Meet Christine Lind

We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Christine Lind a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Christine, so good to have you with us today. We’ve always been impressed with folks who have a very clear sense of purpose and so maybe we can jump right in and talk about how you found your purpose?

First, I want to say I am truly grateful for the opportunity to be interviewed, thank you!

Funnily enough, I’ve always had a passion for video production, even though it took me a while to realize it. Looking back, I can see how every interest I explored played a role in shaping my path.

As a child, I started writing short stories. I remember telling my parents one night that I wanted to sell my books someday. During that same time period, I loved running around the house with the family camcorder, filming random things and experimenting with stop action. This led to creating short videos with friends, where I took on the roles of Scriptwriter, Producer, Director, Cinematographer, and Video Editor. I also had a knack for getting friends together for parties and video projects. This taught me planning and organization, while writing stories helped me understand narrative structure. In my Junior and Senior year of high school, I took yearbook classes where designing layouts helped me improve visual storytelling. Later on, cooking and baking became another big interest of mine, teaching me the balance between experimenting and precision.

By the time I started community college, I had to pick a major. I found myself torn among multiple interests: Writing, Video Production, Event Planning, Graphic Design, or Cooking and Baking. Yet, each of these skills tied back to Video Editing.

Originally, I chose Graphic Design as my major because it seemed like designing magazine layouts was the best way to use my creativity. But, Video Production never left the background. I took classes for fun, continued making short films in my free time, and felt a deeper sense of fulfillment with every project. I remember wrapping up a film project one day when someone asked me, “Why aren’t you majoring in film?” I confidently replied, “Oh, because I enjoy Graphic Design more” or so I thought…

After graduating from community college, my gut kept telling me to reconsider my major. I thought about it, and realized I spent more time creating videos than designing layouts. So, just like that, I switched my major to Video Production when transferring to a four-year university, and I couldn’t be happier with that decision.

Each of these interests gave me a piece of the puzzle: how to plan, structure, and tell stories. Over time, I realized that Video Production brought all of these skills together and was what I was most passionate about.

Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?

Absolutely! I’ve carried those skills into different areas, and they’ve been a huge part of my life recently. No matter what I’m working on, I always make sure to give 100% in everything I do.

Planning and Video Production – For my recent birthday, I planned out a Survivor-themed party, complete with two tribes chosen by pulling red or yellow buffs from a basket just like in the TV show. We competed in challenges to win the title of “Team Survivor” and ended the night with a Tribal Council featuring our very own Jeff Probst. The event took a lot of planning. I altered classic Survivor challenges to fit the party, did a pre-event walkthrough with our ‘Jeff Probst,’ and planned where the cameras would go for every challenge to make sure everything was captured. I edited the whole thing together, and surprisingly enough, it ended up being the same length as an actual Survivor episode! My friends had such a great time that many of them asked to do it again. It looks like I’ll need to plan another one next year!

Video Editing – When we were in lockdown during the pandemic, a few friends and I started gaming online to stay connected and create a semi-normal life. I began recording our gameplay sessions and uploading edited highlights from the night. What started as just a few friends grew into a bigger group, and even now, years later, we still game together. Recently, I’ve taken it a step further by streaming our sessions on my YouTube channel, Nocturnal Humor. It’s been a fun way to combine my editing skills with gaming, and it’s great to see how something that started as a way to stay connected has grown into an ongoing creative outlet.

Video Production – My friends, who are promoters for large Zumba masterclasses, often hire me to record and edit their live events. Over time, Zumba attendees began asking for my card, and now these live events, along with Quinceañeras, have become the core focus of my business, Lind Productions. I’m proud of the work I do and enjoy combining my creativity and production skills to deliver something that clients absolutely love.

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?

I would have to say Gut Feeling, Structure and Creativity.

1.) Gut Feeling – I’ve always trusted my gut, and I rely on it even more now. It’s that instinct that guides me, like when I switched my major from Graphic Design to Video Production. Trusting it has led me to make choices that feel right for me. To train your instincts, practice self-awareness, reflect, and learn from your experiences.

2.) Structure – It has played a huge role in my life, and I depend on it in many situations. Whether it’s planning a party or managing projects, having a solid structure helps me stay on track and get things done efficiently. Being structured is having a plan, staying organized, and managing your time to achieve your goals.

3.) Creativity – It really drives my life and influences everything I do. Whether I’m creating videos, or designing party invitations, creativity is at the core of how I work and think. Being open to new perspectives and allowing yourself the freedom to experiment are key to opening your creativity.

Any advice for folks feeling overwhelmed?

I’ll admit, I have a hard time with this one too because it often feels like there’s too much to do in too little time. But I’ve learned that it’s important to take a break and come back to it. I’ve experienced this a lot in editing. Sometimes, I have everything laid out on the timeline and a story in mind, but I can’t seem to make it work. When I step away for a bit and return, I’m able to see things I didn’t notice before. It helps me feel less overwhelmed and makes it easier to keep going.

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Gwendolyn Lind

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