Hi, I’m Kiki Oie and This is How I Work.
Location: Duluth, MN

Current Gig: Marketing Major at University of Minnesota Duluth.
One word that describes how you work: Efficient
What apps/software/ tools can’t you live without?
One app that I can not live without would have to be FaceTime. It is a really easy way to contact people that aren’t nearby. I have a lot of close family and friends that I can’t see very often so it is a very helpful app to keep in touch.
What’s your best time-saving shortcut/ life hack?
One thing that I can save a lot of time on is my hair. Hair is very important to girls but luckily, I can just wear mine natural so it saves me a lot of time in the morning or whenever I’m getting ready.
What everyday thing are you better at than everyone else? What’s your secret?
In stressful situations I am good at staying calm and relaxed even when everyone around me is overwhelmed. My secret to that is to look at the big picture of things instead of worrying about the unimportant things.
What do you listen to while you work?
Usually while I am working I have the tv on quietly for some background noise. Occasionally, I will listen to music if it is not distracting.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
The best advice I have ever received is “have the courage to live a life true to yourself, not the life others expect of you.”
Where do you find inspiration and new ideas?
I find a lot of inspiration and new ideas when exploring new places. Seeing new and different things really opens up my mind and creativity.
What’s your favorite quote?
I live by a “it is what it is” mentality.

