Podcast Guest | Artist Lisa Ramos of MONOLISA
Artist Lisa Ramos of MONOLISA
Handmade business owner, wearable art jewelry artist, and creative entrepreneur sharing honest conversations about building a handmade brand, selling through juried art festivals, growing a collector base, and navigating the realities of running an artist-led business.
About Lisa Ramos
Lisa Ramos is the artist and founder behind MONOLISA, a California wearable art jewelry brand created in 2017. Her work explores sculptural form, movement, light, and handcrafted detail through one-of-a-kind and limited-edition jewelry. Based in Clayton, California, Lisa has built a loyal collector base through juried art festivals, her studio website, and years of direct connection with customers who value artist-made work.
In addition to designing and handcrafting her collections, Lisa brings real-world experience in selling handmade work through fine art festivals, growing an audience for a product-based creative business, and building a recognizable artist brand online. She is a thoughtful guest for conversations centered around handmade business, entrepreneurship, persistence, creativity, and the day-to-day realities of building a business as an independent artist.
Quick Facts About Lisa
Founded MONOLISA in 2017
Years of building an independent artist brand rooted in craftsmanship, originality, and direct customer connection.
Juried Art Festival Experience
Exhibiting at 200+ fine art festivals and artisan events across California while growing a loyal collector base.
1,700+ Past Customers
A strong history of customer relationships built through in-person events, online sales, and repeat collectors.
1,400 Newsletter Subscribers
An established opt-in audience that follows new work, show announcements, and behind-the-scenes artist stories.
Topics Lisa Can Speak About
Building a Handmade Business
Starting and growing an artist-led brand from the ground up while staying rooted in craftsmanship and originality.
Selling at Art Festivals
What it really takes to prepare for, exhibit at, and build repeat business through juried art shows and festivals.
Growing a Collector Base
How direct customer relationships, storytelling, and consistency help handmade artists attract returning collectors.
Creative Entrepreneurship
The balance between designing, marketing, selling, website management, and sustaining a long-term creative business.
Dyslexia and Creativity
Personal reflections on entrepreneurship, communication, and creativity while navigating dyslexia as a business owner.
Artist Life Behind the Brand
Studio process, product evolution, customer connection, and what goes into building a recognizable handmade brand.
As Heard On
Jewellers Academy with Jessica Rose
Discussion centered on jewelry, handmade business, and creative growth as an independent maker.
Listen / read moreDyslexia Explored
A more personal interview touching on dyslexia, lived experience, and the creative path behind the work.
Listen / read morePowered by WMN
A conversation around artist life, entrepreneurship, and the journey of building a creative business.
Listen / read moreSuggested Interview Questions
How did you turn your handmade jewelry business into a long-term brand?
A strong opener for your business journey and how MONOLISA evolved over time.
What have art festivals taught you about selling handmade work directly to customers?
Perfect for discussing collector relationships, product feedback, and real-world selling.
How do you build a loyal collector base for artist-made products?
Lets you speak about trust, storytelling, repeat customers, and long-term brand building.
What are some of the biggest misconceptions about running a handmade business?
A good question for honest conversation around the realities of creative entrepreneurship.
How do creativity and business strategy work together in your brand?
Ideal for discussing the overlap between artistry, product development, and running a business.
How has dyslexia shaped the way you approach entrepreneurship and communication?
A meaningful topic that adds depth and personal perspective to the episode.
Media Assets for Podcast Hosts
Professional Headshot Option
This image gives podcast hosts and editors a clean professional photo they can use for show notes, website features, promotional graphics, and episode thumbnails.
Keeping both the studio portrait and a polished headshot on this page gives hosts flexibility depending on how they format their guest features.
Interested in Booking Lisa?
Lisa is available for podcast interviews related to handmade business, jewelry entrepreneurship, art festivals, collector growth, and artist-led brand building.
