We took the party to the city where the heat is on for our first ever Vision Summit! From the power of believing in yourself to next level marketing tips, we talked all things creativity with some of the top women in the game. It’s almost impossible to pick our favorites but keep reading to get your daily dose of inspiration and retweet worthy content from our favorite mic drop moment of the day.
On building a business
If you call your brand a lifestyle brand, you have to ask: what makes this different than other lifestyle brands? - Courtney Nichols-gould, Smartypants Vitamins
If you try to pick up every piece of gold along the way, you’ll never reach the rainbow. - Chelsea Riggs, Brand President of Amika
As the company grows, you have to consistently edit. - Chelsea Riggs, Brand President of Amika
If you don’t have the best team, that strategy and that product won’t matter anymore. - Maria Molland
Our business model is generosity. - Sophie Chiche - Shape House
Take more risks. People are looking for brands who take a stand on their views. - Katie Erhard - OUI by Yopliat
Our emissions standards will not be rolling back no matter what congress decides. We are committed to our beliefs in having higher emissions standards. - Erin Silver - Volvo
On Building a Boss Team
I like someone who challenges me in an interview. I don’t want to hire another me. I want someone to see from a different perspective and change the game of the brand. - Amber Saylor - BCBGeneration
Our company was founded on entrepreneurial spirit. We believe that anyone who has gotten somewhere they’re proud of, is self-made. - Diana Trout, Founder of Health-Ade Kombucha
It’s all about the hustle. It’s doesn’t feel like a state of flow, it feels like a state of grow. - Diana Trout, Founder of Health-Ade Kombucha
On Content and Social Media
I control social media, it does not control me. - Iskra Lawrence
There needs to be a movement were we realize the amount of followers you have does not equate to your bank account or to your status or to your position or your placement. Don’t be afraid to unfollow people who make you feel less than. - Monique Coleman
Building community is two things: storytelling and relationships. - Allegra Shaw
Creativity doesn’t owe you anything. - Hugette Montesinos, Founder of Disfunkshionmag
It’s not about what we’re leaving on the table, it's about honoring our creativity. - Katya Libin
Diversify your feed and diversify your life. - Iskra Lawrence
I don’t put out mediocrity. Even if it takes longer. - Massy Arias
You don’t have to have 2 million followers to create beautiful content. - Cody Thompson From Home Depot
On Positive Self Talk and Confidence
The time of being perfect is over. Be your personal, vulnerable self. - Diana Trout, Founder of Health-Ade Kombucha
If think you don’t have the skills or the resources, think twice. Every single day, someone says I can’t do something. And every day, I do it. - Massy Arias
The power is within us collectively. - Stephanie Campbell - Aerie Social Media Manager
I tell myself what matters and what doesn’t. Everything else is background noise. - Brenna Huckaby
If you want to go global, you have to think global. - Maiah Ocondo
Don’t be afraid to embrace what shaped you and made you who you are today. - Style Bungalow
Don’t outsource your power. - Monique Coleman
We have to make sure the spaces we create in are inclusive. - Diane Guerrero
We need to open doors for each other. - Jamie Chung
If you want something, the quickest way to get it is to give it. - Jamie Kern Lima
Your own journey isn’t impacted by anyone else's. - Jamie Kern Lima
Did you join us for #CCVisionSummit? What was your favorite quote? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned for our next city announcement!
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