
Note to Self
From Q&A’s and break up tips to simply navigating every stage of life, influencer-turned-entrepreneur Payton Sartain brings you the sisterly advice you didn’t know you needed and honest conversations you’ve always wanted. Whether it’s Payton alone or a conversation with a friend, Note to Self is a space to get grounded, explore new perspectives, and ultimately, empower yourself and others. Grab some wine or a mocktail and enjoy the conversation!
Latest episodes

May 25, 2023 • 56min
ASK P: Friends in Unhealthy Relationships, Outgrowing Your Circle, Second Guessing Your Career
#93. In this installment of Ask P, Payton answer listener questions about witnessing friends in bad relationships, realizing you're outgrowing your friends, and how to decide when it's time for a life pivot. SHOP NEW NOTE TO SELF MERCH, THE MEMBERS COLLECTION: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/note-to-self FOLLOW PAYTON: https://instagram.com/paytonsartain https://www.tiktok.com/@paytonsartain https://youtube.com/c/paytonsartainhh SUBMIT TO NOTE TO SELF: → Ask P: Advice Column: https://forms.gle/avvSu4ibYygZP5rq8 → Simple Pleasures: https://forms.gle/PFmEU9BFRtyE7Dt57 → Your ICKS: https://forms.gle/pgcr9LhmyyvyAyVk7 → Most Embarrassing Stories: https://forms.gle/qpZBp9bxdcH77Utf8 → Little Acts of Love: https://forms.gle/ReEoo6HBoC4QspQs9 → Juicy Confessions: https://forms.gle/Uuz5KdUkC4c3NnFw5 Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 18, 2023 • 1h 23min
My Stalker Story, with Madi Teeuws
#92. Model Madi Teeuws joins Payton on NTS today to talk some silly goofy times before getting into Madi’s experience with a stalker. If you’re not into life updates or Stagecoach reminiscing, skip the first 15 minutes or so. Post-update, we’re talking about the process Madi went through due to her stalker, from the court-room to her mental state. SHOP NEW NOTE TO SELF MERCH, THE MEMBERS COLLECTION: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/note-to-self FOLLOW PAYTON: https://instagram.com/paytonsartain https://www.tiktok.com/@paytonsartain https://youtube.com/c/paytonsartainhh SUBMIT TO NOTE TO SELF: → Ask P: Advice Column: https://forms.gle/avvSu4ibYygZP5rq8 → Simple Pleasures: https://forms.gle/PFmEU9BFRtyE7Dt57 → Your ICKS: https://forms.gle/pgcr9LhmyyvyAyVk7 → Most Embarrassing Stories: https://forms.gle/qpZBp9bxdcH77Utf8 → Little Acts of Love: https://forms.gle/ReEoo6HBoC4QspQs9 → Juicy Confessions: https://forms.gle/Uuz5KdUkC4c3NnFw5 Episode Sponsors: For a limited time, try Notion AI for free when you go to Notion.com/notetoself Get 2 pounds of Ground Beef free in every box for a year plus 20 dollars off your first order when you sign up at butcherbox.com/NOTETOSELF and use code NOTETOSELF No matter what your fave workout or way to exercise, Nike has a product for you. So head over to Nike.com today to discover all the ways that Nike helps you feel your all. Go to uf.wine/notetoself to find Une Femme wines at a retailer near you and get $5 off per bottle, a deal for my podcast insiders. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 11, 2023 • 45min
What Growing Up in a Military Family Taught Me About Life, a Solo Episode
#91. Payton recaps her recent trip to Austin, TX for Dear Media IRL— spoiler alert: she’s in the midst of a week-long hangover. In today’s episode, we’re talking about the ups & downs of growing up in a military family, and what it taught (& continues to teach) Payton about life in general. SHOP NEW NOTE TO SELF MERCH, THE MEMBERS COLLECTION: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/note-to-self FOLLOW PAYTON: https://instagram.com/paytonsartain https://www.tiktok.com/@paytonsartain https://youtube.com/c/paytonsartainhh SUBMIT TO NOTE TO SELF: → Ask P: Advice Column: https://forms.gle/avvSu4ibYygZP5rq8 → Simple Pleasures: https://forms.gle/PFmEU9BFRtyE7Dt57 → Your ICKS: https://forms.gle/pgcr9LhmyyvyAyVk7 → Most Embarrassing Stories: https://forms.gle/qpZBp9bxdcH77Utf8 → Little Acts of Love: https://forms.gle/ReEoo6HBoC4QspQs9 → Juicy Confessions: https://forms.gle/Uuz5KdUkC4c3NnFw5 Episode Sponsors: Give yourself the hair you never thought you could have with Vegamour. For a limited time, get twenty percent off your first order by going to Vegamour.com/notetoself and using code notetoself. Make space for rest in your life with Restore 2. Head to Hatch.co and get free expedited shipping on your new Restore 2 so you can start feeling well-rested ASAP. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 4, 2023 • 1h 9min
Facing Your Inner Critic & Making a Lasting Impact, with Sam Abrahart, Founder & CEO of The Mayfair Group
#90. Sam Abrahart, mental health advocate and Founder & CEO of The Mayfair Group, shares how she has learned to face her fear, how she’s healed to become a better leader, and how she prioritizes impact over income in her business. SHOP NEW NOTE TO SELF MERCH, THE MEMBERS COLLECTION: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/note-to-self FOLLOW PAYTON: https://instagram.com/paytonsartain https://www.tiktok.com/@paytonsartain https://youtube.com/c/paytonsartainhh SUBMIT TO NOTE TO SELF: → Ask P: Advice Column: https://forms.gle/avvSu4ibYygZP5rq8 → Simple Pleasures: https://forms.gle/PFmEU9BFRtyE7Dt57 → Your ICKS: https://forms.gle/pgcr9LhmyyvyAyVk7 → Most Embarrassing Stories: https://forms.gle/qpZBp9bxdcH77Utf8 → Little Acts of Love: https://forms.gle/ReEoo6HBoC4QspQs9 → Juicy Confessions: https://forms.gle/Uuz5KdUkC4c3NnFw5 Episode Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try and get on your way to being your best self. Visit BetterHelp.com/NOTETOSELF today for 10% off your first month. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 27, 2023 • 55min
Venture Capital and Angel Investing (For the Girls), with Maggie Sellers
#89. We are talking venture capital, angel investing, & the future of female-founded startups with Startup Queen, Maggie Sellers. Think of this as your beginner’s guide to all things VC and angel investing. SHOP NEW NOTE TO SELF MERCH, THE MEMBERS COLLECTION: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/note-to-self FOLLOW PAYTON: https://instagram.com/paytonsartain https://www.tiktok.com/@paytonsartain https://youtube.com/c/paytonsartainhh SUBMIT TO NOTE TO SELF: → Ask P: Advice Column: https://forms.gle/avvSu4ibYygZP5rq8 → Simple Pleasures: https://forms.gle/PFmEU9BFRtyE7Dt57 → Your ICKS: https://forms.gle/pgcr9LhmyyvyAyVk7 → Most Embarrassing Stories: https://forms.gle/qpZBp9bxdcH77Utf8 → Little Acts of Love: https://forms.gle/ReEoo6HBoC4QspQs9 → Juicy Confessions: https://forms.gle/Uuz5KdUkC4c3NnFw5 Episode Sponsor: Tap into your circadian rhythm every morning with a gradual sunrise alarm that wakes you gently. Head to Hatch.co and get free expedited shipping on your new Restore 2 so you can start feeling well-rested ASAP. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 20, 2023 • 53min
ASK P: Learning to Trust, Tips for Growing a Social Following, Birth Control Diaries
#88. In this installment of Ask P, Payton is answering listener questions about trusting new friends, healing through a breakup, building a following on social media, and her birth control experience. SHOP NEW NOTE TO SELF MERCH, THE MEMBERS COLLECTION: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/note-to-self FOLLOW PAYTON: https://instagram.com/paytonsartain https://www.tiktok.com/@paytonsartain https://youtube.com/c/paytonsartainhh SUBMIT TO NOTE TO SELF: → Ask P: Advice Column: https://forms.gle/avvSu4ibYygZP5rq8 → Simple Pleasures: https://forms.gle/PFmEU9BFRtyE7Dt57 → Your ICKS: https://forms.gle/pgcr9LhmyyvyAyVk7 → Most Embarrassing Stories: https://forms.gle/qpZBp9bxdcH77Utf8 → Little Acts of Love: https://forms.gle/ReEoo6HBoC4QspQs9 → Juicy Confessions: https://forms.gle/Uuz5KdUkC4c3NnFw5 Episode Sponsors: For listeners of the show, Dips is offering an extended 30 day free trail when you go to DipseaStories.com/notetoself For a limited time, try Notion AI for free when you go to Notion.com/notetoself Get 3lbs of Bone-in Chicken Thighs free one very box for a year plus 20 dollars off your first order when you sign up at butcherbox.com/NOTETOSELF and use code NOTETOSELF Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 13, 2023 • 1h 9min
How to Maintain Independence in Your Relationship, with Pia Mance
#87. We’re talking all about maintaining your own independence in a long-term relationship with Pia Mance. Pia married her high-school sweetheart a few years ago, and is sharing all the tips for how to keep your relationship thriving through space, living your own fulfilled life while married, and building your own community through it all. SHOP NEW NOTE TO SELF MERCH, THE MEMBERS COLLECTION: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/note-to-self FOLLOW PAYTON: https://instagram.com/paytonsartain https://www.tiktok.com/@paytonsartain https://youtube.com/c/paytonsartainhh SUBMIT TO NOTE TO SELF: → Ask P: Advice Column: https://forms.gle/avvSu4ibYygZP5rq8 → Simple Pleasures: https://forms.gle/PFmEU9BFRtyE7Dt57 → Your ICKS: https://forms.gle/pgcr9LhmyyvyAyVk7 → Most Embarrassing Stories: https://forms.gle/qpZBp9bxdcH77Utf8 → Little Acts of Love: https://forms.gle/ReEoo6HBoC4QspQs9 → Juicy Confessions: https://forms.gle/Uuz5KdUkC4c3NnFw5 Episode Sponsors: Get the hair you have always wanted with Vegamour. Go to Vegamour.com/notetoself and use code notetoself to save twenty percent on your first order. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 6, 2023 • 51min
PR Moves For Your Everyday Life, with Robyn DelMonte AKA GIRLBOSSTOWN
#86. The internet’s agent, Robyn DelMonte (AKA: GIRLBOSSTOWN), is on Note to Self today talking the importance of building a digital resumé, how to brand yourself on social media, PR moves for your breakup, and MUCH more. SHOP NEW NOTE TO SELF MERCH, THE MEMBERS COLLECTION: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/note-to-self FOLLOW PAYTON: https://instagram.com/paytonsartain https://www.tiktok.com/@paytonsartain https://youtube.com/c/paytonsartainhh SUBMIT TO NOTE TO SELF: → Ask P: Advice Column: https://forms.gle/avvSu4ibYygZP5rq8 → Simple Pleasures: https://forms.gle/PFmEU9BFRtyE7Dt57 → Your ICKS: https://forms.gle/pgcr9LhmyyvyAyVk7 → Most Embarrassing Stories: https://forms.gle/qpZBp9bxdcH77Utf8 → Little Acts of Love: https://forms.gle/ReEoo6HBoC4QspQs9 → Juicy Confessions: https://forms.gle/Uuz5KdUkC4c3NnFw5 Episode Sponsor: Head to AdamandEve.com and use code: NOTE50 for 50% Off 1 Item + Free Shipping in the US & Canada *some exclusions apply Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 30, 2023 • 46min
5 Simple Things I’ve Done to Improve My Daily Life
#85. From strength training to giving up true crime - we're talking about all of the things I'm doing to feel, look and live better. SHOP NEW NOTE TO SELF MERCH, THE MEMBERS COLLECTION: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/note-to-self FOLLOW PAYTON: https://instagram.com/paytonsartain https://www.tiktok.com/@paytonsartain https://youtube.com/c/paytonsartainhh SUBMIT TO NOTE TO SELF: → Ask P: Advice Column: https://forms.gle/avvSu4ibYygZP5rq8 → Simple Pleasures: https://forms.gle/PFmEU9BFRtyE7Dt57 → Your ICKS: https://forms.gle/pgcr9LhmyyvyAyVk7 → Most Embarrassing Stories: https://forms.gle/qpZBp9bxdcH77Utf8 → Little Acts of Love: https://forms.gle/ReEoo6HBoC4QspQs9 → Juicy Confessions: https://forms.gle/Uuz5KdUkC4c3NnFw5 Episode Sponsors: For listeners of the show, Dips is offering an extended 30-day trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/notetoself This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/NOTETOSELF and get on your way to being your best self. For a limited time, try Notion AI for free when you go to Notion.com/notetoself Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 23, 2023 • 1h 29min
Shadow Work 101: Identifying & Pushing Through Limiting Beliefs, with Anna Grace Newell
#84. We are discussing shadow work, how to identify limiting beliefs, and how to push past our mental narrative to align with your most abundant, aligned self with Anna Grace Newell. Anna Grace takes Payton through a live intuitive reading, and the two share an example of what shadow work looks like IRL. SHOP NEW NOTE TO SELF MERCH, THE MEMBERS COLLECTION: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/note-to-self FOLLOW PAYTON: https://instagram.com/paytonsartain https://www.tiktok.com/@paytonsartain https://youtube.com/c/paytonsartainhh SUBMIT TO NOTE TO SELF: → Ask P: Advice Column: https://forms.gle/avvSu4ibYygZP5rq8 → Simple Pleasures: https://forms.gle/PFmEU9BFRtyE7Dt57 → Your ICKS: https://forms.gle/pgcr9LhmyyvyAyVk7 → Most Embarrassing Stories: https://forms.gle/qpZBp9bxdcH77Utf8 → Little Acts of Love: https://forms.gle/ReEoo6HBoC4QspQs9 → Juicy Confessions: https://forms.gle/Uuz5KdUkC4c3NnFw5 Episode Sponsors: Head to hatch.co and get free expedited shipping on your new Restore 2 so you can start feeling well-rested ASAP. Get free Chicken Nuggets for a Year and 10% iff your first box when you sign up today at butcherbox.com/NOTETOSELF Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.