Another Influencer Event

The comparison is enviable when you start off in this industry and walk into a room like this. A room where each guest is drop dead gorg, just as they appear in their photos if not better. I’ve learned not to fight or force these thoughts. Instead I just allow them to flow through me like water and reflect back on them when I leave the room.

I distinctively remember comparing my outfits to the rest of the Influencers (aka humans who just so happen to have an aesthetic eye and passion for creating content).

First thing I noticed was that all of their hair was perfectly placed. Either Bouncing with curls / volume, or slicked back in a bun without a hair out of place. My eyes also gravitated toward their coats.

You can tell a lot about a woman by what kind of coat she wears, and her shoes. Whether she prioritizes comfort over fashion, or if she’s an absolute genius who knows how to balance both (now that’s Abundant).

I forgot my coat. I was running 15 minutes late due to poor time management and I ran out the door to take the subway instead of an uber in order to get here by 12.

That 15 minute window is a big deal in the city. It had me dashing out slippers instead of walking in my sexy high heal boots. I stuck them in my bag and brought them with me. I loved these boots, they were my fav! My feet were just not a fan of them, not for more than 2 mins of walking that is.

Being the crazy woman in the subway doesn’t phase me. It actually ignites a fire in me, as if I’m hopping on set as a character in the TV show I’m creating in my mind.

The woman at the door took my cardigan, and my bag that had my slippers in it.

There were woman from all different backgrounds and all different races. Knowing exactly what colors to wear that contrast perfectly with their skin tones.

After allowing my comparison thoughts to funnel through, my subconscious then reminded me that these woman are a reflection of me.

Either parts of me I didn’t know I had or showing me layers of myself I was soon to be emboding . “A win is a win”.

I broke the ice with the typical “what part of the city are you from?”. I’ve seen some horror stories about influencer events, but each one I’ve been to has been more than welcoming and the guest are always extremely kind. They’re also present.

Oddly enough. It’s like we’re all there to take pictures and promote, but I often find those who are invited to these events know how to engage in conversation and capture the beauty of each moment. It really is a skillset.

Meeting the CEO and founders of the companies will always be my favorite part of these marketing campaigns.

To me it’s like having front row tickets to your favorite band and getting to hear from the artist how the song was inspired. It’s like that, but with business.

We all sat down and took our assigned seats at the luncheon. I sat next to a woman who has been working full time as a trauma coach for over 10 years. The young woman in front of me of was going to school full time and modeling on the side.

The founders and team were so generous to lead us in a 3 min meditation before we got started eating or talking about the company. I squealed with excitement and clapped my hands unconsciously.

My body had a chemical reaction just hearing the words "we're going to do a meditation". I suppose it would be an equivalent of telling a little kid that “were going to Disney land”.

For a split second I started to wonder what the world would be like if each CEO started their companies day with a “Quick Meditation”.

I didn’t want to open my eyes when we finished. Feeling so calm and present in the moment.