Everything start with a story
Paniagua was born from the depths of my heart—a deep desire for change and empowerment for dreamers like me. I want my story to serve as motivation for those who have big dreams and know they were born for something greater.
I was born in El Salvador, but I moved to Los Angeles, California. I've been living here for almost three years, working different jobs just to survive. I wish I could have dedicated myself fully to my dreams and personal growth from the moment I arrived in this country, but these years have been a constant struggle. I couldn’t just quit my 8-hour job to focus on my project—I had debts to pay and no financial support. Without a regular job, I wouldn’t be able to eat or keep the room where I live.
The idea for this project was born while I was working jobs I didn’t enjoy but had to do to survive. I remember working at SoFi Stadium as a housekeeper—cleaning bathrooms and washing stadium seats—while dreaming of starting my own clothing brand or sharing my art. I knew I was born for something more. I knew there was something special inside me. But how could anyone see or value that when I was sweeping stands or cleaning seats?
The same happened when I worked in construction, laying floors or repairing walls, covered in dirt and wearing boots. Or when I worked in a warehouse, peeling off stickers, taking out trash, loading and unloading containers. Deep down, I knew I didn’t belong there. There was a fire inside me, and God had shown me my potential, but I felt stuck in a situation I couldn’t escape. I know there are other dreamers out there like me—people who, despite limitations and challenges, have such big dreams that they keep going no matter what.
This project is for those people who have to put on work boots or aprons just to make ends meet, but their real dream is to be a fashion designer or an artist. It’s about empowering those who are laughed at because they look poor or dirty, mocked for their situation, and have no support from anyone but God. This is for the ones who have recognized their gift and are willing to sacrifice everything for their dreams.
I know what that feels like—and that’s why I created this project: to tell people in the same situation that they can do it. You can take that first step toward your dreams. People might mock you—but keep going. You’ll have to make sacrifices—but keep going. You may have to leave your family or friends behind—but keep going. There will be setbacks and tough days when you’ll feel like giving up—but keep going. Maybe you’ll have to emigrate to another country for your dreams—but every morning you open your eyes is another opportunity.
Tell your dreams to God and let Him guide your life toward purpose and happiness. Because when you live in your purpose and use the gift God gave you at birth, magical things happen.
