Valery M. Ortiz Instagram – ‘El Caminito Inc’ was born decades ago when @hector4k (my big brother!) and I use to go outside and play in the woods as kids. He’d always grab a stick and we’d find whatever looked like “a little path” in the dirt and follow it. One day Hector started singing a song that said “El ca-mi-ni-to que tu querías hacer…” (The little path that you wanted to do…) At least that’s how I remember it! Haha Years later when trying to think of a name for my corporation I felt so much pressure to make it just right. I don’t know what triggered the memory but I instantly thought of this ‘little path’ I’ve been on and all the dreams turned reality as I followed it. So it stuck. 11 years ago today El Caminito Inc was born. ☺️ Then a few years later my brotha from anotha motha @benmarcsilverman and @bubbas_la helped me bring my logo to life!
Anyway! We were talking about celebrating the little things on a new episode of my podcast @yourunpaidtherapists and it made me think of this. All of it. The little path. The big path! Every dang stop and detour in between. And I’m grateful. Can’t wait to see all the places ‘El Caminito’ takes me. 🥰
Also! What you hear at the very end: “Lo que yo quería!” is a looooong running joke we still say every Christmas and bdays when opening any gifts. “What I’ve always wanted!” because sweet baby Hector would open the simplest thing and get soooo hyped and scream out “Lo que yo quería!” We’ve kept doing it ever since.
Moral of the story: big brothers are a huge influence/inspiration to little sisters. Always. Love you brother! 🥹 | Posted on 29/Jan/2024 05:35:09
