WTF Is A Rare Day 2022?
Imagine waking up to inspiration, growth, and a short meditation led by OG Youtuber Michelle Phan at Rare Day 2022!
One question I had at the end of this Digital Summit was, “How do I invite this high-vibing energy into my life everyday?!”
FEELING BLAH AND BURNED OUT?
Scene from John Carpenter’s They Live (1988)
Face it. Society is structured to keep us complacent, consuming, and distracted. There’s a background pressure to conform (find a 9-5, climb the corporate ladder, get married, have kids, retire at 65 blah blah), which makes the days feel like they bleed into each other…
For those who see purpose and alignment on this path, power to you! For everyone else who feels like another cog in the system, this post is for you.
SO WHAT IS A RARE DAY?
A Rare Day is an annual event for creatives and entrepreneurs in the spheres of fashion, beauty, design, tech, media, entertainment and the arts. It brings together women who are interested in connecting, collaborating, and learning from each other through:
INSPIRATIONAL TALKS • TUTORIALS • WORKSHOPS • CONVERSATIONS & INTERVIEWS • FEMALE FOUNDER & INDUSTRY PANELS
WHAT IF I’M NOT CREATIVE?
I truly believe that everyone has a creative gift that can shape this world into a more beautiful and thoughtful place.
Sometimes we lose sight of that in the daily grind.
Creativity is an energy of excitement and curiosity. Whether you believe you are creative and are willing to find your passions and talents begins with you.
You’re the one living out the story you create in your head.
THINK LIKE A CREATIVE - KEYNOTES + PANELS
A Rare Day was a full-day experience from 9am to 6pm! Instead of doing a play-by-play of each motivational speaker, I’m going to focus on three speakers and what they said that resonated with me.
MICHELLE PHAN
Famous for:
Being the original beauty Youtuber! Michelle Phan posted her first YouTube video in 2007 and has more than 14M followers across her social platforms. She continues to empower fans and creators to dream big.
Key Takeaways:
When you choose to lead, you’re taking a risk, and people will get mad. It’s like walking through fire. Have compassion for yourself.
AMY LIU
Famous for:
Amy Liu worked as a beauty executive at Smashbox, Kate Somerville and Josie Maran Cosmetics. As a reponse to how different beauty products affected her eczema, Amy created Tower 28 - the first beauty brand that’s clean, vegan, and free of skin irritants.
Key Takeaways from A New Era - Brands, Social & Advocacy:
It’s not just about growing your followers. It’s about finding your people.
There is value in giving space to people whose voice really matters when it comes to social issues in the digital space. Instead of putting unreasonable pressure on yourself to speak out about every perceived injustice, take a break to fully educate yourself about the issues.
JENN IM
Famous for:
Jenn Im has amassed millions of fans on Youtube and Instagram through her digital storytelling. Her digital influence spans across fashion, beauty, cooking, her own bookclub, and motherhood. Jenn’s entrepreneurial achievements include the debut of her clothing line ‘Eggie’ in 2017 and collabs with Disney, 8 Other Reasons, Dyson, and many other brands!
Key Takeaways:
It’s okay to be multipassionate! Instead of niching down, being a lifestyle content creator will allow for range and creativity.
The digital landscape is about allowing your inner excitement to come through in your storytelling. The end of your video should show that you’ve transformed somehow.
It’s you, not the algorithm! Take responsibility and accept that the particular content you’ve created just didn’t resonate with your audience.
*You can now watch Jenn’s talk THINGS I'VE LEARNED AS A SEASONED CONTENT CREATOR (10+ YEARS!) on her Youtube channel!
REBELLING FROM THE DAILY BLAHS!
We all have days where we’re tired and feeling lost.
We wake up one morning and life is like one boring Youtube Ad and we’ve forgotten what makes us feel truly alive.
If you can relate to any of that, just know that you’ll be okay and that you’re not alone. You can still create the life you want!
A Rare Day was a short taste into a dream life of high energy, creativity, and empowerment. It’s ultimately up to you to keep the catalyst of change going after an inspirational day like this!
Keep learning. Keep seeking out the people who will love and support your growth. Keep doing things that invite you into flow state and gives you energy, instead of draining it.