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Rakia Reynolds, founder and executive officer of Skai Blue Media, she shares her journey of innovation and creativity in the communications industry. Website: skaibluemedia.com Let's Connect and Engage: Leave a Google Review Today on what you enjoyed about Black Entrepreneur Experience Podcast. Connect on YouTube and Sign up for our newsletter and get updates.

If you like this show, consider making a donation this holiday season. 100% of your donation will go towards helping us create more podcasts (like this one!). Click here to make a gift today.In school, a teacher made Rakia Reynolds push her desk all the way to the principal's office for getting in trouble. Rakia had undiagnosed ADHD. She was energetic, creative, and the class clown. Rakia is now a businesswoman and creative leader with diagnosed ADHD — a diagnosis that she never shared publicly… until now. Hear from Rakia, the founder and executive director of Skai Blue Media, on why she shied away from talking about her ADHD until now. Did a level of success make it feel safer to talk about? And if so, what can we learn from that?  Related resourcesRakia's company, skaibluemedia.comWhy some kids clown around in class  32 examples of workplace accommodationsTimestamps(01:41) Speaking publicly about having ADHD(07:47) Rakia's childhood and school life(12:43) Hitting a wall in graduate school(14:36) Rakia's “aha“ moments(16:51) ADHD strengths and weaknesses(18:53) Coping at work(21:36) How employers can create an inclusive and supportive workplaceTo get a transcript of this show and check out more episodes, visit the ADHD Aha! podcast page at Understood.Want to share your “aha” moment? We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at ADHDAha@understood.org. Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give

One of the most sought-after minds in strategic communications, Rakia Reynolds, is a thought leader, tastemaker, branding expert, and advisor and amplifier of people, products, and places at the award-winning strategic communications agency, Skai Blue Media. Her guiding principles as an adept storyteller with a bullish approach to equitable communications, her proven ability to navigate the ever-increasing complex cultural and social media landscapes, along with her dedication to building brands in both Web2 and Web3, are only some of the reasons Rakia has successfully created her own distinct brand of authenticity and expertise for over 15 years. Rakia has been named by Inc. Magazine as one of the 27 Business Leaders Aiming to Change the World, was listed as one of the 25 Most Socially Influential Tastemakers on Dell's “Inspire 100” list, and recently was also profiled by Forbes on their “Next 1000” list.  Rakia serves as Founder and Executive Officer of Skai Blue Media (SBM), a non-traditional communications agency that proudly hosts an eclectic group of storytellers, brand experts, and strategists. Rakia continues to be a key influencer in the creative business industry as she works with her team to launch, brand, re-brand, and revitalize lifestyle, technology, non-profit and entrepreneurial clients. This list includes Airbnb, Nasdaq, Comcast/Xfinity, Dell, Serena Williams, Morgan Stanley, Jill Scott, and more. Rakia's portfolio includes #FanofYourBrand(tactical business tools), clothing brand EVRYDAY Jane, and an ethical intelligence platform launching in 2023.  As a thought leader and proven authority in marketing, creative strategy, and business development Rakia regularly contributes her expertise to the pages of Forbes, Inc.com, HuffPost, Fast Company, and more. Onstage, she captivates audiences across many industries as her talks span branding, media, multicultural business, economic development, and the entrepreneurial journey, all of which are more than relevant to the recent challenging and changing times. Rakia is recognized for her innovative approach and commitment to authenticity and has spoken at TEDx, SXSW, Inbound, and others. More than a keynote speaker, Rakia is often called upon to moderate panel discussions due to her in-depth knowledge of an extensive range of topics affecting the business community.

"The way I've had to show up in rooms, [I've] done my fair share of swimming upstream... but when you're someone who's faced adversity, there's a confidence that exudes after that." In this episode, WomenHeard: Changemakers host Georgia Galanoudis speaks with Matrix 2024 Honoree Rakia Reynolds! As the Founder and Executive Officer of an award-winning strategic communications agency, Rakia has been named by Inc. Magazine as one of the 27 Business Leaders Aiming to Change the World, listed as one of the 25 Most Socially Influential Tastemakers on Dell's “Inspire 100” list, and was on Forbes' “Next 1000” list. Listen to this interview to hear about her formative years and how it inspired her creativity. Plus, what she does for grounding and restoration.

The Matrix Awards by NYWICI serves as our opportunity to recognize exceptional leaders in the communications industry. This year's theme is Rule Breakers! The 2024 honorees don't just accept the status quo, they are carving their own paths forward and rewriting the rules to success. Listen to this episode to hear directly from some of our honorees, host, scholarship recipients, and attendees!  Sarah Ng, senior journalism major at Hofstra University and three-time NYWICI Scholarship recipient, took to the red carpet on May 21 and interviewed Matrix Awards honoree Rakia Reynolds, Founder and Executive Officer of Skai Blue Media; Matrix Awards host, Peloton instructor and TODAY Show contributor Ally Love; President and CEO of GLAAD Sarah Kate Ellis; NYWICI President-elect Brandi Boatner; and a few of our 2024 NYWICI Scholarship recipients.

Rakia Reynolds is the Founder and Executive Officer of Skai Blue Media. Celebrity clients include Serena Williams, Ashley Graham, Glennon Doyle and Jenna Lyons. Corporate clients include Amazon, Dell and Uber. I met Rakia when she knocked my socks off at the Female Founder Collective in LA. Rakia is a mastermind of creativity and innovation. We chat about her life story; from a child who disrupted the classroom, to becoming the adult who disrupts industries. Rakia shares what creativity means for her, and how she supports the space for optimal brainstorming sessions. You can find Rakia on IG: https://www.instagram.com/rakiareynolds/ and Skai Blue Media: https://www.instagram.com/skaibluemedia/ Flipflops Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/flipflops_podcast/ Angelique Gay: https://www.instagram.com/angelique_d_g_/ ❤️ ❤️❤️ You can support Glennon Doyle's Together Rising here: https://togetherrising.org

On this edition of “Steve Adubato's Lessons in Leadership,” Steve and Mary are joined by Rakia Reynolds, Founder and Executive Officer, Skai Blue Media who shares her perspective on Entrepreneurship and why she believes authenticity is one of the most important qualities in business. Then, Steve talks with Joaquin Duato, Chairman of the Board and … Continue reading Lessons in Leadership: Rakia Reynolds and Joaquin Duato

This week's guest on the She Did That. podcast, Rakia Reynolds, is one THE HIGHEST vibrating women I know. As a mom, wife, advisor, founder of two businesses, Sky Blue Media and Evryday Jane, you'd probably have to guzzle down a few cups of coffee to keep up with this lady's energy. Rakia's business is the PR agency of record for tennis champion and entrepreneur Serena Williams, model Ashley Graham, and tech giant, Dell, so you know this sister is doing her communications thing but today, we're tapping into her tech wisdom. We're talking Web 3, the metaverse, NFT's, crypto wallets, and what Black women need to know so that we can stay ahead of the curve.  Produced by Dear Media

Many believe that entrepreneurship is all glory, seeing the glitter and glamour of it all on social media. What many don't see though, as Rakia Reynolds puts it, is the deep, intentional, and often challenging story behind all of that glory.   Tune in as your Triggered AF hosts welcome powerhouse and founder of Skai Blue Media, Rakia Reynolds, to discuss entrepreneurship, eliminating the external noise, and the many hats she wears as an educator, leader, and mentor. Listen in and learn how to tap into your creativity, build your legacy, and cultivate your life to have it all!   KEY POINTS: - Who is Rakia Reynolds? - No comparisons - you have your own unique path to glory - How you can have it all, without doing it all - What is your vision statement? - The key to pushing past perceived limitations  - Tap into your creativity!   QUOTABLES: “I would hashtag “story behind the glory” because a lot of folks believe that entrepreneurship is all of this glory, but you don't really know the story. And it's tough.” “Where do you want to go, where do you want to be, and what does it look like physically, mentally, physiologically? What is that feeling? Do you feel it in your heart? Do you feel it in your stomach? Do you feel it in your arms and in your hands? That's where we should be leaning into.”   GUEST RESOURCES Follow Rakia Reynolds ongoing story on social media! IG | @rekiareynolds - instagram.com/rakiareynolds Twitter | @rekiareynolds - twitter.com/RakiaReynolds FB | facebook.com/RakiaReynolds Linkedin | linkedin.com/in/rakia-reynolds-24a2871a   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: For more info, visit their website: triggeredafpodcast.com Like what you're hearing? Follow Triggered AF on their Socials and share the love! IG: instagram.com/triggeredafpc Twitter: twitter.com/triggeredafpc FB: facebook.com/triggeredafpc YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCNxXUw6_j_pMnfd5ASIGAOQ   Stay connected with your hosts! Alechia Reese | instagram.com/alechiareese/ Dani Foster | instagram.com/danifostercoaching/         Triggered AF is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

When I sat down to speak with Rakia Reynolds - thought leader, tastemaker and gamechanger - about AUGMENTED REALITY for this episode, I had no idea how many ways I'd been using AR for years plus its infinite potential to enhance my business. I'm still processing all the ways Rakia opened my eyes and blew my mind during our conversation. If you've ever used a filter on social media or zoom to change your appearance, viewed real estate virtually using a 360° tool, or uploaded an image of yourself to an eyeglass company's website to see what shape frames work best on your face, you've been using AR too. Rakia has the extraordinary gift of simplifying, demystifying, defining value and meeting the listener where they are. It's no surprise that as the Founder, Executive Officer and Strategist par excellence of Skai Blue Media, the multimedia communications agency she founded 15 years ago, she has been ahead of trends, building impactful brands for creative businesses and individuals including Airbnb, Comcast, Dell, Serena Williams, Morgan Stanley, Jill Scott, and more. Rakia's portfolio includes #FanofYourBrand(tactical business tools), clothing brand EVRYDAY Jane, and an ethical intelligence platform set to launch in 2021. She has been named by Inc. Magazine as one of the 27 Business Leaders Aiming to Change the World, was listed as one of the 25 Most Socially Influential Tastemakers on Dell's “Inspire 100” list, and recently was also profiled by Forbes on their “Next 1000” list.  Follow Rakia on IG at @rakiyareynolds and learn more about her company at www.skaibluemedia.com.

Rakia Reynolds is a sought-after mind in strategic communications. As the founder of Skai Blue Media, she's a thought leader, taste-maker, branding expert, and a “professional confrontationalist”. To me personally, Rakia has been a mentor, a friend, and an amazing teammate. Working with Rakia and her team has been so aligned and intentional for our team, and it's been so exciting building, learning and growing with each other. In this episode, we talk about Cancel Culture from various perspectives, PTSD around culture and youth, how to approach storytelling thoughtfully as a storyteller and a communications strategist, and more. If you are a leader, storyteller, or curious about culture, this one if for you, enjoy! Follow Rakia: www.skaibluemedia.com www.instagram.com/rakiareynolds www.twitter.com/rakiareynolds Follow Noor: www.noortagouri.com www.insagram.com/noor www.twitter.com/ntagouri

Rakia Reynolds is the Founder & CEO of Skai Blue Media, a public relations agency that's worked with clients such as Serena Williams, Ashley Graham, and M. Night Shyamalan. In the mid 2000s Rakia was a TV producer whose life was turned upside down when she was unexpectedly laid off. With a child on the way and the economy in recession, she decided to bet on herself and start her own firm. Today, she's one of the most sought after communications specialists in the country.

one of the most sought after minds in strategic communications, Rakia Reynolds is a thought leader, taste maker and branding expert who advises name brands on creative strategy. Her guiding principles as an intriguing storyteller focus on distilling equity in messaging, and her ability to navigate the ever-increasing complex cultural and social media landscapes are only some of the reasons Rakia has successfully created her own distinct brand of authenticity and expertise for over 15 years.   Rakia serves as Founder and Executive Officer of Skai Blue Media (SBM), a non-traditional communications agency that proudly hosts an eclectic group of storytellers, brand experts, and strategists. Rakia continues to be a key influencer in the creative business industry as she works with her team to launch, brand, re-brand, and revitalize lifestyle, technology, non-profit and entrepreneurial clients. This list includes Airbnb, Comcast, Dell, Serena Williams, Morgan Stanley, Jill Scott, and more. Recently Rakia has added #FanofYourBrand​ (tactical business tools) and clothing brand EVRYDAY Jane to her growing business portfolio.    As a thought leader and proven authority in marketing, creative strategy and business development Rakia regularly contributes her expertise to the pages of Forbes, Inc.com, HuffPost, Fast Company, and more. Onstage, she captivates audiences across many industries as her talks span branding, media, multicultural business, economic development, and the entrepreneurial journey, all of which are more than relevant to the recent challenging and changing times. Rakia is recognized for her innovative approach and commitment to authenticity and has spoken at TEDx, SXSW, Inbound, and others. More than a keynote speaker, Rakia is often called upon to moderate panel discussions due her in-depth knowledge of a wide range of topics affecting the business community.

Adlandia, we continue to highlight independent agencies and founders. In this episode you’ll meet Rakia Reynolds, Executive Officer & Founder of multimedia strategic communications agency. Skai Blue Media focuses on supporting people, product, and places and is working with some of the biggest brands and talent in the industry. Rakia shares her thoughts on moving from the Year of Words to the Year(s) of the Works and what intentionality with language looks and sounds like. She gives us perspective on the role of talent, communities, and why marketers should consider the impact of nano influencers and meeting them at the kitchen table. Rakia also shares additional projects she's working on to drive the industry forward - including building an AI communications platform and a community to support women in the industry. Plus, Alexa and Laura talk about the intersection of content, channel and commerce in the form of everything from creators to shareholders to open-source briefs. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

New Feature! I'm excited about using this podcast to help amplify the voices and stories of black women. Periodically I will share excerpts from speeches/talks from influential black women.  In this week's episode I share an excerpt from a Ted Talk by Rakia Reynolds, founder of Skai Blue Media, a multi-media public relations agency with an all-star roster of lifestyle, technology and fashion clients.  Rakia was named one of the 25 tastemakers on Dell's "Inspire 100" list, a list of the most socially influential people in the country. Rakia has spoken at The 7th Annual Dell Women's Entrepreneur Network Summit and is a featured Forbes writers, featured in Essence, Launch Communications Director for Becoming Self Made and appears on HSN as Serena Williams' brand representative.  Source: Rules of the road on your journey to success|Rakia Reynolds TedXBarnard College skaibluemedia.com  @rakiareynolds @SkaiBlueMedia Connect with us: www.hellodare2be.com Instagram @daring2beme Intro/Outro Music by @ishthisthat www.thisthatish.com     

A conversation with Rakia Reynolds.

Rakia Reynolds is the founder & CEO of Skai Blue Media , Evryday Jane and Fan Of Your Brand who has been helping celebrities and brands through her PR firm for over 10 years, with a focus on organic networking. In the full episode, Rakia details the birth of her PR firm and clothing company. She shares her experience with racism while navigating the pr world as a woman of colour and also shares her insight on the value of communication and pivoting during this time of change. Skai Blue Media: http://skaibluemedia.com/ Evryday Jane Clothing brand: http://evrydayjane.com/journal/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/rakiareynolds Fan Of Your Brand: https://instagram.com/fanofyourbrand --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clipodcast/support

From the Equality Lounge® @ CES our first guest comes to us all the way from the wonderful city of Philadelphia. Rakia Reynolds is the Founder and CEO of Skai Blue Media, an award winning multimedia communications agency with an all-star roster of lifestyle, technology and nonprofit clients. She tells us how she found her voice, founded a business and keeps moving forward with grace.

If you’ve ever experienced unemployment you understand the fear and even PTSD it can create. Having the rug pulled from beneath your career and finances can leave you reeling and wondering what the future holds. It can also be a blessing in disguise, nudging some of us toward an entrepreneurial path. This week’s guest Rakia Reynolds (@rakiareynolds) founder and CEO of Skai Blue Media (www.skaibluemedia.com), is no stranger to braving the business owner trail. Her brief experience with unemployment led her to ask herself how she could prevent having her world turned upside down ever again. How could she ensure that her children would grow up financially secure? How could she stake her claim in an industry that didn’t necessarily have a designated space for all of her gifts and talents? There was no choice but to carve that space for herself. If you’re asking yourself the same questions, you DEFINITELY need to hear this episode. Follow your UnBossed host, ESSENCE Work & Money editor, Marquita Harris (@marquita_harris_) and let her know what you think of the episode using #UnBossedPodcast! Share, comment and subscribe!2:46 - What was Rakia's very first job?9:45 - How Rakia rolled a TV production skills over to magazines!11:24 - How a setback became Rakia's genesis as an entrepreneur16:31 - Rakia's vision for Skai Blue Media + some of her clients24:17 - What it took for Rakia to start and effectively run a successful agencyUnBossed Host: Marquita Harris (@marquita_harris_)Executive Producer: Tiffany Ashitey (@misstiffsays)Producers: Ashley Hobbs (@ashleylatruly) + Shantel Holder (@shadesofshan_)Bookings: Ashley Hobbs, Marquita Harris, Tiffany AshiteyAudio: Anthony Frasier (@anthonyfrasier) + Josh Gwynn (@regardingjosh) Music: Gold Standard Creative (@gscdotnyc)

Rakia Reynolds is the Founder & CEO of Skai Blue Media, a public relations agency that's worked with clients such as Serena Williams, Ashley Graham, and M. Night Shyamalan. In the mid 2000s Rakia was a TV producer whose life was turned upside down when she was unexpectedly laid off. With a child on the way and the economy in recession, she decided to bet on herself and start her own firm. Today, she's one of the most sought after communications specialists in the country. Support Philly Who? Donate via Paypal, Venmo: @podphillywho, Become a Monthly Patron, Purchase a T-Shirt or Hat, Become a Sponsor

In this episode Rakia and Rachel discuss balancing work and family, pivoting, bootstrapping, building “brick by brick” and the importance of knowing, owning and telling your story.

In conversation with Rakia Reynolds, founder and CEO of Skai Blue Media The firebrand former editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue and the first African American ever to hold the post of beauty and health director in Condé Nast's 107-year history, Elaine Welteroth ''masterminded the reinvention of the beauty and fashion magazine as a voice for social justice'' (Chicago Tribune). Also a former editor at Glamour and Ebony, she is currently a judge on Project Runway, has written for the show Grown-ish, and has appeared as a commentator in numerous media outlets. Welteroth's New York Times bestselling manifesto/memoir More Than Enough unpacks insights on barrier breaking, identity, and race for those seeking to claim space in the workplace and the world on their own terms.  One of the most sought-after minds in strategic communications, Rakia Reynolds is a thought leader, tastemaker, and branding expert who advises top Fortune 500 companies on creative strategy. Rakia (pronounced RA-KEY-AH) has been guiding client successes with her own distinctive brand of authenticity and expertise for over 15 years. Recently, she served as creative director for Philadelphia's bid for Amazon H2Q- which has resulted in landing Philly as a top 20 finalist from contending cities across the country. Rakia is the Founder and CEO of strategic communications agency Skai Blue Media. A non-traditional agency, Skai Blue Media is a proudly eclectic group of storytellers, brand experts, and strategists. Her team works with lifestyle, technology, non-profit, entrepreneurs and brands, and is based in Philadelphia and New York. (recorded 6/25/2019)

BEE – Rakia Reynolds   Rakia Reynolds, multi-media communications guru, mompreneur and CEO. She is the Founder of Skai Blue Media, a multimedia communication agency that focuses on helping people and products with their business branding and bragging. This self-proclaimed octopus woman tells us about her journey to success and the way she juggles all the different aspects of her life finding the balance she needs to live a fulfilling life.   Links cited in the interview:   The Secret – Rhonda Byrne (2006) - http://www.thesecret.tv/products/the-secret-book/ The Originals - Adam Grant - http://www.adamgrant.net/originals Give and Take - Adam Grant - http://www.adamgrant.net/give-and-take Ava Duvernay - https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ava_DuVernay   linkedin twitter Skai Blue Media

Welcome to this week's episode of Be Amplified! On this podcast episode we discuss the power of joy, and the role joy must play in our lives. We are joined by Rakia Reynolds as she shares her thoughts on ambitions, motherhood, joy, and living an amplified life. Check out the shownotes at www.TheAmplifyCollective.com

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Episode #12 of Leading Matters features Rakia Reynolds, the founder and CEO of multi-media PR and communications firm Skai Blue Media.  Rakia discusses defining mission, how she has stayed true to that mission and what elements of the talent acquisition process are most important to advance the strategy.