The Futur with Chris Do 080 - Design, Comedy and Personal Branding — with Meg Lewis
Apr 27, 2020
Meg Lewis, a designer, comedian, and meditation podcaster, shares her journey of blending diverse interests into a unique personal brand. She discusses the power of authenticity, revealing how embracing one's quirks can create career advantages. The conversation touches on navigating workplace dynamics and the importance of community, especially in her shared workspace, Foolproof. Meg highlights the balance between passion and practicality while exploring innovative techniques in interactive comedy and the transformative nature of vulnerability in creative expression.
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Combining Unrelated Skills
- Combining seemingly unrelated skills, like comedy and design, creates unique career opportunities.
- This allows you to redefine traditional roles and offer something nobody else can.
Finding Freedom in New York City
- Meg Lewis overcame feeling like she didn't fit in by moving to New York City.
- The city's indifference allowed her to explore her style and identity judgment-free.
Booed Off Stage
- Meg Lewis has been booed off stage twice during design conferences.
- Once for a currency conversion mistake and once for expressing her love for pineapple on pizza.
