I am currently two years into this wild creative process, and I have learned more about the internet — and myself — than I ever thought possible. Frequently, I’m asked about what it takes to become a creator and how to process it, and here are a few vital things I have learned.
Failure is good
Ten years ago, I had my sights set on an opportunity that I was sure would be “it" for me. I was a rambunctious 21-year-old fashion designer from a tiny town, and I thought the only way to break into the industry was competing on "Project Runway." I had spent years watching the show and was sure that getting myself cast would be my ticket out of my small town.
Against all the odds — over 10,000 people applied for season 10 — I made it onto the show. But like most reality TV contestants, I quickly realized it wasn't the fast track to the top I thought it would be.
While I did not win that season, I truly find that the best way to learn a craft, whether it’s sewing or creating videos, is to just create and not worry about the outcome. I fail all the time. When I pressed send on that first video, I did it with the intent to just enjoy the process of creating. I’m a self-taught designer, and everything I create is a learning process for me. Every small failure is just a chance to learn from myself, and do it better next time!