Ep. 48: Keeping it Lit with Denequa Williams Clarke

The Sakita Method

#Sakita Holley #Entrepreneur #Business #Sakita Method #I Talk

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In this episode, we delve into the concept of being "qualified" in the workplace, examining who gets labeled as such, who doesn't, and the underlying reasons. We explore "competency checking"—the practice of scrutinizing individuals' abilities—and how it disproportionately affects underrepresented groups, often going unnoticed or unchallenged. Our discussion aims to redefine qualifications in a fair, equitable, and actionable manner. Our guest, Shari Dunn , is an accomplished journalist, former attorney, news anchor, CEO, university professor, and sought-after speaker. She has been recognized as Executive of the Year and a Woman of Influence, with her work appearing in Fortune Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Ad Age, and more. Her new book, Qualified: How Competency Checking and Race Collide at Work , unpacks what it truly means to be deserving and capable—and why systemic barriers, not personal deficits, are often the real problem. Her insights challenge the narratives that hold so many of us back and offer practical solutions for building a more equitable future. Together, we can build workplaces and communities that don’t just reflect the world we live in, but the one we want to create. A world where being qualified is about recognizing the talent and potential that’s been overlooked for far too long. It’s not just about getting a seat at the table—it’s about building an entirely new table, one designed with space for all of us. Connect with Our Guest Shari Dunn Website& Book - Qualified: https://thesharidunn.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/sharidunn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesharidunn Related Podcast Episodes: How To Build Emotionally Mature Leaders with Dr. Christie Smith | 272 Holding It Together: Women As America's Safety Net with Jessica Calarco | 215 How To Defy Expectations with Dr. Sunita Sah | 271 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music…

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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 @MissSuccess and @TheSakitaMethod on both Instagram and Twitter. To join the email list, text SAKITAMETHOD to 33777.

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Ep. 48: Keeping it Lit with Denequa Williams Clarke

The Sakita Method

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

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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 can truly thrive. When talking about this episode online, use #TheSakitaMethod hashtag: Instagram.com/MissSuccess Twitter.com/MissSuccess Instagram.com/TheSakitaMethod Twitter.com/TheSakitaMethod Grab your 'Done is Better Than Perfect' journal at ItsTheSakitaMethod.com/shop…

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

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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 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_McBrideJr When talking about this episode online, use #TheSakitaMethod hashtag. Grab your 'Done is Better Than Perfect Journal' here: ItsTheSakitaMethod.com/shop. Instagram.com/MissSuccess Twitter.com/MissSuccess Instagram.com/TheSakitaMethod Twitter.com/TheSakitaMethod…

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

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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 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 about how she started the business and her plans to continue to grow it into a major global wellness empire that centers Black women. You can find Samia on IG @SamiaGore and @BodyCompleteRx When talking about this episode online, use #TheSakitaMethod hashtag. Grab your 'Done is Better Than Perfect Journal' here: ItsTheSakitaMethod.com/shop. Instagram.com/MissSuccess Twitter.com/MissSuccess Instagram.com/TheSakitaMethod Twitter.com/TheSakitaMethod…

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

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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 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 that moment and what it has taken to grow Alikay into a multi-million dollar enterprise. You can find Rochelle on IG @TheRochelleGraham: Instagram.com/therochellegraham and @AlikayNaturals Instagram.com/AlikayNaturals When talking about this episode online, use #TheSakitaMethod hashtag. Grab your 'Done is Better Than Perfect Journal' here: ItsTheSakitaMethod.com/shop. Instagram.com/MissSuccess Twitter.com/MissSuccess Instagram.com/TheSakitaMethod Twitter.com/TheSakitaMethod…

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

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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 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/MissSuccess Twitter.com/MissSuccess Instagram.com/TheSakitaMethod Twitter.com/TheSakitaMethod…

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

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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 being told 'no,' is what ultimately led her to create her own brand. You can find Julian on IG @JulianRAddo: Instagram.com/julianraddo and @AdwoaBeauty Instagram.com/AdwoaBeauty When talking about this episode online, use #TheSakitaMethod hashtag. Instagram.com/MissSuccess Twitter.com/MissSuccess Instagram.com/TheSakitaMethod Twitter.com/TheSakitaMethod To join #TheSakitaMethod community, text SAKITAMETHOD to 33777.…

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

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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.Rapley When talking about this episode online, use #TheSakitaMethod hashtag. Instagram.com/MissSuccess Twitter.com/MissSuccess Instagram.com/TheSakitaMethod Twitter.com/TheSakitaMethod To join #TheSakitaMethod community, text SAKITAMETHOD to 33777.…

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

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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 growing their brands online and has himself, recently joined the 7-figure earnings club. You can find Abu on IG @AbuFofanah: Instagram.com/abufofanah When talking about this episode online, use #TheSakitaMethod hashtag. Instagram.com/MissSuccess Twitter.com/MissSuccess Instagram.com/TheSakitaMethod Twitter.com/TheSakitaMethod To join #TheSakitaMethod community, text SAKITAMETHOD to 33777.…

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

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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 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 also shares tips and best practices for how creative service-based businesses can continue to pitch and win business during today’s uncertain business environment. You can find Krystle on IG @Krystle_Watler: Instagram.com/krystle_watler When talking about this episode online, use #TheSakitaMethod hashtag. Instagram.com/MissSuccess Twitter.com/MissSuccess Instagram.com/TheSakitaMethod Twitter.com/TheSakitaMethod To join #TheSakitaMethod community, text SAKITAMETHOD to 33777.…

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

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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 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/MissSuccess Twitter.com/MissSuccess Instagram.com/TheSakitaMethod Twitter.com/TheSakitaMethod To join #TheSakitaMethod community, text SAKITAMETHOD to 33777.…

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

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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 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 to 33777.…

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

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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 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 tag @MissSuccess and @TheSakitaMethod on both Instagram and Twitter. You can follow Ron @RonRobinsonCosmeticChemist and @BeautyStat. To join #TheSakitaMethod community, text SAKITAMETHOD to 33777.…

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

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

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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 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 list, text SAKITAMETHOD to 33777.…

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

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