<p>Alma Jimenez Lopez is a creative force — a designer, artist, and curator who builds bridges between cultures and communities. In this episode, she shares how growing up as a first-generation Mexican American shaped her superpower: empathy. From honing her skills as an interior designer and building bridges across sectors of the design industry, to curation and community-building with the co-founding <em>Of Threads,</em> which celebrates the richness of Mexican American stories through art, design, and fashion, Alma’s journey is one of vision, healing, and unstoppable drive. This conversation is bold, heartfelt, and full of light.&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.cleverpodcast.com/blog/alma-lopez-interior-design-curator-of-threads" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Head to cleverpodcast.com for a transcript (with links!) of this episode, images, resources, and more!</a></p><br><p><a href="https://www.cleverpodcast.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SUBSCRIBE</a> - listen to Clever on any podcast app!</p><p><a href="https://www.cleverpodcast.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SIGN UP</a> - for our Substack for news, bonus content, new episode alerts</p><p><a href="https://www.cleverpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">VISIT</a> - cleverpodcast.com for transcripts, images, and<a href="https://www.cleverpodcast.com/all-pisodes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> 200+ more episodes</a></p><p>SAY HI! - on<a href="https://bit.ly/4jEzIz3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Instagram</a> &amp;<a href="https://bit.ly/4kVhniZ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> LinkedIn</a> @cleverpodcast @amydevers</p><br><p>Clever is hosted &amp; produced by<a href="https://www.cleverpodcast.com/about" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Amy Devers</a>, with editing by<a href="https://www.markzurawinskimusic.com/audio-work.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Mark Zurawinski,</a> production assistance from Ilana Nevins and Anouchka Stephan, and music by<a href="https://www.elteneleven.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> El Ten Eleven</a>.</p><p>If you enjoy Clever we could use your support! Please consider<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/clever/id1106679693?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> leaving a review</a>,<a href="https://www.cleverpodcast.com/contact" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> making a donation, becoming a sponsor</a>, or introducing us to your friends! We love and appreciate you!</p><br><p><strong>Special thanks to our sponsors!</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.wix.com/studio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Wix Studio</strong></a> is a platform built for all web creators to design, develop, and manage exceptional web projects at scale.</li><li><a href="https://www.subzero-wolf.com/trade-resources/kitchen-design-contest" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove's Kitchen Design Contest</strong></a> is a global design competition celebrating outstanding kitchen design projects. Apply now!</li></ul><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Clever with Amy Devers

Amy Devers

Ep. 220: Designing Belonging: Alma Jimenez Lopez on Art, Heritage, and Home

FEB 25, 202560 MIN
Clever with Amy Devers

Ep. 220: Designing Belonging: Alma Jimenez Lopez on Art, Heritage, and Home

FEB 25, 202560 MIN

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<p>Alma Jimenez Lopez is a creative force — a designer, artist, and curator who builds bridges between cultures and communities. In this episode, she shares how growing up as a first-generation Mexican American shaped her superpower: empathy. From honing her skills as an interior designer and building bridges across sectors of the design industry, to curation and community-building with the co-founding <em>Of Threads,</em> which celebrates the richness of Mexican American stories through art, design, and fashion, Alma’s journey is one of vision, healing, and unstoppable drive. This conversation is bold, heartfelt, and full of light.&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.cleverpodcast.com/blog/alma-lopez-interior-design-curator-of-threads" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Head to cleverpodcast.com for a transcript (with links!) of this episode, images, resources, and more!</a></p><br><p><a href="https://www.cleverpodcast.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SUBSCRIBE</a> - listen to Clever on any podcast app!</p><p><a href="https://www.cleverpodcast.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SIGN UP</a> - for our Substack for news, bonus content, new episode alerts</p><p><a href="https://www.cleverpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">VISIT</a> - cleverpodcast.com for transcripts, images, and<a href="https://www.cleverpodcast.com/all-pisodes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> 200+ more episodes</a></p><p>SAY HI! - on<a href="https://bit.ly/4jEzIz3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Instagram</a> &amp;<a href="https://bit.ly/4kVhniZ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> LinkedIn</a> @cleverpodcast @amydevers</p><br><p>Clever is hosted &amp; produced by<a href="https://www.cleverpodcast.com/about" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Amy Devers</a>, with editing by<a href="https://www.markzurawinskimusic.com/audio-work.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Mark Zurawinski,</a> production assistance from Ilana Nevins and Anouchka Stephan, and music by<a href="https://www.elteneleven.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> El Ten Eleven</a>.</p><p>If you enjoy Clever we could use your support! Please consider<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/clever/id1106679693?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> leaving a review</a>,<a href="https://www.cleverpodcast.com/contact" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> making a donation, becoming a sponsor</a>, or introducing us to your friends! We love and appreciate you!</p><br><p><strong>Special thanks to our sponsors!</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.wix.com/studio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Wix Studio</strong></a> is a platform built for all web creators to design, develop, and manage exceptional web projects at scale.</li><li><a href="https://www.subzero-wolf.com/trade-resources/kitchen-design-contest" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove's Kitchen Design Contest</strong></a> is a global design competition celebrating outstanding kitchen design projects. Apply now!</li></ul><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>