We had the good fortune of connecting with MJ Pancho-Acorda and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi MJ, what’s the most important thing you’ve done for your children?
When creating my pieces, I like to ask my 3 boys, 12,10 & 6, what kind of things they’re into and usually that’s where I direct my path. As a mom of three, working full time and having my own side hustle means that I am pulled in all different directions. Besides my full time job, I like to incorporate my family into my passion. I crochet in my living room where my whole family congregates 90% we are at home. I like to still be present in my family life while I crochet.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I work at MD Anderson Cancer Center in the Texas Medical Center in Houston, TX. I received my degree in Education at the University of Houston. Professionally, my department we help facilitate support strategies that help cancer survivors cope with emotional, physical, mental and sexual issues after a cancer diagnosis.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. 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 Houston, Be More Pacific – I love Filipino food! Katy Chinatown
Pappasitos Tex Mex

Also, there are so many museums around for all ages! We personally love HMNS in Sugar Land!

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
When the pandemic hit, I was faced with a life at home for an indefinite amount of time, I needed to find something to keep me busy or I know I’d lose my marbles at home. I tried knitting a few years back and it wasn’t for me. So, I tried crochet. I was instantly hooked… pun intended. I began perusing all the YouTube tutorials, Etsy and all the free patterns and how-to’s on the Interwebs. There wasnt really a crochet idol that I could pinpoint that really got me going, but if I could say one person that inspired me to do this, it would probably be my grandmother who passed away long ago. I never knew she crocheted, but when my aunt found out I was crocheting, she was excited to tell me that my grandmother did too.

Website: https://etsy.me/3gLcY0V

Instagram: MJ.crochets.all.day

Image Credits
Joseph Pancho

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