Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in arts but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Gabriella Di Stefano, founder of Tuta & Coco, located in Montreal, QC, Canada.

What's your business, and who are your customers?

Tuta & Coco is dedicated to celebrating the artist within every child. We offer products and services to preserve and encourage creativity.

Tell us about yourself

I am a mom, artist, photographer, and founder of Tuta & Coco. In 2014 he made his first little works of art, and I started to wonder how and where to keep them. This is how Tuta & Coco was born. Since 2020, I have partnered with my friend Eugenia, who is an Anthropologist, to further develop the brand around children's creativity and imagination.

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

To make children proud of themselves.

What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?

To keep on going with uncertainty and risks.

What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?

  1. Planning and strategizing.
  2. Always prototyping (It's the best!).
  3. Visualize how to scale from the beginning.

Is there anything else you'd like to share?

Being a business owner is hard, but it's fun and very rewarding.

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: https://www.tutacoco.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tutaetcoco
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tutaetcoco/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tutaetcoco


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