Eff the Glitter

Zaakirah Muhummad is a repeat guest with us on Eff the Glitter, This episode we talk about how she got started with Phocused media group, the effects of the DIY movement with Social media & photography & how she was able to continue her passion of photography while still serving her clients as a brand strategist.

Join us this episode while we talk about life since instagram started & how it's changed the game.

Today's episode is a little transparent, but it's good cause transparency is good for growth & stepping into who you are. Being mindful of your professional patterns helps you become a better creative professional. so for today, find your patterns!

On This Episode of Eff the Glitter, our conversation with Teaira explores making a pivot with an industry and still nurturing your true love. Teaira started as a Stationery designer (a Love for print!) and transitioned into working with service based businesses when she saw that she could elevate them with her same set of skills. We also talk about the fear of looking for help, asking for help, and then the actual trust in the process! Join our conversation this week on Eff the Glitter!

In Today's Episode, it's about making sure you have the framework in place so that you can actually take advantage of the lower cost of wholesale pricing so you can make a decent amount on the services your provide & products that you sell.

Alright, So as a business owner, there's some simple ish that everyone should know. 1st thing is 1st & that's establishing yourself as a business. We can't expect our clients to take us seriously when we won't even take ourselves seriously. SO - to start, you get your EIN & your LLC/INC/LLP or whatever you want your business entity to be. Listen now to get those 1st couple steps.

Katanni is a repeat Guest with Eff the Glitter & I'm so HAPPY i got to speak with her again! In this episode, we talk about how things have changed since last year, creating an effective invoicing system and how to effectively communicate with your client on project deadlines & proofs.

Swimwear designer Nic Hyl has had to make some very interesting changes in the way she makes & markets her business & skills. Her specialization is in modest swimwear design specifically for muslim women. In speaking with her, we learn about how growing up in the tropical temperatures in Florida but living in the brutally honest setting of New York has helped her create a product for a niche of folks that most swimwear designers may not even think about. Listen to our conversation on this week's episode of Eff the Glitter.

As someone who has always been a creative all my life, Chimere has also. She discusses how she started off looking to get into mass media & fell into Graphic Design. We talk about Graphic Designer Ghosts & how it haunts us & our clients. Meet this Jersey girl who is now in H-TOWN & has worked with some major brands in helping them define their messaging.

In our conversation with Shmeka, we talk about the Pivot that a lot of businesses had to make during Covid, Getting Your Business Legit, & also about the Pride a consulting firm feels when their "babies" succeed. One of the greatest feelings a Brand Strategist, Consultant, or Strategist feels is seeing their clients Grow & succeed. Listen to Shmeka's Story on this episode on Eff the Glitter.

So far, each season, there's one guest who is a kindred spirit of mine & this season it's Missy. She was practically Raised in the AUC IN THE PRINT SHOP - she tried to buck the system and go to Mass Comm in college, but still came back full circle to Graphic Design & Branding. In our conversation with Missy, we learn that being a creative & being a creative business are two different things. A piece of advice she gives during our interview is to make use of all of your networking opportunities.