We recently had the chance to connect with Rosie Chan and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Rosie, thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to share your story, experiences and insights with our readers. Let’s jump right in with an interesting one: What makes you lose track of time—and find yourself again?
I was recently blessed with the opportunity to join an independent color guard team after being out of practice for about 7 years. At first, I found it extremely difficult to exercise my brain in that way again — remembering counts, tricky hand placements, the proper dance etiquette — but I eventually “caught up” with the rest of the team. Though I am still not as skilled as I want to be, our 8+ hour practices are filled with ways to — not only — improve my craft, but revisit what sportsmanship means to me, apply it to my overall life perspective in general, and discover ways to channel this energy into a rekindled passion. Our practices have flown by since and we are now in competition season, taking our skills to the floor in front of many audiences.
Before the show, we have a brief amount of time to gather our belongings, set the floor, and warm up our bodies for the performance ahead. We each move with brisk purpose, wasting no time to assume our starting positions for the show. Taking a deep breath in and out, we try to remember everything that was given to us within the past couple of months, the amount of work we’ve put into this singular run. We each understand that this particular performance may not be perfect as a team or at the very least, as an individual, but the show must go on and we must persevere despite all odds. The music may randomly stop, our costumes may get snagged on a prop, we might even take a tumble, but the beauty of performance is that we only get this one run to make all of our practices count. Leaving behind everything outside of those four walls, we each make a silent vow to do our best no matter what the circumstances are.
This commitment to showing up for myself and my team has allowed me to reconnect with a large part of my soul. I am reminded of the simple act of putting one foot in front of the other, even when I am not sure what lies ahead. Simply trusting myself and my team to rise above any and all complications has been extremely replenishing and fulfilling. At my core, I know that I am fearless, confident, and willing to take on any challenge…. Which, in my opinion, are the main necessities of feeling alive and connecting with my human soul.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Rosie. At this point in time, I am many things all at once. My friend and I run a car interview page that features local car enthusiasts and their unique stories. I also host mindful get-togethers for individuals looking for a relaxing outing. On top of everything, I am a community-builder. I love bringing people together to support one another through these troubling times.
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
As a child, I was told that I was insatiable, demanding, and temperamental. I have now come to understand that I am simply just outspoken and unwilling to settle for less than what I deserve.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
After experiencing multiple extreme hardships within the past two years of my life, suffering has taught me the power of persistence and resilience. For a large part of my life, I’d turned a naive, blind eye to the possibilities of career insecurity, work drama, and all the other parts of life that no one warns you about once you finally “get” the thing (the job, the school, the house, etc.) you’ve always wanted. Nothing is ever going to be perfect or exactly how you planned but that does not mean that the possibility of success is diminished, it just means that endurance must be built to achieve such success.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. Is the public version of you the real you?
More often than not, my interviewees express that they thought I would be “stuck up” or disinterested in anything other than their cool cars. (Don’t get me wrong, their cars ARE cool but the majority of the questions I ask off camera are about their personal lives and what they do for fun.) This comment has always made me feel a bit discouraged that my “real” personality doesn’t shine through as authentically as I would like it to. However, throughout time, I’ve come to realize that the only thing I can do is continue being genuine and having the same approach to every single person I meet. Everyone is welcome to join my community as long as they have respect and love to spread.
Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. What will you regret not doing?
I try not to live with regret in my life and at times, my lifestyle may come off as impulsive or sporadic to other people but at this current moment, I don’t anticipate having any regrets. Everything I’ve done in life thus far has propelled me forward in amazing ways and every opportunity that comes my way beckons me with open arms.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://Instagram.com/internetrosie
Image Credits
Instagram: @mgphotos61
