To put it simply, Blake Newby is a multi-hyphenate. From beauty & style editing to influencing to reporting, the Detroit-born superstar has cemented herself as an expert in multiple industries. Today she joins Alexis to discuss influencing, cultivating personal friendships, and more!
Show Notes:
19:20 How to make things work within your current constraints
21:31 Be aggressive, but genuine
21:44 Cultivating relationships by constantly staying engaged
24:45 The importance of protecting your space
25:24 Maintaining authenticity in the face of adversity
27:21 Knowing and understanding yourself as a means of former deeper connections with others
27:43 Realizing that not everybody has the best intentions
28:34 Straddling the line between suspicion and naivety
28:45 Stepping out of your comfort zone to jump start your social media career
32:48 Ridding your life of the things that don’t serve you
33:28 Importance of prioritizing yourself
34:05 Achieving a balance between highs and lows
35:49 Importance of being comfortable in your own skin
44:40 Everything is a reflection of you
Resources/Mentioned:
Brandon Blackwood
Spell on You
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. by Judy Blume
The Know for Sure Pod
Keep up with Blake!
@blakelawren on Instagram
@blakenewby_ on TikTok
@blakelawren on Pinterest
@blakelawren on Twitter
Too Collective Website
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109. Blake Newby on Doing it All, Coming Back from Burnout, and Building a Career on Her Terms
Apr 20, 2023
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This show is for ambitious material girls learning how to turn chaos into an intentional lifestyle without abandoning their sparkle. From career leverage frameworks to debriefing the latest TikTok hot takes, we untangle society’s expectations around drive, money, beauty, wellness, and culture so you can curate your own full life. Hosted by Alexis Barber—entrepreneur, influencer, Wharton MBA, and ex-Googler—this is where lived experience meets tangible strategy. Don’t be stupid—subscribe to Too Smart For This.
This show is for ambitious material girls learning how to turn chaos into an intentional lifestyle without abandoning their sparkle. From career leverage frameworks to debriefing the latest TikTok hot takes, we untangle society’s expectations around drive, money, beauty, wellness, and culture so you can curate your own full life. Hosted by Alexis Barber—entrepreneur, influencer, Wharton MBA, and ex-Googler—this is where lived experience meets tangible strategy. Don’t be stupid—subscribe to Too Smart For This.
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