Wednesday Aug 20, 2025
Through Her Eyes: Layla Pian's Tenacious Journey to Mural Mastery
Through Her Eyes: Layla Pian's Tenacious Journey to Mural Mastery
In this episode, Stephanie interviews Layla Pian, the artist behind Arizona's largest mural in downtown Phoenix. Layla shares her inspiring journey from being part of an Iranian immigrant family to becoming a prominent muralist. The mural, a depiction of her eyes overlooking Phoenix, symbolizes her tenacity and the message she hopes to share with the community. Layla discusses the challenges she faced, from balancing in harnesses to navigating through the nuances of the art world. The episode also explores her advice to developers on incorporating art into projects and touches on the importance of business education for artists. Stephanie also shares her personal perspectives and experiences, making for a rich and engaging conversation.
In this Episode:
00:00 Introduction to Layla Pian's Mural
00:45 Meet Your Host: Stephanie
00:54 Welcome to the Wisdom in Wealth Podcast
01:59 Discovering Layla's Mural
02:30 The Journey of Creating the Mural
04:23 Layla's Artistic Background
06:36 Challenges and Techniques in Mural Painting
12:55 The Personal Touch: Layla's Eyes
13:14 Layla's Inspirational Journey
22:30 The Future of Art in Phoenix
26:40 Artistic Influences and Family Talent
27:02 Exploring Multiple Talents
27:34 The Burnout and Rediscovery of Passion
29:43 Cultural Connections and Real Estate
32:20 The Drive to Succeed
34:42 Supporting the Art Community
41:29 Incorporating Art in Development Projects
50:05 Final Thoughts and Reflections
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