That's So Akiba
That's So Akiba
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Fashion, hustle, and resilience—unfiltered. Hosted by Sarah Akiba—celebrity stylist and AWOM Foundation founder—this show dives into culture, faith, and empowerment. Episodes alternate between Sarah’s solo reflections and interviews with dynamic guests, from young AWOM mentees to industry icons who have shaped her journey, expect to learn the tools it takes to turn your struggles into your greatest superpower.
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Focuses on personal growth, friendships, grief, spirituality, and the journey to self-acceptance with episodes such as 'Through Thick and Thin' exploring lifelong friendships, and 'Aligning with Your Energy' which discusses self-care and confidence.
Fashion, hustle, and resilience—unfiltered. Hosted by Sarah Akiba—celebrity stylist and AWOM Foundation founder—this show dives into culture, faith, and empowerment. Episodes alternate between Sarah’s solo reflections and interviews with dynamic guests, from young AWOM mentees to industry icons who have shaped her journey, expect to learn the tools it takes to turn your struggles into your greatest superpower.
People think being creative is fun all day — but as Karly Doehla from Kasa Karly reveals, it’s hard work, grit, and faith that build an empire.
Karly is the powerhouse founder who joins That’s So Akiba with Sarah Akiba to talk about how heartbreak led her to start her jewelry brand from scratch — and how it grew into a million-dollar business.
From selling jewelry on a fold-out table to creating the viral Samara earring, Karly opens up about motherhood, marriage, and what it really takes to stay creative, authentic, and resilient.
In this episode:
– The real story behind Kasa Karly’s million-dollar success
– How creativity can be both beautiful and exhausting
– The viral rise of the Samara earring
– Marriage, compromise, and lessons in love
– The hard truths of being a mom and entrepreneur
Timestamps:
00:00 The Exhausting Reality of Creativity
02:57 Navigating Marriage and Commitment
06:03 The Wedding Experience: Expectations vs. Reality
08:55 The Birth of Casa Carly: A Journey of Resilience
11:56 Lessons Learned from Setbacks and Growth
24:33 Celebrating Milestones and Achievements
27:42 Building a Strong Brand Identity
30:47 The Power of Authentic Connections
32:48 Transformative Experiences Through Jewelry
36:28 Overcoming Struggles and Embracing Change
40:33 Inspiration from Family and Personal Growth
42:55 Living Life with Joy and Flexibility
Learn more about Kasa Karly: https://kasakarly.com/
Follow Karly: @KasaKarly Kasa Karly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kasakarly/?hl=enPersonal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatkarly/
Follow Sarah:
Instagram: @soakiba https://www.instagram.com/soakiba
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