In 2017, I got the opportunity to interview an inspiring young woman. Known by her fans as Lavendaire, Aileen is a YouTube content creator, blogger, podcaster, and entrepreneur.
As an entrepreneur, Lavendaire uses her platform to help inspire others to achieve their dream life. So, if you are looking for some inspiration and want to know more about Lavendaire, continue to read along.
Q&A With Lavendaire
Q: How did the name “Lavendaire” come about?
I chose Lavendaire to represent the words light, airy, and uplifting -not only do I adore my purple hair, but I like the color lavender because it’s ideal for how I want my brand to appear. The fact that it’s a flower added to the dreamy and feminine vibe I wanted. I purposefully included the “aire” part at the end to make it sound more French.
Q: Do you consider yourself a millennial, and if so, how do you define being a millennial in today’s society?
Yes -for me, it’s just a label of the generation born within a particular time frame – I’m a 90s kid, meaning I fit into the “millennial” category even though I choose not to define myself by it because I feel it limits us.
Q: Did you always dream of becoming a blogger and YouTube creator, and if not, what other dreams or aspirations did you have?
In a way, yes. Since high school, I’ve had a music YouTube channel where I sang and played piano. It was a fun hobby, but I wasn’t sure if I could ever turn it into a full-time job. I knew I wanted to have a creative career with time and location freedom, and I always looked up to other YouTubers because I envied their lifestyle: they got to make videos, be their own boss, and travel for work. That’s what I wanted to do. So, eventually, I had to be honest with myself and decided to pursue it seriously.
Q: What inspired or motivated you to start your “Artist Of Life” series?
Being able to create and shape our lives in whatever way we want is the inspiration for Artist of Life.
So I decided to include artists I know personally and share their stories with others to illustrate that “Hey, this is achievable.” If they can accomplish it, so can you.” Inspired by so many people on my path, I want to share it with others.
Q: What advice would you give to anyone who might be an entrepreneur like you? And what do you hope they learn from you?
It all comes down to stamina: how long can you stay in the game without giving up? I wouldn’t exchange my entrepreneurial career for anything since it allows me to wake up every day, create, do what I love, and make a difference in the lives of others.
That is everything I have ever desired. But the road isn’t simple, and the benefits don’t arrive as quickly as you’d want. Everything takes time and work. Patience and perseverance are essential as you continue learning and studying the industry.
The entrepreneurial route is not for the timid. Before you have even the remotest possibility of success, you must prepare to work for years without receiving any compensation. But if you can continue playing, it will undoubtedly make you stronger. Then, with all you’ve learned over the years, you’ll feel confident that even if one endeavor fails, you can create another 1.
In conclusion…
It was a pleasure interviewing Lavendaire. And so, if you want to know more about her, be sure to follow her on social media. Talk to you in my next post, and have a great day, everyone.