When I was 10 years old I decided I wanted to become a fashion designer and I hand sewed dresses and skirts for my dolls. After learning how to sew by hand my grandmother showed me how to knit by hand. I used my fingers to knit these long rope-like creations. I started using my creations as hair ties and soon my friends from school were asking me to make some for them. I began selling them to make some extra money. I remember selling them at school and setting up a stand in front of my grandmother’s house. Instead of a lemonade stand I made fashion accessories. This is when my inner entrepreneur was born.
At the age of 10 I also came up with the name of my fashion line. I would name it ÚNICA because I knew I wanted it to be unique while also expressing my Latina culture. Years later ÚNICA has a greater meaning to me. I truly believe that when we are children we are more authentic and more ourselves than at any other time in our life. When we are young, especially as girls, we have not yet experienced all the “societal rules” telling us what we can or can not be. So in looking back I have realized that my mission is to create and share my writing with the world. With my creations I want to express my Latina culture which I hold so close to my heart and is also part of my true authentic self.
Over the years I have drifted away from that creativity and the core of who I am but now I am ready to return to who that little girl was. ÚNICA to me is traveling back and finding who I truly am.
Vianey Nava says:
OMG, what a lovely memory!
Nohemy says:
You look so much like you did as a kid! What part of Mexico is your family from?
Veronica Hand says:
My dad was born in Michoacan and my mom was born in Zacatecas. Thanks for reading!
Victor Topete says:
GREAT JOB!! Many young latinas can benefit from your blog. Keep up the good job
Veronica Hand says:
Thank you Victor! I appreciate the support.