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Rakia Reynolds

Strategic Communication, Culture, and the Power of Story

Raki is one of the most sought-after minds in strategic communications, a thought leader, tastemaker, and branding expert. Her guiding principles as an intriguing storyteller focus on the future of creaticity which gives her the ability to navigate the ever-increasing complex cultural and social media landscapes.

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Rakia’s many roles necessitates business acumen with the ever-changing frontiers companies find themselves facing, with no blueprint or roadmap to follow. Rakia routinely interacts with a diverse mix of creators, key opinion leaders, experts, and others who are affecting the world and harnesses that insight to guide her clients as they navigate their ever-changing customer needs.

An influential change agent and keynote speaker, Rakia is in high demand from companies and entrepreneurs to address topics that will affect the future of their industry and how it might operate differently. 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. These included discussions on the impact of new technology, marketing, the metaverse, Web3, etc. More than a keynote speaker, Rakia is often called upon to moderate panel discussions due to her in-depth knowledge of a wide range of topics affecting the business community.

As a member of the Fast Company Impact Council, Rakia regularly contributes her expertise to the pages of Forbes, Inc.com, HuffPost, Fast Company, and more. She is often recognized for her innovative approach and commitment to authenticity and has spoken at TEDx, SXSW, Inbound, and others. Recently honored with the 2023 Trailblazer award by the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists, Rakia has also 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 also profiled by Forbes as a part of their “Next 1000” list.

Rakia’s portfolio includes #FanofYourBrand(tactical business tools), clothing brand EVRYDAY Jane, and an ethical intelligence platform set to launch soon.

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The "A" word: How marketers need to preserve their authenticity while embracing the powers of AI.
In recent weeks, the media has been flooded with discussion about the various uses and effects of AI. What companies need to do is find a creative way to embrace what AI has to offer, but also how to harness it in a way that elevates their conversation with their customers instead of threatening it. There is a fine balance between being efficient and effective without losing the essence of your brand.
Key Takeaways
- The effects of AI are now a daily topic of conversation and smart leaders will learn everything they can about how it will affect both their employees and their workplace.
- Examine how quickly the use of AI can affect a brand if mishandled. Learn how to use AI constructively for moving their conversations with their customers forward in a positive way.

Distinguishing Your Vision And Mission Through Storytelling

Distinguishing Your Vision And Mission Through Storytelling

There is one word that sums up the most necessary skill for successful thought leaders today and that is storyteller. In today's climate, there is nothing more important than the ability to connect, motivate, and lead people.

Often brands get caught up with the success of their product and forget that with the right story, marketing, sales and even customer service can create a new level of authenticity with current consumers and often attract a new audience.

Rakia Reynolds leads this powerful talk with the lessons that she has imparted on her name brand clients as they navigate the new normal and stand out from the crowd.

Key Takeaways

1. Humanizing your brand both internally and externally is now just as important as creating an unforgettable customer experience
2. If the personality of your company accurately reflects a true set of values and passions, you’ll organically attract an audience whose core ideals align with those of your brand
Entrepreneurship and the New Rules of the Road

Entrepreneurship and the New Rules of the Road

Where does an entrepreneur begin? With an idea? With a passion? With funding? Rakia Reynolds is a serial entrepreneur who has leveraged her unique knowledge of branding, creating authentic customer experiences and all around business know-how to found three very different businesses. Probably the most well known is Skai Blue Media, a non-traditional media communications agency with an eclectic group of storytellers, brand experts and strategists.

During this keynote, Rakia discusses the road less traveled while building her diverse business portfolio and the lessons and unique knowledge that she shares with her clients. As Dell’s Face of Small Business, Rakia’s entrepreneurship journey has been highlighted in campaigns and she has helped create content for many of their small business programs.

Key Takeaways

1. The audience is guided through the entrepreneurial journey with an emphasis on providing a quality product
2. Focus is on never forgetting that having a true connection with your customers is paramount to your success

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Rakia Reynolds: What's the Story Behind Your Brand? | INBOUND

She Helps Brands Tell Stories That Build Trust | The Kenn Rashad Show

Equipping Service Brands to Scale and Thrive with Rakia Reynolds, Founder of Skai Blue Media

Going on the record with ADHD (Rakia Reynolds' story) | ADHD Aha!

The Campfire Summit - Rising Through the Chaos: Stories of Ambition, Presence, and Becoming

We Asked These Happy Marketers What They Love Most About Their Jobs

There's a lot of talk these days about how challenging it is to be a marketer. The doom-and-gloom prognostications are usually well-meaning, helping to crystallize the urgency of the work ahead; still, it can be a little bit much. We asked eight of our favorite marketers, known for their upbeat and positive vibes, what they love most about the job as they currently experience it. Here's what they had to say.

Rakia Reynolds Built a PR Agency with an A-List Roster. Here Are the Skills She Used to Do It.

This week's guest on Better With Paul is Rakia Reynolds, the owner and founder of Skai Blue Media Group, a Philadelphia-based operation responsible for building and managing the image of some of the world's biggest names like Serena Williams and AirBNB. People, places, and things, Rakia's company has covered every industry from sports to entertainment - they even manage the brand of several U.S. cities.

Marketers You Should Know: 16 Brilliant Thinkers to Follow on LinkedIn

Editor's Note: Enjoy this special encore post, which was one of readers' favorites so far in 2021. It was originally published on March 10.

Forbes Next 1000: The Upstart Entrepreneurs Redefining The American Dream

America is rich in small businesses. To shine a light on these entrepreneurial heroes, Forbes created the Next 1000. This year-round initiative showcases the ambitious sole proprietors, self-funded shops and pre-revenue startups in every region of the country—all with under $10 million in revenue or funding and infinite drive and hustle. Fueled by your nominations and screened by top business minds and entrepreneurial superstars, these new faces will number 1,000 by year's end. Take a look at Summer 2021's class of 250 standouts.

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The "A" word: How marketers need to preserve their authenticity while embracing the powers of AI.

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The "A" word: How marketers need to preserve their authenticity while embracing the powers of AI.

Distinguishing Your Vision And Mission Through Storytelling

Entrepreneurship and the New Rules of the Road

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Rakia Reynolds was a perfect fit for our Marketing conference! Here stage presence and her ability to keep the crowd enthralled was the highlight of the conference!

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