Self-Made or Never Made: Selin Şekerci

In this life, you either exist or become. We discuss about the role of being transparent with yourself in finding yourself in the Self-Made or Never Made series with Selin Şekerci.

“The best thing that people can do for themselves is spending time on their own. You find yourself when you spend time on your own. I have routines to find myself, such as having the same coffee, speaking to my best friend every morning and the books I read.”

“Sometimes, people dive into such depths that they question themselves and their worth. They even attempt to give up being themselves. If the other person is giving up on herself, we need to instill confidence when we see her in that state”

-Selin Şekerci

Singing shouldn’t be ignored because for Selin Şekerci, singing played an important role in finding herself. She adds: “Singing helped me discover a lot of new stuff about myself as well.” She considers the people around her as an important reference in order to understand and find herself. “I can’t understand anyone before understanding myself. The person we face becomes a mirror, if we look closely enough. In fact, looking at the other person means facing ourselves. Another issue that she cares about as much as finding herself is supporting the people around her in their journey of finding themselves.

According to Selin Şekerci, it is not enough merely to be ourselves, we need to support those around us to be themselves as well. “Sometimes, people dive into such depths that they question themselves and their worth. They even attempt to give up being themselves. If the other person is giving up on herself, we need to instill confidence when we see her in that state.”

According to Selin Şekerci, being oneself requires effort. And courage. “There are times in life when one can lose courage, but the feeling of love and trust helps you overcome everything. Only if you feel the love when you lose heart, everything becomes fine. You bloom again.”

Creative Direction by Duygu Bengi
Hosted by Can Remzi Ergen
Photographed by Ege İşlek
Styled by Murat Kıvık

Hair by Mertcan Pekgüzek
Make Up by Alper Kabadayı

Creative Team Ceydanur Demir, Şevval Küçüktür, Umutcan Öncü, Doğukan Özpıçak

Creative Production Miray Kaya

A big thanks to you Gözde Tekay, Serkan Aykut Kargacı and Zorlu PSM Team

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