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What It Really Takes
What It Really Takes is a mentorship‑forward podcast exploring how real careers in sports, marketing, and TV/film are actually built. We pull back the curtain on real journeys, lessons, and opportunities in creative and competitive industries.
Designed for anyone with big dreams but no roadmap, each episode offers practical guidance, relatable storytelling, and the kind of lived‑in lessons you wish you had earlier.
Episodes
6 episodes
Ep. 5 What It Really Takes to Hustle, Embrace Visibility and Lead Impactful Brand Partnerships with Kensington Grey’s Emma Kaputo
In this episode, I sit down with Emma Kaputo, whose journey from producing social ads to leading brand and community partnerships at Kensington Grey shows what hustle, curiosity, and relationship‑building actually look like in p...
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Ep. 4 What It Really Takes to Build Community, Drive Performance, and Thrive in the Creator Economy with Influencer & Affiliate Marketing Expert, Mimi Sillah
In this episode, I sit down with influencer and affiliate marketing expert Mimi Sillah, whose journey from classroom teacher to full‑time creator and performance marketer shows what it really takes to succeed in today’s creator ...
Ep. 3 What It Really Takes To Be a First Generation College Student
In this episode, I share insights and my personal experiences as a first generation college student. I discuss the challenges faced, the importance of preparation in high school, and the resources available in college. Emphasizing the significa...
Ep.2 What It Really Takes to Be Bold and Shape Global Brand Marketing with Global Brand Manager, Simone Jackson
In this episode, I chat with Global Brand Manager, Simone Jackson, whose career spans Spotify, Wieden & Kennedy, Kamp Grizzly, and major global campaigns like the Adidas x Ivy Park launch with Beyoncé. From crafting handmade cards as...
Ep.1 What It Really Takes to Build a Career in Sports Marketing with New York Knicks Senior Manager, Digital Content, Lakeyia Brown, MMC
In this episode, I sit down with New York Knicks Senior Manager, Digital Content, Lakeyia Brown, MMC, to uncover what it really takes to grow a career in sports marketing. Lakeyia shares her journey from a social media specialist at the ...
What It Really Takes to Start Your Journey and Find Your Path
In this special introduction episode, I share the story behind What It Really Takes and why I started this podcast. Growing up in upstate South Carolina, I saw very few career options and had limited access to guidance or resources. I ...