We’re looking forward to introducing you to Emma Arroyo. Check out our conversation below.
Emma , really appreciate you sharing your stories and insights with us. The world would have so much more understanding and empathy if we all were a bit more open about our stories and how they have helped shaped our journey and worldview. Let’s jump in with a fun one: Have any recent moments made you laugh or feel proud?
A recent moment that made me feel proud was when one of my clients thanked us through a social media post for the work I did on her wedding dress. She was very happy and grateful for how her dress turned out.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
In my business, we always prioritize our clients to make sure they are being taken care off. Our goal has always been to give each garment we work on a special touch, whether it’s through alterations, modifications, or transformations—always adding a personalized detail that matches the client’s style.
Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. Who taught you the most about work?
I learned perseverance and discipline from my mother. She has always been a very entrepreneurial and tireless woman. She taught me to pursue my dreams and never give up. One of my biggest dreams had always been to open my own business, and now that I have it, I continue working hard to keep learning more about everything related to fashion and sewing.
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
Keep going, don’t give up. Only you know what’s going on in your mind and heart, and only you will be responsible for the results of your effort and dedication. Do things with love, and you’ll enjoy even more what life has to offer.
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
People who truly know me know that I’ve always worked hard to chase my professional and career dreams. But they also know that what has always come first in my life is God and my family.
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. If immortality were real, what would you build?
I’ve always believed that a person only truly dies when they are forgotten. One of my missions has been to plant seeds of love and perseverance in people—but especially in my daughters. I always tell them to never stop believing in their abilities, that the only limits are the ones we place on ourselves, and to not be like the caterpillar that stays shut away in its little house, never discovering how wonderful life is. Instead, they should be like the butterfly that spreads its wings and flies as high as those wings will take it.
