Dear Media

Note to Self

Society EN ↓ 255 episodes

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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Dear Media

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Society

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art19.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

A Comprehensive Guide to Entering Your Villain Era 18.08.2022

#55. We’re talking boundary-setting, self-confidence, and your step-by-step guide for entering your villain era.    Villain Era Resources:   Playlist - https://spoti.fi/3drxIOf   Pinterest Board - https://pin.it/7v0Rebl   Style Board Example - https://pin.it/tOoAFQb   Beauty Board Example - https://pin.it/5P7jl1m   Amazon List - https://amzn.to/3C9YSUh   REVOLVE List - https://bit.ly/3AozTu3     F...

Building a Community-Driven Brand, with Lindsey Carter, Founder & CEO of SET Active 11.08.2022

Payton sits down with Lindsey Carter, founder & CEO of SET Active and host of the Ready, Set, Spill! podcast, to discuss finding your path, building a community-driven brand & setting boundaries on social media.   FOLLOW NOTE TO SELF: https://instagram.com/ntsbyps & https://tiktok.com/@notetoselfpod   FOLLOW PAYTON: https://instagram.com/paytonsartain      YouTube video: https://youtu....

The Not-So-Secret to TikTok, with Jaci Marie Smith 04.08.2022

#53. In this episode, long-time influencer and "What We Said" podcast host, Jaci Marie Smith, is talking about the *secret* to success on TikTok and her content-creation process. Payton & Jaci, your favorite Capricorns alive, discuss setting boundaries IRL & online, and their significant others' opinions of their online personas.     FOLLOW NOTE TO SELF: https://instagram.com/ntsbyps &...

A Guide to Your Best Breakup Ever, with Kimberly Landa 28.07.2022

#52.  Payton sits down with friend Kimberly Landa to teach you how to have your best breakup ever. We’re talking breakup phases, sharing tangible tips, and going through a hefty list of dos & don’ts for heartbreak.     FOLLOW NOTE TO SELF: https://instagram.com/ntsbyps & https://tiktok.com/@notetoselfpod   FOLLOW PAYTON: https://instagram.com/paytonsartain      YouTube video: https://youtu...

The Lesser-Known Dark Side of Going Viral, with Mary Skinner 21.07.2022

#51. In this episode, with guest & TikTok girlie, Mary Skinner, we’re talking about the insidious side of going viral on social media. Mary opens up about how to grow on Tiktok, taking care of your mental health on social media and her badass security clearance??? We cover lots of ground in this episode.   FOLLOW NOTE TO SELF: https://instagram.com/ntsbyps & https://tiktok.com/@notetoselfp...

Hot Girls Take Their Meds 14.07.2022

#50. Payton is back on antidepressants and living her best life. In this episode, we’re talking about mental health, judging ourselves and reframing the narrative around taking medication for depression & anxiety.   FOLLOW NOTE TO SELF: https://instagram.com/ntsbyps & https://tiktok.com/@notetoselfpod   FOLLOW PAYTON: https://instagram.com/paytonsartain    YouTube video: https://youtu.be/F...

ASK P: Nice Guy Paradox, Spicing Up an Long-Distance Relationship, & Dreading a Big Move 07.07.2022

#49. How do I sustain a long distance relationship over the course of 3 years? How do I get myself excited for a move to a big city? He’s a really nice guy, but I’m not attracted to him… is that superficial? Payton answers these questions in today’s episode of ASK P, a monthly advice column series.    FOLLOW NOTE TO SELF: https://instagram.com/ntsbyps & https://tiktok.com/@notetoselfpod FOLLOW...

Let’s Talk About the Overturn of Roe v Wade 30.06.2022

#48. We’re talking about the overturn of Roe v Wade and what that means for women in the United States.    ORGANIZATIONS & RESOURCES https://www.ineedana.com https://abortionfunds.org   https://www.plancpills.org   https://www.plannedparenthood.org   https://prochoice.org   https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRdeNCWq/?k=1     MADE ME THINK https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRdJgj1v/?k=1 https://www.tiktok.com/...

Combing Through the Cringe: Your Most Embarrassing Stories 23.06.2022

#47. In today’s episode, Payton is joined by her boyfriend, Joe Ross. The two are reading through your most embarrassing stories and sharing a few of their own along the way.    FOLLOW NOTE TO SELF: https://instagram.com/ntsbyps & https://tiktok.com/@notetoselfpod   FOLLOW PAYTON: https://instagram.com/paytonsartain    SUBMIT TO NOTE TO SELF:   → Ask P: Advice Column: https://forms.gle/avvSu4i...

Hyper-Independence in Dating & Relationships 16.06.2022

#46. In this *extremely honest* solo episode, Payton speaks on the topic of hyper-independence in dating & relationships. Being independent is great, but is being TOO independent slightly toxic? Let’s chat about it.   FOLLOW NOTE TO SELF: https://instagram.com/ntsbyps & https://tiktok.com/@notetoselfpod   FOLLOW PAYTON: https://instagram.com/paytonsartain    SUBMIT TO NOTE TO SELF:   → Ask...

Find What Fuels You, with Retired Fighter Pilot Christiaan Sartain 09.06.2022

#45. In this episode, Payton sits down with her Father, former fighter pilot and Air Force veteran Christiaan Sartain, to discuss finding your fuel and the importance of good ol’ fashion work. The two talk family life, fighter jets, and answer listener questions about the military experience.   FOLLOW NOTE TO SELF: https://instagram.com/ntsbyps & https://tiktok.com/@notetoselfpod   FOLLOW PAYT...

ASK P: a Fading Friendship, a F*ckboy Breakup, & a Balancing Act 02.06.2022

  #44. Do I salvage a fading friendship? How do I tell my boyfriend he’s not my priority right now? Why am I sticking around for a f*ckboy? Do I break up with my long-distance BF (& how)? These are all questions we get to the bottom of in this episode of ASK P, a monthly advice column with Payton.    FOLLOW NOTE TO SELF: https://instagram.com/ntsbyps & https://tiktok.com/@notetoselfpod   F...

How Gym Culture Wrecked My Mental (& Physical) Health, with Bria Jones 26.05.2022

#43. PMDD. Gym Culture. MyFitnessPal addiction. In this episode, Payton sits down with influencer & friend, Bria Jones, to learn from her health journey from macro-counting obsession to her experience with healing her body naturally. This episode contains candid conversation about suicidal thoughts and disordered eating. If you are struggling with either of these things, please find resources...

How to Start a Clothing Brand, with Kenzie Elizabeth 19.05.2022

#42. Have you ever wanted to start a brand of your own but didn't know where to start? Payton sits down with influencer, podcaster, and recent founder, Kenzie Elizabeth to talk creating a clothing brand from initial-idea to launch. Kenzie co-founded The Oh Kind, a female-forward clothing brand that is redefining & elevating everyday pieces, and she’s sharing her wins, her set-backs, and much m...

Coming to Dear Media: Note to Self - May 19th! 18.05.2022

Check out Note to Self - Officially a part of Dear Media May 19th!   Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Crafting Your Perfect Morning Routine (+ a BIG Announcement) 05.05.2022

#41. Some of us aren't cut out for the ULTRA-productive 6AM morning routine, and that's OK. After years of attempting to craft the *ideal* 3-hour-long routine for morning optimization, Payton decided to give up the act and build a morning that relaxed & invigorated her. Think slow, calm, & full of simple, happy moments. Because you should enjoy your life... enjoying life is a core value of...

40. ASK P (& Joe): Texting vs. FaceTime, Being Single at 30, and Would You Choose Your Career Over Love? 28.04.2022

After taking a bit of a break last week, Payton is back with another ASK P episode, this time in conversation with her boyfriend, Joe Ross. Some of you might know Joe as "strikeout daddy," a pitcher in the major leagues made even more *famous* by the many thirst-traps of him (created by Payton) circling around Tiktok. Today, he's advice-column Joe, a new character you've never seen before. So, her...

39. How I Became a Full-Time Influencer (& How You Can, too) 14.04.2022

In this *very* raw episode, Payton details her journey from political science major to full-time influencer. Over the course of the last 6 years in the space, she's picked up on a few over-arching tips that apply to content creation, entrepreneurship and growth on social media. Don't be offended by how blunt this episode is, plz.  :: FOLLOW NTS :: https://instagram.com/ntsbyps/ https://tiktok.com/...

38. ASK P: Getting Over a Guy You Didn't Date, Long-Distance Breakups & Holding Grudges in your Relationship 07.04.2022

For the first installment of the NEW monthly ASK P advice column segment, Payton is tackling listener questions about relationships. How do I break-up with my long-distance boyfriend? Is it normal to hold grudges in your relationship? How do I get over a guy I never dated? Payton is dishing out her best advice. *If you have a question for the next installment of ASK P, email it, with lots of conte...

37. A Few Ways to Be a Better Partner Right Now 24.03.2022

In this solo episode, Payton talks about simple practices for being a better partner in a relationship. Covering topics from independence in a partnership to actively listening to your partner, she gathers advice from listeners, draws on her own experience, and answers a meaningful listener question.  BLACK SPORTS BRA: https://rvlv.me/E78sjm If you’re struggling with an abusive relationship and ne...

36. Listen to This When You're Feeling Unmotivated 17.03.2022

In today's solo episode, Payton is tackling quick, simple tricks to getting back on track after feeling unmotivated. Here are a few easy, actionable steps to take you from *bleh* to feeling reinvigorated. :: FOLLOW NTS :: https://instagram.com/ntsbyps/ https://tiktok.com/@notetoselfpod/ :: FOLLOW PAYTON :: https://instagram.com/paytonsartain/ https://youtube.com/paytonsartainhh/ https://tiktok.com...

35. Navigating Friendships as an Adult 03.03.2022

Friendships, as an adult, can be tricky. In this solo episode, Payton is talking about making new friends as an adult, friendship "breakups," & best friendship practices for adult friendships. If you have trouble in this area or feel like your friendships just aren't the same after high school or college, you aren't alone! Here's how to navigate relationships like these in your 20s and beyond....

34. Moving in Together: Biggest Pet Peeves, Getting Alone Time, & Adjusting to Dallas with Joe Ross 24.02.2022

Payton sits down with her boyfriend, Joe Ross, to talk moving in together, answering listener questions about the combining-lives process. The couple discusses what they like about living together, their biggest pet peeves, and how the two are adjusting to life in Dallas. Joe touches on the MLB lockout, and Payton discusses their plans for the next few months. :: FOLLOW JOE :: https://instagram.co...

33. Break-Up Tips & NYC Dating Tales (scary) with Kimberly Landa 17.02.2022

Payton sits down with long-time friend, Kimberly Landa, to discuss getting through a pandemic breakup and dating in New York City in this very casual episode. Kimberly is an art advisor living in NYC, and her life is... colorful. Listen to Kimberly's recent dating horror stories here and follow her art account below. xx  :: FOLLOW KIMBERLY :: https://www.instagram.com/theartchivist/ https://www.in...

32. Escaping Grind Culture & Romanticizing Your Life, with Kenzie Elizabeth 03.02.2022

Payton and Kenzie talk about the grind culture that birthed their careers, as well as their mindful steps away from the hamster wheel. They discuss their thoughts on that ‘That Girl’ trend, and their thoughts on living in Dallas, TX (after years in Los Angeles). Follow Kenzie— https://Instagram.com/kenzieelizabeth https://tiktok.com/@kenziethetexan https://youtube.com/c/kenzieelizabeth ilysm podca...

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