We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Alexandria Norman. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Alexandria below.

Alexandria, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Let’s talk legacy – what sort of legacy do you hope to build?

I pray and have faith that my legacy will provide for my family and my community, creating financial abundance while keeping my integrity intact. This legacy includes the successes of those within the Visionary Studios community. I want to see every business resident of Visionary Studios maximizing on all the opportunities and resources shared with them in a way that promotes growth for their businesses, while creating their own legacies amongst their families and children, as well. Regardless of coming from a city where it’s easy to lose hope and even easier to take the selfish route in life, God has instilled a mission within my heart and my hustle to share the knowledge, resources and capabilities with more fellow business owners that look like me, have struggled like me, have overcame life’s obstacles like me. My legacy will remind people what love, patience, community and hard work can look and feel like. My legacy will represent Visionary Studios across multiple locations throughout the United States and internationally. Creatives everywhere will have a community that they can lean on and receive support from through unique tenancy, and Stakeholders will have a new look on commercial real estate to invest into.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

I’m a single mother and entrepreneur, navigating the complexities of running Visionary Studios while balancing the role of a landlord to my peers. For eight years, I’ve also been the primary caregiver for my father, which has taught me resilience and the importance of community. My journey has taught me the value of setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care. I’ve learned that love sometimes means saying no to protect yourself and your loved ones. I’m committed to my vision for Visionary Studios and embrace its evolution.

Beginning my career in clothing design, I transitioned to commercial real estate, where I found my true passion. This shift required sacrifices, including time with my son and social life, but it has allowed me to build a thriving creative hub. Despite challenges and scrutiny, I remain steadfast in my integrity and the belief that God has a purpose for me. My story is one of perseverance, growth, and staying true to oneself. I’m eager to continue inspiring others on their own journeys.

I take immense pride in providing a nurturing environment for creatives to thrive at Visionary Studios. Our focus on affordability and the resources we offer with tenancy are key elements that set us apart. At Visionary Studios, I am deeply involved, offering hands-on support and ensuring that resources are readily available to our tenants. I believe that community and support are essential, which is why I provide 24-hour access to assistance from myself. What I want potential clients and followers to know is that Visionary Studios is more than just a space; it’s a community that fosters growth, support, and creativity. My commitment to providing a space where individuals can thrive remains unwavering. Though my journey has included overcoming loss and setbacks, I’ve always managed to realign myself and regain what I’ve lost. Through it all, I’ve remained steadfast in maintaining my integrity and ensuring that my heart remains unchanged by challenges and hardships.

Learning and unlearning are both critical parts of growth – can you share a story of a time when you had to unlearn a lesson?

I had to learn to believe in myself, love myself and give myself grace. We’re all on a journey, in our own different times. I know what I’m capable of so applying patience and hard work have been the theme. More lessons are being patient with myself as much as I am with others and loving myself with the same love I pour into others. We can manifest the bad just as quickly as the good. Our thoughts and words are strong! I had to learn to be intentional with my words l, just as much as my actions.

Can you tell us the story behind how you met your business partner?

I started Visionary Studios by myself, becoming the resource I needed most – an affordable office space, community, support and guidance. I now have a team of six individuals who have helped Visionary Studios elevate to a systematic rhythm of business, who all contribute to influencing Visionary Studios and all its business residents’ growth in sync. Throughout this whole experience learning from my team and being able to trust my team has been an ultimate game changer that contributes to my growth as a business owner and entrepreneur.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://visionary-studios.co
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visionarystudiosla/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/visionarystudioscrenshawdistrict/
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