Arah Sims's guest appearances

Arah Sims

The POZCAST: Career & Life Journeys with Adam Posner

Authentic Avenue

Building While Flying

Kathleen Griffith

Gary Vaynerchuk

Brian Scudamore

Kara Goldin

Jasmine Star

Cathy Heller

Jill Thomas

Brittany Krystle

Andrew Parker

Laura Gassner Otting

Austin Belcak

Kerri Twigg

Chris Davis

Heather Monahan

Howard Bloom

OwlTail

The beauty industry is often seen as shallow, and it’s not often taken very seriously. One entrepreneur is out to change that stigma and make a difference. Real-estate investor turned beauty entrepreneur Arah Sims brings her passion for purpose to the industry, while empowering people everywhere to explore a new form of self-expression. Welcome to Building While Flying! This weekly podcast is brought to you by the Sasha Group. We’re the small-to-medium-sized business arm of the VaynerX family of companies. We help ambitious companies build strong brands that flex with the times through strategy, branding, media, and marketing. In ever-changing times, businesses and brands have to shift and adapt. And across all sectors, there is an air of experimentation. Business owners are trying new things out in the wild;  building the plane while flying. Our pilots, Katie Hankinson and Mickey Cloud, will be talking to a diverse range of business leaders and founders. They’ll explore how these guests tackle various challenges while staying resilient and committed to growth. Through these real-life examples of strategies put into practice, we hope to inspire you to experiment and develop your own strategies as we all navigate these uncertain times together.  Arah Sims is turning something she grew up with—nail art—into a vehicle for self-expression and activism.  Arah began her entrepreneurial journey in real estate and property management after college. Then when COVID-19 hit in 2020, she, like the rest of the world, had to pivot. After realizing how much she and others missed their self-care routines, Kyutee Beauty was born. Kyutee is a trail-blazing beauty brand that inspires and empowers people to expand the canvas of self-expression to their nails.  In her conversation with Katie, Arah shares each step of her journey thus far. She talks about the initial support from Michelle Obama’s When We All Vote organization and early influencer partnerships, and how those opportunities set Kyutee up for later success. Kyutee Beauty is also part of Cantu Elevate, a program created in partnership with The Sasha Group to help Black female beauty entrepreneurs navigate today’s marketing landscape and grow beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. Arah stresses the importance of “passion with a purpose” and emphasizes her desire to do her part to share her message with people across the country. Arah also discusses the importance of mentorship, especially for Black female entrepreneurs, and how having support systems and sounding boards make a difference in her business and life. Other in-flight topics:  Real estate investment  Identifying opportunities during hard times Working with influencers and partners that align with your goals Developing a strong foundation for young brands  The entrepreneurship skill set  Importance of mentorship as entrepreneurs Role as a mentor for fellow Black female entrepreneurs  Entrepreneurship out of necessity Cantu Elevate, a program created in partnership with The Sasha Group to help Black female beauty entrepreneurs navigate today’s marketing landscape  Links:  https://www.instagram.com/kyuteenails/?hl=en https://kyutee.com/ TikTok - @kyuteenails In-flight Question: What do you want the next collab for Kyutee to be?

The beauty industry is often seen as shallow, and it’s not often taken very seriously. One entrepreneur is out to change that stigma and make a difference. Real-estate investor turned beauty entrepreneur Arah Sims brings her passion for purpose to the industry, while empowering people everywhere to explore a new form of self-expression. Welcome to Building While Flying! This weekly podcast is brought to you by the Sasha Group. We’re the small-to-medium-sized business arm of the VaynerX family of companies. We help ambitious companies build strong brands that flex with the times through strategy, branding, media, and marketing. In ever-changing times, businesses and brands have to shift and adapt. And across all sectors, there is an air of experimentation. Business owners are trying new things out in the wild;  building the plane while flying. Our pilots, Katie Hankinson and Mickey Cloud, will be talking to a diverse range of business leaders and founders. They’ll explore how these guests tackle various challenges while staying resilient and committed to growth. Through these real-life examples of strategies put into practice, we hope to inspire you to experiment and develop your own strategies as we all navigate these uncertain times together.  Arah Sims is turning something she grew up with—nail art—into a vehicle for self-expression and activism.  Arah began her entrepreneurial journey in real estate and property management after college. Then when COVID-19 hit in 2020, she, like the rest of the world, had to pivot. After realizing how much she and others missed their self-care routines, Kyutee Beauty was born. Kyutee is a trail-blazing beauty brand that inspires and empowers people to expand the canvas of self-expression to their nails.  In her conversation with Katie, Arah shares each step of her journey thus far. She talks about the initial support from Michelle Obama’s When We All Vote organization and early influencer partnerships, and how those opportunities set Kyutee up for later success. Kyutee Beauty is also part of Cantu Elevate, a program created in partnership with The Sasha Group to help Black female beauty entrepreneurs navigate today’s marketing landscape and grow beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. Arah stresses the importance of “passion with a purpose” and emphasizes her desire to do her part to share her message with people across the country. Arah also discusses the importance of mentorship, especially for Black female entrepreneurs, and how having support systems and sounding boards make a difference in her business and life. Other in-flight topics: <ul> <li>Real estate investment </li> <li>Identifying opportunities during hard times</li> <li>Working with influencers and partners that align with your goals</li> <li>Developing a strong foundation for young brands </li> <li>The entrepreneurship skill set </li> <li>Importance of mentorship as entrepreneurs</li> <li>Role as a mentor for fellow Black female entrepreneurs </li> <li>Entrepreneurship out of necessity</li> <li>Cantu Elevate, a program created in partnership with The Sasha Group to help Black female beauty entrepreneurs navigate today’s marketing landscape</li> </ul> Links:  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kyuteenails/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/kyuteenails/?hl=en</a> <a href="https://kyutee.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://kyutee.com/</a> TikTok - @kyuteenails In-flight Question: What do you want the next collab for Kyutee to be?

Passion With Purpose with Arah Sims

2:13 - Arah's Introduction3:20 - Launch of 'Kyutee'4:25 - Fighting Boredom during Covid5:12 - Arah's Property Manager Experience6:42 - What is so special about 'Kyutee'7:48 - Process of starting a business8:23 - Market Research9:23 - Target Market10:01 - The Process of Selling the product11:27 - Future of 'Kyutee'12:21 - Arah Sim's Mission Statement13:03 - Entrepreneurship14:21 - Michelle Obama's impact15:15 - Social Justice16:54 - Brand's Social Responsibility17:38 - Challenges of Entrepreneurship19:38 - Diversity in Entrepreneurship22:31 - Advice to New Entrepreneurs23:28 - The Good, The Bad and the Ugly24:21 - The word 'Authentic'25:47 - Greatest piece of advice26:41 - Arah Sim's Super Power27:03 - What is Arah's North Star?

2:13 - Arah's Introduction 3:20 - Launch of 'Kyutee' 4:25 - Fighting Boredom during Covid 5:12 - Arah's Property Manager Experience 6:42 - What is so special about 'Kyutee' 7:48 - Process of starting a business 8:23 - Market Research 9:23 - Target Market 10:01 - The Process of Selling the product 11:27 - Future of 'Kyutee' 12:21 - Arah Sim's Mission Statement 13:03 - Entrepreneurship 14:21 - Michelle Obama's impact 15:15 - Social Justice 16:54 - Brand's Social Responsibility 17:38 - Challenges of Entrepreneurship 19:38 - Diversity in Entrepreneurship 22:31 - Advice to New Entrepreneurs 23:28 - The Good, The Bad and the Ugly 24:21 - The word 'Authentic' 25:47 - Greatest piece of advice 26:41 - Arah Sim's Super Power 27:03 - What is Arah's North Star?

Arah Sims: Founder & CEO Exploring the Intersection Between Beauty & Purpose

Heidi Zak

Kyutee / ThirdLove | Arah Sims and Heidi Zak, Founders and CEOs Today I have a double feature for the show: two fantastic founders &amp; CEOs coming together for a partnership benefiting businesses run by females of color. On this episode you'll meet Heidi Zak, the founder &amp; CEO of ThirdLove, the third largest e-commerce intimates apparel brand in the U.S. The brand has launched a program called “The TL Effect,” created to encourage and support early-stage consumer-focused companies run by female entrepreneurs of color. You'll also meet Arah Sims, Founder and CEO of Kyütee_ _Beauty, who is the winning recipient of its first grant. It's a pleasure to be able to feature this blossoming partnership -- this host hopes more programs like the TL Effect are launched by brands in the future, especially ones aimed at directly supporting businesses owned by females and entrepreneurs of color. Learn more about the TL Effect: https://blog.thirdlove.com/the-tl-effect/. Check out Kyutee: https://kyutee.com/.Check out ThirdLove: https://www.thirdlove.com/. FOLLOW AUTHENTIC AVENUE ON SOCIAL MEDIA:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/68049428/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthenticAve/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authenticavemedia/ Email Adam: adam@authenticavenuemedia.com Learn more at https://authenticavenuemedia.com/. Theme Song: Extreme Energy (Music Today 80)Composed &amp; Produced by Anwar AmrVideo Link: https://youtu.be/8ZZbAkKNx7s

<h1>Kyutee / ThirdLove | Arah Sims and Heidi Zak, Founders and CEOs</h1> Today I have a double feature for the show: two fantastic founders &amp; CEOs coming together for a partnership benefiting businesses run by females of color. On this episode you'll meet <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidizak/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Heidi Zak</a>, the founder &amp; CEO of <a href="https://www.thirdlove.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ThirdLove</a>, the third largest e-commerce intimates apparel brand in the U.S. The brand has launched a program called “The TL Effect,” created to encourage and support early-stage consumer-focused companies run by female entrepreneurs of color. You'll also meet <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/arahsims/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Arah Sims</a>, Founder and CEO of <a href="https://kyutee.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kyütee_ _Beauty</a>, who is the winning recipient of its first grant. It's a pleasure to be able to feature this blossoming partnership -- this host hopes more programs like the TL Effect are launched by brands in the future, especially ones aimed at directly supporting businesses owned by females and entrepreneurs of color. Learn more about the TL Effect: <a href="https://blog.thirdlove.com/the-tl-effect/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://blog.thirdlove.com/the-tl-effect/</a>. Check out Kyutee: <a href="https://kyutee.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://kyutee.com/</a>. Check out ThirdLove: <a href="https://www.thirdlove.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thirdlove.com/</a>. FOLLOW AUTHENTIC AVENUE ON SOCIAL MEDIA: LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/68049428/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/68049428/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/AuthenticAve/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/AuthenticAve/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/authenticavemedia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/authenticavemedia/</a> Email Adam: adam@authenticavenuemedia.com Learn more at <a href="https://authenticavenuemedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://authenticavenuemedia.com/</a>. Theme Song: Extreme Energy (Music Today 80) Composed &amp; Produced by Anwar Amr Video Link: <a href="https://youtu.be/8ZZbAkKNx7s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/8ZZbAkKNx7s</a>

Kyutee and ThirdLove | Arah Sims and Heidi Zak: A Positive (TL) Effect