Why it worked
The video challenges a common misconception about success and social status, resonating with viewers who may feel judged for their current employment. The creator's personal anecdotes and empowering message create a relatable and motivational narrative.
On-screen text
Self-made people aren't
shaming people working in
the service industry
I'M A BOTTLE
GIRL IN MY 30S.
I'VE BEEN TO
TED TALKS, TECH
CONFERENCES AND CHARITY GALAS.
HOW MANY PEOPLE
ON ME
CONDESCENDING TOWARDS ME
FOR BEING A
STILL WORKING IN NIGHTLIFE?
NOT A SINGLE
PERSON,
THAT GENUINELY ONLY
HAPPENS
ON THE INTERNET
OR A RARE
THERE IN MY JOB,
IN THE MOMENT
TO MY FACE.
BUT WHEN YOU'RE
FULL OF ENTREPRENEURS
AND HARD WORKING PEOPLE,
THEY THEMSELVES UP BY
THE BOOTSTRAPS,
CREATED A BUSINESS,
HAD TO GET
INVESTORS AND
ACTUALLY CREATE SOMETHING
NOT A SINGLE
ONE OF THEM
WILL EVER LOOK
FOR YOUR JOB.
DON'T UNDERSTAND YOUR JOB.
WITH FEELING SHAME
AROUND BEING A
BOTTLE GIRL STILL,
WHEN YOU GO
THESE PEOPLE WILL
OF RESPECT FOR YOU
FOR GETTING YOURSELF
TO THE POINT
THAT YOU ARE.
TO CREATE AN
APP WITH NO INVESTORS,
WITH NO HELP,
ALL BY MYSELF,
SELF FUNDED, PUT
MYSLEF BACK INTO SCHOOL,
I HAVE NO
STUDENT LOANS. I
BROTHER BUY HIS
FIRST CAR.
CARE OF MY FAMILY.
I PROVIDED A
SINGLE, SOLO,
IN MY 30S,
SO INCREDIBLY BLESSED
WITH THE VENUES
THAT I'VE WORKED AT
OPENED DOORS FOR
ME THAT I
THOUGHT WOULD OPEN
THERE IS NOTHING
IN THIS LIFE
FINANCIAL FREEDOM.
THE ABILITY TO
CHASE AFTER THE
TO GO AND
INVEST IN A BUSINESS,
TO PUT YOURSELF
BACK IN A SCHOOL,
CARE OF YOUR FAMILY,
TO HELP SUPPORT
YOU. SO IF
YOU'RE STILL IN NIGHTLIFE,
ASHAMED WHEN YOU
GET INTO THESE ROOMS
WITH THE MOVERS
WITH THE MULTI-MILLIONAIRES,
WITH THE FOUNDERS,
WITH THE CEOS,
THEY'RE GONNA HAVE
FOR YOU.
BECAUSE I GUARANTEE
OF THEM STARTED
SERVICE INDUSTRY.
I'VE SPOKEN TO
SO MANY MULTI-MILLIONAIRES
WHO HAVE GROWN
HUGE BUSINESSES
THAT STARTED OUT
AS A BARTENDER,
A BUS BOY,
A SERVER.
SO DON'T FEEL
ASHAMED,
BECAUSE THIS IS
TO GET YOU
WANNA BE.