Aug 24, 2019
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Do you dream of working in graphic design and opening up your own shop?
Are you always creating and thinking of new ways to inspire your community?
If you answered yes to both questions, then I highly encourage you to listen to today’s episode on Ellas!
I speak with my dear friend, talented graphic designer, and artist, Claudia Ramos!
Claudia shares about her childhood, from moving from El Salvador to Los Angeles, discovering her passion for drawing to being a mom and finding a work and life balance.
She also talks about her amazing job at Hasbro and all her greatest accomplishments, plus all the lessons she has learned during her professional career.
Claudia opens up about being the breadwinner of her family and how she was able to have her parents understand the change of roles in her own household.
We also talk about her creative inspiration for her shop and her new illustration shop: Hola Mijas Bonitas!
Get ready to dive in! You won’t want to miss this episode.
In this episode, we talk about…
2:17 - Claudia Ramos shares her childhood in Los Angeles and the passing of her older brother
4:19 - Claudia talks about her high school, community college, passion for drawing and her first encounter with graphic design
6:12 - Find out how Claudia opened the doors for her younger sisters and cousins
7:42 - Listen to how Claudia teaches and inspires her sisters, cousins and creative friends to start their own business
9:27 - Even though it was difficult to find a job after graduation, discover how Claudia persevered
11:58 - Claudia was able to explore her fashion side and think outside the box while working at Forever 21
12:54 - Discover how being a mom and being super creative helped Claudia be part of American Greetings
14:17 - Claudia shares how even though she wasn’t experienced in UX Design, she was open to learning
18:00 - Are you a mom and want to find that work and life balance? Claudia opens up on how she’s been able to achieve that balance
21:19 - Claudia talks about her wins and lessons learned during her time at American Greetings
24:29 - Discover how Claudia started her design shop after being laid-off from American Greetings
25:35 - Listen to how Claudia’s designs were featured in Bride to Be and how it fueled her business
27:43 - Claudia opens up about the highlights and lessons learned during the beginning of her shop
29:50 - Find out Claudia does her branding image and makes it special for her customers
31:27 - Is working at Hasbro your dream job? Claudia shares all the wonderful work she does at Hasbro
32:30 - Discover how Claudia started working at Hasbro and how she demonstrated she was the best
36:22 - Claudia has some insightful advice for anyone who is determined to be promoted a full-time employee
38:35 - Find out what Claudia’s daughter thinks of her designing for Disney Princesses & Descendents
39:09 - Claudia opens up about her husband’s condition, how she became the breadwinner of the family and he became a stay at home dad
42:14 - Are you the breadwinner of your family and struggle with your parents accepting this fact? Claudia talks about her experience and how she stood up for herself and husband
50:10 - Interested in attending summits? Claudia shares her summit experiences and why you NEED to attend one!
52:58 - Spreading joy and being genuine has opened the doors for Claudia
56:02 - Do you want to work in graphic design or want to open up your shop? Claudia has many helpful tips for you!
58:56 - Claudia’s creativity isn’t stopping anytime soon! Follow her adorable Hola Mijas Bonitas illustrations!
1:02:28 - Listen to Claudia’s inspiring advice for baby Claudia
1:04:53 - Follow Claudia and buy her merch!
RELEVANT LINKS
Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors
California State University Northridge
California State University Long Beach
WANT MORE?
Follow Ellas: @ellasthepodcast
Follow Me: @bren_jai
Follow Claudia Ramos: @ClaudiaRamosDesigns
Follow Hola Mijas Bonitas: @HolaMijasBonitas
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