Connected Yet Alone
Description
In Connected Yet Alone, artist and influencer Sarah Edwards explores the intersection of social media and mental health while building a community that redefines success, connection, and healing—on her own terms.
Photo Credit: Michelle Lee
Longer Description:
In a world where we are more connected than ever, why do we feel so alone? Connected Yet Alone is a bold, emotional journey into the heart of the mental health crisis, led by Sarah Edwards, an artist and entrepreneur determined to redefine how we live, connect, and heal.
Social media promised to bring us closer, but instead, it has amplified stress, anxiety, and a profound sense of isolation. Sarah Edwards, someone who has built her career through creativity and connection, now asks the urgent question: What if we could use these same tools to heal instead of harm?
This documentary explores Sarah’s mission to turn the digital overwhelm into something transformative. Through her personal story and innovative ideas, Connected Yet Alone reveals the raw truth about living in the attention economy and her bold vision to create spaces—both physical and digital—that prioritize connection, creativity, and mental well-being.
Photo Credit: Adam Klosterman
Sarah’s bio:
Sarah Edwards creates authentic connections rooted in values. Her professional superpowers include marketing, social media, influencer relations, content production and events. Sarah has won the AdFed 32 Under 32 award, many “Best Of” awards from City Pages for her work in fashion and community, and has been featured in countless news outlets including Star Tribune, Kare 11, WCCO, Fox 9, Artful Living Magazine, Minnesota Monthly Magazine and more.