Being Invited to Share My Story. Why This Podcast Meant So Much to Me
- Ana Gabriela
- 1 day ago
- 3 min read
Recently, I had the honor of being a guest on the I'm Into This Place podcast, hosted by Adriana Baer.
And I want to talk about something deeper than the episode itself.
I want to talk about what it means to be invited into spaces like this.
When Someone Asks You to Tell Your Story
As artists, we spend most of our time focused on the work.
The wall.
The design.
The next client.
The next proposal.
We’re used to pouring outward.
But when someone reaches out and says,
“We want to feature you.”
“We want to share your story.”
“We want our audience to hear about your journey.”
That hits differently.
It’s validating in a way that goes beyond numbers, beyond followers, beyond square footage.
It says:
Your work matters.
Your voice matters.
Your perspective matters.
And as someone who started this business in her early twenties, unsure, hopeful, and determined, that means more than I can fully express.
Media Features Are Not About Ego, They’re About Impact
Whether it’s a podcast interview, a news article, a magazine feature, or a speaking opportunity, these moments expand the reach of the work.
They allow the message behind the murals to travel further than the physical wall ever could.
Public art is about community. But storytelling is how that community grows.
When I’m invited onto a podcast like I'm Into This Place, it’s not just about talking about murals.
It’s about sharing:
Why I believe art strengthens cities
Why community engagement matters
How entrepreneurship and creativity can coexist
What it really takes to build something from nothing
Those conversations plant seeds in listeners who may never commission a mural but might feel inspired to pursue their own dream.
And that ripple effect is powerful.
Representation Matters to Me
As a Colombian American woman building a business in the public art space, being invited to speak on platforms like this feels significant.
It’s not something I take lightly.
Growing up, I didn’t see many examples of artists who looked like me running structured, profitable, sustainable creative businesses.
So when I’m invited to share my journey, I’m not just representing myself.
I’m representing possibility.
For young artists.
For women.
For creatives who think business isn’t “for them.”
Every interview becomes a small reminder that you can be both creative and strategic. Both passionate and disciplined. Both artist and entrepreneur.
Gratitude Is the Only Word That Fits
I am deeply grateful to Adriana and the team at I'm Into This Place for creating space for this conversation.
They didn’t just ask about what I paint.
They asked why.
They asked about fear.
About risk.
About growth.
About community.
That kind of thoughtful hosting makes artists feel seen beyond their portfolio.
And that is a gift.
Why Opportunities Like This Matter
Being featured on podcasts or in articles is not the goal. Impact is the goal.
But platforms like these amplify that impact.
They:
Build credibility
Expand visibility
Strengthen trust
Open unexpected doors
Remind you how far you’ve come
Every interview feels like a milestone. A quiet acknowledgment that the late nights, the pricing restructuring, the risks, the doubts, the persistence, they were worth it.
To Anyone Building Something
If you’re an artist, entrepreneur, or creative quietly building your thing — I hope you know this:
Your story is valuable.
And when someone invites you to share it, say yes.
It may feel vulnerable. It may feel surreal.
But it’s also powerful.
I’m honored to have been hosted on I'm Into This Place, and I’m incredibly thankful for platforms that uplift creatives and celebrate connection to place.
Here’s to more conversations. More walls. More stories shared. And always more gratitude.
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