Bonus: 4 - Daring to Be Different: Embracing Weirdness with Zoe East

She Who Dares, Wins.

Zoe East is the founder of Opal Video, a creative video production company known for its compelling storytelling and high-quality content. With years of experience in the industry, Zoe has built a reputation for pushing creative boundaries and delivering exceptional results. Her work spans various sectors, including corporate videos, promotional content, and elaborate production shoots in challenging environments. Zoe's dedication and passion for her craft have seen her brand Opal Video achieve significant milestones, including reaching its 8th anniversary.

Episode Summary:

Join Michelle in this engaging episode as she sits down with Zoe East from Opal Video to discuss her experiences in the video production industry. The episode opens with a fun fact about Zoe, revealing her initials spell her name. Zoe shares insights into her journey in video production, the story behind her unique initials, and how her name was carefully crafted by her parents to spell "Zoe East".

As the conversation progresses, Michelle and Zoe delve into deeper topics, including Zoe's inspirational mantra "Stay weird", encouraging people to embrace their uniqueness and stand out from the crowd. They also explore the challenges of running a business, highlight Zoe's proudest achievements, and reflect on how seemingly tough experiences can drive personal and professional growth. The episode concludes with Zoe daring herself to complete a triathlon this year, connecting her personal goals with her professional ethos of pushing boundaries and stepping out of comfort zones.

Key Takeaways:

• Embrace Uniqueness: Zoe encourages individuals to stay weird and be unapologetically themselves.
• Resilience in Business: Celebrating Opal Video's 8th anniversary, Zoe highlights the importance of perseverance and adaptation in business longevity.
• Facing Challenges Head-On: Real-life experiences from challenging shoots underline the value of stepping out of comfort zones and trusting one’s skills.
• Personal Development: Zoe’s journey from a shy child to a confident business owner shows the importance of personal growth.
• New Goals: Zoe sets a personal challenge to complete a triathlon, demonstrating her commitment to continuous self-improvement.

Notable Quotes:

• Zoe East: "Most people don't know my initials spell my name. So my name is Zoe Opel East. So my initials are Z.O.E."
• Michelle: "We don't need, like, millions of the same people."
• Zoe East: "I dare other women to push themselves out of their comfort zone. Cause I think it always pays off."
• Michelle: "If you couldn’t do what you’re doing now, what else would you choose to be doing?"
• Zoe East: "I've always liked the idea of being a firefighter."

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