We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Iberia Brisa a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Iberia , thank you for being such a positive, uplifting person. We’ve noticed that so many of the successful folks we’ve had the good fortune of connecting with have high levels of optimism and so we’d love to hear about your optimism and where you think it comes from.
Gratitude is the absolute source of my optimism. When I reflect on the greatest obstacles I’ve had to overcome, I trust that I’ve been guided through them by being grateful for the lessons and gifts they’ve offered me. It isn’t always easy; but, when I lean into any type of heartache with gratitude, I know I’m being protected. For me, it’s about being grateful for even the most mundane things. I’ve always sought out finding beauty in the mundane because it makes every moment that much sweeter. My experiences have taught me that every moment we have is a gift. My intention is to experience each moment seeking to maximize my happiness as I dance through this sweet life I’ve been offered.
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?
At the very core of what I do, I like to share that I’m a storyteller. Whether it’s through visual strategy, copywriting, deepening a brand’s identity; they’re all facets of storytelling. I am a freelance creative with a focus on holistic and wellness based brands. I believe it is part of my path to continue sharing and expanding this space so it becomes the norm for people to tend to themselves and find light in their day to day lives.
My intention is to ebb and flow into whatever creative expression is in alignment in each season of my life. There are so many more projects and paths I want to pursue as I continue growing. Working as a digital creative right now gives me the freedom to explore my creativity and dream about how much more I want to offer in this lifetime,
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?
I’ve learned to give myself grace throughout my journey. No path is linear, and that is something that took me some time to accept. It is so important to be patient with oneself and surrender to the fact that perfection isn’t sustainable.
Engaging with my more playful energy has allowed me to have more fun with what I do. Some of my most creative ideas present themselves when I learn not to take myself too seriously. I see LA, especially Venice and Topanga Canyon, like my playground!
My environment is more enchanting with I lean into it with curiosity. It motivates me to learn more about a range of things: from ideas like perception (this is one I’ve been contemplating a lot lately) to things we gravitate towards and patterns we have. I could go on about this, but just having a sense of curiosity can expand your world so much.
So those are my three right now: grace, play, and curiosity. They’re themes that I’ve explored in different ways throughout my life and I believe we find our own grooves with them as we continue growing! It won’t look the same for everyone and maybe those themes evolve and shift over time. They’re what first come to mind for me right now where I’m at in the present.
Okay, so before we go, is there anyone you’d like to shoutout for the role they’ve played in helping you develop the essential skills or overcome challenges along the way?
The community we build for ourselves creates the ultimate group of teachers to learn from. I am so blessed and grateful to be surrounded by such uplifting, nurturing, and radiant people in all aspects of my life. From family to friends and my co-collaborators, each person I am around has offered me so much wisdom that I learn from and shape into my own. I get to adapt everything I learn from my community, people from all walks of life, and form my own sense of self that guides me towards healing, grounding, and shining!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.subestudios.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iberiabrisa/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iberiabrisa/
