Demi Bowater

Life is good

[GREG ISENBERG @gregisenberg]

This is one of the best videos to ever exist for entrepreneurs, creators... I think about it often.

In 2016, Pharrell Williams visited a NYU music production class to critique student songs.

At the beginning you could see student "Maggie Rogers" drenched with the absolute terror of sharing this with him.

Pharrell is there just trying to keep his excitement in.

The guy couldn’t wait to tell her this song is the bee’s knees.

After he listened to a song called “Alaska”, he explained why “I have zero, zero, zero notes for that:”

24 hours later, someone posted the clip to Reddit.

It blew up and the rest is history. Grammy nominated, millions of followers etc.

And Maggie responded to the Reddit thread (i'll share screenshot in the next tweet).

This story I find so cool because it inspires other artists to share what they got.

We all can all connect with the fear of showing our work. It ain't easy.

And to have a unique POV like Maggie. Easy to copy, harder to have something unique.

I’ve got a bunch of designs, creations that have never seen the light of day.

This video inspires me to publish more.

My point of sharing this video:

Publish your art anonymously.

Or publish your art proudly as yourself. Bonus points if it's one of a kind work.

But publish your darn art.

This is your new week's energy.

This is your 2024 energy.

Go get 'em.

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If you enjoyed this, go listen to some Maggie Rogers. And thank you to Pharrell for being so supportive to an up and comer.

And go follow me for more stories like this @gregisenberg, so you get more of it in your feed

I share stories about internet communities, free startup ideas and more. (link in bio for more info about me)

[Demi Bowater @demilpj]

Also how long until this level of peace lasts all day? Not that you can tell from this photo, but our 6 month old puppy is essentially ruining the life of our 5 year old Spaniel with her relentless want to play.

[Demi Bowater @demilpj]

I'm looking for an expert who can advise how to make a habit stick - getting ahead on New Years Resolution writing.... #journorequest #PublicRelations

[trash jones @jzux]

hey sorry i forgot your name already i was busy getting ready to say my name while you were saying your name

[Tomasz Schafernaker @Schafernaker]

DYK: in about 3 and half weeks the days will start getting longer again ⏰🌍☀️😁

[Demi Bowater @demilpj]

There is just 1 month left of 2023... how is everyone feeling about this? Terrified? Excited to see the back of 2023? Motivated to get a head start on those new years resolutions (exercise I'm looking at you...) #journorequests

[Demi Bowater @demilpj]

We always go with the “wheyyyy” 🍻

[VeryBritishProblems @SoVeryBritish]

British people cannot simply say hello when their friend enters the pub. Oh no no no.

Instead they must say “here he is!” or “who let you in?” Sometimes they might say “well look who decided to show up” even if the friend is on time. Or “fancy seeing you here!” or “who invited you?” despite the friend being invited and expected. Sometimes they might even say something that suggests they don’t recognise the friend at all, like “do I know you?” or “who are you and what have you done with John?” Maybe they’ll say “they just let anyone in here these days”, or “good timing, it’s your round”. Or perhaps they’ll simply let out a loud cheer.

But they will never just say hello.

[Demi Bowater @demilpj]

Having not tweeted in over a year, there’s pressure to write something good as my first tweet back. So much so I’ve deleted multiple versions/quips. Decided that’s stupid, so this is it. Now I can move on to random thoughts instead of getting stuck on writing something impressive

[Demi Bowater @demilpj]

@AidanMilan @StylistMagazine Congratulations 🥳

[No Context Brits @NoContextBrits]

Some will get this.

[Demi Bowater @demilpj]

End of an era today; our unit is empty (except the Defender which is being moved on a trailer tomorrow). Everything we had space for has been moved into a shipping container. Final goodbye to my dreamy little studio! Chin up and onto new things now.

[Demi Bowater @demilpj]

@FreemindsFresh @houseoffraser Make sure you use the returns portal. We didn’t as they didn’t tell us about it and now they’re saying we’re not eligible for a refund. £140 down the drain. Angry is an understatement @houseoffraser

[Demi Bowater @demilpj]

@HouseofHelpers does anyone know how to get a refund from House of Fraser? Item was posted using the returns label provided by their CS - Evri then lost the parcel, and we’re being told because we didn’t use the returns portal (first we’ve heard of this!) we can’t get a refund.

[Sarah Crook @SarahRoseCrook]

Our time has come, guys, it’s finally freakin come

[Demi Bowater @demilpj]

Salted Caramel Baileys Cream in Aldi. And Mince Pies. And more Mulled Wine. Christmas has arrived 🎄🧡

[Scott Bryan @scottygb]

I regret to inform that Judi Dench has just murdered Louis Theroux.

[Demi Bowater @demilpj]

End of an era today closing doors on my business 🥹 it’s been an incredible 3 years. A few days to unwind then it’s time to get excited up for a new challenge starting Monday 🤙

[Demi Bowater @demilpj]

@chels_tea @NorwichBeerFest This was the only one I took 😂 so bad at remembering! Next year! 📸 🧡

[Demi Bowater @demilpj]

Norwich Beer Festival has become such a good family tradition. Can’t wait for next year already 🍻 🧡 @NorwichBeerFest

[Tara Button @tarabutton]

Thank you @theJeremyVine for letting me talk about #fastfashion today on @BBCRadio2

Anyone who wants to break their fast fashion habits, check out:
@buymeonce
@thebeaglebutton
@thoughtclothing
@GoodOnYou_App