História do Ateliê Arte em Família

Summary

Ana Paula Maro introduces herself as a craftswoman from Caçapava, São Paulo, who has run her studio for 11 years, specializing in handmade capybaras and dolls. She shares how her business, born in 2013 alongside her son's birth, has grown despite challenges, with her capybaras becoming popular in Brazil and globally. Ana encourages viewers to pursue their dreams with hard work, knowledge, and perseverance, emphasizing the support available from organizations like Sebrae and local governments. Her story highlights passion, resilience, and the joy of creating.

Takeaways

• 😀 Ana Paula Maro introduces herself as being from Caçapava, in the Vale do Paraíba, São Paulo.
• 👩‍❤️‍👨 She is married for 20 years and has an 11-year-old son.
• 🏡 Ana owns a studio, which she has run for 11 years in her hometown.
• 🐾 She is known locally as 'Ana, the crazy capybara lady' due to her popular capybara crafts.
• 🧵 Her studio specializes in capybara-themed crafts and fabric dolls.
• 📅 The studio began in 2013, starting in her garage and later moving to a more formal space in 2021.
• 🏆 Her capybara designs have gained popularity, serving as mascots for local events and being sold worldwide.
• 💪 Despite many challenges over the years, Ana has never given up on her dream.
• 📚 Ana emphasizes the importance of seeking knowledge, working hard, and pursuing one's dreams.
• 🚀 She encourages others to make the impossible possible by taking advantage of resources like Sebrae and local government programs.

Q & A

Who is the person speaking in the video?

The person speaking is Ana Paula Maro, who lives in Caçapava, in the Vale do Paraíba, São Paulo.

What is Ana Paula Maro known for?

Ana Paula Maro is known as 'Ana a doida das caiv varas,' referring to her work with capybaras and her handmade dolls in her atelier.

How long has Ana Paula been married, and does she have children?

Ana Paula has been married for 20 years and has an 11-year-old son.

What does Ana Paula's atelier focus on?

Ana Paula's atelier focuses on creating capybaras and handmade dolls, among other crafts.

When did Ana Paula start her atelier?

Ana Paula started her atelier in 2013, around the same time her son was born.

How did the idea of creating capybaras come about?

In 2021, Ana Paula saw an opportunity to create capybaras because they were popular in her city, Caçapava, and many people liked them.

Has Ana Paula's work with capybaras gained recognition?

Yes, her capybaras have been mascots for a Pan-American karate event in Caçapava, participated in an event with the Meta group, and have been spread across Brazil and around the world.

What message does Ana Paula have for others with dreams?

Ana Paula encourages people to pursue their dreams, seek knowledge, gather information, and never give up. She highlights the importance of hard work, learning, and taking advantage of resources like SEBRAE and local governments.

What challenges has Ana Paula faced in her business journey?

Ana Paula mentions that her atelier has gone through many ups and downs but emphasizes that she never gave up on her dream.

What advice does Ana Paula offer for those working towards their goals?

Ana Paula advises people to work hard, sew a lot (in her case), study even more, and believe that the impossible only exists until you achieve your goal.