Lucy Smith

Yorkshire lass (she/her) | TV & Digital Development @WiseOwlFilms @HOOTtelly | #TheNewMonday | Proud companion of a Roo, Albie and Jessie

[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)

[Lucy Smith @hattersleysmith]

We're not just part of a Creative Revolution up here in Leeds, we're part of a Creative Rebellion 🔥

Thanks for having me Leeds Creative Skills Festival #LCSF23. There's never been a better time to join us in the North! https://t.co/wFvxqoZA8G

[Lucy Smith @hattersleysmith]

On the 6am train to the @TellyCastTV Digital Content Forum. What a line up 🔥

[Carl Callam @carl_callam]

We want you to join us at the BBC. Don’t worry if you don’t have extensive experience, it’s your passion and potential we are interested in.

https://t.co/O5COmZW4eO

[Charity Shop Sue @CharityShopSue]

Maybe one day the world will know ❤️🌎

[Lucy Smith @hattersleysmith]

🔥

[Disappointed Optimist @disappoptimism]

Someone asked an AI to render what Ken Loach’s version of Star Wars would look like and….

I think I want to see it now

[Lucy Smith @hattersleysmith]

@GabrielCrossXXX Hi Gabriel, I'd love to chat to you about a potential reality series we're developing starring adult performers for Channel 4. Let me know if you'd be up for a 15 minute call next week?

[Lucy Smith @hattersleysmith]

@Mia_Maffia Hi Mia, I'd love to chat to you about a potential reality series we're developing starring adult performers for Channel 4. Let me know if you'd be up for a 15 minute call next week?

[Lucy Smith @hattersleysmith]

@EllaHughesXXX Hi Ella, I'd love to chat to you about a potential reality series we're developing starring adult performers for Channel 4. Let me know if you'd be up for a 15 minute call next week?

[Steff Todd @SteffTodd]

Yorkshire Kardashians in Harrogate x
#YorkshireKardashians #TheKardashians

[Lucy Smith @hattersleysmith]

@JackCuthbert Authentic rage!

[Olivia Blake MP @_OliviaBlake]

🚨The Government's review into miscarriage care has just been published - and it includes an end to the immoral three miscarriage rule.

This is a huge win.

I want to thank everyone who shared their experience & joined the campaign. Without you, this wouldn't have been possible.

[Lucy Smith @hattersleysmith]

EmpireLand an absolute must read. Can't wait to have my eyes opened again with the no doubt equally important sequel by the brilliant Boy with the Top Knot @Sathnam

[Lucy Smith @hattersleysmith]

About time 🙌

[Black Mirror @blackmirror]

you're due an update.

[Zoë Crowther @zoenora6]

For anyone who doesn’t have TikTok: there’s a trend at the moment where people are romanticising their lives by editing them like Wes Anderson and it’s honestly so creative and wholesome

🧵👇 Here are a few of my favourite ones

[Lucy Smith @hattersleysmith]

Welcome to the second cohort of E4 digital talent. Cracking to be working with @SimmieKaur @HOOTtelly https://t.co/1MB40J1WKK

[Sally Ogden @SallyOgdenTV]

I’d say more than half of British TV starts and ends like this 😭😂

[Lucy Smith @hattersleysmith]

@GaltToys do you sell a replacement ring for your farm playnest? Ours has a puncture we can't fix. Much appreciated!

[Lucy Smith @hattersleysmith]

@SallyOgdenTV @Channel4 @bradfordmdc @TheUnitBradford @MarcusLeeTV @ReelStreet @Emma_Jeng What a collaboration! Good luck with the finishing touches

[i can be your long lost pal @PallaviGunalan]

fellas, is it gay to have sex with rihanna?