Nancy Elias

Human First ๐Ÿ‰ Founder of Bosabizu | Creator of Filistina | Bringing underrepresented and misrepresented stories into play and storytelling

Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

About

Hello, Iโ€™m Nancy. Iโ€™m the founder of Bosabizu, a creative studio building character-driven worlds inspired by heritage, identity, and belonging. I grew up between cultures, and I know what it feels like not to see yourself fully reflected in the world around you. Bosabizu is my way of changing that. Through storytelling, design, and play, I create characters and stories that carry meaning, preserve memory, and help people feel seen, connected, and understood. From collectible dolls to animated storytelling, every project is part of a bigger universe built with heart, imagination, and cultural detail. Filistina is the first step in that journey.

Experience

  • Founder & Creative Director at Bosabizu
    Nov 2024 - Present ยท 1 yr 9 mos

    Bosabizu is a creative studio dedicated to celebrating identity, honoring heritage, and carrying forward overlooked stories through design, play, and storytelling. As Founder & Creative Director, I guide its vision from concept to creation, leading projects from idea to execution and shaping meaningful works that inspire connection.

  • Artist at Nancy Elias Art
    Dec 2020 - Present ยท 5 yrs 8 mos

    As an artist, I explore themes of identity, culture, and belonging, creating work that celebrates the beauty in our differences and the richness of diverse heritage. Through illustration and storytelling, my art seeks to inspire empathy and offer new ways of seeing ourselves and one another.

  • Founder & Creative Director at MamaBear Designs
    Mar 2016 - Aug 2018 ยท 2 yrs 6 mos

    Founded MamaBear Designs, an online lifestyle brand specializing in matching clothing and gifts for modern moms, kids, and pets. I managed every aspect of the business, from product design and sourcing to branding, e-commerce, marketing, and customer engagement, building a playful, stylish collection that celebrated family bonds through coordinated looks and thoughtful designs.

  • Assistant Managing Director at Medco-Erp Holland
    Jul 2014 - Nov 2015 ยท 1 yr 5 mos

    Assisted in managing a family-owned business, gaining hands-on experience across operations, strategy, and growth.

  • Marketing Coordinator - Gifts Franchise (Swarovski - Tumi - S.T. Dupont - Bell & Ross - Mikimoto) at Chalhoub Group
    Apr 2013 - Jun 2014 ยท 1 yr 3 mos

    Coordinated marketing activities for a portfolio of global luxury brands within the Gifts Franchise. Supported brand campaigns, retail activations, and partnerships, while ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and market strategy. Contributed to enhancing visibility and customer engagement across the UAE market.