Paisley Gonzales

Growing up in a Mexican-American family where her grandmother was a respected ceramicist, Paisley developed an early appreciation for handcrafted arts and the stories behind them. After graduating with a communications degree and feeling unfulfilled in her corporate job, she took a budget backpacking trip through Mexico's valley regions to reconnect with her roots, documenting ceramic workshops and food trucks along the way. What started as a personal healing journey evolved into a passionate advocacy platform for preserving traditional crafts and making meaningful travel accessible to everyday people.