Interview No.1 - Lucie Fink, Refinery21 Content Creator & More!
Welcome to our first guest interview with Lucie Fink! She’s well known with her 5 Days Challenge with Refinery21, today she’s a producer and host with 100K on Instagram. When it comes to creating content, Lucie goes ALL IN and we love it! A month ago, we connected and we’ve had the opportunity to exchange a captivating Q&A to dive in and learn about her creative process and impact. Let’s start!
Who is lucie fink?
1. What do you do to maintain your inspiration on top? I continuously watch other artists and makers and I'm inspired by creativity.
2. What equipment do you use (camera, lens, lighting audio, computer)? To create my stop motion videos, I use my iPhone, a tripod and a MacBook Pro for editing. I sometimes use box lighting!
3. In your opinion, what’s the most effective way to start a conversation from a video? Create a video about a topic that's relevant to the audience. Ask yourself - what's important to the viewers? What do they want to watch?
4. For someone who knows nothing about stop-motion and would like to
become pro, what advice would you give them to start strong? What should they be careful about? Make sure to secure your camera to a tripod! And also make sure the lighting is even throughout.
5. How do you create and get things done fast? Explain your creative ritual. I make to-do lists and I stick rigidly to my schedule throughout the day!
inside a day of lucie
6. Let’s say you have to produce, write and edit a brand-new video for
your YouTube Channel. Practically, what do you do? Give us details.
I come up with the idea and then do a ton of research. I make a one-pager with ideas, notes, facts and data. From there, I plan the flow of the video. Then comes the easy part...shooting!
7. What do you think brought you an invasive and a positive momentum in your content engagement? I think being consistent about posting and speaking with your audience makes you a lot more appealing.
8. What’s your key ingredient you think makes your videos unique to watch? Speaking authentically from my voice.
9. What’s your how-to method to collaborate with another creative? Figure out what you each have to offer, and mash up the two!
10. As an artist, it’s important to have an inspiring inner circle to help you grow and progress in your career. How do you build that circle? Meet people at events and conferences, take their numbers, and keep in touch.
INSIDE LUCIE’S MIND
11. Why do you think people stop creating and are afraid to fail? What would you say to them to keep building without barriers? Many people are afraid of what other people think about them. In this industry, you need to be creating content for YOURSELF first and foremost. Not everyone is going to like your work...but if you like it, that's all that matters.
12. I’ve noticed your Instagram account has a lot of bright and vibrant colors. Why? Color inspires me, so I fill my life with it.
13. If you had 3 messages to give to the world watching you, what would you tell them? Take risks, use your brain and be nice.
14. What’s your way to ensure success through your creations? Also, which are your top 3 values? You can never ensure that something you're creating will be successful. You can only work hard and do your best. My values are: attention to detail, telling a cohesive story and being real.
15. Describe your peak state. What does it look like? Also, what do you do to get there all the time? My peak state is feeling happy, comfortable and confident. I do yoga, I meditate, and I am constantly exhibiting gratitude for my life, friends and family.
lucie’s daily inspiration
16. Your mission is to craft your favorite day of all time. What do you
must do to be the happiest and most fulfilled person alive? I spend time with the people I love, I eat a ton of candy and sweets, and I rest and relax.
17. Name your top 3 favorite artists that strongly influences your work and tell us why did they impacted you? Piera Gelardi -- she's the creative director of Refinery29 and she's always inspiring those around her. Michelle Poler -- she did the 100 days of no fear project. We've worked together and she always inspires me. And Lauren Singer -- the zero trash guru.
18. For an artist starting to grow their Instagram account, what’s your
best tip that no one is telling about? Make sure to post consistently. The more you post, the more you grow!
19. What is one question you wish people would ask you more often? What’s your answer? Who is your favorite person in the world? The answer is my twin sister, Allie :)
Thank you Lucie for this interview, and congratulations on your first 100k! 🥂
As we can easily notice, Lucie Fink is a true Spark Of Edge Leader. She’s persistent, everyday brings focus to make a stronger connection with her audience, but most importantly she stays true to who she is. That’s what makes her different and ultimately, makes the reason of why we follow her.
Her shining personality keeps glowing, maybe in a few years she will be owning her own YouTube Channel! We hope her the best success in her growth with a whole-hearted creative community all ready to support her.