We’re looking forward to introducing you to Samantha Zink. Check out our conversation below.
Samantha, a huge thanks to you for investing the time to share your wisdom with those who are seeking it. We think it’s so important for us to share stories with our neighbors, friends and community because knowledge multiples when we share with each other. Let’s jump in: What are you being called to do now, that you may have been afraid of before?
After almost a decade of being a business owner and podcast host, I’ve realized I’m being called to find my identity outside of the business. And I know that might not make sense to people who aren’t entrepreneurs, but when you’ve poured absolutely everything into your business seven days a week, 365 days a year for almost ten years, the lines blur. The business becomes your identity, and somewhere along the way you can lose sight of who you were before and who you are outside of it.
Don’t get me wrong, entrepreneurship is a beautiful journey and I’m incredibly grateful for what I’ve built. But at this stage, I feel called to pause a little more and take care of myself. The business isn’t going anywhere; it took years to create something strong, and I’m fortunate to have a team of go-getters who carry it forward with me.
For me, this year is really about rediscovering joy in experiences, in human connections, in relationships. It’s about giving myself permission to admit that I lost touch with who I was outside of my role as a founder, and being excited to meet this new version of myself. The important thing I’ve learned is that you don’t have to choose one or the other, you can love and honor both identities.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I am visionary Talent
Management Agency Founder and CEO behind
Zink Talent. I’ve been working in the
world of fashion, lifestyle, and beauty PR since
2013. Prior to Zink Talent, I’ve worked with
celebrity clientele, handled large campaigns,
and collaborated with renowned brands and
designers through various agencies in New York
City. After witnessing the rapid rise of influencers,
I saw an opportunity and decided to
forge my own path by venturing into managing
influencers. Drawing from my
accumulated seven years of experience and
learning from the best in the field, I’ve
launched my brand, Zink Talent, in 2018. Then launching my podcast As Told by Zink is 2022 and publishing my first book Delusional in 2024.
Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. What’s a moment that really shaped how you see the world?
One thing that really stands out to me from my journey, first working for other people in my 20s and then later running my own business and managing a team, is the power of confidence. Confidence can take you to incredible heights, even when you don’t have all the answers. I had always heard the saying ‘fake it till you make it,’ but it didn’t fully click until I became an entrepreneur.
What I’ve learned is to walk into every room knowing you belong there. Understand that you are an asset and that you bring something valuable to the table. And if you don’t know something, trust yourself to figure it out. I remember one PR job interview where I took every question about my skills and framed myself as someone they couldn’t afford to miss. It worked-they offered me the job the same day and even gave me a signing bonus to choose them over other companies.
That kind of energy is magnetic. It doesn’t just propel your career forward; it puts you in front of the right people and attracts the kind of success many people only dream about
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
She’s such a go-getter. She doesn’t even realize it yet, but I know she’s going to accomplish incredible things in this world. And along the way, she’s going to show other girls that they are capable of achieving anything they set their minds to
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. Is the public version of you the real you?
Absolutely. The best part about owning your own business is that it’s your story to write. You have the freedom to do things your way, in a way that feels true to you. For me, that meant no longer needing to reflect a company or identity that wasn’t mine. Since starting my business, I’ve been able to show up authentically as myself in every area of my life, including my work.
I don’t feel the need to fit into the mold of a traditional businesswoman. I’m just a woman in her 30s enjoying life, helping people, and running a business I love. There’s something incredibly liberating about being yourself fully and not putting on a facade. It’s one of the most amazing feelings.
Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
When I’m gone, I hope I’ve been an inspiration to someone, somewhere, that they felt the courage to take a risk and bet on themselves. I also hope I’ve shown women that they don’t have to settle just because of timelines. I would always choose the fairytale ending over being stuck in something that wasn’t right for me. More than anything, I want to show the power of mindset and manifestation, because I truly believe you can do anything and everything you want in this life.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Zink-talent.com
- Instagram: samanthazinkovich
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