SUMMARY
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In a short video, Shira Lazar opens the TIME100 Creators list and reacts to seeing her name. She says the recognition would have felt like a distant dream a year earlier and expresses pride and gratitude.
- 1Checking the listLazar says she is nervous as she opens the list.
- 2Seeing her nameShe reacts to finding herself under “Catalyst.”
- 3GratitudeLazar reflects that the recognition would have felt like a distant dream a year earlier.
Takeaways
- Lazar records herself checking the TIME100 Creators list.
- She is surprised to find herself in the “Catalyst” category.
- She says she feels proud and grateful.
TopicsCreator Economy
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A reaction to the list
Lazar checks the list, finds her name and shares her gratitude. She jokes about needing to promote the news.
Shira Lazar records herself opening the TIME100 Creators list and says she feels nervous. When she finds her name under “Catalyst,” she reacts with surprise.
Lazar says the recognition would have felt like a distant dream a year earlier. She expresses pride and gratitude, then jokes that it is time to share the news.
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