S1 E16: Bella Lucia Series - Kristina Lucia

Meet Kristina Lucia. In this episode, we learn about multi-talented New Yorker Kristina who is an artist, a creator and an author.  In my conversation with her, I learned of her ambitious project to complete a 15-part children's book series starred by eponymous Bella Lucia. This is a lovely conversation where Kristina shares her writing process, her inspiration and her incredible focus. She is a budding podcaster who teems with energy.

You will enjoy this conversation immeasurably! 

Kristina Lucia is an artist, creator, and author who ignites the imaginations of children and their parents through her limited edition animals and touching storybooks. Her humble beginnings in a small farm town (there was only one traffic light!) sparked her creativity at a young age and her adopted home of New York City keeps her inspired daily. Curiously Curated Creations of Kristina Lucia features a magical array of warm, cuddly and comforting creatures along with storybooks that help parents and kids improve their communication and deepen their relationships.

Whether she is strutting down Fifth Avenue in Manolos or curled up on her sofa in slipper socks, Kristina is ready to create a masterpiece. Her crochet hooks and knitting needles are always within reach to whip up anything from stuffies to baby sweaters, while her kitchen table is often covered with her watercolor paints and brushes or freshly baked cookies. After an injury forced her to reconsider her 100-mile-an-hour corporate career, Kristina realized her true path: to be the artist she was meant to be.

The door of Curiously Curated Creations of Kristina Lucia opened upon her receiving a sign from her Mom. The journey began in November 2019. Kristina is also a competitive dancer, an avid reader, and travel buff. When she is not working, you can find her in the studio dancing her cha cha, with her nose in a book, or exploring a new destination.

The Bella Lucia Series is composed of 15 children's books where Bella Elephant learns skills and goes through transitions that cause her to feel feelings of frustration.  With the help of her parents and special adults in her life she is able to express her feelings and work through her frustrations.  With practice and patience she is able to overcome her fears and accomplish her goals.  The beauty is that she is then able to share this wisdom with her friends.  

Each book features a readers guide.  A coordinating coloring book is available for separate purchase as well!  

The first books of this series are coming in Spring 2023.  

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