DESIGNER STORYTELLER JOY SEEKER
About Viola
I’m Viola Sutanto, a designer and entrepreneur on a mission to inspire everyday joy. I founded MAIKA, a lifestyle brand creating stylish, sustainably made bags and experiences designed to delight.
My talks blend personal storytelling with creative insight—from navigating my daughter’s life-threatening illness to building a business rooted in purpose and play. I speak about resilience, creativity, and the art of finding beauty in the everyday.
I’ve shared stories and strategies with audiences at KQED, Make-A-Wish, Bank of America,and the World Domination Summit, among others.
SPEAKING TOPICS
The Art of the Pivot
How life’s detours spark creativity and innovation
Joy by Design
Finding beauty in everyday moments, even in life’s hardest seasons
Designing a Business That Feeds Your Soul
Building a values-driven brand that’s both sustainable and soulful
From Bag to Brand
Growing MAIKA from sketchbook to shelves through story and community
Risk as a Creative Act
Reframing risk as courage and curiosity