Meet Camilla a proud Sabahan, who think being in touch with our emotions is not a weakness, but it's a superpower.
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Rapid Fire: Who are you and what do you do?
Hi! I’m Camilla. I’m the founder & creative director of ANTING (@antingbycamilla), a jewellery brand focusing on minimal, everyday pieces for women to feel their best selves in – every single day! Recently I’ve also dabbled into content creation, particularly in fashion, beauty & lifestyle.
What’s the first thing you do when you wake up?
The first thing I do when I wake up is to check the weather outside. My bed is right beside my window & within reach so I can do this with one eye closed even. Haha! There’s something about sunny days that make me want to jump right out of bed.
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What are you most passionate about?
Recently I’ve been honing in on my interest in visual storytelling and have been experimenting in the form of photos & videos, which I often share on my personal Instagram. It’s amazing how visuals alone can convey emotions, narrative, ideas & impactful messages. I discover so many talented creators on a daily & they keep me inspired!
What do you usually do to stimulate your creative juice?
For me, I find that when I intentionally take time out of my day to slow down, I find countless pockets of inspiration around me - and most often in the “little”, mundane things.
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Mindfulness & being more present at the moment allows you to see and not just look. I believe that beauty exists everywhere, it just takes the right eyes & headspace to discover them.
Fun fact: one of my existing jewellery collection’s colour palettes was inspired by the coincidental arrangement of clothes hangers while I was airing my laundry!
What part of you that you are most proud of?
My go-getter personality, which I think I take after my mom. We’re both strong-willed, resilient & very much connected to our gut-instincts, which pushes us forward even when sometimes held back by hurdles.
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What are some of the positive changes that you try to implement this year?
One thing that I’m looking forward to improve on this year is work-life balance. Running ANTING singlehandedly (for the most part) means having to work round the clock and I oftentimes experience severe burnout.
I’m slowly learning to create healthy boundaries between work and all the other things that happen outside of that. It’s okay to rest. I know my mental & physical health will thank me!
What or who is your biggest influence?
My biggest influence is my family. My dad has always taught me to trust my gut instincts. I strive to be as kind & attentive as my mom. I admire my brother’s courage & passion. My sister proves to me time and time again that hard work & dedication pays off.
If your life is a song, what would it be and why?
It’s a song that makes me reflect on my teenage years – a period of my life that I felt the most emotional growing pains. Trying to navigate unfamiliar emotional & physical changes, and all. I sometimes wish that I could speak to the younger version of myself and assure her that she’ll be okay :)
What do you want to see more of in the world?
Genuine kindness, the type that feels warm & fuzzy. Everyone is going through something that we know nothing about - never underestimate what a kind gesture, though what may seem like a small one, can positively affect a person.
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