Social media star Alix Earle proved she can balance glitz and grind in her latest viral video documenting a whirlwind travel day from the music-fueled chaos of Coachella to the hallowed halls of Harvard University.
Fresh off a weekend of dancing and brand activations in Indio, California, the 24-year-old influencer and University of Miami graduate chronicled her cross-country trek from the desert to the East Coast in a now-trending TikTok post uploaded Monday.
“Travel with me from Coachella straight to Harvard,” Earle began in the video, filmed as she woke up in a dark room early Monday morning. “We’re going to Boston today—cross-country.”
Weekend One of Coachella, held from April 11 to 13, saw Earle partying with friends and attending events like the Revolve Festival in nearby Thermal, Calif., where A-list performances by Cardi B, Lil Wayne, and Tyga drew crowds of influencers, celebrities, and music lovers. But Earle says she made an early exit from Sunday night’s festivities.
@alixearle Bus, club, festival, club, Harvard 🤞🏼 NO SLEEP
“I was actually responsible and left the festival after like two hours and wanted to get to bed early because I knew I had to do this today,” she said in her video. Her footage then cut to her packing and heading to the airport.
Because of Coachella’s remote location, leaving the desert wasn’t as simple as calling a car. Earle first boarded a short 30-minute JSX flight from Palm Springs to Burbank. “It’s basically like a private flight, but commercial at the same time,” she explained, showing footage of the plane cabin.
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From there, she made her way by car to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to catch her flight to Boston. Along the way, she fueled up with her favorite snacks and vitamin packs. “We’re gonna get healthy today,” she said while taking supplements.
Upon arriving at LAX, Earle checked in two suitcases and, in an unusual turn for her, arrived early enough to enjoy some of the airport’s premium amenities—something she doesn’t typically experience. “I had an hour before my flight boarded, which I’m never there that early,” she joked.
At the Delta One Lounge, Earle was treated to first-class service and a moment of zen. “I went to make myself a coffee and they were like, ‘No, no, no. We serve you here.’ They gave me a full menu,” she said, clearly impressed. She sampled fresh ginger shots and tea before indulging in crispy fish tacos and heading to a massage chair session.
“They put me in this little pod!” she said while reclining. “There were birds chirping. It was like a 15-minute massage chair. It was like zero gravity, so I was laying back. I think this was like the best travel day I’ve ever had in my life.”
Armed with a bag of Extra Toasty Cheez-Its, Earle boarded her five-hour flight to Boston, where she said she “slept like a dead fish” from takeoff to touchdown. The exhaustion followed two consecutive nights of minimal rest during the festival.
After landing, she checked into a hotel and immediately took advantage of the spa facilities in an effort to recover from the desert dust. “I used the sauna and the steam room to try and get the Coachella dust out of my lungs and nose,” she said.
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She capped off the night with a self-care routine that included skincare and room service. “I got French onion soup, Caesar salad, and a lobster roll,” she said, panning over the luxe meal. “This might be the best day I’ve ever had in my entire life.”
But it wasn’t all relaxation. Once she was fed and refreshed, Earle opened her laptop to catch up on emails, edit videos for her weekly vlog, and prepare for an event at Harvard Business School.
“I started preparing for my day at Harvard. Reviewing offers, reviewing my schedule, editing videos,” she explained. “Then I went to bed!”
The influencer’s whirlwind schedule has become part of her brand. Her motto—“work hard, play hard”—was on full display over the weekend as she made appearances at high-profile Coachella parties hosted by Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila and participated in multiple brand activations across the Indio area. On Friday, she attended 818’s Outpost activation, where she mingled with fellow celebrities including Hailey Bieber, Patrick Schwarzenegger, and Shaboozey, while DJ Pee .Wee (Anderson .Paak) spun for the crowd.
Earle has been transparent with her followers about the balance between her growing business endeavors and her personal life, including her recent move-in with NFL wide receiver Braxton Berrios, whom she plans to help “Barbie-fy” his “Ken house,” as she recently joked in another TikTok post.
Despite the high-profile parties and luxury lounges, Earle’s return to routine—and a prestigious visit to Harvard—offered a compelling glimpse into the business side of content creation.
Her latest vlog not only entertained but also highlighted the reality of being a full-time influencer, where red-eye flights, branded events, and editing deadlines collide. And if the comments on her video are any indication, fans are here for the ride.
