#yellowbrick

Hey guys!!

I just made this purse 👛

Thought I’d utilize all my resources and put myself out there.

Always looking for new artists, speakers, and teachers to work with.

Dear ...,

I think the future of education is in mentorships and online classes rather than the desk lecture format we still use today. This shift is already happening especially with students who are growing up with the COVID 19 pandemic and younger generations’ increasing disenchantment with traditional academic settings, especially in regards to college and university. There are a number of schools that pride themselves in their hands-on approach to learning, but this seems limiting as well. Classrooms can be great environments for discussions and engaging with different points of view in a controlled manner, but classrooms are not effective at teaching critical thinking skills or problem solving in the field. For many people, the best way to learn is on the job with a mentor or mentors to help them while doing their own research on what specifics they want to expand on. With Masterclass and Skillshare becoming well known and the internet giving each person with WiFi the ability to learn almost any skill, I like to think we're heading into an age of virtual apprenticeships where everyone has the means to figure out what they want to do and how they can get there if they have the drive.

I currently work as a ghost writer for an author who wants to document her self love journey and I see writing content for Yellowbrick as an extension of this process since every successful person in their field has had to practice their own version of self love to overcome their doubts and persevere in their field. Successful people usually pride themselves on their mindset, and mindset is not taught in a classroom. It’s taught through being willing to consistently try and fail and self discipline, which is a type of intelligent self love that accounts for your future self rather than only resorting to instant gratification. 

 My big "Why," as in, "why I do what I do," is to validate each person's individuality, including my own, so each person feels seen. This is one reason why I think art is so important. It articulates the emotional realm and the realm of human experience. It validates our thoughts and emotions and gives us a sense of community and belonging, both of which are necessary in maintaining individual and communal mental health. People tend to see themselves in other people, which is why we latch onto our favorite songs, movies, books, TV shows, our favorite fashion designers, etc. Through these mediums we see ourselves or who we could be reflected back to us. It inspires us to make positive connections with others while also exploring our own internal worlds, which is especially important for developing children who want to build positively toward their futures. 

I believe I would be an asset to ... as I am passionate about encouraging others to follow their dreams and am skilled in articulating abstract thoughts and ideas. Do not hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have regarding my resume or this cover letter. I look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you for your consideration,

This is a tote bag I made! A solution born out of my own frustration from digging through everything I throw into my other totes in hopes of finding my lip balm or… my keys. The trinket tote bag solves impatience and makes you look cute while at it.

When I shared my creation on Instagram, a lot of my friends and online acquaintances loved the idea and this prompted me to offer it up for sale.