We’re looking forward to introducing you to Loli DiSanto. Check out our conversation below.
Loli, a huge thanks to you for investing the time to share your wisdom with those who are seeking it. We think it’s so important for us to share stories with our neighbors, friends and community because knowledge multiples when we share with each other. Let’s jump in: What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
I start every day with a cappuccino and either a 3-4 mile walk, a bike ride, or golf cart ride with my sidekick, Ollie. My favorite days are bike ride days, because I have the most beautiful dark green beach cruiser that has an embossed leather seat, tassels on the handlebars, a wicker basket in front, and daisies painted all over the body of the bike. The best part of the whole set up is that I have attached a buggie for Oliver to be towed around the neighborhood. Whenever I ride by people they giggle, not if sure if they are laughing at me or with me, but at least we make them smile!
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I am a sculptural artist and I suppose you could say I paint with crystals. In a method similar to pointillism, I use small crystal stones to produce images on my sculptures. My first collection was a series of eggs that are similar in size to a football, and have since created a series of acoustic and electric guitars, and lucky horseshoes! Each piece is completely covered in anywhere from 8-15 thousand (or more) crystals and show patterns that reflect my style and love for color and uniqueness.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: What relationship most shaped how you see yourself?
My relationship with my dad shaped how I see myself. My dad is an incredibly smart, hard working, positive person. I’ve seen my dad accidentally miss a nail and slam the heck out of his finger with a hammer and not say ouch. I watched him work 3 jobs to pay for my private schooling and ice skating lessons and never complain of being tired. To me, he is an absolute superhero and when a superhero believes in you and tells you that you can do whatever you set your mind out to do, you begin to really believe in yourself too.
No matter what, he always made me feel like nothing was impossible, nothing was ever broken. Not only did his confidence in me shape the way I see myself and believe in myself, his positive outlook on life also shaped how I approach every aspect of my life.
He is actually the inspiration behind my Ride or Die lucky horseshoe collection…he carved my first couple prototypes and for Christmas that year I gave him the first completed piece of the series.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
I’m not sure suffering is the right word… I had a horrendous experience when I was in college at the hands of someone I thought to be trustworthy. I remember at one point I thought to myself that if I could survive that, if I could keep a calm head, I could do anything.
Success takes hard work and you have that sense of accomplishment when it’s all said and done, but you never knew what it would take to get you there when you start. So many people quit when the going gets tough and maybe don’t reach their full potential or achieve their ultimate goal. But when you set out on a new path and you are armed with the knowledge that you are stronger than you thought, that you have the ability to find the good even in the bad, and that you can make it through no matter what, you really can do just about anything.
Success didn’t teach me that. Unfortunately it was a moment of fear that taught me how strong I am.
My daughter once said the thing she admired about me most was that I never give up and she’s right. I never give up because I know I have the strength and the right mindset to keep going.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. Is the public version of you the real you?
100%
I think my response to the last question is some proof to that
I always tell my kids you can never go wrong with the truth. It might not be the easiest sometimes but I practice what I preach and am unapologetically myself in public and in private. Some days it’s a good thing and other days, not so much, lol.
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. Could you give everything your best, even if no one ever praised you for it?
I could and I have. I’m a mom…enough said.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.lolidisanto.com
- Instagram: @loli_disanto_artist
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