Back to work ! - WEEKLYVLOG

Summary

The French lifestyle vlogger shares updates after taking a 3 week break, feeling rejuvenated and motivated with creative ideas for her YouTube channel this year. She discusses working with her agency on new video formats, organizing her tasks and schedules, removing Christmas decorations, traveling for a brand press trip, cooking meals, going shopping, and catching up with her brother before he leaves for several months of work.

Takeaways

• 😊 The host is happy to reconnect with viewers after a 3 week break
• 🎥 She recaps her previous videos and talks about new video formats she's planning
• 📝 She uses Notion to organize content ideas and collaborate with her agency
• 🎂 She celebrated her partner's birthday with a surprise party last weekend
• 😷 She's been sick and went to the doctor but still doesn't have a clear diagnosis
• 👯‍♀️ She's going on a short sponsored trip to discover new products with a friend
• 🐎 The trip involves some communication activity with horses which she's scared of
• 🛍 She received PR packages with new products to try from the brand
• 🍽 The meals during the trip were very hearty and copious
• 🚂 Overall the short trip went well despite more people than she expected

Q & A

What is the video about?

The video is a weekly vlog where the woman shares updates about her life, including taking time off social media, celebrating her partner's birthday, a work trip provided by Rare Beauty, and more day-to-day activities.

Why did the woman take a break from social media?

She took a 3 week break from social media because she was very sick and needed time to rest physically and psychologically. The break was like a 'fountain of youth' for her.

What did she do for her partner's birthday?

For his birthday, she surprised him by inviting his mother and brothers over, whom had never visited their apartment before. She kept it a secret for a week.

Where does the woman travel to with Rare Beauty?

She travels about 1 hour outside of Paris to the countryside, where there are horses and green scenery. It is a small, cozy press trip to discover new body products.

What health issues is the woman dealing with?

She contracted a bacteria which caused an infection. She needs to schedule an appointment with a gastroenterologist to undergo an endoscopy exam and determine treatment options.

What is Notion and how does she use it?

Notion is an organization tool she started using about a year ago. She uses it to organize virtually all aspects of her life. It's complex but she's getting better at using it.

What are the two new video formats she wants to create?

She came up with two new video format ideas during her break that she ran by her agency. She wants to keep them secret for now but they will launch in March at the earliest.

Why did she originally not want to go on the Rare Beauty press trip?

Originally she was hesitant because of her health issues. She had barely left her apartment in weeks. But she ultimately decided it would be good for her to get out and see people.

Who accompanies her on the trip?

Her friend Mounette goes with her on the Rare Beauty trip since they haven't traveled together in a long time and she thought her friend would enjoy the beauty-focused getaway.

What surprised her about the press trip?

She was surprised that there were about 70 people total there. She expected a small intimate group of 4-6 people. The large group gave her anxiety but it ultimately went well.