Interviewer: Anthony Andujar Jr
Interviewee: Estephanie Marcano
Hello and welcome to the Artist Ant Interviews People Summer Series! Welcome to another edition to my latest talks with local and global creatives that are alive, hustling and thriving in their respective crafts! Today I have a special guest for you all to read about! This individual is the latest of the very family members that I’ve had the privilege to interview on this very blog! This individual has gone through a ton of changes in her life, and yet throughout it all, her love for writing, and putting her thoughts from ink, pen, from brain wave, to digital text, has never changed. She has endured a lot of shortcomings and roadblocks but has always managed to persevere with a smile on her face. But that is not for me to talk about, so I’ll leave that to her to divulge in regards to what shaped her as an individual and creative in her own right. Ladies and gentlemen of the digital realm, please welcome, Estephanie Marcano!
Q0. Who are your inspirations?
EM: My children. They inspire me to be my best self, and I aspire to be the example of resiliency whenever they feel like giving up.
Q1. How did you get into art, most notably writing?
EM: I began reading at age four. Since then I became a lover of words. I love how you can play around with words and the feelings they can provoke.
Q2. When did you take art seriously?
EM: In college.
Q3. What drives you in your daily life?
EM: God.
Q4. What made you the person that you are today?
EM: God and prayer. I wouldn't be half the person I am today, had I not lean on the only one who has sustained me through it all.
Q5. If you could speak to any living creator or inspiration, who would it be, why, and what would talk to them about?
EM: Einstein. I would love to know how he thought and how get a clear understanding on physics..*yikes*
Q6. If there were any deceased creators , actors, singers, writers, etc that you would want to speak to, who would it be, and why
EM: I'd really would have loved to meet singer, Selena Quintanilla. There's something about her spirit that continues to bring me to tears whenever I come across her pictures or hear her voice. She was such a genuine soul. We need more of those.
Q7. If you could go anywhere in the world where would you go?
EM: I'd love to go to Costa Rica and the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador.
Q8. What is one thing that you fear?
EM: I fear of professing my fears out loud.
Q9. If you had a superpower what would it be and why?
EM: I often daydream of having provisions in abundance to freely feed the world. It pains me to see the world in need.
Q10. What catches your attention when you meet people?
EM: Aside from their physical attributes; they're spirit.
Q11. What is one word of advice that you would impart to your younger self?
EM: "Please be patient"
Q12. What are three books that you always remember or return to, and
why? How did they shape you?
EM: A Literate Passion - The book is mainly about two writers who profess their love for each other through writing. It is so beautiful and passionate; you can't help but fall in love with them.
The Body Keeps the Score - I read this book when I took a health and science writing course. I think it is an important and essential read. It delves into how trauma affects the mind and body, and how to understand and overcome trauma and practice mindfulness.
" The Things I'd Like To Do With You"- It is a cute book about an author who pens his interest to his potential partner and all the wonderful things he will do "IF "given/the moment/opportunity permits. I was given the book from a potential love interest and fell in literal love after *still swooning*
Q13. If you could continue or remake a movie, or franchise, what would be your film of choice ?
EM: Ghost and My Girl hands down.
Q14. If you were to make a film, novel, or comic book based on an
album, what album or artist would you pick? OMG! Impala
Q15. Who In this life, has motivated you to stay true to what makes you who are?
EM: My professors. They changed and enhanced my perspective.
Q16. Where do you hope to see yourself in five years?
EM: I hope I'm stable in my career and driving a Range or a BM.
Q17. What are three albums or songs currently, that you listen to on repeat? And why?
EM: Ariana Grande’s Sweetener album and Thank You Next album. She and I we're going through the same crazy ordeals at the same time I was listening to her religiously. Oh! also Drake. Because I love him.
Q18. What color speaks to you the most and why?
EM: Purple. All shades. It has a such a tranquil calming relief on me and my mental health.
Q19: What is your greatest weakness?
EM: Love and pizza.
Q20. What is your greatest strength?
EM: Love.
Q21.What's one thing that you're proud of?
EM: That I was able to bare children and overcome obstacles besides societal stigma. You can achieve all you put your mind to despite the oppression.
Q22. What is a mantra that you tell yourself?
EM: Your mindset determines your outlook. Everyday I tell myself, it's the best day of my life.
Q23. What is success to you?
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