From Pre-Med to Producer: The Story of my Career & Lucie Fink Media
Вставка
- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- MY NEW WEBSITE IS LIVE! luciefink.com - dive in! I hope you love it as much as I do!
Video creds: Jake Mautner from Milkshake NY (www.milkshaken...)
This is the story of how I got to where I am today. I share my backstory of being a pre-med neuroscience major at Johns Hopkins University, and how I ultimately launched my video and social media career. I hope you can find some career advice in here!
I've loved performing ever since I was a little girl. I always wanted to go to the radio station with my dad and be on the air...I was the president of my high school's drama club...you get the deal! I also loved medicine and the human body. So you can likely understand my conundrum.
As a freshman who wanted to go down the neuroscience route at Johns Hopkins, I started taking some pre-med courses and went in with plans to become a doctor. While I was absolutely fascinated with everything I was learning, meeting people who were on the same track as I was helped me realize that we were not in this for the same reasons. This is when I began to realize that I had a skill for communications and being on camera - so I re-routed my career path. I switched my major to creative writing and started making videos!
As a freshman, I went into the admissions office and pitched a UA-cam series all about Baltimore. What started as a zero-budget project with a student film & edit crew turned into a paid job on campus. Students were beginning to apply to JHU after watching these videos, and they became an admissions office staple series. It also became a massive video portfolio that I could take with me when applying for jobs.
As a junior in college, I took all of this video content and sent it over to NBC's TODAY Show. A few months later, they asked me to come to NY for an interview talking about parenting... which lead to 6-7 more live TV appearances throughout my years at college. By the time I graduated, I had built up such a solid portfolio of both my TODAY Show appearances and my UA-cam videos, but I didn’t know what to do with it.
I landed my first job as a PA at Ogilvy & Mather, the advertising agency. One day, I remember getting a tripod and camera and setting up in a conference room to take stop motion pictures of a little marshmallow. It was a 9-hour project but went by in a flash! I got so excited and I posted my final video to Facebook.
Fast forward a few months, and a brand reached out to me to ask how much I would charge for a 15-second video. I finally had a side hustle!
I met a woman at Ogilvy who was the chief content officer of the company. I scheduled a meeting with her and "networked" professionally...and then (LUCKY ME!), 2 months later, this woman became the COO of Refinery29.
You all know about my years at R29, but I worked there from 2015-2019. Throughout that time, I witnessed my own social channels grow and brands starting to reach out directly to work with me. I ended up getting emails and calls from talent agencies before signing on with my current agent at UTA!
By the time I left Refinery 29, I realized that "Lucie Fink" was a lifestyle BRAND. I realized that I needed to start building my brand and actually having some recognizable graphics and branding. I began poking around the internet before finding Brightenmade. She sent me one mood board and portfolio and I was sold! Down the line, I scheduled a photoshoot with Bronson Farr and Sam Canvin...this shoot brought my shapes, colors, and graphics to life!
This was such a massive investment into myself and my brand but the result was absolutely everything I could have dreamed of and more. Introducing...Lucie Fink Media - 2.0!!! I hope you look through this website and feel joy, peace, and ease.
Special thanks to Via Rutkowski (voiceover artist in video): / viarutkowski
Subscribe to my channel: / luciebfink
INSTAGRAM: / luciebfink
TWITTER: / luciebfink
FACEBOOK: / luciebfink
SNAPCHAT: LucieFink
TikTok: @luciebfink
Want to learn all of my secrets when it comes to content creation? (Video editing, production, shooting, equipment, stop motion, Instagram, UA-cam, TikTok & more!) JOIN MY CONTENT CREATION ACCELERATOR PROGRAM FOR $25/MONTH! / luciebfink
Thank you so much for watching! I hope you subscribe to my channel for more videos.
Lucie, you are not just a rising star, you are an asteroid ☄️
Omg🥺🥺🥺🥺
@@luciebfink I mean a good asteroid. Um maybe I should study astronomy more 🤭
@@lindaandcara hehehe i knew you meant that! my "OMG" was a sweet one!!! xx
Your personality hasn't changed a bit. Those big eyes have so much spunk and life!!!
Micaela!!! ❤️ thank you!!!!
I love how you told the story here using a variety of techniques - the interview, the old footage, the voiceovers, everything!! I know this was probably to celebrate the new site but I hope you can do more story-type videos like this! Congrats on the new website!! 🎉🥳
Try Living with Lucie's 5 days no cell phone was the first video I ever watched from you. I feel like one proud subscriber today. You are a true role model and such a light in this internet space ✨thank you.
So excited to hear this journey!! I loved that you really showed how to start learning - the googling, the testing, the trying and getting your hands dirty! Sometimes it feels like you have to be an expert to start but we can build skills! Good reminder for me as a human! 💜
100%!! Starting with just a vision & some duct tape is all it takes 😂
It's so sweet that your parents re-enacted all these calls and conversations!
hehe they're the best.
Young Lucy is sooooo adorbs!! Look at those big eyesss!
hehe awww thank you!!!!
This is so inspiring! You really hustled from such an authentic passion, step by step gathering more experience and believing in yourself. No overnight lucky jumps, but thoughtfully grabbing all the oppurtunities. It’s so inspiring to see this story behind the scènes and it really adds more depth to your content! Love it
I love how this shows that chasing your passions will lead you to the greatest success in life 😊!!
I felt the same story about going into college as pre-med then switched to psychology and now got accepted into grad school for being a therapist. Over years I've followed you since Refinery 29 and was drawn to your charisma and fun bubbly personality. So awesome to see how you've come so far 🥰
THANK YOU!!! Congrats on your new direction!!!
Loved you on Refinery29 🙌🏼✨ loving you still now ✨💕 Thank you for sharing your talents with the world! I’m here to support you in whatever crazy adventures you’re planning next 😎✨☀️
Your are meant to do this. What an amazing journey you've taken. And it's just getting started 😁
As a web designer/ developer myself, may I just say I LOVE the colors and feel of your site so so much! So excited for your next journey!
Thanks so much!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️
You really have levelled up Lucie!!!!
Not only as a person but as a brand....all this seems so professional not only the website is great but the quality of your video seems appealing. I just watched the whole 26 minutes long video wondering of you and your journey.
Loads and loads of love❣️ and blessings for your future projects....just loving to see you grow. We are with uhh in your new journey ahead!!!
Btw Lucie as a kid is as adorable as the present ones💌💬💌
Is it just me or this video is the most emotional + empowering + sweetest + inspirational of all?! You got me crying Lucie!!
Yes !!!!! 100% agree!
The first time I saw you on refinery29 I immediately subscribed to your UA-cam channel and it’s been such a great journey!
Wowww thank you so much Rosemarie!
Your content is exceptional and full of creativity as a young marketing student it really helps and most importantly when I see your content it's all organic not any paid views or followers. It is inspirational and motivating. Keep going Lucie Fink 😇
Thank you so much!!!☺️☺️☺️☺️
I couldn’t be more proud! I’ve been an avid fan since 5 days of eating pizza 🍕 what an incredible journey 👏 such a beautiful aesthetic and mega career moment 🎉
Your interest in medicine combines with your interest in media in your recent content on women's bodies and health. Cool to see that come full circle!
I’m currently in college doing a communications, advertising and pr major and this gave me so much inspiration! You’re full of life and your passion is so contagious. Who knows maybe I can do an internship or work for you one day!💕
Omg love this so much!!! yes🤗🤗🤗🤗
Wow, Lucie. You're not my daughter and I'm so proud of you! I'm sure your parents are as well. You have created your own dream job! What an amazing young woman you are!
AWWW how sweet is this! Thank you, Eva!!!
Now I want to go back and watch all the living with Lucy videos! 😅
heheh BINGE WEEKEND!
@@luciebfink Yaaas 😁
Loved everything about this and so impressed with you and how far you’ve come. You are an inspiration to people like myself starting something new.
As a young child you strongly looked like Michelle from Full House, you could have easily played her twin
I love this documentary vibe, you really are talented!
I’m proud of you, proud of how hard you work and have so much energy to keep going and thriving
Appreciate every bit of joy and drive that is pouring out of this video! Incredible work. You have been such an inspiration and make me want to get up and work on myself!
YOU INSPIRE ME SO MUCH!! Literally shed a happy tear 🥲 you are the best role model!
Hi Lucie! Thank you so much for making this video! I have been an avid viewer of your videos (throwback to the old Try Living with Lucie R29 days...) and have loved watching your journey! As a recent graduate breaking into the Film/TV industry, you have been such an inspiration for me. You have really shown me what it is like to follow your passion and dreams and all the beautiful things that can come from that. I recently got my first job as a PA for a news organization and I will be moving to NYC soon. However, you have shown me how a passion project can turn into a career and I hope to take that with me on my journey as well. Love what you do and the passion truly shows! Thank you for being a constant inspiration and source of light.
Lucie I'm beyond happy for you, honestly you're a magnificent inspiration, congratulations won't express all the feels and wishes I'm trying to say, but I'm so grateful I found you ✨🤗
wowww thank you so so so much!
What an amazing women. Beautiful work. Love love love the direction and the palette. Touché
THANK YOU😭😭😭
This is such a beautifully made video! I have always wanted to know more about you. Your journey is so interesting and amazing! Lots of love ❤️❤️
Luce it has been amazing watching your career grow, thank you for constantly inspiring me and being such a positive moment in my days! I'm back in school part time, while working full time, at 30 years old(!) and just switched to Comms this year to pursue things I have seen you do on this channel. I could not be more thrilled to watch you continue to kick ass! Sending all the love from Baltimore!
You literally look so beautiful since you were a kid ❤️. I like the way you speak with so ease and i love your videos.
Lots of Love from From India 🇮🇳
It brings so much joy and happiness watching your videos
Congrats Lucie!! 🎉 Your hard work shows off, and you have created a beautiful platform& community. Clearly behind it there must be a beautiful heart!!
This is the best video I've ever had the pleasure of laying eyes upon.
ROBBBBBB!
😎😎😎
Your videos! has gotten me through hard times!
Thank you
Can’t wait for you to end up with a talk show of some sort!
You’re amazing.
OMGGG Cassandra!! THANK YOU!
Absolutely love this video!!!! Such different format than what you usually produce but this is absolutely amazing!!! 💕💕👏👏
Wow! I've been subscribed to your channel for a while and just wanted to say this video was super inspiring!!! Especially hearing about how you priced your stop motion videos! Thanks for creating such helpful content :)
Lucie, thank you for making this video! I have been thinking about so many different career paths, passions and ideas and feeling incredibly undecided at what to do. You are proof that when you enjoy what you do and put yourself out there the right opportunities and people will come!
Thanks so much, Keri!! you’ve got this - follow your heart!!
I've been watching from the beginning and it's amazing to watch you grow like this. You are truly coming into your own and shining right now! P.S. Excuse me while I go try and make a stop motion video...how fun!
AWWW thank you so much!!! And YES, you must try. So much fun.
I loved this, it was interesting and inspiring to hear how life has led you here.
Lucie congratulations! This is huge, I'm so amazed to look the pasion you put in to your work, thank you for sharing it with us
This was fascinating and very well done. I love your story telling ability. Thank you for sharing.
My favourite video of yours! Loved how chill this was
this is INCREDIBLE.
SOY SEEK!!!!
SISSSSSSSS
Congratulations, Lucie! I love your work. This video is beyond inspiring!! Big fan of you and can’t wait to keep seeing you grow. Xx 💕
Hey Lucie! I checked out your new website and it's STUNNING. Your words are especially encouraging and inspiring. I also subscribed to the newsletter and am seriously thinking about joining one of your classes. Now, on to binge watching all of your Boss Babe content. Thank you so much for sharing and I wish you all the best!
Omg you are THE BEST! Thank you, Heidi!!!
Omg Lucie!!! Loved this video, I totally get that feeling you have when you work in something you love. Watching from Mexico!
So happy for you Lucie!! Been following you since ur days at Refinery and so glad to find out more about you from this video!! Wishing the best of luck on your next steps!! You inspire all of us to be better person and your brand shows that!!
Lots of Love from Chicago
I loved everything about video Lucie!
Such a talented and inspirational women you are!
The quality of this video! I feel like I should be paying to watch it
haha omg!!! how sweet is this!!! glad I can bring it to you for free :)
This is amazing to hear, especially as someone who is going into healthcare! So inspiring!
Loved this video format! And it is so interesting to see how your interest develops over time. It is also a great example of how much you can accomplish if you are able to follow your own interest and show others your passion through that! :) I think people often underestimate how far being unique/passionate will take you, especially because often the allignment of all your specific interest is something you'll only find in you!
This was so interesting to watch how you got to where you are today! I can’t wait to see what else you produce in the upcoming years! I’ve loved following you from the beginning
Lucie - I’ve followed your channel since R29 days, and this is truly some of your finest work. I love the documentary style content. Fantastic 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
You're such an inspiration, Lucy! I loved watching your series on Refinery29 and love how you've carried forward with your own brand and content. 💓
Thank you so much!!!!
So inspiring. So proud of you girl!!
omg I'm in love with your website!! It's so gorge and ik this sounds cringe but all the colours give me sm joy!! Congrats xx
hehe thank you!!! I AGREE. SO much joy!
You are such a doll, Lucie and I’m so happy to see you embark in this new journey. Can’t wait to see what else the future holds for you.
This is definitely one of my favorite videos so far. It’s so clear how happy you are, and it’s been so amazing to see your platform grow over the years!! You’re someone I really respect and love! 💖
Love this video. I found you on Refinery, loved the series on there.
Love the content, filming very pleasant 🥰
You’re an inspiration Lucie 🌟
I literally teared up at end. I’m so proud of you. ❤️❤️
I love the style of this video also you should post more animations also I love your video they are always so bright and you are so happy and they bring me so much joy.
This is so well made and I love this it’s so interesting!!!
LOVED seeing this!
THANK YOU NISHA!!!
One of the most interesting UA-cam videos I’ve seen!
The photos from your new photo shoot are beautiful!!
thanks for sharing lucie this is so inspiring
This is SO inspiring!
What an awesome story!! I'm in college right now, and I love how all of the things that you did in college sort of helped you to get to where you are now. You work so hard!! So inspiring and I love your new website!
THANK YOU SO MUCH BETHANY!!!!
Wow such a great video... love how you produced this!
You’re such an inspiration 😍
Fantastic video, lots of love, can’t wait to see what’s next for Lucie, I’ve been following since r29 try living with Lucie. Lucie =‘s Absolutely brilliant, inspiring, empowering and fun woman!
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
So inspiring. Thank you for being you and doing what you do.
Didnt set out to watch the whole thing. Did, and then was sad it ended. I wanted more!!! Quickest 26 mins of my life. We want more!!! Watching Lucie is sooo addictive which pretty much explains why she is where she is right now 🤣🤣🤣 love you girl, youre awesome and you deserve to be proud for your hard work and creative geniusness getting you where you are!!!! 😍😍😍🤩🤩🤩 #youhustler 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💖 looove the website!!! And your content in general. Youre the bestttttt
My absolute favorite video Lucie💕 I love fresh your content is and how it keeps on getting more interesting. I can’t wait to deep dive into your website
THANK YOU SO MUCH !!!!!
@@luciebfink 😎
I was also passionate about medicine and media but ended up going the medicine route... I am now a doctor and very happy but this video made me wonder what could’ve been
So inspiring! Although I'm not even interested in being a content creator or prpducer as you are, I find it so inspiring how you talk about your dreams and motivations, that I want to go out and keep working on my own dreams! Thank you for that ✨
Congratulations! I admire you so much you are a true inspiration, you can be very proud of yourself, I wish you the best ! (And I love your sweater)
That video of yours ist incredible. Thank you for all your inspiration. I feel empowered and full of life and fun when I watch you content. Try living with lucie was where I discovered you and I am a huge fan since than. This video was the best so far I think. Great to be seing you enjoying the road you are taking.
I really really admire your way of doing things and inspiring others i was waiting for your website to go live since you announced the project on instagram
Love you so much 😘
Nice same here! I was a super creative kid and pulled a fast one on everyone and went pre-med. But after 4 years, I really wanted to reclaim my creative side I felt I had lost. So I went full-time video. I still like to read about neuroscience :)
The best video ever!!❣❣❣
The best brand-Lucie Fink🥳
This was so well done!
I’m so in love and inspired by this video. You have such a great sense of direction. Your passion is infectious. I love how you say that you were a bit scared of losing the finances but it’s an investment in your future and I love how you have that courage to take care on opportunities. Wish I had even 1/100th of your talent and confidence
You are so inspiring..I started following you when you worked at Refinery 29 and I would enjoy watching your videos!! keep up the with the amazing work!
This was such a fun video to watch and SOOO inspiring! Wow! It was awesome getting to know you more through the old videos and all your background on schooling. You are so awesome and just getting better every day. I'm sure Michael and your family are so proud of you and all you have accomplished so far (and will continue to accomplish)!
Thank you so much for making this video. I have followed your career after finding your show, Try Living with Lucie. I love all the updates!
This was a brilliant video to share your history in a genuine way. I'm a fan but always wondered how/why you ended up where you are today and questioned about how you got where you're at today. Thank you! Super interesting!!
You look the same as you did when you were young. That’s a compliment 😀
Thank you so much for sharing your story!! I really enjoyed this video. I love seeing behind the scenes of people's careers and journeys.
You are truely an inspiration!!!
This is amazing and YOU are amazing!! Huge congrats on all of your success and all that's to come!
I love this!!! You are such an inspiring human!!! I love your courage, wit and confidence!!! I cant wait to see what you do next! 💖
interesting video! Looking forward to checking out the site!
Love this so much! Thanks for sharing your light with us!