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.
Media & Podcast Features
Lisa Ramos and MONOLISA have been featured in interviews, podcasts, and media stories related to handmade business, jewelry, creativity, dyslexia, and artist life.
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.
Independent artist and founder of MONOLISA. Over the past eight years, Lisa has built her brand through 200+ juried art shows and direct relationships with more than 1,700 customers.
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.
Jewelry & Gemstone Education
Drawing from years of jewelry industry experience and hands-on studio work, Lisa can discuss gemstones, diamonds, jewelry materials, precious metals, buying jewelry, jewelry care, and the craftsmanship behind artist-made jewelry.
Available For
Podcast Interviews
Conversations focused on handmade business, creative entrepreneurship, art festivals, customer relationships, jewelry design, and building an artist-led brand.
Media Interviews
Available for articles, online publications, local media features, and expert commentary related to handmade business, artist life, jewelry, and creative entrepreneurship.
Speaking Engagements
Available for artist organizations, creative groups, business events, jewelry communities, and educational presentations focused on building and sustaining a handmade business.
Holiday Gift Guides
Available to provide insight on handmade gifts, artisan jewelry, shopping small businesses, and supporting independent artists during the holiday season.
Featured Articles & Resources
A selection of educational articles and resources written by Lisa Ramos covering gemstones, jewelry, handmade business ownership, art festivals, and creative entrepreneurship.
Buying Gemstone Jewelry Guide
An educational guide covering gemstones, durability, jewelry settings, precious metals, and considerations when purchasing gemstone jewelry.
Read Article25 Facts About Diamonds
A consumer-friendly overview exploring diamond characteristics, grading factors, durability, and common misconceptions.
Read ArticleMohs Hardness Scale
Learn how gemstone hardness impacts durability, wearability, and long-term jewelry care.
Read ResourceCalifornia Artist Resources
Free resources created to help artists and makers navigate art festivals, booth setup, marketing, and creative business ownership.
View Resource HubLisa's Favorite California Art Shows
A curated list of art festivals and events recommended from years of exhibiting throughout California.
View RecommendationsExplore All Articles
Browse educational content covering jewelry, gemstones, handmade business ownership, artist life, and creative entrepreneurship.
View All ArticlesSuggested 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.
Interested in Booking Lisa?
Lisa is available for podcast interviews, media features, speaking engagements, artist organizations, and educational events related to handmade business, jewelry entrepreneurship, art festivals, collector growth, gemstones, and artist-led brand building.
