We recently had the chance to connect with Myrel Soto Romero and have shared our conversation below.
Myrel, so good to connect and we’re excited to share your story and insights with our audience. There’s a ton to learn from your story, but let’s start with a warm up before we get into the heart of the interview. Are you walking a path—or wandering?
I think both. I’ve been walking a path and wandering, and I’ve learned that they can happen at the same time.
I’ve explored many projects, jobs, tried different avenues in the arts, and even faced moments of doubt and fear. Sometimes it felt like wandering, without direction, but really, it was a process of discovery.
Every experience, every project, every emotion, every audition, every artwork has taught me something about who I am and how I want to move through the world.
I’m learning that my path isn’t linear (no one’s is), and that’s okay. Wandering doesn’t mean being lost; it means being open, curious, and willing to explore my own artistic and personal growth. And in that wandering, I’ve found my guiding point, my inner voice, and my connection to my creativity.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hi! I’m Myrel Soto Romero, I’m a Mexican/ american multidisciplinary artist and a graduate in Communication Sciences. I’m passionate about exploring art as a way to understand oneself and express authentically.
I’m the founder of Myrel Studio, where I create customized pieces (shoes, jackets, canvases, murals) and collaborate closely with clients to bring their ideas to life. I’ve also worked in painting, singing, acting, contributing to short films, musicals, and theatre productions. I’ve experienced theatre from multiple angles: as an actress, production assistant, and stage manager.
For me, every project is an opportunity to create, explore, and connect with myself, with others, and with the stories that art allows us to tell. Right now, I’m focused on embracing my artistic voice, using it to transform not only my work, but also the way I inhabit the world: seeing life with curiosity, sensitivity, and authenticity, and sharing that perspective through every piece I create.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
Thisis a very profound question, one I’ve asked myself through my adult journey,mostly my 20’s.
I was a child, naïve, I was a sponge.
I loved enjoying what I liked to the fullest, without overthinking or worrying about everything else.
Sometimes I feel like I’m still a child, still learning, still discovering what parts of me are truly mine and what parts are someone else’s ideas of who I should be.
I was a very empathetic and artistic child. full of curiosity and imagination, with no limitations. But as I grew up, the lens through which I saw the world began to change, shaped by society, by expectations, and it made me believe my questions were distractions, that my way of seeing wasn’t the right one.
Yet, I would still have glimpses of that old me… moments when I allowed myself to feel and enjoy freely, without worrying about what others might say.
I think what I’m trying to say here is that I used to believe I had to fit into a mold, but now I’m reconnecting with that inner child again, with my artistic essence and learning to be my genuine self.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
There was a time, not long ago, when I almost gave up on art and, in a way, on myself. It came after a difficult artistic experience that left me questioning my worth and my place as an artist. For a while, I stopped painting, acting, and writing. Every time I tried, I felt unworthy. I told myself I wasn’t “real” enough, that I didn’t have the right credentials, that other artists were somehow better. I constantly compared myself, and the weight of those thoughts made creating feel painful. Even inspiration hurt, because it reminded me of what I wasn’t doing.
Ironically, what eventually brought me back to myself was art.
One sleepless night, I tried a therapy exercise: writing without intention, just letting words pour out. What landed on the page was my name and the why of it. Who I am. My essence. The parts of me I’d been ignoring. For the first time in months, I felt light. I felt me again.
The next day, I went to my studio. I painted using whatever was around me: old magazines, newspapers, paints, and brushes. I made a portrait. Not for anyone, not for an exhibition, but for myself. That act of creating felt like catharsis, like pouring out everything I had kept deep inside. Slowly, I returned to painting, to singing, to writing, to acting… to myself.
Acting gave me another kind of catharsis. It reminded me that being an artist isn’t about having the “right” job, degree, or validation. It’s about embracing your essence, expressing it, and allowing yourself to create from who you really are. Even when I worked other jobs outside of art, that didn’t make me any less of an artist. My art, my expression, my connection to life, that is what defines me.
I also realized how much it helps to be surrounded by the right people. My family and friends who truly reciprocate care and support helped me feel grounded, appreciated, and accepted. Therapy, love, and connection made it possible for me to feel at peace with who I am, who I want to be, and how I feel.
That moment taught me that giving up isn’t just about stopping an activity; it’s about stopping yourself. I realized I could never truly give up on art, because art is how I survive, how I understand the world, how I connect to myself, and how I reclaim my essence every day. I’m not an artist because of what I do, but because of who I am.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
For a long time, I cared too much about how others saw me and that was one of the reasons I almost gave up on art.
Now, I try to stay true to myself, no matter who’s watching. But this question sparked curiosity in me…
am I really the same person everywhere I go? Well… I asked my family and friends to see what they think really matters to me, and I’m so glad their answers were so similar because their answers reflected who I am today: family, art, creativity, passion, and standing up for what I believe in.
They said I care deeply about people, making others feel listened and cared for, connection, empathy, and community. And they’re right. I care about justice, equality, and authenticity. I try to live by those values, imperfectly maybe, I’m still learning, still growing…
No matter where I am or who I’m with, I hope that stays the same, that I keep showing up as myself, and staying rooted in my essence.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: Could you give everything your best, even if no one ever praised you for it?
Yes. Because now that I’ve learned to listen to my inner voice I understand that when I create, I don’t do it for recognition. I do it because it’s who I am. Because, it’s expression, because it’s connection.
If my work touches or inspires someone else, that’s amazing. It’s a reflection of love and authenticity I put into everything I do. But even if no one notices, the act itself is enough. It’s my way of living honestly, of honoring my essence.
What others think doesn’t define my work or my worth, because I already see and respect the heart, care, and intention I bring to every piece, every moment, and every choice.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myrel_sr/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/myrel-soto-463b0a260
- Other: https://www.instagram.com/myrelstudio?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
Myrel Studio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myrelstudio
Gmails: myrel.studio@gmail.com myrel.romero@gmail.com
Image Credits
@rem.films_
Andy Garcia
Alex Chiu
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