Aireekah Laudert March 16th 2021 Zoom Edition!

What do you do?

I own Glitt3r Lyfe (https://www.glitt3rlyfe.com/), a small party company and pop-up boutique. I also make sparkly cosmetics and other magical things, do graphic design (most notably for my dad, The Shrimp Whisperer), love costumes, and enjoy being on a nice stage.

Pre-pandemic I could often be found hosting events, helping peoples’ special days run smoothly, running photobooths with catered props, covering folks in glitter tattoos, creating unicorn makeovers, and high-fiving, like, so many people.

Naturally, I’ve had to shift gears quite a bit this past year! I now host events virtually, including weekly trivia and karaoke nights, dance parties, and fancy bingo. Birthday parties have been popular, too! I feel privileged with creating spaces where people can connect with others, let loose and have some fun. And since it’s all online, people from anywhere can join!

I was also the production manager for a live streamed 24-hour global music festival (HONK!United) this past Fall, moved to focusing my boutique sales online, and now provide Zoom trainings for individuals and businesses. I just recently started Subdued Entertainment, too, which I’m hoping will serve as a hub to let people know about virtual activities and media in the Whatcom and Skagit areas.

I’m grateful for how much I’ve been able to shift to working from home, but can’t wait to do it all in person again!

Advice/words of wisdom that affected your life you’d like to pass on?

I grew up in Alaska, where some days the weather is a lot easier to deal with than others. There would often be talk about if it was a “good weather” or “bad weather” day. In response, my dad would often say, “Every day is a good day!”

It’s simple, but it really stuck with me.

I try to look at every day like that. The sun rises and sets, and that’s wonderful. (And that moon is so cute!) Even if it’s a harder set of time to deal with, there’s always something to be learned and a light to be found. I often find that light by helping create environments, experiences and items that help people feel at ease and smile. That’s really the driving force behind what I do.

Also, tell that punny joke, laugh loud, and hold this stuffed hot dog while I take your picture. <3