We had the good fortune of connecting with Cynthia Garcia Sanchez and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Cynthia, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
Personal style is a form of self expression for Maria Consuelo Designs. This line was created to honor our culture in a way that is forever. Maria Consuelo Designs was created for discerning women who treasure their cultural upbringing.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
Self expression is a core pillar of ours with Maria Consuelo Designs.

Maria Consuelo Designs exists to tell stories long after we are gone. We create all of our designs in solid 14k Gold.

We are the most proud that we design and manufacture locally in Los Angeles, CA.

Maria Consuelo Designs was a thought for many years prior to its launch in 2020. Our culture is instinctively sustainable and we want our designs to be as well. We are proud to share that we have not borrowed a penny to build Maria Consuelo Designs. In Mexican daughter fashion, we want to make our parents proud.

Growing Maria Consuelo Designs comes with its challenges but we frame them positively as best as possible.

The most important lesson we have learned is that we always have something to learn.

We want the world to know that Maria Consuelo Designs exists because people who treasure their culture, exist. We are nothing without the stories we all share as a collective. We hope these 14k heirlooms are treasured long after we are gone.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Teddy’s Cafe -WEST LA (Breakfast)

Charly’s Restaurant – INGLEWOOD (Lunch)

Santa Monica Brew Works – SANTA MONICA (Dinner + Beer)

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
This is dedicated to my parents, close family and friends. Their support means the world.

Website: mariaconsuelodesigns.com

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Image Credits
Nicole Godinez-Medina

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