Trapxart The Virtual Magazine Volume 25, April 2022 - Flipbook - Page 79
TRAPXART: THE VIRTUAL MAGAZINE, APRIL 2022 VOL #25
FEATURE: ANTHONY NAJERA
work. W hat matters to us isn?t about putting the other first,
it?s about making sure we take care of our own needs in
order to be good for the other.
W hy did you st art working on your craft ? W hat mot ivated
you?:The motivation for starting our brand was to create a
business rooted in the idea that self-love should be put
above all else. Throughout my years finding work, I found
that a lot of companies treated their employees like a
number rather than care about their well-being. I had
studied photography, art and fashion merchandise, which
all led me to embracing my many talents and combining
them into this brand XO by ALN. It was more than just a
logo on a t-shirt, it was the idea that it is okay to put
yourself first, because if you aren't good to yourself, how
can you be good to anyone else? Our motivation started
with us wanting to share our brand to those closest to us,
but now seeing people grasp the concept of our brand it
motivates us to take this brand outside of our community
and into the world.
Is t here a form of art t hat you have not t ried yet t hat you
w ant to t ry out ?:I have dabbled in a lot of the arts, but I
have always been intrigued in jewelry making. I think that is
a craft I would want to perfect in order to create my own
line of unisex jewelry.
W hat does your daily rout ine look like?:5am - wake up
and get ready for work
6am-3pm -Go to work at target for an 8 hour shift
