Maker Spotlight – Get To Know The Face Behind The Brand.
Meet Melisa from The Wayfaring Latina. Melisa resides in Dallas, TX and has been making jewelry using polymer clay since October of 2020. She is inspired by places that she has traveled to, hopes to travel to, or the things and people around her. Her earrings are inspired and named after places from around the world. When Melisa is not creating her beautiful art, she enjoys traveling, reading, cooking and trying new foods, journaling and working out on her Peloton. She loves to watch long form content on YouTube or other platforms while she is creating. Currently she is rewatching One Tree Hill.
The Wayfaring Latina specializes in statement earrings that are inspired by her love of travel. Melisa currently does not accept custom orders. She has one of the most cohesive packaging presentations I have come across and the time and effort does not go unnoticed. She has bi-weekly shop updates so be sure to go follow her IG page. Her website is located in her IG bio.
Here are some words from Melisa:
-What made you want to start creating?-
“I anxiously wanted to create something with my own hands. I tried so many different hobbies in 2020 and nothing I could really stick to or fall in love with. Until I tried clay and earring making. I have always loved big and bold earrings and it just feels so natural!
-Would you like to share any family info? Pets?-
“I have a husband and a sweet pup named Finnegan!”
-What is your MOST FAVORITE item you have created?-
“That is tough but I would have to say the Belize earring so far!”
-What makes your shop unique?-
“All my items are named after places around the world – all of which spark in me a sense of that place. I cater to wanderlust souls who love cute jewelry!”
-What is the story behind your business name?-
“I love to travel and I also believe every endeavor in life is a journey. I am a Latina so it made sense to name my platform “the Wayfaring Latina” – my business actually came a little later, but it fit so I kept it. I am a Latina Wayfaring through life.”
“My name is Melisa and I am The Wayfaring Latina. I started creating earrings in October 2020 after trying various different hobbies that didn’t feel right. I have always been a fan of statement earrings, well, earrings in general, and once I realized I could make my own – I fell in love. I didn’t intend to start selling at first but people started to encourage me and thus my business was born. I decided to combine my love of travel with my love of making earrings and keep my previously coined name of “The Wayfaring Latina.” All of my pieces are named after places around the world. Each piece is carefully and lovingly made with the hope that they will transport my customers to a new location and make them feel super confident.”
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