men acting like juveniles. If there have been any projects that I didn't land because I'm a woman, the potential clients never let on. If You Were Not a Designer, What Would You Be? I was on my way to becoming a psychologist when I began designing web sites so I imagine that's what I'd be. What is Your Biggest Challenge/Achievement? Because I have a home office, my biggest challenge is to fight the impulse to work all the time. I have had to set boundaries for myself with my time for my own benefit and for the benefit of my family. My biggest achievement is that I kept pushing to make this business a success, even while others were telling me to get a "real" job. Anything to Say to Other Female Designers? Find a supportive network. The best thing I ever did for my business was to join an email discussion list of women web designers. It's like having 100 business mentors at my disposal every single day. Leticia Motta Bio: I'm a 23 year old interactive designer, lover of branding and illustration. I'm Brazilian, born in Rio de Janeiro, part time freelancer, color freak and online music listener. Portfolio: leticiamotta.com Twitter: @letmotta How Did You Get Into the Web Design Industry? In fact I was introduced to web design at the places I've worked. My major at University was graphic design and this was what I studied the most in my years in college. When I got