Meet Sara Davila

We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Sara Davila. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Sara below.

Sara, thank you so much for joining us today. Let’s jump right into something we’re really interested in hearing about from you – being the only one in the room. So many of us find ourselves as the only woman in the room, the only immigrant or the only artist in the room, etc. Can you talk to us about how you have learned to be effective and successful in situations where you are the only one in the room like you?

I’ve learned that being confident and knowing your worth are the key to being successful in any setting, even more so when I’m the only one that looks like me. I moved to the US when I was 15, which is already a hard age to find yourself. But the older I get, the easier it becomes to be confident in what I know and truly believe that I worked so hard for what I have now. God has opened so many incredible doors for me, most have been very scary or overwhelming, but having my value and faith in Him allows me to navigate different situations with ease. I think it’s very important to take the time to get to know yourself as a person outside of any box (professional, relationship, cultural) and learn what your strengths are and what your opportunities for improvement are.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?

I started my social media about 7 years ago. Back then, Instagram was the big thing, and having a natural passion for photography and fashion made content creation the next step for me. Being able to express yourself on a platform that embraces uniqueness is a beautiful thing. I grew up feeling out of place, but with social media, I’ve found my people. It is very important to me to show the romanticization of life. There is beauty all around us, even if our circumstances won’t let us see it. It takes intention, effort, and a little faith. Now that my socials are where they are today, I am eager to continue showing the beauty of God’s creation – even if it’s just little videos, or cute outfits, or yummy food… Every little thing I got comes from Him, and I want people to believe they can achieve peace as well in their own lives.

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?

Being resilient, strategic, and not afraid to try something new. The best way to learn this is by saying yes. Don’t be afraid to go to that event alone, don’t be afraid to express yourself in public. Always be strategic, think before you act, does this align with my plans/goals? Finally, trying something new is what makes life worth living. Yes, having a routine is important, but if I hadn’t tried taking pictures in public coffee shops, I would never have the life I have now.

Any advice for folks feeling overwhelmed?

I get overwhelmed somewhat easily, LOL. Taking a step back and writing down my to-dos helps tremendously. I have two jobs, so I’m always working on something. I recently learned the importance of rest, and this is a game-changer as well. Also, listening to music and walking. Music has power, and walking allows us to exercise and disconnect. Finally, a good cry session never hurt anybody.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latenightwithsara
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@latenightwithsara/videos

Image Credits

@latenightwithsara on IG