31. #31: Genero Olivella: COVID, Life & Art

On Episode 31, we have convinced Anthony’s childhood friend turned entrepreneur, to join us for a little chat! Genero Olivella grew up alongside Anthony in Upstate New York and continued to spend most of his time in New York, particularly the city. From graduating from Pratt for fashion design, moving into retail as a visual manager, to now taking the leap of faith to pursue his dreams in illustration and art, Genero left us with the perspective that no matter what we are faced with, use it as a catalyst for happiness.

Important Points:

1:00 - A whole lot of background on Genero. Starting with his senior year of high school experience as an exchange student in Denmark. Taking the jump to enroll in Pratt for fashion design, but as his graduation came to a close and the employment route set in he shortly learned he could not deal with the unethical parts of the business.

15:00 - Due to COVID-19, New York City, as well as the retail company he was working for, got hit hard. They, like the rest of the world, were forced to shutdown. And with that lay off Genero found the time to fall back in love illustration as something more than a hobby.

18:00 - There is no doubt that he loved his job in retail as a visual manager. What that entails in the total makeup and design of the store. Where displays, clothes, racks, and the rest of the products are placed, is in his hands. And it is required that it is uniform across all chain locations.

23:00 - We all get so confused with work, feeling accomplished, important, that the line between being happy and busy becomes very blurred.

29:00 - There are people who are guilty of spending so much time on “perfecting” their work, however there have been many times that quantity has topped quality. We have to think about what is best for us and what is the best thing in that moment, and that is what drives the consumer.

41:00 - We wish Genero all the luck and hope you follow us in following and supporting him on his dream. He admits that he is scared to fall back into a job that demands so much attention, when he has finally taken the time to explore the path that makes him happy.

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Buy his art: https://www.dontquityourdayjobproductions.com/generoolivella

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