Are you curious what it really takes to build a creative career across borders and cultures? In this inspiring episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Himgauri, a dynamic graphic designer and visual strategist whose journey spans continents, creativity, and courage. Based in the United States and formerly rooted in the UAE, Himgauri specializes in interactive visuals, animation, and digital storytelling.
Himgauri shares her inspiring leap from the Middle East to the U.S. and reveals how she built an international career fueled by passion, adaptability, and purpose — offering powerful takeaways on creative resilience, global branding, and redefining design as an extraordinary experience.
👩🎨 About the Guest
Himgauri is an accomplished graphic designer and visual strategist with over 13 years of experience working alongside leading global brands and government entities in the UAE. Now based in the U.S., she continues to push creative boundaries through interactive design, animation, and immersive digital storytelling. Through her work, she helps brands and entrepreneurs elevate their visual presence and communicate with clarity and impact. Her unique international journey reflects both bold courage and an unwavering belief that design should be an extraordinary affair.
🎧 What You’ll Learn in This Episode
Why global transitions challenge creative identity and how to navigate them
Himgauri’s strategies for designing visuals that tell powerful stories
How to build an international creative career with intention
Practical steps to evolve as a designer in ever-changing digital landscapes
The importance of passion and authenticity in creative entrepreneurship
🧭 Episode Outline
Introduction to Gigi's Journey (0:00) Early Life and Career Beginnings (3:01) Navigating the Social Media Landscape (6:30) The Importance of Ads for Small Businesses (10:43) Adapting to Changing Social Media Strategies (13:42) Establishing Trust and Visibility (16:10) Transitioning to Entrepreneurship (20:24) Building Community and Collaboration (24:35) The Perks and Challenges of Entrepreneurship (28:47) Connecting with Gigi (29:39)
🔗 Connect with Himgauri
Want to learn more about Himgauri’s work or connect with her directly?
🌐 Website → http://www.tessellationsdesign.com 💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/himgauri/ 🎙If I'm Being Honest Podcast links: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZW6k2uBU4fEcjx5lOYD3b?si=8cc3703bd8a9470e YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuiHLsucEuuA3xCeHCh9iHGQqPZ2fyxhm&si=08CbzTtt4fsRGKHi Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/if-i-am-being-honest/id1843172918
💫 Closing Inspiration
Design is not just about making things look beautiful — it's about creating meaning, emotion, and connection.
If you’ve been questioning your creative path or wondering how to take your vision globally, this episode will encourage you to embrace courage, trust your evolution, and pursue creativity with purpose.
✨ Ways to Work with Me (Anisha Jennings)
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