Meet Yamie Barnett: Digital Content Strategist, Podcast Host, & Artist

We had the good fortune of connecting with Yamie Barnett and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Yamie, have there been any changes in how you think about work-life balance?
Very recently, I found myself becoming overwhelmed and exhausted. As small business owner, I do most things (things that I can’t necessarily outsource yet) on my own. After having a conversation with both my therapist and some of my friends who operate in similar spaces, I had an epiphany. I make my own schedule, and because I make my own schedule, I am well within my rights to implement breaks and vacations — and my business will still continue to thrive. There is a sense that if you’re not hustling ALL the time, you will miss out and I’m learning that if things are properly planned out, I can hustle without it leading to exhaustion — exhaustion makes me feel like I don’t want to do the work to my business successful and that’s just as unhelpful as not putting the work behind my business.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I think the main thing that distinguishes me from others operating in my professional space is that I have the ability to create a concept based on short conversations. I try my best to listen intently to the needs of my clients when helping to create content for them, but I also challenge them to push beyond their limitations. Equally as a Podcaster, I’m less interested in telling the same stories. I’m more interested in collaborative branding — that makes for an excellent podcast, as well as helps to expand the fanbase of both myself and the person I am engaging with. I’m most excited about the fact that I started and have been continuing on this journey. The market is saturated with amazingly talented people operating in similar spaces — that enough is reason to be discouraged if you let it.; however, in many of the spaces I operated in, I spoke a desire over myself, bet on myself — and because I don’t like being a quitter, once I started, I remained consistent. It’s not easily, if I’m not carefully, I’ll talk myself out of an opportunity to connect, network, and build my brand off of my own insecurities. To avoid dwelling in my insecurities, I often bounce my thoughts off of my like-minded female entrepreneurs and they usually help me get myself together. LOL. Along the way, I learned that relationships are key to ensuring that a business continues to grow. That’s why the #CanIBeHonest?! brand is able to be so powerfully; it was birth out of an insecurity that allowed me to grow and mature while recognizing that community will only enhance it and make it stronger.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I would definitely take them to Stone Mountain Park for a light (LOL) work out. Afterwarrds, probably to Forks and Flavors in Kennesaw for brunch! Then we would probably go to the Trap Museum and/or the High Museum of Arts, followed by Old Lady Gang for Dinner. We would probably end the night at Katz Cafe!

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I would like to dedicate my shoutout to my Husband, our Daughter, my parents and siblings, my support squad The Honey Bees, and everyone in my life that has provided wisdom, perspective, and support. These people not only add value to my business and personal life, they are invaluable.

Website: https://linktr.ee/yamzbsayin
Instagram: @CanIBeHonestLLC/ @YamzBsayin
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yamileh-barnett-ma-175478104/
Twitter: @CanIBeHonest/ @YamzBsayin
Facebook: @CanIBeHonestLLC/ @YamzBsayin
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/YamieMinistry

Image Credits
@323creativedesigns, @LKBDesigns_photog