How Bri Emery Plans to Work More Effectively (Yes, Even Over the Holidays)
Plus what Podcasts she's loving on.
Bri Emery's life is a Design. Love. Fest. She designed it that way. As the Los Angeles-based founder and editor of designlovefest, her lifestyle blog that she says was never supposed to be her day job.
But since her first post in 2009, she's collabed with Target, art director for Benefit Cosmetics, Gap, Nespresso and so many more. She even launched a limited run wine brand in the summer of 2016. Does that make you need a drink?
We checked in with the powerhouse creative to see how she handles the stress of work and holidays. Plus, how she's using her Google Home to stay even more on top of her ish. It's her hands-free assistant that's going to help her cook a turkey. We're into it.
You're so freakin' busy! What’s your trick for staying on top of everything this holiday season?
I’ve learned my lesson not to completely bombard myself with tasks right before the holidays, because then I usually get sick the moment I have some time to relax. I’m staying on top of my to-do list this year and trying to finish up jobs earlier, so that the transition is less abrupt. The holidays are so important to be with the people we love and enjoy our down time.
We spy a Google Home. How did you think it will streamline your life and biz?
I love how it’s there to answer any little question I have. What’s the weather like in a city I’m traveling to for work? What’s on my calendar today? Setting reminders for appointments. It’s always helping me out.
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Ok, so any little question.... What’s was the first question you asked your Google Home?
Hey Google, "How do I cook a turkey!?"
Where are you using your Google Home the most? How is Google Home making your life easier?
I use my Google Home in the kitchen mostly. I'm constantly playing music while I’m cooking, using it for a timer, or asking it questions like "Hey Google, how many teaspoons in an ounce?” It’s like my sous chef!
What else can you do with it? What are your favorite podcasts to listen to on your Google Home?
I’ve been listening to the podcast “Where Should We Begin” with Esther Perel. She gives a peek at relationship counseling and has awesome communication advice. It’s fascinating. I also became obsessed with the crime podcast “Up and Vanished.”
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The Bright and Colorful World of Content Queen Bri Emery
It's a Design Love Fest.
It's been said that "Good clothes open all doors," and perhaps no one knows this to be true more than the entrepreneur who has merged business and fashion. Like Bri Emery, the LA-based art director and creative director behind the lifestyle blog and design studio, Design Love Fest (where she hosts regular workshops for creatives). Launched in 2009, out of an obsession with type and images, Bri has lent her creativity to countless brand campaigns and brings her knack for bright colors and composition to life on her popular Instagram feed.
The color and style maven has found a way to present herself, define her brand, and stand out in a crowded design space. So stop, look, listen, and see what doors open when you do. And be sure to join Bri on panel May 7th at #CreateCultivateDTLA as she outlines her journey to the top.
INSTAGRAM: @designlovefest
EARLIEST INTERNET MEMORY: Lots of AOL chat boxes and my terrible guessshopr29 screenname!
BREAKTHROUGH MOMENT IN YOUR CAREER: When I quit my full-time job and took a leap of faith that this blogging world would work out for me!
YOU'VE BEEN GRANTED A 2-WEEK, ALL EXPENSES PAID VACATION. YOU GO: Just Google “natural baths in Turkey”—it’s unreal.
YOUR DREAM LADY BOSS TO RING UP FOR BIZ ADVICE: Tina Fey.
CREATIVE PROJECTS YOU LIKE TO TACKLE: Product collaborations.
"Why are we working so hard if we can’t pause for a second and be proud of our efforts!?"
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WORDS OF ADVICE FOR FELLOW CREATIVE HUSTLERS: When you are a hustler, I think it’s easy to forget to enjoy your successes. I know for me, I will finish a big project and immediately start thinking about what’s next. Why are we working so hard if we can’t pause for a second and be proud of our efforts!? We should all do that more often.
Photos by Calvin Lim, @killacalshoots
The original version of this post appeared on August 15, 2015