She has been designing shoes for her brand Giani Dafirenze for over 10 years, and has been the mother of Agustín for almost 3 years. In this interview, Gianina Rodríguez @gianiro tells us a little about motherhood, her journey with fertility treatments, and also how being a mother influences her creative processes.

The questionnaire to Gianina Rodríguez, founder of the Giani Dafirenze brand

Motherhood has made me more concerned about my time. Before, I might have said yes to more things to do or to staying up late working. Today, I care about spending as much time as possible with Agustín and I don't compromise on that.

As a mother, I am great at telling stories. I feel like I am acting, I use voices, and I get into the characters. I also love books, I buy a lot of them and I make some up. I already know many of them by heart and I try to make Agustín hyper-connected with the books.

As a mother, I am terrible at: getting attention. It is very difficult for me. Sometimes I feel embarrassed, other times I laugh and he laughs. It is something I don't know how to do, but I know it is important. Limits are key so I do my best to at least set them.

Something I wish someone had told me before becoming a mother (about motherhood or parenting): that at first it seems like an impossible mission. Then, as time goes by, you realize that you know how to do things that you don't know where you learned them from, that you manage to understand things that no one told you, and that every day that passes is better. At least that's how I've experienced it.

The phrase (or gesture) from your child that melts your heart: When out of nowhere he looks at me and says: “thank you mom” hugs me and gives me a kiss. I think that may be the best moment of my day.

To my son, I can never say no when… He raises his finger and says: “one more time, mom, and add more.”

Since we became mums/dads, my relationship with my partner has been challenging, because we both have different ways of being. I am much more apprehensive and he is more relaxed, so we have had to agree on how to raise our children. But the truth is that so far we are doing well. We have one day a week for ourselves and at least once a year we try to go on a trip alone.

What I said I would never be like a mom, and now I do: I blame myself. I blame myself for things I promised myself I wouldn't. It's something I try to work on every day, but it's hard.

My favorite maternity gadget (or accessory) is: the white noise machine. I've had it since minute one and I even feel like I'm sleeping better!

Are you a routine person or a flow person? I'm a mix of the two. I have routines, but I'm not a fanatic either. If we suddenly fall behind schedule or something doesn't get done, I don't worry about anything. Now that I think about it, I think I flow more.

What characteristics of being a mother have helped you to start a business? I feel that I am more efficient. I never thought that 10 minutes could be so valuable. I have become more organized, I feel that I am more creative and I really value being able to manage my time.

How does being a mother influence your creative processes? I have become more creative, children's games make you more creative. We paint a lot, we make up stories, we play with clay and other things that make you think more and make more connections.

Best motherhood advice I've ever been given: You are the best mom Agustín could have.

My favorite motherhood cliché is : being a mom will change your life.

My most unpopular opinion about motherhood: I don't know if it's unpopular, but I can totally understand people who don't want to be moms. For me it was a really difficult decision, not because I didn't want to, but because I couldn't, and I was in treatment for almost 7 years. Sometimes I would come home and think I wasn't going to continue, and then I would get back up. Motherhood is amazing, but you have to be respectful of those who don't want to. If someone doesn't want to, that's fine, and I love that they are clear about that.