We recently connected with Layla Moody and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Layla , thanks for sharing your insights with our community today. Part of your success, no doubt, is due to your work ethic and so we’d love if you could open up about where you got your work ethic from?
My work ethic was shaped entirely by the way I was raised by my father. He passed away suddenly in November 2024, and his influence continues to guide everything I do—especially my creative and professional work. I was the only daughter he raised on his own, and he instilled in me a deep sense of independence and self-sufficiency from a very young age.
He worked tirelessly—six days a week—and he taught me two core principles: that no one owes you anything, and that your word is your bond. Watching his dedication and integrity set the standard for my own work ethic. Everything I accomplish today is rooted in the values he modeled for me.
Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?
I’m the founder of ArtisticMedia, a Houston-based creative studio where design, storytelling, and technology all meet. I launched the company back in 2008, and what started as a simple love for visual creation has grown into a space where brands, nonprofits, and community organizations come to build meaningful digital experiences. I’ve always believed that design can shape how people feel, connect, and understand the world—and that belief still drives every project I take on.
Alongside my agency work, I’m also building Moody Designs, my art and apparel brand. My art has always been personal, but after losing my father last year, it transformed into something much deeper. It became a way to process grief, rebuild my identity, and rediscover beauty after loss. The themes in my work—resilience, rebirth, emotional alchemy—come from real lived experience, and I think people feel that when they connect with my pieces.
What excites me most today is that I’m entering a new chapter creatively and professionally.
ArtisticMedia is expanding into more innovative digital work, including AI-driven design and immersive brand storytelling.
Moody Designs is preparing for new art releases, limited-run apparel drops, and future collections that explore transformation and empowerment.
At the heart of everything I do is a simple intention: to make art—visual, digital, or wearable—that helps people feel seen, supported, and inspired. My work is rooted in authenticity, and I hope it encourages others to embrace their own creative voice and personal story.
There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
Looking back, the three qualities that shaped my journey weren’t things I learned from a book—they were things life carved into me. Resilience, intuition, and transformation.
1. Resilience — the art of rising.
My path has asked me to rebuild myself more than once—most recently after losing my father, who was the anchor of my work ethic and creativity. Resilience became the quiet strength that carried me when inspiration felt far away.
Advice: Let the difficult moments shape you, not shatter you. Every time you rise, you reclaim a piece of yourself you didn’t know was missing.
2. Creative Intuition — the voice beneath the noise.
My best work comes from a place that isn’t logical at all—it’s instinctive, emotional, and fiercely honest. It’s the part of me that whispers what wants to be created long before I understand why.
Advice: Protect that inner voice. Listen to it before you listen to the world. Your intuition will take you places strategy alone never could.
3. Transformation — the willingness to evolve.
My journey has bridged art, design, technology, and healing. What kept me moving was a willingness to become someone new over and over again. Creativity lives in that space between who you were and who you are becoming.
Advice: Don’t cling to the version of yourself that feels “safe.” Let yourself experiment, stretch, and reinvent. Growth is the most beautiful form of art.
For anyone at the beginning of their creative path:
Your story is your most powerful material.
Your scars are part of your palette.
And your evolution is your masterpiece.
How can folks who want to work with you connect?
Yes, absolutely. Collaboration is one of my favorite parts of being a creator.
I’m always looking to connect with people who value authenticity, imagination, and purposeful work.
I love partnering with:
Artists and designers who want to merge visual storytelling with deeper emotional or spiritual themes
Local creatives and makers who believe in building community through shared projects
Nonprofits and mission-driven organizations looking to elevate their message through thoughtful design
Entrepreneurs and small businesses who are ready to bring their brand or digital presence to life
Innovators and tech-forward thinkers exploring AI, digital art, or new creative mediums
For me, the best collaborations are grounded in shared intention—people who aren’t afraid to dream big, experiment, or create something that feels meaningful rather than just marketable.
If someone reading this feels aligned or inspired, I’d love to connect.
They can reach me through my website at laylamoodyartdesign.com or on social media at @laylamoodyartdesign on Instagram
Contact Info:
- Website: https;//www.laylamoodyartdesign.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laylamoodyartdesign/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075780920955
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/layla-moody-4aa39829/
Image Credits
Layla Moody Art & Design
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