

The 2012 holiday shopping season is here! And if you’re anything like me then you’ve only just begun thinking about a plan of action and making a list of who’s getting what this year. And because I wanted to make your (and any of my friends/family that may be reading this) lives easier,  I’ve prepared a giftContinue Reading

America’s First Black Woman Billionaire on Making Mogul Moves While Flying Under the Radar

America’s First Black Woman Billionaire on Making Mogul Moves While Flying Under the Radar

Sheila C. Johnson has built an empire and living legacy that is more than worthy of the accolades and positive adjectives that are so often used in her presence. That legacy includes co-founding BET, running Salamander Hospitality’s bevy of hotels and resorts, producing prominent documentary and feature-length films (she’s currently an executive producer for Lee Daniel’s feature filmTheContinue Reading

Chris Brown | Model Citizen?

Chris Brown | Model Citizen?

Wilhemina International, primarily known for breeding top models, has been on an acquisition spree to beef up it’s artist management division. Their newest client is the ridiculously-talented trouble magnet Chris Brown. The partnership, as reported by WWD, will focus on securing endorsements and licensing deals with lifestyle brands in the fashion and beauty categories. It’s beenContinue Reading