Organised by Creative Lives in Progress
This July get ready for another unmissable hour of advice and inspiration, as digital artist and social media strategist Lindsay Arakawa joins us for this month’s Pep Talk. Tune in on Wednesday 21st July at 1pm on Instagram Live, to find out everything you need to know about making connections and growing your creative network.
About Lindsay Arakawa
Originally born and raised in Aiea, Hawaii, Lindsay is currently lives and works in Tokyo as a creative. After graduating from the University of San Francisco with a BA in media studies in 2012, Lindsay started out as a social media intern and then strategist – before moving to Brooklyn, New York, where she oversaw Instagram strategy and creative for media company, Refinery29.
As a fifth-generation Japanese-American, Lindsay decided to move to Japan in 2018 wanting to get a better understanding of her familyʻs history and background. Since making the move to Tokyo, she has continued to work as a freelance social media strategist for an impressive list of brands including Netflix, Amazon Studios, Pinterest Japan, R/GA Tokyo, VICE Media, Girlboss, and WeWork.
In her free time, Lindsay also creates expressive and empowering digital art pieces that combine hand-lettering with her own film photography.
Having worked internationally both in-house and as a freelancer, Lindsay will be ready to answer your questions about making connections, building community and growing your creative network.
See more from Lindsay on her website and Instagram.
About the host: Steph Fung
Having graduated from LCC’s BA in graphic and media design in 2019, Steph has since built an impressive online presence, working with the likes of The Face magazine, Studio Moross and The Mill, before landing a role as a motion designer at Selfridges.
See more from Steph via her website, on Instagram and TikTok.
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We’d love for you to join us on July 21st and we also welcome your questions for Lindsay.
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