Morning Person: Meet Natasha
There’s always such a lovely atmosphere in the room at a CreativeMornings talk, and such an interesting mix of people who join us for a bit of early morning inspiration. We love our amazing CreativeMornings/ Auckland community muchly, so we’re making a concerted effort to take a minute to get to know you guys a little better.
This week: Meet Natasha!
Who are you?
Natasha
If I’m expected somewhere, that gets me up. Otherwise I’m a late to bed, late to rise kinda gal.
What’s a surprising fact about you?
I was born in South Africa and lived there until I was 12, but you wouldn't be able to tell by my Kiwi accent.
What is your favourite thing about Auckland?
I’d have to say the community of creative people and friends. There’s such a great network of amazing people here.
What’s the best breakfast you’ve ever had?
Definitely a breakfast in Namibia, camping with my family when I was 10. My parents cooked a big fry up on the portable braai (BBQ) and made the most delicious fried potatoes with skins on. And a cheeky hornbill swooped down and stole the bacon right off the grill!
What was your first CreativeMornings/Akl?
Matthew Buchanan from Letterboxd.
Favourite CreativeMornings/Akl so far?
There are so many good ones to choose from. I’ll have to give you my top 3. The Alexanders (video comming soon!), Deanna Yang & Richie Hardcore
Favourite CreativeMornings talks from around the world?
I haven’t gotten around to watching any online yet, but I did get to attend a CM in Portland, Oregon last year, so that will have to be my favourite! It was really good too, Cama Davis of the Portland Meat Collective.
Favourite CreativeMornings Quote?
I can’t remember it verbatim, but Grant Alexander said something along the lines of being 60 years old and still learning about design… (Check back next week!)
When at first you don’t succeed…
Failure is always hard, but it does get easier. It’s human and ok to feel down about failure, just don’t let it stick around and overwhelm you. Get upset, then let go so you can reflect and learn objectively.
Natasha is currently taking part in the 100 Days Project, creating one illustrative or hand lettered image in response to the thoughts and interactions of that day, in an effort to slow life down a bit and enjoy time away from digital screens.
