What’s the deal with humans? Why do we all want to be the same?
Meg Lewis, founder of Ghostly Ferns & This Is Foolproof, talks about self-image, learning to love yourself, making happy work, knowing your life’s purpose, and not caring what others think. Video by Provid Films | Photos By Rebecca Studios
About the speaker
Meg Lewis is a designer creating experiences for happy companies and a one-on-one educator creating happier lives for humans of all kinds. Meg is the founder of Ghostly Ferns, a collective of designers & commercial artists and is the co-founder of Fool Proof, a shared workspace for creativity & collaboration in Minneapolis. She specializes in creating emotional connections between businesses and their audiences by adding personality to their brand. Meg is also a sought-after speaker and educator, traveling the world to present at conferences and private events on personal brand, defining a purpose, and living an authentic life. Follow Meg on Instagram and Twitter at @darngooood.
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The things that are unusual about you are what make you special.
What are five things I want to start doing on social media from now on? 1. Be as goofy as possible. 2. Create a safe space for others to share and be themselves. 3. Represent all aspects of my life. 4. Challenge audience with thoughtful exercises and essays. 5. Cheer on and support others I admire.
I'm not the person the world wants me to be. That's been hard for me to deal with. This is about how I found the courage to be different.
When I was a kid, the thing I was thinking about most was what is wrong with humans? I was told to wear certain clothes and like certain toys, and it made be feel alone.
I like to walk with a purpose, to go do something, like walk to get nachos.
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Minneapolis College of Art and Design
2501 Stevens Avenue
Minneapolis, Minnesota United States 55404
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MCAD
WholeMe
Tiny Footprint Coffee
Minny & Paul
Knoll
Angel Bomb
Photographer Rebecca Slater
Videographer Travis Johansen