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Starting from “Yes”

The Ordinary x Aayushi Rana
 

Recent Gurst Aayshi Rana: Photographer and Content Creator at The Ordinary

Episode Summary

We’ve all heard about the importance of learning to say “no,” but what about the power of starting from “yes”? For Aayushi Rana, saying “yes” to receiving her first DSLR camera, moving from Bangalore to Ontario at just 18 years old, and following a strong connection to the DECIEM brand led to her landing her dream job at the Ordinary. In this episode, she discusses how starting from a place of “yes” continues to help her hone her craft, spark creativity, and achieve success. You definitely won’t regret saying “yes” to giving this episode a listen!

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Key Takeaways

  • We discuss the creative process used by the team at the Ordinary, and how inspiration can come from anywhere — even trash can fires.
  • Ever wonder whether it’s truly possible to manifest the perfect job? Aayushi gives us a crash course on how to make your dreams a reality.
  • Aayushi gives us the inside scoop on the Ordinary’s inspiring company culture.
  • We talk about the power of storytelling and why a picture really is worth a thousand words.
     
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About Aayushi Rana 

Photographer & Content Creator, The Ordinary

Aayushi Rana is a Canada based, India born fashion photographer. Her fascination with photography and storytelling started at a young age, with only a phone camera. Over the course of her career, she has gained experience working with and orchestrating a team of creative individuals. She’s had the opportunity to work with some incredible brands such as Hudson’s Bay, Saks OFF 5th, Joe Fresh and most recently, DECIEM, the creators of The Ordinary. 

We never said no and we tried to figure out things after we said yes... And sometimes that can be really stressful, but other times it’s just another opportunity to learn.

Aayushi Rana

Photographer & Content Creator, The Ordinary