Feature on VoyageLA
Samantha Perez Samantha Perez

Feature on VoyageLA

I’m thrilled to share that I’ve been featured in Voyage LA’s Hidden Gem Series! In this interview, I dive into my journey, the passion behind my work, and what drives my mission to help others tell their unique stories as a brand or company. I hope you enjoy the read and feel inspired to pursue your own passions, unapologetically! A huge thank you to Voyage LA for this honor! 🙏💫

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Manifest Your Happiness
Samantha Perez Samantha Perez

Manifest Your Happiness

I’m starting to explore the concept of manifesting your happiness. Even if it’s not every day. Even if it’s over nothing special and something quite ordinary like making a meal you had wanted to try for weeks or finally calling a friend you haven’t spoken to in a while. Wouldn’t it be absolutely wonderful to be able to go to a place of comfort and contentment? Yes. A million times, yes.

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My CBD Routine
Samantha Perez Samantha Perez

My CBD Routine

CBD has been a game-changer to my daily routine and has helped with my anxiety, stress and insomnia. I'm so glad it's made it's way to the wellness scene!

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An Introvert’s Look at Networking
Samantha Perez Samantha Perez

An Introvert’s Look at Networking

Attended BlogHer Health earlier this year and was so surprised to be able to comfortably float around a room of over 200 content creators, bloggers and entrepreneurs in my industry. I find a lot of power in being an introvert but I've also learned that embracing the characteristics of an extrovert begins with passion, and some good tips to fall back on.

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Warmed Pumpkin Apple Smoothie Recipe
Samantha Perez Samantha Perez

Warmed Pumpkin Apple Smoothie Recipe

I’m not quite ready to embrace the peppermint mochas and apple ciders so I’m sippin’ on this delish take on a pumpkin spice smoothie with apples and chai tea. It’s so good!

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Embracing A Spiritual Practice & Recognizing My Goddess Power
Samantha Perez Samantha Perez

Embracing A Spiritual Practice & Recognizing My Goddess Power

So here it is, I’ve decided to fully embrace a major aspect of my life and in turn, myself. I’ve decided to embrace a “sadhana” or spiritual practice with meditation and Kundalini yoga. Through this commitment to myself, I’ve committed to embracing my true inner strength and my goddess potential. Seriously magical!

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Creating a Personal Workspace
Samantha Perez Samantha Perez

Creating a Personal Workspace

I recently started working from home as a freelancer and had to change SO much about my daily routine. It included re-creating a personal work space I could use as my at-home office. Read on for more deets!

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Vagabond City Lit: Creative Nonfiction
Samantha Perez Samantha Perez

Vagabond City Lit: Creative Nonfiction

Vagabond City Lit is an online literary and art journal. They publish monthly poetry, creative nonfiction and art pieces. This month my creative nonfiction piece was published and I feel so honored. 

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An Interview with Shelly Lowenkopf
Samantha Perez Samantha Perez

An Interview with Shelly Lowenkopf

During a magazine writing course I had the opportunity to write a profile piece on a respected professional. For my piece, I was able to share a conversation with adjunct UCSB professor and seasoned literary editor, Shelly Lowenkopf.

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The Final Compilation
Samantha Perez Samantha Perez

The Final Compilation

In the last quarter of my senior year, we were required to create a portfolio of our best work written throughout our college careers. Mine includes essays, close reading reports, poetry, creative nonfiction and short articles.

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The Escape: Letter From the Editor
Samantha Perez Samantha Perez

The Escape: Letter From the Editor

In my last quarter at UCSB, I had the pleasure of spearheading a mini-magazine with a team of 5 other artists, designers and writers. Together we made The Escape which describes stories from the Isla Vista neighboring college town, but with a bit of a dark twist. Below is the “Letter From the Editor” I wrote.

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