The Hola Gwapa Podcast Nisha Btesh

Hola Gwapas and welcome to episode 25 of the Hola Gwapa Podcast! For those of you who are new to the show I’m your host Nisha Btesh. I’m also the Founder and Creative at Hola Gwapa, a digital community of ten thousand artists from all over the world, a blog, a website, this podcast and most recently my very own small batch slow fashion line! On this podcast we dismantle the limiting stories and stereotypes holding creative entrepreneurs back and together redefine what it truly means to be a successful artist.Welcome Dr. Courntey Crisp to the hola gwapa podcast. Dr. Courntey is not only a therapist, writer, editor and speaker but she is also my former neighbor based in San Diego, California. Today's episode is so important because together we sit down and dive deep into topics like the importance of mental health and wellness in the creative community, eating disorders and her personal career trajectory and niching down to become the therapist she is today. SO if you’re a lover of the arts but find yourself interested in pursuing a more traditional career path or you’d just to like to learn more about the why behind mental health and eating disorders then THIS is the conversation for you. And with that let's get into the episode.

Hola Gwapas and welcome to episode 24 of the Hola Gwapa Podcast! For those of you who are new to the show I’m your host Nisha Btesh. I’m also the Founder and Creative at Hola Gwapa, a digital community of ten thousand artists from all over the world, a blog, a website, this podcast and most recently my very own small batch slow fashion line! On this podcast we dismantle the limiting stories and stereotypes holding creative entrepreneurs back and together redefine what it truly means to be a successful artist.Today we welcome a VERY special guest to the Hola Gwapa Podcast… Kaela Arellano. Kaela is not only a thrifting fashionista, an environmental educator and outreach coordinator, a student, AND a jewelry designer she is ALSO my childhood friend from San Diego California. Our conversation goes all over the place from sustainability efforts in fashion then vs. now, the importance of an inspired education, and creating a career path all your own based on passions and purpose. SO if you’re someone who’s maybe just getting started on their creative journey or interested in how Kaelas worlds of arts and science meet then THIS is the conversation for you. And with that let's get into the episode.

Welcome Sara Schroeder back to the hola gwapa podcast. Back by popular demand this is her second time on the show and let me tell you this episode does not disappoint. Together we sit down and dive deep into topics like the nitty gritty business side of being an artist, the joy that comes from doing things your own way, the power of purpose and manifesting your dream career aaaand the significant impact journaling can have on your growth as an artist. SO if you’re a creative person who is currently in a place of feeling unsure of what they want and how to get there OR if you're just a major fan of Sara and her work like I am then THIS is the conversation for you. And with that let's get into the episode.

Today I’m sitting down with Aimee Rancer, a fashion and lifestyle blogger as well as a Creative Strategist who has worked for MEGA advertising disruptors like VaynerMedia, Pinterest and most recently Amazon.With over ten years of experience across a variety of roles in the marketing industry Aimee opens up sharing her fresh perspective on what it takes to have a kick-ass career AND a creative side hustle. In this episode we chat about career paths and following your yes, what exactly IS a global creative strategist and how you truly can have it all… as long as you’re willing to work for it! So whether you’re curious about embarking on a more corporate creative career, interested in learning more about balancing a full time role and a passion project or simply looking to feel inspired by Aimee's story then THIS is the creative conversation for you and with that let’s get into the show.

Holy moly I am SO excited about this episode because today I’m sitting down with the one-of-a-kind Sara Camposarcone. With over one million style-obsessed followers on TikTok and dubbed fashions ``sustainable maximalist” by publications like Vogue, New York Times, Harper's Bazaar and more it turns out her most impressive superpower of all is not taking any of it too seriously. In this episode we talk about her quick rise to fame, her personal style and outfit building process, how she shuts down online (and IRL) trolls with positivity and what's next on the horizon for this creative icon. So if you’re curious about gaining insights on how to leverage social media to turn your passion into a paycheck, want to learn more about what goes into the day to day of becoming a fashion influencer or are simply looking to feel inspired by Sara’s story then THIS is the creative conversation for you and with that let’s get into the show.

In 2020 the global pandemic known as COVID19 hit and affected life as we all knew it. Now Jewelry Designer, Erin Melendez saw this challenge as an opportunity and started her wildly successful business out of an RV as she transitioned from her former career in Fashion Merchandising and embarked on a new creative journey all her own. In this episode we talk about what it was like to overcome the challenges she faced as a business owner on the open road, what motivates her to create art that supports self expression AND how she managed to land a holiday pop-up at Nordstroms only a few years into launching her new business, Lady Luck Concepts. So whether you’re an aspiring small business owner, are curious about jewelry design or simply looking to feel inspired by Erin’s story then THIS is the creative conversation for you and with that let’s get into the show.