January 25, 2022
BBW MEMBER INTERVIEW: Erida Mersuli, Graphic & Digital Design, Freelancer
What is your name?
Erida Mersuli
What is your occupation?
I am a graphic & digital designer.
What is your business name?
How long have you been a Boston Business Women’s Member?
Less than a year
What is your instagram handle?
What is your linked in URL?
Were you born and raised in Boston? If not, what brought you here?
I was born and raised in Albania. I've been living a few years in Belgium and here I am with my family to live the American dream. I wanted my children to have high quality education and live in a country with a lot of opportunities.
Tell us more about your job or company and what led you to your career?
I am an art graduate. I started drawing from an early age. I was introduced to graphic and design when I was 17 and I fell in love. Since then, never stopped doing what I love! I want to continue solving company's problems through design and creativity.
What would your clients say about you and your company?
My clients would say that I am a very dedicated person, I am a hard worker and never let them down.
What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
Be a good listener and don't let anything stop you from achieving your goals.
What is your favorite book?
1. My name is red - Orhan Pamuk 2. Thinking Fast & Slow - Daniel Kahneman
What is your secret weapon? An app, a tool, a organization method, anything?! (Can be a personal or professional life tool)
My secret weapon is a secret 🙂 Just kidding. Self-motivation and my children - I am almost always in a good mood and enjoy my time with my children at its fullest which translates into positivity in my work.
What is your most recent WIN? How are you slaying it in your career or business?
My recent win is definitely moving to USA, but career wise is creating my fashion brand and selling it in different parts of the world.
What advice would you give to your younger self?
Invest in your personal brand and be patient. Everything needs its own time.
How do you enjoy your free time?
I love to spend time with my family playing, talking about our family goals, traveling, learning new things.
What is something that not many people know about you?
I have a hard time shopping for clothes, especially for dresses. This might be strange since I am a fashion designer and I have figured my style out, but generally I don't like them for many reasons. In fact 90% of my wardrobe is made to measure.
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