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Her life story is being developed by Netflix with Kiernan Shipka attached to the series.
Lydia Fenet barely knew what the auctioning industry was when she started her career.
It planted a seed of curiosity that eventually became a passion.
It completely captivated my attention and I justhadto learn more, Fenet tells Bustle.
But no was simply not a viable answer to her, so she called her again.
And after two months, Fenet secured an internship for that summer.
Once I got my foot in the door, I never wanted to leave.
Art became a living, breathing thing.
She also has apodcast by the same name.
Its a series of small things over the course of your life that builds confidence, she says.
How do you pump yourself up before a big meeting or presentation?
A good run, or jumping on a SoulCycle bike at the gym to really loud music.
Exercise keeps me grounded, and focused, and makes me feel really good.
Have you always felt comfortable with public speaking?
The earlier decade of my charity auctioneering career was pretty mundane.
When was a moment when you knew you were good at your job?
I had that split second where I was thinking, “Do I just go with Lindsay?”
I mean, half the audience knows me, but this is Matt Damon.
Then I told myself, “Wait a second.
I’ve got to say something.
So eventually I corrected him and he had a great sense of humor about it.
At the end of the day, we’re all human, and humor always wins.
How do you turn your brain off after a long day?
Never reaching for a screen.
It soothes my mind for sure.
And cuddling with my kids.
What do you need advice on?
Industries that I don’t know about.
Who do you go to for advice?
My friends and my mom.
I have an unbelievably supportive and successful group of friends.
What would you tell someone just starting off in your industry?
Work hard and chart your own path.
Who was your role model now vs. then?
What advice would you give your younger self?
Don’t look around and worry about what other people are thinking about.
Worry about what is within and do the work on yourself.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
This article was originally published onApril 11, 2023
