Check Out Briana Diaz’s Story

Today we’d like to introduce you to Briana Diaz

Hi Briana , thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
My name is Briana I go by Bri,

I am a mother of two. A creative, model and waitress. I started my small business back in 2020 during the pandemic, doing toothgems. Along the way I learned to do other things such as lash extensions, hair extensions etc. to implement in to my offered services. I currently only offer lash extensions as I’ve found that has brought me the most joy. BUT… if you want a toothgem, I got you! I did have a lot of success there and I’m forever grateful to everyone I’ve met along the way! I also do have a kids clothing brand called Tatter Totts, that’ I’m still working on, you wouldn’t imagine how hard it is to start your own brand 🙈 but you can find the clothes at Grow Kid Grow LA in silver lake on sunset. I got to where I am by staying strong, with no choice really. There was a lot of chaos in my life when I started a lot of these things but I constantly craved an outlet and the hunger to be creative, so I did and it really helped and shaped me. I’ve learned a lot about myself in the past four years. Hasn’t been the easiest being a single mom of two and one child being a toddler but I have learned and continue to give myself grace. I never lose hope and I strongly believe in divine timing and what’s meant for me will always be for me.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It hasn’t been a smooth road but I wouldn’t have changed anything about it, like I said I learned so much about myself. In 2020 I thought I met the person I’d spend the rest of my life with, we inspired each other and had a lot of fun but there was also a lot of emotional abuse in hindsight. While a lot of amazing things were happening for me, a lot of terrible things were happening that I kept to myself. You can imagine the stress and emotional war I had inside my head. I was juggling working multiple jobs, home, being a mother and trying to maintain an unhealthy relationship. 2022 I learned I was pregnant. Our engagement would be over and I would have to find a new home for myself, my daughter and unborn child. Learning that I’d be a single mother once again… I had a therapist through all of this, which helped me show up where I needed too. I definitely struggled with long depressive episodes. I had to push away my pride and shame, reach out to those who cared about me. If I never shared what I was going through I probably wouldn’t have been able to navigate everything as well as I was able too. I think it’s so important to reach out to your village and ask for help when you need too. I promise you they probably already know what’s going on. LOL. Trust in those people who want to see you win and when people are pushing you away. Leave. Go where you are loved and valued. In dealing with all of this it has been a struggle trying to maintain being creative, keep up my business, care for my two children on my own and stay financially afloat. I am still trying to find the balance!

Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I specialize in being a mom and Bad B 😂 kidding! I’m most proud of my children obviously, first, everything else comes after. I model so I’ve done a few projects that I’m really proud of. Such as complex, a couple commercials I’ve been in and recently a voiceover and feature in Estevan Oriols x Teen Angels exhibition. A lot of people I guess know me for that. I’m always referred to as the girl with tattoos that models and it makes me crawl inside but I guess that’s kind of cool! Secondly I’m known for my small business. That I’ve actually been stalling on because I recently left my lashing job to stay home with my son during the day. However, I am proud of what I am capable of and what I do. What sets me apart from others? I’m authentic, respectful, honest and I bring a magnetic passionate energy. In my work and private relationships. I’ve had people come get serviced by me just so they can vibe and I truly love and appreciate that. You are the brand, you sell yourself, the service comes after.

Where do you see things going in the next 5-10 years?
The beauty & fashion industry never dies!
That’s the beauty of it, lol.

Girls will always need their lashes and hair done and guys as well. Right now I feel like the clean girl look is in and I absolutely love it. I think the long face framing hair look is in but I think that’ll die soon. Everyone has it. I’m not sure what trends will come or change. The industry is always evolving and I think that’s what’s fun and inspiring about it, There’s no rules or boundaries when it comes to expressing yourself through hair makeup nails etc. I love that shit.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianamarie.eth?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr