We had the good fortune of connecting with Seli Santiago and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Seli, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
I kept getting asked if I made “this/these” or if I could be booked for a service. And I didn’t want to have to choose, so I created a business that allows diversity and acts like a brand. Helping others to avoid confinement in one craft, product or services. And allowing me to share the prolific creator within.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
We brand 𝒮𝑜𝑦 𝙸𝚘 as a platform for everyone. Majority of the products and services provided by 𝒮𝑜𝑦 𝙸𝚘 are custom crafted for the consumer by the owner. If someone needed a platform to help share their Art, 𝒮𝑜𝑦 𝙸𝚘 offers free promotion with a promotion in return. In most cases, we promote what follows the brands vibe anyway. Earthy, Raw & Unique!

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
We would go hiking at the various mountains in Maricopa/Pinal County Arizona. Have dinner at home or a seafood restaurant because she is pescatarian. Lol!

Go shopping at the various outlets because we love bargains.
Cuddle up with the furbabies and watch something funny.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
To recognize anyone, it’d have to be my Wife. Through her friendship and unwavering support, I had the courage to put myself out there. To be more fearless with my craft. So… SHOUTOUT TO MY WIFE JEN.

Website: https://sites.google.com/view/soyio?fbclid=PAAabBf2vTDCa8VXLkSMp2dY_RBkkhfNIiPOW8tOIBQx_q7FzIBg2HZMBLCAY

Instagram: https://instagram.com/soy.io.dabrand?igshid=NTdlMDg3MTY=

Image Credits
Seli Santiago

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