Influential Woman · Designer
Priscilla Solorio Zepeda
Founder & Creative Designer, XZYRA Studio
Los Lunas, NM 87031
Her Story
About Priscilla
Priscilla Solorio Zepeda is the Founder and Creative Director of XZYRA Studio, an independent branding and creative studio based in Los Lunas, New Mexico. With a background in illustration, her work brings together visual identity, storytelling, and marketing to create brands that feel distinctive, intentional, and memorable. Through XZYRA Studio, Priscilla develops brand identities, campaign concepts, and creative direction for businesses across a range of industries. Her approach is rooted in creativity, cultural pride, and the belief that strong branding should communicate more than how a business looks—it should communicate what it represents. She continues to grow XZYRA Studio while expanding her creative work beyond New Mexico.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Priscilla
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to the balance of strong family roots and my own drive for independence. My grandparents gave me the unwavering encouragement to trust my creative vision. My mother has always been a constant source of help, stepping in to take care of things for me whenever she could. While I am deeply grateful for her support, it has also driven me to find my own strength as a business owner—learning the vital lesson of how to establish my own boundaries, step up, and build a career that is truly my own
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best advice came from my grandparents and from what I eventually learned to tell myself: if you have a vision for your life, believe in it and go after it. My grandparents gave me the foundation to believe in my capabilities. While my mother always tried to protect me and do everything for me, her support taught me to appreciate family, while motivating me to step out and build my own true independence. Ultimately, my family circle taught me both the value of support and the absolute necessity of knowing when to confidently walk down your own path
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I attribute my success to the profound balance of encouragement and resilience gained from my family circle. My grandparents provided the foundational belief in my capabilities, pushing me to trust my vision when others couldn't see it. At the same time, my mother taught me the invaluable lesson of independence and self-advocacy—showing me the importance of knowing when to gracefully walk away from situations that do not serve my growth. Loving my family means carrying both their encouragement and these hard-won boundaries into everything I build.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges in branding and marketing right now is standing out in a world where people can create content almost instantly. There are more tools, more AI, and more content than ever before. But I also see that as an opportunity. Tools can help you create, but they cannot replace having a vision, understanding a client, or knowing what you want people to feel when they experience a brand. I think the opportunity is learning how to use new technology without losing the human creativity and intention behind the work.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
My roots are one of my greatest values. I’m proud of being Mexican and of the Indigenous ancestry and history that are part of my culture. I value authenticity, family, resilience, creativity, and never feeling like I have to make myself smaller to fit into someone else’s idea of success. My culture influences the way I see beauty, strength, storytelling, and identity, and I want that pride to remain part of both who I am and the work I create. I’m Mexican, and I carry that with pride wherever I go
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