BACKSTORY Since starting Lipstick & Ink, I’ve been able to reconnect with my inner writer, the part of me I suppressed for the majority of my 20s. You see, I’ve considered myself a writer since I was able to pick up a pen. And I’ve wanted to be an author ever since I read Little…
Life Lately: Volume 9 – The Power of the Pivot
Recently, I’ve been thinking a lot about the power of the pivot. Pivoting can come about from a disruptive event or life change, from a restless feeling that it’s time to change, or from an inspired and committed decision to move in a new direction. Pivoting in a Pandemic This whole year has been an…
Ending the Silence & Committing to Change
“Silence, especially in these times, is deafening.” ~ Vivianne Castillo I didn’t find out about George Floyd’s murder until the night after when I was watching ABC World News Tonight with David Muir. As I was finishing my dinner, I heard the words “I can’t breathe… I can’t breathe!” I looked up to see what…
Life Lately: Volume 8 – Your Feelings Are Valid
I saw a quote the other day about how we’re all in the same boat when it comes to this pandemic. To know everyone around the globe is in this together during this time is pretty powerful when you think about it. But while we’re all in the same boat, I want to call attention…
Life Lately: Volume 7 – The Man Behind the Scenes of L&I
As you may have seen in Lipstick & Ink’s “Shine On” series, I feature empowering women who I’ve come to meet and know in the hopes of inspiring other women. But I’m switching things up because I thought it was time to introduce the man behind the scenes of L&I – my husband, Adam Vedas….
Life Lately: Volume 6 – Happy 1st Birthday, Lipstick & Ink
Today officially marks one year since I launched this little piece of the internet. Truthfully, it feels a lot longer than a year since I launched Lipstick & Ink, as I can’t quite remember what my life was like before it. Isn’t that crazy? I can still remember the anxiety and eagerness I felt taking…
Life Lately: Volume 5 – Oh Hi, 2019
First off, Happy New Year! I can’t believe we’re already here, another new year. I gotta say though, 2019 sure has thrown me for a loop so far. I wanted to push this post live over a week ago, but my body had other plans. I woke up New Year’s Day with the kind of…
Life Lately: Volume 4 – This is Me
When the sharpest words wanna cut me down I’m gonna send a flood, gonna drown them out I am brave, I am bruised I am who I’m meant to be, this is me Look out ’cause here I come And I’m marching on to the beat I drum I’m not scared to be seen I…
Life Lately: Volume 3 – Brand Partnerships
Because I work in advertising, I’ve been familiar with influencer marketing and brand partnerships for quite some time. And if you follow any bloggers or celebrities on social media, you too are probably familiar with it, as you’ve likely seen hashtags like #ad or #sponsoredpost pop up in your newsfeed. Influencer marketing has been around…
