A Lesson in Reinventing Yourself: Marisa Sanchez-Dunning’s Journey to Opening If Only Studio

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April 13, 2022

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“Oh man,” Marisa Sanchez-Dunning says, deep in thought, when I ask her about her hopes and dreams for the future of her recently opened design studio, If Only. “I want to meet Miley Cyrus.”

It’s a lighthearted comment. But, at its heart, it’s also completely true.

“On a serious note, she’s been a huge inspiration. You find these people along your journey, and it’s just like I understand what she’s been through.”

Theresa Christine Johnson

Theresa entered the world of design through The Dieline. With a background in writing and journalism, she has a passion for discovery and cultivating human connections. Her work for The Dieline is a constant journey to deeply understand all facets of the design process and to investigate what makes designers tick. Theresa’s writing has taken her snorkeling in between the tectonic plates in Iceland, horseback riding through a rural Brazilian town, and riding an octopus art car at Burning Man with Susan Sarandon as part of a funeral procession for Timothy Leary (long story). When not writing, she is planning her next trip or taking too many pictures of her cat.