In this episode, Ava talks with Jana Lam, artist and founder of her colorful lifestyle brand based in Hawaii. If you’ve ever seen her bright, happy prints, you know they totally feel like sunshine and endless summer. 🌞

Jana shares how growing up in Hawaii inspires her designs, how she collaborates with big companies like Target and Hawaiian Airlines, and how sometimes inspiration comes from the most unexpected places (even a Beatles song!).

She also talks about how she discovered screen printing by accident, how it actually helped her realize she could draw, and what it’s really like balancing being an artist and running a business. Jana is super honest about the hard parts too - like tough years, creative doubts, and not always knowing what comes next.

This episode is all about creativity, trying new things, and trusting that your path will unfold - even if you don’t have it all figured out yet. 🌈