We recently connected with Emily Antoine and have shared our conversation below.
Alright, so we’re so thrilled to have Emily with us today – welcome and maybe we can jump right into it with a question about one of your qualities that we most admire. How did you develop your work ethic? Where do you think you get it from?
I got my work ethic from my Father. Seeing him come home from work every day during those long hour shifts and never complaining about it inspired me to do the same.
College was another place where I developed my work ethic. Balancing different assignments with hard deadlines pushed me to put in as much time necessary for me to finish and be satisfied with my work. I remember sitting in the computer lab on campus early mornings and late nights to work on a video editing project. It was very challenging balancing projects and other assignments but I am grateful for those experiences because it prepared me for the real world where a project may have a 24-48 hour turnaround time.
I also learned more about myself during those long hours of me working on a project. I ended up surprising myself because of how much time and effort I put into my work. I never feel conflicted and ask myself “Is this all worth it?”. Even if I did, the answer would always be yes because I truly love what I do. I also notice that sometimes I just get so focused that I end up getting lost in my craft which is a blessing and a curse.
Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?
I am a video editor and content creator. I went to school for Film Production and had a desire to do narrative video editing. However, after graduating in the midst of COVID, I wasn’t able to find opportunities and wasn’t in the mental space to even focus on my career. During that time, I ended up acquiring new skills and working on my craft. I was able to expand my horizons and learn how to do more in the creative space. I found in interest in learning about web and graphic design, and content creation for social media.
What makes it so special is how I am able to tap into different sectors of creativity. I love the satisfaction I get when I create something out of just an idea. The gratification and feeling of accomplishment I feel is unmatched. My goal in everything I do for my clients, is to make their vision come to fruition and allow them to think big.
I am continually focused on building my brand “What Can’t She Do Media” to bring value to businesses and people who just need a creative by their side to make things happen. I built my brand around the notion that you can do anything you put your mind to.
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
The most impactful qualities I learned in my journey is to work hard for what you want, be the best at it, and be authentic.
What you put in is what you will get out of it. You also cannot expect anything to be given to you. Challenge yourself and be comfortable with being uncomfortable. Push yourself. Staying up all night to finish an edit is extreme, but it will prepare you for what’s to come and you’ll learn how to adapt to different situations and environments.
Being the best at what you do is essential. Why be average and blend in when you can advance and stand out? Always remember that you should be the best at your craft for yourself. Not for others. Be the best for you because you want to be the best version of yourself. It is more satisfying that way when you are climbing the ladder to reach your full potential.
Authenticity is key. Not everyone is going to like your style but it’s okay. Don’t water it down for anyone. Every client is not meant to work with you. It’s okay to pass them off to someone who aligns more with what they are looking for. That’s what makes you unique and people will respect you more for it.
One of our goals is to help like-minded folks with similar goals connect and so before we go we want to ask if you are looking to partner or collab with others – and if so, what would make the ideal collaborator or partner?
I am always open to partnership and collaboration with others. When I collaborate with other creatives, I feel more inspired to push myself creatively. It is truly a beautiful thing for a group of people to work towards a common goal and are willing to put in what it takes to accomplish that goal. It also feels amazing to be amongst a set of people who understand you. Not everyone will understand the mind of a creative but those who do, get it.
The reality is that we truly are stronger together than we are apart. We can bounce ideas off of each other more easily and see things from a different perspective. Also, we can help one another get to the next level in our careers by sharing opportunities with one another.
If you are a creative in the Metro Atlanta Area or happen to reside outside of Georgia but specializes in narrative or commercial work, I would love to connect and see how we can bring value to each other. If you are a business owner or someone looking for services in content creation, video editing, web design, or videography, I’d be open to working with you and bringing your vision to life.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatcantshedomedia/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-antoine-43376011b/
- Other: Email is eantoine1210@gmail.com
