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

Angela, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Can you talk to us about how you learned to do what you do?

I was introduced to everything that is creative through my church, actually. I didn’t know ANYTHING, but I started taking photos on my phone and was recruited to volunteer. A mentor taught me everything, and a few years after that I started doing videography since then I’ve been in love with it. If I could’ve actually taken the time to watch the videos and take that classes at my university. As well been more open to criticism, definitely would’ve been able to sped up the process.
One hundred percent I would say the ability to adapt quick and being open to criticism.
Myself, I stood in the way of learning more. I was naive I had talent and I never launched my business at the age I should’ve nor did I try to have exposure and get more clients.

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 am 24 currently, will be 25 years old soon. I am the youngest in my family, and as for family they’re such a huge reason why I keep going.. On my downtime I hang out with my friends, who are my second family. I am also an advocate for the end it movement. I’ve struggled a lot through my childhood. I am SA survivor, I wouldn’t be where I am right now without God to – I wouldn’t be able to where I am right now with Jesus Christ. As well as, “With God I was able to break that generational curse, and now I help others to do that as well.”  If you can just change it “With Jesus Christ I was able to break that generational curse, and now I help others to do that as well.”

I never knew what I wanted to do as I grew up and being a creative wasn’t really in my plan nor my forte. I started volunteering at my church around 14 years old at around 16 years old I started photography. Not long after that I started to edit videos as well as produce videos. by a mentor of mine. From then on I fell in love with it, and learned to do motion graphics.

I produce, shoot, film, edit, and animate. Whenever a client has an idea I bring to life to the best of the abilities whether it’d be a simple photoshoot to an in depth video with graphic animation. I work within the clients budget, I’ve been on both sides of the spectrum where there’s tough financial problems to having a steady paycheck. My goal is to help others as this creative job has helped me. That’s my goal.

As I’ve said I’m an advocate for the End it Movement, from the very start of the pandemic I felt in my heart to create a video. Not everyone knew/knows why people have red x’s on their hands or what it is. I shot and edited a video that I’ve been very proud of. It’s things of this sort that creates a fire in me to create. I want to bring your story to life, your picture or whatever may be that their hearts will be tugged. Not only meaningful but as well to make you smile. Every project I want the client to enjoy it, be happy, be content, and they don’t have to mention me.

Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?

My journey is a tough one, so buckle up. Prior I’ve stated that I’m an SA survivor, the hardest part was that it was family members. From the ages 5-10 years old. Not only that I’m declared disabled, with this being said I’m blessed to be able to do what I can do now. Literally all God. When I got into learning and creating I never thought I could get a client let alone have a business. When I started it, which was recent, I had recurring dreams about my past and felt unworthy of having the ability to create or even have a platform. I kept being brought back to the same thing. I lost a client due to me not delivering, which I understand it was also hard for me to communicate because when that kind of trauma happens you lose your voice. You lose a lot. Here’s the thing I blamed myself for losing that client. With that I had enough, I started fighting. I gave everything to God, I had to forgive myself, I had to forgive them, I had to give him my hurt, had to give my pain, and it wasn’t easy. When I finally gave it all to Him, I got my roar back. Everything I lost started slowly coming back seven fold.

Any stories or insights that might help us understand how you’ve built such a strong reputation?

Working within the clients budget, for sure. Where I live it’s a border land, people cross over from Mexico and back so they seek for prices that are lower than the average who live in the city. They come from a low income, I feel that’s what helped build up the reputation I have now.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://agcreatv.myportfolio.com
• Instagram: @angie.gnz
• Other: Email agcreatv@gmail.com

Image Credits
– Christian Iglesias I have the rights to the photo