We were lucky to catch up with Karyn Elle recently and have shared our conversation below.

Karyn , appreciate you joining us today. What’s the backstory behind how you came up with the idea for your business?

I was sitting on my couch one night, laptop open, heart full but hands still. I had all this talent — all this energy — and I knew I wasn’t using it. Not the way I was supposed to. Not in a way that felt like purpose. I was juggling life: being a mom, a grandma, a woman who had been through fire and still showed up glowing. But something in me kept whispering, louder and louder: This isn’t all there is.

And that whisper? That whisper turned into a roar. That roar became Sayith Loud.

It wasn’t born in a boardroom or during some perfectly curated branding session. It came to life from my gut — from the ache of seeing voices like mine, and those around me, go unheard. From watching wildly talented people drown in doubt because they didn’t have the platform, the support, or the strategy. From knowing I had something to say — and so did they.

I’ve always been obsessed with talent. Not just the shiny kind that hits a stage and steals the spotlight — but the quiet brilliance. The raw. The real. The women sitting on stories. The students with something to say. The creatives who’ve been told to shrink. I saw all of them because I was one of them. I knew media, storytelling, and creative expression could shift lives. But where was the space? Where was the infrastructure? Where was the big, bold, unapologetic platform that said: You matter. Your story matters. Your VOICE matters.

So I built it.

Sayith Loud LLC became my answer to everything I ever questioned about who gets to be heard and why. It became a creative home where media meets mission. Where art meets activism. Where healing meets hype. I wasn’t just solving a problem — I was reclaiming power.

What made it click for me was realizing how many people, especially women of color, had dreams tied to their voices but no blueprint to amplify them. They had the fire but needed the mic. They needed someone to see them and say, “You don’t have to do this alone.” And let’s be honest — traditional media wasn’t doing that. School programs weren’t doing that. Not in a way that felt authentic, culturally aligned, and safe for people to show up as their full selves.

That’s what made Sayith Loud different. It wasn’t about perfection — it was about permission.

The idea got me most excited because it wasn’t just a brand. It was a movement. It was bold. It was loud. It was me. And I knew if I could create a space where others felt seen, heard, and supported — that was legacy work. That was impact that outlived me.

Now, Sayith Loud is the podcast, the production, the workshops, the retreats, the school programs — but really, it’s a vibration. It’s about reminding people that their story is their superpower. That their voice can heal, transform, entertain, and shake rooms.

So no, I didn’t just start a business. I started a revolution in the key of truth.

And we’re just getting louder.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

What We Do at Sayith Loud LLC
We’re not a one-size-fits-all operation — we are a movement. A brand that blends media, empowerment, wellness, and education. We offer:

🎙️ Podcast Production & Strategy
From ideation to execution, we help clients launch, grow, and monetize meaningful podcasts with real voices, real stories, and real strategy.

🎤 Workshops & School Programs
Our Sayith Loud in Schools initiative teaches podcasting, devised theater, creative writing, and media literacy — giving students tools to own their voice and power.

🌴 Live Out Loud Retreats
Luxury, healing, and bold transformation come together at our retreats — including the 2026 Let’s Glow Bali Retreat — designed for women who are ready to rest, rise, and reimagine their lives.

📚 Books, Workbooks & Digital Products
We create self-help books, savings challenges, affirmation decks, and guided journals that blend humor, heart, and healing.

💼 Brand Direction & Coaching for Creatives
We help you get clear on your brand voice, find your message, and build something authentic and sustainable — whether you’re launching a podcast, planning a tour, or starting a business.

The Problems We Solve
For the woman who’s burned out but still dreaming: We give her tools to reset, heal, and reignite her voice.

For the student who’s never been heard: We hand them the mic and teach them how to use it.

For the creator with the vision but not the strategy: We help them build platforms that align with their purpose.

For the community looking for real representation: We show up, loudly and unapologetically.

What Sets Me Apart?
✨ My energy is unmatched. I don’t just teach — I ignite. I don’t just host — I shift the room. I don’t just build platforms — I build people. Everything I do is rooted in authenticity, cultural awareness, joy, and deep personal transformation. I’ve been through it, and I bring that truth into every space I enter.

✨ I’m not just a business — I’m a blueprint. From mom to mogul, from burnout to Bali — I’ve walked the walk. My story is proof that you can rebuild, rebrand, and rise, no matter what.

✨ My brand is built on real voice. We’re not here to mimic what everyone else is doing. We create spaces where YOUR story drives the strategy.

What I’m Most Proud Of
I’m proud of saying yes to myself. I’m proud of watching women cry, laugh, and glow on retreat. I’m proud of the middle schooler who launched her own podcast because of Sayith Loud in Schools. I’m proud that everything I create is infused with soul, culture, fun, and fierce love. I’m proud that I didn’t wait for someone else to do it.

I did it. Loudly.

We’d love to hear the story of how you built up your social media audience?

I’ll be real with you — I didn’t sit down one day with a 10-step social media strategy or an algorithm calendar. I started showing up on Instagram and later TikTok simply because I had something to say. I was a storyteller, a host, a woman with a voice — and I knew there were people out there who needed to hear it. So I started sharing me.

Before COVID, I was using Instagram to post bits of my life, my thoughts, my growth, my glow-ups and glow-downs. It wasn’t polished or planned — it was real. And during the pandemic, when the world got quiet, I started getting loud in a different way. I started showing more of who I was: the mom, the creative, the woman rebuilding herself, the woman with a message.

And yes — it took confidence to do that. Because people can be nasty. People can judge you before they even know you. There were moments I second-guessed myself, moments I wanted to delete it all and go hide. But then something beautiful happened:

The people who got it, GOT it.

They didn’t just double tap — they leaned in. They DMed. They shared. They came back for more. They told their homegirls. They showed up at my events. They subscribed to my podcast. They wanted to be a part of something real. And that’s how it grew — organically, through connection, not perfection.

I built my audience by being bold, being vulnerable, and being loud in my own way. I wasn’t trying to go viral — I was trying to be valuable. And the people felt that.

If You’re Just Starting to Build Your Social Media Presence…
Here’s what I’d tell you:

💡 Start with your truth. You don’t need a brand kit or 10,000 followers. You need clarity on who you are and why you’re showing up. People follow people — not perfection.

💡 Consistency over clout. You don’t have to post every day, but you do have to show up regularly. Make it make sense for your life, but be present. Let people grow with you.

💡 Your tribe is watching — even in silence. Sometimes the people you’re impacting won’t comment or like — but they’re listening. Keep showing up anyway.

💡 Protect your energy. Not everyone deserves access. Block buttons are blessings. You’re not for everybody, and that’s your superpower.

💡 Make it feel like community. Talk to your people. Ask questions. Share the behind-the-scenes. Let them be a part of your why — not just your what.

I’m so grateful for the community I’ve built — the people who’ve been rocking with me since I was just posting my thoughts and hoping someone heard them. Social media didn’t make me — but it amplified me. It helped me find my people, and helped them find each other. That’s powerful.

So whether you’re starting with zero followers or zero confidence, know this:
You don’t have to be famous to be impactful.
You just have to be authentic.

Say it loud, even when it’s scary.
The right ones will hear you.

Have you ever had to pivot?

If I’m being real with you? I live in constant pivot.

Between mom life, grandma life, running a business, planning a retreat, producing podcasts, hosting events, launching products, and staying human through it all — I don’t even remember the last time I didn’t have to pivot.

And not just the “cute rebrand” kind of pivot. I mean the back against the wall, cry in the shower, pray for clarity, shift everything in the eleventh hour kind of pivot.

But that’s the thing about life — and especially about business: if you’re not prepared to pivot, you’re not prepared to lead.

I remember a time when I had this whole plan mapped out — new product, new launch, beautiful content, glowing timelines. I just knew it was going to hit. But guess what? The market shifted, people got tired of digital stuff, social media algorithm said, “Nah,” and life threw in some personal chaos for good measure. And just like that, my beautifully curated plan? Poof. Gone.

I had two choices: fold or flip the script.

So I paused, reassessed, pulled back the ego, and pivoted. I took that product, restructured it into a live experience, offered more behind-the-scenes, added community engagement, and built something even better than what I originally planned. And here’s the wild part — it actually aligned more with my purpose.

Sometimes the plan you cling to is smaller than the pivot waiting to set you free.

As a business owner — especially a creative, woman-led, soul-fueled business owner — pivoting isn’t optional. It’s the practice.

Kids get sick? Pivot.

A post flops? Pivot.

A partner drops out? Pivot.

The algorithm changes? Pivot.

You change? PIVOT.

The power is in how quickly you can shift without losing your vision. And that’s where I shine. I’ve built Sayith Loud LLC and my brand around voice, energy, and flexibility. I’m not married to the method — I’m committed to the mission.

And that’s what keeps me grounded through every twist, turn, delay, and detour.

What I’ve Learned About Pivoting:
💡 Pivoting doesn’t mean failure — it means freedom.
The best ideas I’ve launched came from moments where I had to improvise.

💡 Stay clear on your why, flexible on your how.
That’s how you grow in an industry that changes daily.

💡 Your peace is more important than your plan.
If pivoting protects your purpose or your mental health — pivot fast and proud.

💡 Mom-life is CEO life.
If I can handle a toddler tantrum and a sponsorship call at the same time, I can handle any market shift.

So yes, I live in pivot. And instead of fearing it, I’ve learned to flow with it.

Because pivots don’t mean the dream is off-track — they mean it’s evolving.

And I’m evolving too.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.sayithloud.com
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