
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

Aug 31, 2021 • 1h 6min
14. How to Become a Full-Time Influencer with Josi Pellicano
In today's episode, Payton & fashion influencer Josi Pellicano talk all things Instagram growth & becoming an influencer full-time. Josi amassed an engaged, loyal following of over 200k in just 3 years. We get the the nitty gritty of how she did it. How does one become an influencer? How do you work with brands? How do you pay your bills when you're first starting out? The girls chat all of this and more over rose in the worm lair. :: Follow Josi :: Instagram: https://instagram.com/josipellicano TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@josipellicano YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JosiPellicano :: Follow Me :: Instagram: https://instagram.com/paytonsartain/ NTS Instagram: https://instagram.com/ntsbyps TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@notetoselfpod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/paytonsartainhh Personal TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paytonsartain Amazon Storefront: http://amazon.com/shop/paytonsartain/
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Aug 24, 2021 • 1h 4min
13. Back to School: All Things College, Rush, Post-Grad, & the Story of How I Got Arrested (lol)
In this week's episode, Payton is taking a deep dive into her college experience, answering listener questions about rush, balancing school & social life, and acclimating to the real world post-grad. She's also sharing a few of her favorite college memories (including spring break at the shit-horse and MAYBE throwing up in a fuckboy's bed) and the story of the fateful night she was arrested. :: Follow Me :: Instagram: http://instagram.com/paytonsartain/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@notetoselfpod/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/paytonsartainhh/ Personal TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paytonsartain/ Amazon Storefront: http://amazon.com/shop/paytonsartain/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 17, 2021 • 54min
12. We're Not Really Strangers & The Power of Vulnerability in the Digital Space with Emon Abdullah
In today's episode, Payton sits down with long-time friend, and one of the brains behind the social-forward company, We're Not Really Strangers, Emon Abdullah. If you've been on Instagram in the last 2-3 years, chances are you've run across a post from We're Not Really Strangers, whether on your explore page, shared on a friend's story, or on your own feed. Starting as a card game to connect strangers, WNRS has grown into a social movement, showcasing the power of vulnerability in the digital space, and how that vulnerability can be used to connect & inspire us all. Emon talks effectively creating a feelings-forward, powerful social presence, as well as break-ups, friendships in your 20s and more. ALSO, Payton shares a few life updates in the intro that y'all need to hear. :: Follow Emon :: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/emonabdullah/ We're Not Really Strangers Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/werenotreallystrangers/ :: Follow Me :: Instagram: https://instagram.com/paytonsartain/ NTS Instagram: https://instagram.com/ntsbyps TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@notetoselfpod?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/paytonsartainhh Personal TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paytonsartain?lang=en Amazon Storefront: http://amazon.com/shop/paytonsartain/
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Aug 3, 2021 • 1h 1min
11. Fake it Until You Make It, Roll with the Punches, & Never Say No with Alex Georgy, founder & CEO
In this episode, Payton sits down with her friend Alex Georgy, the Founder & CEO of experiential marketing agency Bloggers Who Brunch to talk about building a company from the ground up. Alex shares a few golden entrepreneurship tips that helped her to create a highly successful marketing agency, including faking it until you make it and never passing up an opportunity to learn & grow (both as a person and as a business). She's giving us the TEA on becoming a badass woman in business. Make sure to subscribe/follow & rate/review if you're cool. :: Follow Alex :: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alex_georgy/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@alexgeorgy?lang=en Bloggers Who Brunch Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bloggerswhobrunch/ BWB Website - https://www.bloggerswhobrunch.com :: Follow Me :: Instagram: http://instagram.com/paytonsartain/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@notetoselfpod?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/paytonsartainhh Personal TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paytonsartain?lang=en Amazon Storefront: http://amazon.com/shop/paytonsartain/
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Jul 27, 2021 • 1h 3min
10. Life-Long Anxiety & Depression: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (a very candid conversation)
In this episode, Payton shares her experience with depression & anxiety since, well, birth. She answers your questions about depression &/or anxiety in an extremely candid and realistic tone, sharing perspectives, tips & tricks for dealing with these aspects of life that can make us feel heavy, guilty, uninspired and hopeless. This episode is for anyone experiencing depression or anxiety themselves, or for anyone who has a loved one experiencing these things. TW: Suicidal Thoughts, Depression, Panic Attacks If you or someone you love is experiencing suicidal thoughts, PLEASE contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255. Support Note to Self by Payton Sartain by subscribing, rating & reviewing. Forever grateful for you. :: FOLLOW :: Instagram: http://instagram.com/paytonsartain/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@notetoselfpod?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/paytonsartainhh Personal TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paytonsartain?lang=en Amazon Storefront: http://amazon.com/shop/paytonsartain/ REVOLVE Outfits + Favorites: https://rvlv.me/sMDAIA
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Jul 20, 2021 • 57min
9. Long-Distance Relationship Tips, Conspiracy Theories & Our 5-Year Plan with Joe Ross
Payton sits down with her boyfriend, Joe Ross (aka Squish, aka Strikeout Daddy), to answer your juicy questions for the one-&-only Squishy Man. The two answer the age-old question: how does a couple have a successful long-distance relationship? Payton shares a few tips she's picked up over the course of the last year dating Joe, who currently lives on the other side of the country, playing Major League Baseball. Joe discusses the many (& strange) alternate career paths he considered, had he not chosen to play baseball for a living, as well as his ideal 5-year plan (children, marriage, dogs, the works). & of course, some talk about their favorite conspiracy theories. Joe's Socials: http://instagram.com/_jross21 Follow NTS: http://instagram.com/paytonsartain https://www.tiktok.com/@notetoselfpod?lang=en http://youtube.com/paytonsartainhh
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Jun 29, 2021 • 1h 6min
7. Claudia Graziano, pt II: (Extremely) Humble Beginnings, Risk It for the Biscuit, & A Pep Talk No One Asked For
In this episode of NTS, we are back for part II of Payton's chat with friend & instagram-extraordinaire, Claudia Graziano. In part II, the girls discuss very humble beginnings from internships, to starting fashion blogs, to adapting (or failing to adapt) to the current social media landscape. As P & C take us through their journeys from steaming clothes & shipping packages to creating Instagram feeds worthy of making a living off of, they sip their wine, and give us the pep talk no one asked for. This episode is dedicated to all the squishy people out there. Just fcking go for it. https://www.tiktok.com/@notetoselfpod?lang=en http://instagram.com/paytonsartain https://youtube.com/paytonsartainhh CLAUDIA'S SOCIAL: http://instagram.com/claudiagraziano https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3MIywaYyzdPwJPPLVvRg3QSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 22, 2021 • 1h 3min
6. Claudia Graziano: A Night on the Ballsack Couch, Influencing & Escaping the Observable Universe (lol)
In this episode, after a few big life updates from P, we are crawling up on the ballsack couch with my good friend, Claudia Graziano. Over a glass (or two) of wine, we discuss topics ranging from bonding over mental illness, to our dream lives on a remote island, to attempting to escape the observable Universe because TikTok told us we can't. It's a conversation among friends, but with all of us. Claudia's Instagram - http://instagram.com/claudiagraziano/ Twitter - http://twitter.com/ntspod Instagram - http://instagram.com/paytonsartain YouTube - https://youtube.com/paytonsartainhh Full Disclosure - http://shopfulldisclosure.com/
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Jun 8, 2021 • 1h 12min
5. Taylor King: Dating App 101, Don't Ever Be Sorry for What You Want, & How to Be Confident in LA (Pt. II)
Dating expert Taylor King discusses unapologetically knowing what you want in a man, starting memorable conversations on dating apps, and her theory on which app is best for finding a husband. The podcast gives insights into navigating work and dating priorities, modern dating dynamics, and defying beauty standards in LA. Banter and humor in dating apps, exploring different dating apps, and personal growth in pursuing creativity in LA are also highlighted.

Jun 1, 2021 • 1h
4. Taylor King: How to Find the Perfect Roommate, Career Talk & Juicy Networking Tips (Pt. 1)
Today Payton sits down with Taylor King, whom she considers the best roommate she's EVER had. Taylor, better known as TK, talks about her career path from growing up in Indiana, to attending LA's prestigious Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, to working for a successful Youtuber (& becoming one herself). TK's vibrant energy that makes her a must-follow also makes her next-level at networking naturally, and she's sharing her juicy tips for how to become better at networking yourself. This is Part I of a 2-part series, so tune in next week for an episode all about dating experiences, dating app success, & juicy romance stories. Twitter - http://twitter.com/ntspod Instagram - http://instagram.com/paytonsartain YouTube - https://youtube.com/paytonsartainhh Full Disclosure - http://shopfulldisclosure.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.