We had the good fortune of connecting with Susana Sanchez-Young and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Susana, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
I was pregnant with my first child and I couldn’t find artwork for my nursery.

I had an epiphany, what if I created artwork that understood who I am and where I came from? I have always created artwork for clients and my work, but not for me.

After two kids, The Designing Chica was born. I JUST WENT FOR IT!

I simply started with an idea! To capture my crazy central-american upbringing.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I have always created art for fun. When I became a professional visual journalist, and art director, my assignments and creativity went to my assignments. I never thought I can make a business with my ideas because I never really went for it or had the time. After two kids, I made the time! I don’t sleep but I create after everyone falls asleep and I have mom time.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I would take them to A. Yosemite B. Guatemala and C. Hawaii. Those are my favorite places on this entire planet. We would simply float down the river in Yosemite and eat tacos. We would jump into Lake Atitlan in Guatemala and then eat delish Guatemalan food. In Hawaii, we’d go to see the turtles in Maui and eat banana bread from the funky truck.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I wouldn’t be able to achieve all my goals without the support of my husband. He’s the best. Also, my mother is my right-hand!

Website: https://www.thedesigningchica.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedesigningchica/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanasanchezyoung/

Twitter: @designingchica

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedesigningchica

Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedesigningchica

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