Go from where you are (stuck, stagnant, scared) and where you want to go in your business and life (freedom). I provide BIPOC creatives with strategies that empower them to achieve their goals through branding and storytelling, and marketing. For the last 20 years, I've been storytelling by any creative means necessary; photography, writing, film, and podcasting. I check all the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility boxes. I’m a visually impaired, hard of hearing, cancer survivor, chronically ill Muslim Woman. I’m a descendant of Frederick Douglass and the Virgin Islands on my mom’s side, and part Cherokee on my dad’s side. Knowing your history helps you propel and prepare for your future. Entrepreneurship is ownership, and flexibility is key. Sign up for my semi-weekly newsletter!
Weekly Round Up: Live streams, TV Shows, and Movies, Celebrating Disability Pride Month! 🌟
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Reader What a week it's been! For me, It's been quite a week of getting my face out there! As an extroverted introvert, I love binge-watching game shows, TV series, and movies. This past week, between managing online seminars, I watched the Hulu TV Show called "Unprisoned" and admired Kerry Washington's use of recorded videos to share her healing journey on social media. Questions for you to ponder:
I had a delightful lunch with Dr. Tamecca Rogers who I initially connected with online, and we met in person first at the Women Helping Other Women Butterfly Conference in June, and again during Essence Fest when I told her I was speaking at an event in New Orleans. We reunited this past week in Tulsa before I recorded my segment for Focus: Black Oklahoma. Speaking of which, I attended a screening of Focus: Black Oklahoma and was thrilled to spot myself in the documentary. Stay tuned for streaming updates! For my latest segment, I interviewed Danielle Melton, a remarkable woman CEO who, with her husband, has fostered over 35 children since 2016, adopting one daughter. Mark your calendars for Sunday, July 21, at 4 pm EST/3 pm CST on NPR Oklahoma’s KOSU.org or TuneIn! If you miss it, catch the replay on Focus Black Oklahoma’s YouTube next week. I also watched "Sound of Hope: Story of Possum Trot Texas," in theaters, after Danielle's recommendation. It is about the town that adopted 77 children. I highly recommend you watch the powerfully impactful independent film while it is still in theaters for another week. Here's a roundup of videos to add to your watchlist.This week, I had three insightful live conversations shedding light on my life with a disability. Watch my 11-minute chat with Nico Mayering, another individual with a disability. I also had an 11-minute Instagram Live with Lillie Mae, host of the Glambitious Brunch, whom I connected with in person, in New Orleans. I talked about building my brand and Seeing Life Through a Different Lens: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9iDM1EAHXA/? Additionally, I hosted in a 31-minute live conversation with Erin Perkins, a talented deafblind graphic designer with Usher’s Syndrome. Our paths crossed in a creative group, Rising Tide Society, leading to a meaningfully passionate dialogue: There's still time to share and contribute to my Kickstarter docuseries crowdfund on surviving eye cancer, running until August 4. Thank you! Your support means the world to me! 🌟 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/seelifedifferentlens/see-life-from-a-different-lens-empathy-love-and-advocacy Zaakirah is a hard of hearing, retinoblastoma eye cancer survivor, and has a decade of background in branding and photography. She’s the author of Seeing Life Through a Different Lens and the creator of the See Life Different Podcast and Summit. She empowers marginalized women to tell stories and build their branding and thought leadership. |
Hi! I'm Zaakirah (zaa-key-ra) Your Branding and Marketing Therapist
Go from where you are (stuck, stagnant, scared) and where you want to go in your business and life (freedom). I provide BIPOC creatives with strategies that empower them to achieve their goals through branding and storytelling, and marketing. For the last 20 years, I've been storytelling by any creative means necessary; photography, writing, film, and podcasting. I check all the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility boxes. I’m a visually impaired, hard of hearing, cancer survivor, chronically ill Muslim Woman. I’m a descendant of Frederick Douglass and the Virgin Islands on my mom’s side, and part Cherokee on my dad’s side. Knowing your history helps you propel and prepare for your future. Entrepreneurship is ownership, and flexibility is key. Sign up for my semi-weekly newsletter!
Greetings Reader, September 20th is always an exciting time for me. It's a reminder that there are 90 days until my birthday and 98 days until the last major holiday season of the year from a corporate/business/retail/marketing standpoint. These last 90 days are a reminder to push hard so you're set up for your definition of success! At the time of this message, I am on a plane, beginning my journey. I've officially left Tulsa and am heading to Tampa, my second home, where I spent middle...
Greetings Reader, As we step into a new season, it's your moment to shine. Just don't do it with a concept of a plan. You need clarity on the direction you are going within your specific areas of life and branding niche for the next three months. The way you tell your story and pitch yourself is integral to defining your personal brand. Are you curious about how to position yourself online amidst all the changes? Join me for the first See Life Different Monthly Group Call on the topic of...
Greetings Reader, Today we are two weeks away from moving from Tulsa, Oklahoma! We officially scheduled the internet and utilities to be cut off at the apartment! When the time is right I’ll do a Why I’m Moving from Tulsa Live Video. After that, it will be a two week time period to my old stomping grounds in Florida. Until then here is a podcast episode I shared on why we moved to Tulsa: What I'm Watching I’ll be watching the Paralympics Closing Ceremony on Sunday on Peacock/NBC followed by...