

Note to Self
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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!
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Dec 1, 2022 • 48min
A Holiday Episode, with Joe Ross
#70. We’re talking holiday traditions with boyfriend-of-the-pod, Joe Ross. Payton & Joe read listener holiday traditions, discuss their family traditions, and plan a few for the future. 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 Sponsor: Discover all the OUAIs to Share Joy this holiday season. Go to TheOUAI.com and use code NOTETOSELF to get 15% off your entire purchase. Produced by Dear Media Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 24, 2022 • 42min
For Your European-Girl Era
#69. Think: slow, intentional living. We're in our European-girl era now. Payton discusses what she has learned from traveling abroad and how she is incorporating aspects of European life into her day-to-day. 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 Sponsors: Get convenient, high-quality, affordable groceries delivered with Thrive Market! Join Thrive Market today and get 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift at ThriveMarket.com/notetoself Start a new healthy habit today. Visit seed.com/NOTETOSELF and use code NOTETOSELF to redeem 20% off your first month of Seed's DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic Right now my listeners get 10% off your first order with promo code NOTETOSELF at OSEAMalibu.com Bring your hair into the future with K18molecular repair, available now at Sephora and sephora.com. Produced by Dear Media Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 17, 2022 • 47min
The 10 Best Things I’ve Done For Myself in My 20s (So Far)
#68. Through the ups-and-downs and confusion of our 20s, sometimes we’re able to do a few things RIGHT, even if by accident. Today, Payton shares the 10 best things she’s done for herself in her 20s so far, whether on purpose or not. We’re getting specific. 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 Sponsors: Go to Zocdoc.com/NOTETOSELF and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then start your search for a top-rated doctor today You can grow thicker, healthier hair AND support my show by going to Nutrafol.com and entering the promo code NOTETOSELF to save fifteen dollars off your first month’s subscription Produced by Dear Media Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 10, 2022 • 1h 11min
On Confusion & Clarity in Our Mid-Twenties, with Taylor King (AKA TK)
#67. Payton sits down with ex-roomie, Taylor King (AKA TK), to catch up, discuss the trials & tribulations of your mid-20s, & talk about future plans. FOLLOW TK: https://www.instagram.com/tksjuicypolls/ https://www.tiktok.com/@tksjuicypolls https://www.youtube.com/c/TaylorKing 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 Sponsors: Save 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/NOTETOSELF Visit Seed.com/NOTETOSELF and use code NOTETOSELF to redeem 20% off your first month of Seed's DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic Produced by Dear Media Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 3, 2022 • 37min
ASK P: Handling a Cheater, Dealing with Indecisiveness, & Getting Back with Exes
#66. In this installment of Ask P, Payton is answering questions like "is an ex an ex for a reason?" and "how do you deal with feeling overwhelmed and lost in your 20s?" We'll talk about f*ck boys, a cheater & approach a question about mental health. 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 Sponsor: Go to TheOUAI.com and use code NOTETOSELF to get 15% off your entire purchase. Produced by Dear Media Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 27, 2022 • 1h 3min
Building a Business with your Best Friend, with Alexis Smith & Nicole Craven, Founders of Après Hours
#65. Everyone’s favorite espresso martini entrepreneurs join Payton to talk building a business with your bestie, crafting the perfect canned espresso ‘tini, the 5 AM club & more. 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 Sponsor: Join Thrive Market today and get a FREE $60 gift at ThriveMarket.com/notetoself Produced by Dear Media Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 20, 2022 • 53min
Spooky Stories, a Halloween Episode, with Emon Abdullah
#64. We’re reading listeners’ creepy, spooky stories in this special, Halloween-themed episode. Payton brings on her bestie, Emon Abdullah, to talk paranormal activity, alien-encounters, & home-invaders (and a haunted prank or two). 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 Sponsors: Sign up for a FREE trial at Shopify.com/notetoself, all lowercase, and start selling online today Go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code NOTETOSELF to save fifteen dollars off your first month’s subscription. Produced by Dear Media Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 13, 2022 • 55min
Simple Pleasures: Little Ways to Make Life Feel Luxurious Today, with Joe Ross
#63. Payton has her boyfriend, Joe Ross, on the podcast to help read listener’s simple pleasures. The two discuss their recent, chaotic move and life in Los Angeles, as well as share little, easy ways to make your life feel luxurious today. FOLLOW NOTE TO SELF: https://instagram.com/ntsbyps https://tiktok.com/@notetoselfpod https://youtube.com/c/paytonsartainhh FOLLOW PAYTON: https://instagram.com/paytonsartain 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 Sponsors: Visit BetterHelp.com/NOTETOSELF today to get 10% off your first month. Go to Zocdoc.com/NOTETOSELF and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Go to theOUAI.com and use code NOTETOSELF to get 15% off your entire purchase. Produced by Dear Media Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 6, 2022 • 52min
The Tea on Body Contouring Treatments: CoolSculpt vs CoolTone, with Ragan Lake
#62 Ragan Lake, Body Contouring Specialist at Skin DC, is on NTS to answer listener questions about popular body contouring treatments. Payton shared her experience with the treatments & the two discuss the ins and outs of the procedure. FOLLOW NOTE TO SELF: https://instagram.com/ntsbyps https://tiktok.com/@notetoselfpod https://youtube.com/c/paytonsartainhh FOLLOW PAYTON: https://instagram.com/paytonsartain 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 Sponsors: Go to theOUAI.com and use code NOTETOSELF to get 15% off your entire purchase. Visit BetterHelp.com/NOTETOSELF today to get 10% off your first month. Produced by Dear Media Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 29, 2022 • 40min
Quit Doing Sh*t You Hate
#61. In this episode, Payton is talking about how to be okay with quitting things that don't excite or serve you anymore. FOLLOW NOTE TO SELF: https://instagram.com/ntsbyps https://tiktok.com/@notetoselfpod https://youtube.com/c/paytonsartainhh FOLLOW PAYTON: https://instagram.com/paytonsartain 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 Sponsors: Head over to WooMorePlay.com and use code NOTETOSELF for 25% off your entire purchase. Go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code NOTETOSELF to save fifteen dollars off your first month’s subscription. Produced by Dear Media Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.