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It's Never Too Early to Find Your Passion with KicksBySammy Founder and CEO Sammy Handler

  • Writer: Nikki Spo
    Nikki Spo
  • Aug 16, 2022
  • 1 min read

In this episode of The Know, Nikki hosts Samantha “Sammy” Handler, who is the founder, CEO and artist at KicksBySammy, a company she created at only 18 years old! After receiving attention from hand-painted Keds Sneakers that she customized, Sammy soon discovered a new medium for her artistic talent and an eager consumer. Nikki and Sammy discuss Sammy’s journey as a young woman with a hobby and how she was able to turn that hobby into a full-blown business. Sammy shares with Nikki how KicksBySammy began, how she was able to grow it and how she has been able to pivot to create a thriving corporation that collaborates with well known artists and businesses. Sammy also shares practical advice on creating, building and maintaining a new business as well as the importance of a social media presence and of having mentors. Sammy’s episode is chock-full of business tips and strategies. Sammy is an inspiring woman who is paving her own space. She is a great example of following your passions and working hard to parlay that into a functional, sustainable company.


Topics covered in this episode:

  • Using your gift to make other people feel special

  • Identifying who your customer is and giving them what they want

  • Scaling a business

  • Age-shame

  • Utilizing social media

  • Maintaining brand authenticity

  • Partnerships and collaborations

Connect with Sammy: Website: www.kicksbysammy.com IG: @kicksbysammy


Connect with Nikki: Website: www.nikkispo.com IG: @theknowwithnikkispo / @nikkisappspo


For information about collaborations/sponsorships, please contact brands@nikkispo.com

 
 
 

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