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 Roundup: The Countdown Begins! Join Me on September 14 and 17 to Uplevel Your Marketing and Messaging Game
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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 WatchingI’ll be watching the Paralympics Closing Ceremony on Sunday on Peacock/NBC followed by the MTV VMA Awards on Wednesday (rumor has it that Brandy and Monica are making a rare appearance together). I enjoyed this solo podcast episode by Hello Seven by Rachel Rodgers, Author of We Should All Be Millionaires. It is an educational piece on lessons learned from not so smart investments as well as the things women of color experience in this world and why it’s okay to pivot (even relocate internationally for sanity): Click below to watch: Personal Branding and Marketing TipsFor the next 28 days focus on one type of content to post. For the next 28 days, focus on one social media platform (or one scheduling app that allows you to send to multiple platforms). Watch the video where I had three mentor sessions with entrepreneurs in the sports industry, medical industry, and the digital marketing industry while at the Black is Tech Conference: The first See Life Different Monthly Group Call on the topic of branding and messaging and thought leadership will be on September 17 at 7pm EST. You need clarity for your specific niche for the next four months, so join me for the first virtual office hour happening September 17 and then the third Tuesday of every month at 7pm Eastern. It's interactive so be sure to be present. If you miss it, a replay will be in the online community. RSVP Here:https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArdOyrqDMuGNGhE3Hm_DkODaQYYsZ5hfN_ I’m the guest of the latest CEO’s Night Out on Zoom.Join me September 14 at 6 pm EST / 5pm CST. Register to watch and interact and build out your personal brand for the rest of the year. This is your second opportunity to interact with me.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ceos-night-out-live-with-zaakirah-muhammad-tickets-998892623727 I am so excited to be presenting at Johnson and Johnson’s 10th Anniversary #HealtheVoices24 conference about building your personal brand using AI on Saturday September 27! Although my breakout session will not be livestreamed, you can watch the main sessions for free by visiting: https://tinyurl.com/HeV24LiveSignUp The quote above is from my travel to Denver, Colorado earlier this year, which is where I got to meet the team behind World Eye Cancer Hope in person for the first time. I’m speaking at the 7th One Retinoblastoma Conference in Honolulu, Hawaii on the adult survivors panel, Tuesday, October 15 10:30 AM HST. This is your chance to watch sessions virtually and become an advocate for this rare childhood cancer. Get your ticket to watch virtually: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/one-retinoblastoma-world-2024-tickets-642440084587
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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, It's National Grief Awareness Day. Grief is love that remains unsaid. Grief for loved ones who are both still with us and those who are no longer here. Grief for the loss of an unborn child, survivor's remorse, and even the grief over a relationship that has ended. Grief is valid for the person that you used to be as well. It's okay to grieve your old life as you transform into a new one. If you're looking for more inspiration, I invite you to listen to two previous episodes...