Top Career Advice from Chelsea Handler at Create & Cultivate DTLA
Photo by Irida Mete.
On Saturday night when Chelsea Handler took the stage at #CreateCultivateDTLA, we knew that comedienne would slay. From telling the audience how sick she is of answering how she feels about being "the only woman in late night" to talking about her own fears, she was every bit the boss we expected. Her life advice can be applied to business and vice versa.
Below find our nine favorite takeaways.
1. ON HER NEW SHOW (WHICH, IS SET TO PREMIERE May 11 on Netflix.)
"There are eleven men doing the same exact thing every fucking night. Used to be two. Now there are eleven. I’ll break every rule to make it more interesting."
2. WHEN AN AUDIENCE MEMBER ASKED HER ABOUT BEING FEARLESS
"I’m scared right now. I could fail on a global level. But I don’t think I will, because I embrace my fear. I’m not fearless. I live in fear. I just want it to go away, so I’m constantly trying to swim toward something, with floaties on. "
3. ON BEING CONFIDENT IN HERSELF
"You have to be so into what you're saying that you can convince someone to send you to Peru to take ayahuasca."
4. ON ROOTING FOR OTHERS' SUCCESS
"I want people to move past me, I want to help them, and have them succeed on their own."
5. ON GETTING OUT OF HER COMFORT ZONE
"I don't wanna go to Russia, but I'm interested in going, because I don't wanna go."
6. ON HATING FILTERS
"The important thing for women is to not use filters. I’m not filter friendly. I’m 41 now and I want to be a real person. And tell people, this is what it looks like, and that’s how powerful I can be."
7. ON HONESTY BEING THE BEST POLICY
"Every time we don’t tell the people that we love what we really think, we’re putting their lives off for another five years."
8. ON DEALING WITH SEXISM IN THE WORKPLACE
"What do I do? I’m fucking sexist right back. I say, 'You guys are idiots. And you’re fucking lucky I’m here.'"
9. ON SUPPORTING OTHER WOMEN
"It’s so important for women to know that they can rely on other women. Because there’s nothing worse than a fucking bitch. If it's a woman you don't like, just pretend. If it's a man, go off on him."
#CreateCultivateDTLA Quotes To Inspire You This Sunday
Inspiration from amazing boss women at #CreateCultivateDTLA.
Image by Irida Mete.
Can someone take us back to yesterday? Thanks to you and all of our amazing speakers, this Create & Cultivate is definitely one for the books. And even with a little bit of gloomy weather in the AM, Hudson Loft radiated beams from all the inspiring and motivating women that were there to support one another as bosses yesterday.
To keep up with the inspirational vibes from yesterday, we've rounded up some of our favorite quotes from yesterday's panels.
What's In Our Bag: Everything You Need for Create & Cultivate DTLA
A fully loaded bag perfect for this fully loaded day.
Designed for the 7am-10pm lifestyle, the 15” Tote from Dagne Dover is the ultimate day-to-night carryall, made with sneaky compartments to keep your essentials in place. And since your day at Create & Cultivate DTLA is going to jam-packed from when you first arrive to when Chelsea Handler takes the stage at 8pm, you want a bag that’s working for you while you work it.
We’re breaking your day, and just what should be in your bag. Sorry, no hot sauce needed.
8:00 AM: You’ve been waiting for this forever!! And it’s finally check-in time! If you already have your badge, head upstairs where you’ll receive your track card, notebook, and pen. Slip that notebook into one of the side pockets. You’ll need it, but right now it’s time to grab some breakfast. Fuel for the day ahead is vital.
9:00 AM: You’ve got your coffee and your track. Find your seat and set-up for the first panel. Pull your phone from the phone compartment, snag a shot of the empty stage, and then get ready for some amazing boss-piration. Which means, grab your notebook, your pen-- from one of the three pen loops, and get ready to put facts to paper.
12:00 N: You’re either heading to your mentor session or to lunch. If you’re going to meet with your mentor pull out your tablet (there’s room for an 11”) and record it. Seriously, this is advice you can’t get anywhere else and you might not be able to shorthand as fast as they’re doling out the goods. If you’re heading to lunch, tuck everything away, and get ready to shake the hand of the creative peer next to you.
2:30 PM: In 15 minutes it’s panel time again. Which means that notebook and pen are about to get another workout.
5:00 PM: Break time! There is so much to during the break. You’ll definitely want to pull out your phone from its pocket, take some Instagram shots (we #regram our favorites) and visit the multiple pop-ups, beauty bars, grab a juice and put it in your bag. We’ve got three keynotes ahead, so you’re going to want something to sip on while they spill their business secrets. There’s a pocket for a “water bottle holder.”
6:00 PM: Jessica Alba takes the stage in conversation with Katherine Power and Hillary Kerr. Pull out that phone and start live Tweeting NOW.
6:30 PM: Rachel Zoe takes the stage in conversation with Jen Meyer. Keep the inspirational Tweets coming. It’s maje. Bananas. Ah-mazing. All of it.
7:00 PM: HAPPY HOUR! Tuck everything away and head to the roof to grab a cocktail, pass out a few business cards from that zip pocket, make a few moves, and use one of the side pockets for the cards you’re collecting.
8:00 PM: Everyone’s favorite comedienne and all-around shero, Chelsea Handler takes the stage. You’re probably going to want to write down everything she says.
9:00 PM: You came, you saw, you conquered-- maybe in heels. It’s a very stylish crew at C & C. If your feet are killing you, grab the sneakers you tucked into the bag. (Yes, there’s room for sneakers) and slip them on. Grab your gift bag, and head home full of knowledge, a side pocket of new contacts, and plenty of info on that tablet.
