S3E5: Taking a Chance with your Craft with Jane Domingo Banares

In today’s episode we sit down and chat with self made entrepreneur, creator of the Co-Lab Podcast logo and artwork and our beautiful sister in law, Jane Banares.   Jane shares her experience dancing with Philippine Folk Dance group: Pasacat,  walks us through the progression of a timeless and classic artform and tells us about her favorite costumes to wear while performing.  Jane then talks with us about her journey as a freelance graphic design artist and starting a business by taking a chance on her own craft. She opens up about her obstacles with feeling uninspired and trying to find motivation in a foreign place far from home; but finds inspiration in asking herself “why not?”.  We talk to Jane about what it was like working with us on the Co-Lab Podcast logo and artwork and she chats with us about her process for creating the perfect vision for her clients.  Jane gives her advice for creatives to get started on their projects and reminds us that there’s no time limit when pursuing something you’re passionate about.  We talk with Jane about the start of one of her newer endeavors, Lux and Lia and being in business with your sister.  We wrap the episode with a round of rapid fire, Michelle puts Jane on the spot and she shares her opinion on what’s good in the dance community. 

In this episode, we explore: 
00:32        Introduction
04:00        Philippine Folk Dance
21:30        Life as an entrepreneur
34:15        Finding motivation far from home
38:40        Feeling uninspired 
44:25        Creating the Co-Lab Podcast logo and artwork
50:25        Advice for getting started 
56:37         Lux and Lia
1:07:35    Rapid Fire
1:11:14    What’s good in the dance community?
1:17:35    Closing remarks
This episode’s guest: 
Follow Jane on Instagram
Follow Lux and Lia on Instagram
Shop Lux and Lia on Etsy
Shop Jane’s handmade crafts 
Learn more about San Diego’s Premier Philippine Dance Company: Pasacat
Special thanks to: 
-Jane Banares for creating our Co-Lab Podcast artwork (and being our guest today!)
Music by Sam Stan - Das Boo - https://thmatc.co/?l=997FC418
Music by SkeetOnTheBeat - Late Night - https://thmatc.co/?l=E76B5749 
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