Fresh Mix Podcast - Episode 34: Yanique DaCosta of Fort Lauderdale Ditched Law School to Pursue a Graphic Design Career (Part 1)

Nothing says "going against the grain" like majoring in art. Well, our guest today defied the odds by using her artistic passions and skillsets to create a thriving business. Yanique DaCosta is the Founder and Creative Director of YKMD Visual Communications, which provides graphic design services to corporate event planners and trade show managers. In PART 1 of this conversation, Yanique tells Gerard how she went from coloring on her grandmother's linens in Jamaica as a child to living in a penthouse in Miami as a young adult. She also mentions the expectations that parents from the Caribbean traditionally have for their children, and why everyone is NOT destined to be a boss. Listen in and learn something new today! Host: Gerard Legagneur Guest: Yanique DaCosta of YKMD Visual Communications Links: YKMD Instagram | Facebook Links: Yanique's LinkedIn | Instagram DONATE: Gerard's Guitars Over Guns fundraiser! Visit The Fresh Mix Website: FreshMixPodcast.com Follow The Fresh Mix on Social Media: Instagram | Twitter Email the Show: [email protected] Executive Producer: Jaime Legagneur Lead Content Producer: Amber Amortegui Additional Support Provided by: Listeners Like You and Flint Stone Media ------------------------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Partner with FPN: Become the voice of YOUR segment of Florida!! From sponsoring episode segments through creating and growing your own branded show, we have the solution to promote you while we promote Florida! FPN Media Kit We are currently boarding shows to build out our network. And, you don't want to miss ANY of the new hosts and podcasts were have joining us. Search for and subscribe to "Florida Podcast Network" on iTunes and all your favorite podcast players to get more of this and ALL our shows. Become a Patron: Have a suggestion for the Network? Join us in the FPN Insiders group on Facebook and let us know!    FPN:  Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network