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

Hi Karianna, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
I’m a single mother to a special needs kid. I needed something that allowed me to work from home while taking care of her. I spent a lot of time sketching and creating designs during late nights and depression spirals so I thought why not try these designs on things like mugs and tshirts. I’ve worked in marketing and design for decades so why shouldn’t I use my skills to push myself. Sadly I wasn’t supported as much as I supported others but I kept pushing and kept creating.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
My designs are an expression of moments in my life, things I find interesting and relatable. Most of them were made during tough days with my daughter’s condition and fighting through my healing journey as a survivor of more than enough trauma and abuse from my mother.

Some designs are even done by my daughter who has spastic Diplegia cerebral palsy. She loves to watch me sketch and even joins in creating her own designs on the store.

It’s a way for me to provide for my daughter and still give her the time and love she needs. I also do customized pieces and brand merch which brings me joy to know I can still help build marketing and brand awareness for other small businesses.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I would like to shoutout my chosen family and i would want to share their own businesses.
Ornella Babek is a fantastic teacher here in DFW.
Jojo’s Treats is an online treats and treasures shop with handmade creations.
Jude Rose is a livestream host and dear friend.
Cooks Children’s Hospital has been amazingly helpful with my daughter’s medical journey.

A book that really pushes me through the dark days would be The Mountain is You by Brianna Wiest.

Website: https://eunoia-designs.printify.me/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kariannaxiamara?igsh=MW9mYnJ0Nmx4cmFmZw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Other: https://open.spotify.com/show/7giEEMV3btk1DjN2PvoYcP?si=Sk7LQ0WqQwG1FBe3LqG2EQ

https://www.tiktok.com/@itsmekarianna?_t=ZM-8zJuu4qBebw&_r=1

Image Credits
All pictures taken by me

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