We had the good fortune of connecting with Mariana Martinez and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Mariana, the decisions we make often shape our story in profound ways. What was one of the most difficult decisions you’ve had to make?
The most difficult decision was starting my business with 0 experience. I was scared because I didn’t had no clients, no income for a business or anything It was a hard decision but honestly it was worth the risk. Not only my business started paying my bills later on but also took me back to school to be a licensed esthetician. I always keep this quote in my mind “ Life is about taking risks if you don’t take them than you will never know what are you capable of”

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
Lux Dream studio began under the name of lashes by Dream. Lashes has been a big part of me and has help me to be a successful lash artist but I always knew i wanted to do more than lash so i went to school for esthetics and honestly I made the right decision. People ask me why esthetician? and honestly I love helping others with their skin and my goal as an esthetician is help them feel confident and fall in love with their skin.fast forward I have open my own studio as a solo esthetician.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
For someone visiting Fort Worth, you have to be open to different opportunities from amazing tacos, burger and elotes etc. my current favorite taco spot is frezko tacos located in Bedford Tx. My other place to eat is burgers, oc burgers have the best burger in town. Now if you are looking for some amazing desserts or elotes, aguas frescas i would recommend la real michoacana #11 located in hurst Tx or las delicias de michoacana located in north Richland hills

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?
When i started my business I had the support of my husband and my daughters. They’ve witnessed all the late nights, early mornings with me and of course my clients for supporting my business without them Lux Dream Studio won’t be here now

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