In this episode, I chat with Salvadoran illustrator So Lazo. So is an Illustrator and tattoo artist from tiny, tropical El Salvador who immigrated to Berlin, Germany in 2021. They're also the author of two illustrated books and have had their own brand of illustrated products available on Etsy since 2016. I'm really excited to have So on the show, so keep on listening to hear us talk about their experience moving to Berlin, their advice for finding your voice, and running an Etsy shop using drop shipping.

In this episode, I speak with Colombian Illustrator Natalia Cardona Puerta. Natalia was born and raised in Colombia but now lives in Portland, Oregon. Her illustrations draw inspiration from her ‘90s upbringing in Bogota. Her favorite cartoon shows and toys, her love of the outdoors, and her ever-changing emotions and feelings inspire the playful nature of her work. Keep on listening to hear us talk all about her childhood in Colombia, why she decided to move to the U.S., and how she developed her style after graduating!

Hosted by Fabiola Lara

In this episode, I speak with Cuban-American illustrator Danny Brito. Danny was born and raised in Miami and creates vintage-inspired kitschy illustrations. He has been running his Etsy store since 2009 and believes you can create a fully sustainable online business as an artist. Keep on listening to hear us discuss his experience as an alt-Cuban in Miami, how he’s made his shop sustainable, and how he feels about online art theft.

In this episode, I speak with Mexican-American illustrator and designer Itzel Islas. Itzel is a designer and illustrator from Tijuana, Mexico, and is now based in sunny San Diego, CA. She’s worked with brands like Nickelodeon, Wal-Mart, and Urban Outfitters. More importantly, Itzel runs her own brand called @YAYITZEL where she releases custom illustrated merchandise inspired directly by her Mexican heritage. Keep on listening to hear us discuss her emo days in high school, her experience going viral on TikTok, and why she decided to create designs in both English and Spanish.

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In this episode, I speak with Afro-Colombian cartoonist and illustrator Arantza Peña Popo. Arantza is an Ignatz Award Nominated artist who explores slice-of-life narratives through her comic artwork. She’s created comics for publications such as The New Yorker, Title Slides for Cartoon Network, and editorial illustrations for Refinery29. Keep on listening to hear her discuss her experience being Afro-Colombian, how she got into autobiographical comics, and how she won a Google Doodle contest.

In this episode, I speak with Afro-Caribbean visual artist Reyna Noriega. Reyna, who is Cuban and Bahamian, works with impressive clients such as Apple, Old Navy, and The New Yorker. Aside from these notable clients, Reyna also self-published her third book “In My Cocoon” which is a collection of poems she wrote during quarantine. Her work is very graphic, full of figures, and “aims to fill the world with vibrant, joyful depictions of marginalized peoples.”

In this episode, I speak with Mexican-American Graphic Designer and Illustrator Marisol Ortega. Marisol is based in Tacoma, Washington, and has worked as a designer and illustrator for brands like Starbucks, Amazon, and Target. Listen to this episode to hear us talk all about generational trauma, how she found her passion for design through a foreign exchange program, and her perspective on freelancing and motherhood.

In this week’s episode, I speak with Seattle-based Venezuelan character designer and illustrator Ree. Ree has established her style over the years to create her own world of cute textured characters. Listen to this episode to hear us talk all about why she moved to Seattle, how she recovered from intense creative block, and how she found her artistic style.

In this week’s episode, I speak with Brooklyn-based Mexican Graphic Designer and Illustrator, Lila Miller Espinosa. Lila is currently the Digital Design Manager at Parkwood Entertainment and also runs her amazing newsletter Bonita Semana, which rounds up good stuff from across the internet. Listen to this episode to hear us talk all about how she ended up becoming a US citizen, how she fell into graphic design through her own ambitions, and how she launched Bonita Semana.

In this week’s episode, I spoke with Argentinian cartoonist and illustrator Pepita Sandwich. Pepita is currently living in Brooklyn by way of Vermont — previously Buenos Aires — and works from her home studio with clients like The Washington Post, The New Yorker, and Adidas. Pepita creates magical and sensitive comics that inspire you to get in touch with yourself. In this episode, we go over her experience growing up in Buenos Aires, how she discovered her love for comics, why she decided to leave Argentina for Vermont, and what’s next for her career.