Meet Francesca Descollines | Digital Content Creator

We had the good fortune of connecting with Francesca Descollines and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Francesca, where are you from? We’d love to hear about how your background has played a role in who you are today?

Hey Shoutout Miami Team; Thanks for having me! I’m currently based in Miami but I am from a very beautiful island called Haiti. Being raised in Haiti I was surrounded by lots of cultural richness. The country is a melting pot of diverse cultures from all around the world. From a young age, my eyes were practically trained to appreciate the country’s amazing heritage, vibrant traditions, and artistic expressions which shaped the way I now see everything around me. I developed a keen eye for color. From going to the beach every weekend and seeing the hues from the beautiful Caribbean sea to attending traditional cultural events such as carnival. Looking back I can say that in a way, Haiti ignited my passion for aesthetics and visual beauty. If I’m being honest, I never considered photography to be on my path today; because just like in many other Caribbean countries, the artistic world isn’t necessarily considered a prestigious career path.

Nonetheless, here I am… And as a result of my upbringing, I now have a strong desire to inspire others just as Haiti’s culture and colors have inspired me. I aim to motivate others to embrace their passions and true desires despite what the narrative says. their goals. All in all, I can say that my upbringing has shaped me into someone who appreciates the vibrant beauty of the world. I carry the lively spirit of my homeland within me and through my own creative endeavors, I aim to ignite a spark of inspiration and passion, encouraging others to embrace their dreams fearlessly and paint their own colorful path in life.

Please, tell us more about your We’d love to hear what sets you apart from others, what you are most proud of or excited about. How did you get to where you are today professionally? Was it easy? If not, how did you overcome the challenges? What are the lessons you’ve learned along the way? What do you want the world to know about you or your brand and story?

To the world, I’m a digital content creator; but in MY world, I’m just a Caribbean girl who is making her younger self proud every single day; simply by pursuing my dreams and presenting to the world what I see through my colorful and creative lens. My aim is and has always been to create captivating art that offers a fresh perspective of the everyday scene through my eye; infusing vibrant colors and a touch of fun to each of my projects. Creating intentional art is important to me. I want to ensure that my work aligns with my brand while resonating with my audience.

The journey to where I currently am today hasn’t been the easiest professionally. Without any educational background in this field, I had to dedicate countless hours to learning new skills and mastering my craft; and to be honest, sometimes my vision gets lost in translation but I always move forward. Learning the business has definitely been a self-taught adventure, to say the least. Nonetheless, I embrace all the challenges I face because they only fuel my patience which in turn nurtures my ideas; allowing them to evolve and flourish more and more.

At the end of the day, I’m beyond proud of the progress I’ve made over the years. To me, every step forward counts as a celebration of my determination and passion. I’m honestly super excited for what the future holds. I know that God has so much in store for me and I hope the world takes notice because I’m just getting started. Through my journey, I want to be the shining example that success follows when you chase your dreams with all your heart. Pursue your passions with unwavering determination and remember that when you pursue your dreams, extraordinary things happen!

Alright, so let’s jump right in! The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love, and encouragement of So is there a person, group, organization, book, etc that you want to dedicate your shoutout to? Who else deserves a little credit and recognition in your story?

Absolutely! Before I even get started… I want to first give a massive shoutout to my ultimate bestie, the one and only, the man reading from above, Big J aka Jesus Christ my God for making me who I am today and for blessing me with such a wonderful gift. It’s only right that I start with Him because God himself, chose ME to be part of his creative team, doing exactly what I am doing now. Walking alongside Him, there’s nothing I cannot do so I’m entirely grateful to be able to nurture such a blessing.

Now, when it comes to recognizing the people who have played a pivotal role in my journey; I can’t help but give a big shoutout to my parents. I owe them a heartfelt thank you for investing in my dream at an early age by buying me my very first DSLR camera for my sweet sixteen birthday. Regardless of how far fetch of a gift it was for me to ask at the time, they still decided to invest in me and surprise me with it. That camera kickstarted the first couple of years of my career and I still, to this day have it in my possession. Unknowingly, their support has played a significant role in setting me up on the journey I’m currently on.

I do want to extend a special shoutout to my mom for her gentle reminders and words of encouragement to pick up my camera again after I had set it aside for a while after going to college. As I mentioned earlier, I’ve never seen myself to be a photographer because my perspective of a “prestigious career” was tainted by the many voices of the Caribbean narrative that tells you to: become anything but that. Although my mom didn’t necessarily encourage getting a degree in photography, her constant reminders to pursue my passion most definitely reignited my creative spark and pushed me to new heights. I am deeply grateful for her not allowing me to lose sight of what I loved.

In truth, each and every person who has crossed my path and truly and genuinely believed in me and everyone who inspired me deserves credit and recognition in my story. I wouldn’t be where I am today without them.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week-long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc? In your view what are some of the most fun, interesting, exciting people, places, or things to check out?

Ouhhh that’s a really good question. Miami offers such a wide variety and range of things to do; but In my opinion, I would definitely prioritize looking into its diverse culinary scene. Miami is definitely a foodie’s paradise full of flavors from around the world, and in my point of view, you can’t say good time without some good food. So I would take my best friend on that kind of adventure. Hopping from Haitian to Peruvian restaurants, Italian to Cuban, and even indulging in some fiery Asian fusion. My tastebuds are always ready to welcome delicious flavors!

Other than that I can say that my game plan would consist of a perfect balance between fun and relaxation. I would definitely introduce her to some of the city’s scenic hidden gems. I’ve got a few pinned locations saved on my phone; some that I’ve personally visited and fallen in love with and others that are waiting to be discovered.

I would make sure we dive into the art scene as well; visiting some art galleries and epic museums. I also feel like you can’t say sunshine state without mentioning the beautiful and breathtaking views it brings. I would make sure we soak in the scenery cherishing each moment. I really love the beach and under these beautiful palm trees, catching a nice sunrise or sunset is definitely a must. We honestly would have a blast together by just exploring, eating some good food, and capturing long-lasting memories.

Instagram:

My personal instagram is: @its_Frenchieeee https://www.instagram.com/ its_frenchieeee/
My creative page is: @frencheffect__

Image Credits:

Creative Direction: Francesca Descollines @its_frenchieeee Photographed by: FrenchEffect: @frencheffect__