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In this issue, we dive into the fascinating journey of our cover star, the style and fashion expert, producer, mother, and much more - Lilliana Vazquez. Discover where her passion for fashion ignited and the unexpected path into motherhood. Unlock the secrets of social media sensation Samantha McSwain, known as Lovvesammay, as she spills her coveted hair care tips and talks about her routine and lifestyle. Explore the realm of hormonal balance with Maritza Worthington, who gives us wisdom and tips on achieving harmony within. And, of course, our trusted Wellness Wardrobe coach, Darija Varnas, guides us through crafting the perfect bedtime routine for a restful night’s sleep. Embark on this journey and let the refreshing breeze of new ideas fill your senses!
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Springtime gives us all an opportunity to reset by doing a little spring cleansing and getting back to those health goals you had.
Did you know that the Spring season is the perfect time to cleanse, spring back into shape, and support your feminine hormones for improved fertility, peaceful periods, and unstoppable energy? Let’s be real; after all those Winter festivities, it’s not uncommon to feel like your health might’ve taken a huge step backward, especially with all the toxic buildup that might’ve accumulated from way too much sugar, holiday stress, and physical inactivity. Luckily, with the arrival of the Spring equinox, this is a prime time to help our bodies release toxins, improve circulation, and get our mojo back. As a Functional Hormone Practitioner, I love encouraging my clients to spring back into shape and bring back hormone harmony with these 3 top tips!
Add These 3 Spring Veggies to your Shopping List for Hormone Harmony!
There are many health benefits to eating fruits and veggies seasonally, and the Spring moves us away from hearty stews as fresh foods like smoothies & salads become more inviting. This can be a good place to start, but if you find yourself really struggling to lose stubborn winter weight, or are experiencing period pain and cycle irregularity, focusing on veggies specifically intended to improve liver detoxification will improve your hormone health in the long run. Many toxins that collect in the liver slowly wreak havoc on hormones leading to common hormone imbalances like estrogen dominance. To counter this, aim for cruciferous veggies like broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage next time you’re at the grocery store! These 3 detox veggies contain compounds indole-3-carbinol and sulforaphane, which encourage the release of liver toxins that directly disrupt hormones and lead to period problems and hormone imbalances.
Create a 5-min Cortisol Calming Practice you Can Use on Demand
If you want to create more hormone harmony in your life, it’s time to redefine your relationship with stress! When our stress hormone, cortisol, is on overdrive, our sex hormones, estrogen & progesterone, really bear the burden. This is because our nervous system goes into fight or flight mode in an attempt to self-protect. The problem with this is that a heightened cortisol response also alerts the body to prioritize survival over reproduction, which can really throw off a woman’s cycle and fertility. It can be tough to get our bodies out of survival mode, which is why you want to have a quick & simple stress relief technique in your back pocket. Some of my favorite calming cortisol activities include getting outside, slow breathing (inhaling for 5 counts & exhaling for 5 counts), and emotional freedom technique (EFT) tapping. Even just 5 minutes retrains your cortisol response to any stressful situation!
Trade in that Cocktail for an Energizing Mineral Mocktail
Too much alcohol can really slow down liver detoxification and shut off our metabolism for a couple of days, affecting weight loss and depleting nutrients and minerals. Now that all those holiday parties are over, there is far less pressure to indulge in all of those holiday cocktails. Springtime gives us all an opportunity to reset by doing a little spring cleansing and getting back to those health goals you had. Did you know that there are about 15 essential minerals that need to be in proper balance in order for your hormones to be in harmony? Minerals are also so important for energy and recovery and can be a nice trade-off from alcohol which is a depressant. Next time you are drinking freshly squeezed orange juice which is loaded with vitamin C, sprinkle in a pinch of sea salt and a teaspoon of cream of tartar (high in potassium!) for a mineral boost. Sodium and potassium can help to bring vitality to our cells, ignite our metabolism, and make us more resilient towards cortisol stress! Working with a Functional Practitioner like myself can also bring more clarity as to what your mineral and hormone status looks like with lab testing and more.
To learn more about the power of minerals & how to have peaceful periods go to http://hormonealchemist.com/ & Follow @hormone_alchemist
L O V V E S A M M Y
In the broad landscape of social media, we encounter numerous channels and profiles showcasing snippets and glimpses into their lives. One of them is Samantha McSwain, popularly known as “Lovvesammay,” who stands out with her large following and notably long hair, leaving many of us intrigued and inspired. Curious about the daily routine, aspirations, and hair care secrets, we embarked on a conversation with Samantha herself.
Can you share more about yourself, such as where you grew up, important values, and anything life ingrained in you early?
I was born in the Philippines, but I grew up in Oahu, Hawaii, from when I was just a few weeks old. Growing up, I was always taught the importance of understanding, empathy, perseverance, honesty, and wisdom. These values were instilled in me by my parents, shaping the way I approach life and interact with others. I remember back when I was younger with my siblings, always getting lectured by my dad in the living room, teaching us how we should be day-to-day and in life. As I got older, I realized the lectures we used to have were about very important values because they help guide my decisions and actions, helping me to navigate challenges and build meaningful connections with others.
Do you create content for social media full-time?
Yes and no. Initially, I used to dedicate my time fully to social media. However, since I started school, I have been scaling back to prioritize achieving good grades. I still try to maintain my presence by posting when I can, but it is not as frequent. I make sure to plan my content ahead of time, strategizing how and when I will edit videos or decide on the content to post. My peak creativity usually kicks in at night, which is my only downtime after putting my kids to bed. During this time, I let my creative ideas flow, jotting down notes, and planning my content for the week
in terms of creation, posting, and editing.
Describe a typical day in your life.
A typical day for me begins with waking up in the morning and completing my routine, which includes brushing my teeth, doing my hair, getting dressed, and getting the kids ready for school. I make them some breakfast and pack up everything they need for school, and we’re out the door. Once back home, I make sure my youngest is settled with her favorite show or activity, and I prepare her breakfast or snacks before heading to my garage for a workout session that lasts about an hour. Following my workout, I dedicate time to studying for school, or if I’m ahead with my classes, I may use that time to create content for my social media channels. Later in the day, I pick up my kids from school and then start planning dinner. After preparing dinner, we’re off to whoever’s practice it is for the day, whether it be Taekwondo, gymnastics, or baseball practice, as all my kids are enrolled in extracurricular activities. Once practice is over, I return home, get the kids ready for bed, and tidy up a bit. In the evening, I squeeze in some more studying before it’s time for bed, ready to do it all over again the next day. I’m a busy mom during the week. I may complain about it, but I love it.
“Whether I am striving towards a personal goal, facing challenges, or simply navigating through life’s twists and turns, keeping my “why” at the forefront empowers me with clarity and conviction.”
Your long hair has become somewhat of a signature for you. Would you attribute its length to the proper hair care, genetics, or a combination of both factors?
I believe it’s both. I do take care of my hair and have a good routine that works for me. My mom had long hair when she was younger, so I do get that from her. However, I do think that taking care of my hair and using the right products, as well as eating proper foods and vitamins, has contributed to keeping my hair healthy and long. I do have three children as well, all with full heads of hair, so I maintain a good hair routine for them as well to keep their hair healthy and strong.
Can you share your three most valuable tips or recommended products for maintaining healthy hair and promoting growth?
My most valuable tips for growing your hair long are to wear protective styles, leave your hair alone, find good hair products, and stick with them for a long time.
How have you evolved as a hair influencer?
As a hair influencer, I have evolved by constantly staying updated with the latest trends, hairstyles, and products in the curly hair community. I strive to provide my audience with real-life valuable content, including tutorials, tips, and product reviews, to
help them achieve their desired hair goals. Overall, my evolution as a hair influencer has been a journey of continuous learning, growth, and adaptation to better serve and inspire my followers.
What inspired you to begin sharing about your expertise in hair growth?
It all began when I launched my YouTube channel. Initially, I didn’t have a specific niche; I was creating content ranging from fitness tips to makeup tutorials and advice for new moms like myself. It wasn’t until my husband suggested that I focus on my hair, given its length and how often I styled it. He encouraged me to start creating content centered around haircare. And so, here I am, passionately producing hair-related content, which I thoroughly enjoy. I also have my three children, whom I style and share hair tips for as well.
What have your three kids taught you?
Having my three children has been an incredible journey of self-discovery and growth for me. It has taught me a lot about patience, from when they were newborns up until now, and I know I will need more of it as they continue to grow. The unconditional love I feel for them has expanded my capacity to care deeply for others. Parenthood has shifted my perspective, allowing me to see the world through their innocent eyes and appreciate the simple joys of life. It has taught me selflessness, resilience, and the importance of forgiveness. Through it all, I have learned to prioritize what truly matters and cherish every moment spent with them. Parenthood is such a beautiful adventure, filled with valuable lessons and endless love. I have my oldest, Kimira, who is nine, my son Kamden, who
is five, and my youngest, Korra, who is four years old.
What are your long-term goals, or do you take things day by day?
I prefer to stay grounded in the present and take each day as it comes. Nevertheless, I am driven by aspirations I aim to fulfill eventually. One ambition is to become a speech pathologist. I am hoping to gain admission to graduate school and later obtain my master’s degree. Additionally, I hope to show my children that with dedication and perseverance, they can achieve anything they set their minds to.
Favorite motto?
My favorite motto is “Remembering my why” because it encapsulates the very essence of purpose and intentionality in my existence, especially as a mom. It serves as a guiding light, reminding me to stay deeply connected
to the core reasons behind my actions and decisions, not just for myself, but for my children as well. Whether I am striving towards a personal goal, facing challenges, or simply navigating through life’s twists and turns, keeping my “why” at the forefront empowers me with clarity and conviction. This motto ensures that I remain authentic to myself and my values, setting an example for my children to do the same when they get older. It is a timeless mantra that has so much meaning and fulfillment, reminding me of every aspect of my journey as both a mom and an individual.
We had an insightful and heartfelt conversation with renowned style expert, producer, and mother, Lilliana Vazquez, who delves into the roots of her passion for fashion, her multifaceted career, and the unexpected twists of her journey into motherhood
Have you always been into fashion and style, or when did your interest begin?
I’ve definitely always been into clothes from a very young, early age. I think my love for clothes really started not so much with fashion but more with sewing and needlepoint. My aunt Blanca was the one who really took care of me when I was growing up because my parents both worked fulltime. Back in the days when we lived around our families like our grandparents, our aunts, or our uncles took over a lot of the caretaking roles when both parents were at work.
Because both of my parents had to work, my aunt Blanca was the one who took care of me before I went to full time school. She’s an amazing seamstress! She would make a lot of her own clothes and she would help me make clothes for my dolls. We would go and shop for fabrics, thread, and patterns at our local five and ten stores. So I really fell in love with sewing before I fell in love with fashion. She would really teach me how to push a paddle on a sewing machine. All of that really simple, very funda-
mental stuff was taught to me by her. So my love
for fashion comes from my love and appreciation for design and sewing as a craft more so than the actual execution of a look. I think the seed was planted very early, and from there, I fell in love with the idea of clothing and how you can put some things together. As I got older, I really started to explore that.
What a lovely story, very interesting to learn about you. As a style expert - what three items do you think every woman should have in their closet?
I think a beautiful white button-down that you can style a million different ways. I prefer them a little bit oversized. It’s something that you can either go budget on or go high-end on. It’s really more about the fit for me, and less about the price. I love a great pair of jeans. Jeans are such a core part of my day-to-day wardrobe - it’s what I wear 80% of the time, so I love denim, and I also love shopping for vintage denim. You don’t have to spend $300 on jeans to have them look good. I love thrifting for denim, and I also think because I’m only 5 feet tall, I love a great small-heeled shoe. It can be a thick heel, it can be a black heel that I can wear casually, and I can also dress up. For me, that’s a head to toe look that literally can be translated for so many different occasions depending on how you style it and how you accessorize it.
I love that! You wear many hatsyou have your blog, you’re a style expert, producer, and mother. What do you enjoy the most about the different roles that you have, and where do you see yourself going?
I think what I enjoy the most is the ability that I can do all of those
things. I think for such a long time, women felt like we were in a box. We could either be a working mom, or you could be a stayat-home mom. I feel like what this generation of women is doing is redefining what the roles are and the limitations of what those roles have. I always say that I am in an expansion mindset - like I’m always looking to push beyond what people think is the norm or push beyond whatever the boundary is that is set and write that story for myself. I don’t want to be bound by the fact that, like “Oh, she says stay-at-home mom, so she can’t have a career”, or “She’s a working mom, so she can’t be present for her child”. I think as women, it’s not for society, or anybody else to dictate to us what we can, and cannot do, and I’m so grateful to be part of this generation where we get to say - I actually can do both of those things exceptionally well.
It doesn’t come without a lot of work, And it certainly doesn’t come without a lot of help. I am very mindful and very honest about the fact that I have full-time help. I have a nanny who works with us 40 hours a week in addition to my son going to Montessori school. I can’t have the life that I have, push the boundaries, and get out of those more traditional stereotypical roles without the support of an amazing community. So for me, I think it’s the fact that I get to do all of those things. that wasn’t available to my mom, so it’s incredible in one generation we made that many inroads to allow women to be able to do those things.
Do you enjoy the high tempo, do you see yourself slowing down, or continuing?
I think for me, it’s really feeling like I am a forever student, and as long as I’m learning, and as long as I’m teaching myself and learning from people around me, it’s less about keeping up a pace, and it’s more about keeping up my interests. If I am interested and deeply passionate about something, and it doesn’t feel like I’m just hustling - I’m not about that. I’m really about allowing myself to step into something that I’m passionate about. If I’m passionate about it, then it takes up a lot of time because I’m learning from it, I’m growing from it, and it’s stimulating to me. I’ve obvi-
“I’m always looking to push beyond what people think is the norm or push beyond whatever the boundary is that is set and write that story for myself.”
ously worked on a lot of stuff in my career, I’ve definitely worked on things where I’m like - this is redundant, and it’s not servicing me anymore. And I don’t put all of my time into it. But if it’s something I’m learning from and I’m really enjoying, then yes for sure.
I love the idea of being a forever student. I want to transition into lifestyle and motherhood. You’ve previously opened up about your infertility journey. If you don’t mind sharing, and if you’re comfortable, could you share a little about that?
Yes, I was 35, and I was not sure that I wanted to start a family at 35, but I knew that I eventually likely wanted to be a mom. It was not at the forefront because I was very hyper-focused on my career at that face of my life. And I went to see my gynecologist for a routine exam and she’s very proactive and amazing. And she’s like - “I’m just gonna run some extra tests because you’re 35, and I don’t know if you want to have kids now, but one day you might, so let’s get as much information as we can”. And she did. One of the tests came backit was a test called AMH level, which stands for anti-Malarian hormone, and that level came back alarmingly low. It was so low that she immediately said to me - “I don’t know if you want children, but with this level, I believe you should be talking to an infertility specialist because just seeing this, I know that you’re going to have a challenging time getting pregnant naturally.” And I said - “wow, I didn’t even think about that.” So she’s the one that put me into action. It appeared very quickly that getting pregnant naturally wasn’t in the cards for me and that I was going to need help. It ultimately was a lot of help. Ittook me six years to get pregnant. It took a lot of different doctors and different protocols. I probably
went through a dozen rounds of IVF. I had four transfers just to get my one angel boy, so it was a very long, arduous journey. The interesting thing is, I didn’t even start it at my own will, I didn’t start trying to get pregnant because I wanted to get pregnant. A lot of women find IVF because they are desperate. They’ve been trying for a year or two-three-four years. I wasn’t even trying to get pregnant. I actually was avoiding getting pregnant because I was like - I couldn’t possibly have a baby right now, I’m so busy with work. Where am I going to find time to be pregnant? So it was a really interesting way to approach it because most people find themselves in an IVF clinic because they are desperate to have a baby, I wasn’t, but I knew if I didn’t take action and really address what was going on with me physically, that I might not have the chance to ever have a baby. So I had to really get over myself and think - ok I might not want this right now, but I’m gonna want it eventually, and if I do want it, then I gotta go now and start now.
How was that journey? Did you share it with anyone or keep it to yourself?
Going through IVF was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done in my life. Instead of opening up and being vulnerable and asking for help and embracing all of the love and support of mycommunity, I actually shut down and didn’t share it with anybody. I didn’t share it with people for a lot of different reasons. Everyone shares for whatever reason they are, for me, it was a little bit of a combination of things. It was a lot of shame about not being able to do this on my own. I felt biologically as a woman, if I can’t get pregnant, what’s my purpose? And it’s wild because I’m not that girl! I’m not that typical - oh I want to get engaged, I want to get married and have a baby. I am so non-traditional, but I do think that you know - I grew up at a certain time, I was born in 1980. It’s kind of drilled into you as a woman, your role is to have a family and be a wife. And I’m so happy that that is not the case anymore with this new generation of women. You can do that if that makes you happy, but that is not your purpose in life. Your purpose is not to be somebody’s wife or fiancé or someone’s mom. Your purpose
is to be you! As much as my mom is very much a feminist, there was still part of that, you know - “Oh, of course, you’re going to have a baby, you’re a woman, that’s what you do. That’s why God gave you a uterus.” So for me, there was a lot of shame around not being able to do something that is fundamentally exceptionally my role on this planet. I just didn’t want people to feel sorry for me. I pride myself on being very strong and very independent, but something about saying, “I can’t do this, and I feel weak,” was really hard for me to process. I think maybe three or four people knew besides my husband and my mom. Even my closest friends didn’t know. So I think that journey for me was very lonely and very sad. It was very traumatic, and it’s not something I would ever wish upon anybody ever.
In hindsight, do you wish you would’ve shared your journey with more people?
Oh my gosh, yes! People talk about regrets, keeping my IVF struggle and battle private will always be one of my greatest regrets! It makes me want to tear up just talking about it. It’s one of the worst decisions I’ve ever made but it has taught me to be more vulnerable in my life, and more importantly that vulnerability can actually be your super power.
You mentioned therapy did you do it after the journey or during it?
After. One of the things that I’m a very big advocate for is mental health awareness for women who are in their IVF journeyin the same way you are regularly seeing your IVF doctor, taking the shots, doing the herbs, the acupuncture, you should also regularly be seeing a mental health specialist who understands how challenging dealing with infertility can be for both men and women.
I strongly feel that IVF clinics and medical professionals should also be recommending therapy for all of their patients because it’s the wild wild West out there at the moment. The feelings ofloss and shame that you’re going through, the ups and downs
“vulnerability can actually be your superpower. “
“I value self-reflection and alone time probably morenow than I ever have in my entire life”
can be better managed with the help of a professional in my opinion.
I did not have any therapy while I was going through IVF, but once I got pregnant with my son, I found myself very, very anxious and almost feeling like I was depressed. And I couldn’t understand why I was feeling it. It was such a conflict with how I thought I would feel. I thought I would be overjoyed and over the moon and relieved and likeoh, that struggle is behind me. But I was actually so anxious and so afraid of losing the pregnancy that I couldn’t even enjoy the pregnancy. So at the suggestion of my ob-gyn, she said, - “ think you should talk to somebody. Depression during pregnancy is normal, and it happens. Still, we don’t talk about it because the world expects you to only be happy, joyful, and excited and only positive things, but hormonally we’re going through a lot already. There’s so much potential for postpartum.
I still see her now. She has been instrumental in helping me process so much of what I went through while I was going through IVF, and then obviously helping me really navigate postpartum in a way that felt more manageable.
You’ll help a lot of women by sharing this. It seems to be common to experience some sort of shame when having these issues, and a lot of women don’t talk about it. We appreciate you sharing that with us. Thank you!
This is a very different topic, but is there anything about you that would surprise people?
Yes, I love traveling alone! I love exploring a city by myself. Especially now as a mom and a very busy entrepreneur, I
value self reflection and alone time probably more now than I ever have in my entire life. I also love making myself feel out of my comfort zone, I think when you feel uncomfortable, learning and growth is happening. it expands your experience of a new culture in a way because you’re doing it on your own time, in your own way. You don’t have to give up anything or alter your experience for the sake of other people that you’re traveling with, and I think a lot of times when we travel we are always trying to please the group, it’s like -”I wanna do this and you wanna do this”, I only get seven days of vacation a year, you should be selfish with those seven days. You should experience things the way you want to experience things. And I love traveling with other people, don’t get me wrong, but I will say there is something so incredibly rewarding and inspiring about traveling solo. I don’t say “traveling alone”, because “alone” has such a negative connotation. it’s “traveling solo” for me and in that word choice there’s a mindshift that happens there. Traveling alone sounds so sad and lonely and depressing. Traveling solo is empowering! For my next solo adventure, I really want to go to Tokyo!
That’s a very good point how you word things, it makes such a difference!
I also enjoy a lunch or dinner or a movie solo. I think it’s beautiful to spend time with yourself. When you quiet everything around you, and you actually get to spend time with yourself, that’s when you really get to talk to yourself and experience and allow space for how you’re feeling.
And you open up to more things when you travel solo, I moved to the US by myself. If I wouldn’t have done that, I would not have opened the same doors that I have. It opens up a whole new world of opportunities.
So lastly, what are your intentions, goals, and projects for this year?
One of my things that I’m really focused on growing is my production compa-
ny, which I co-own with one of my very dear friends. She’s in New York, and I am in LA, so we bring together the best of both coasts with Curated. We have two shows that we’re out selling at the moment, and one of the biggest goals I have set for us is to sell both in ‘24 so we can actually see them come to life in ‘25.
Congratulations! That’s amazing!
Thank you so much!
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I'm a Health and Wellness Coach from sunny LA, where fashion, wellness, and creativity are my playgrounds. With my roots deeply planted in the worlds of fashion and wellness, I wear multiple hats as a creator, artist, stylist, and model. My love for vintage clothing and sustainable style is not just about fashion for me—it's a lifestyle.
I'm all about inspiring you to discover your own wellness journey, mixing classic style with modern health habits. Join me as I navigate the fascinating intersection of looking good, feeling great, and living a sustainable lifestyle!
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As the clocks jump forward and spring unfolds around us, I find myself among those trying to cope with the annoyance of losing an hour of sleep—a change that throws off our sleep routines more than we’d like to admit. However, this is also the perfect opportunity for us to hit the reset button on our sleep habits. By curating a peaceful environment for sleep, and making mindful choices about our pre-sleep nutrition and habits, we can establish a nighttime routine that ensures we wake up feeling revitalized and fully charged each day.
Establishing a nightly routine is crucial for signaling your body to rest. This includes setting consistent sleeping and waking times to regulate your circadian rhythm. Try to hit the sack and wake up at the same time every day to get your internal clock ticking just right. To start, indulge in some soothing activities before bed - think warm baths, getting lost in a good book, a little meditation, or some gentle stretches. These are your secret weapons against stress and muscle stiffness, making it easier to drift off to sleep. And, maybe steer clear from anything too thrilling or stimulating before bedtime – trust me, your heart rate and mind will thank you!
Improving your sleep quality can be as simple as recognizing and avoiding a few common sleep barriers. You might not realize it, but your late-night espresso or heavy, greasy meals could be the party crashers messing with your quality of sleep and digestive system. Additionally, exposure to the blue light from electronic devices can impede melatonin production, a crucial sleep-inducing hormone. An hour before bed, how about we say no to screens and yes to calming, screen-free activities? It might just be the game-changer you need.
Finding your perfect sleep routine is a personal journey. Discover what makes your body happy, whether it’s a specific playlist, aromatherapy, or maybe just sipping on a soothing herbal tea and diving into your favorite book. The goal is to have fun trying out different things until you hit that sweet spot where you’re snoozing like a baby and waking up rearing to go. Transforming your night routine into something you’re excited about, makes every morning feel like you’re stepping into a brand-new, energized version of you. So let’s jumpstart your evening routine and make your nights something to look forward to!
Creating a sleep-friendly oasis is about getting those comfort levels just right. Think about splurging a bit on a mattress and pillows that feel like clouds, keeping your room on the cooler side to tell your body it’s bedtime, and maybe turning your bedroom into a cave with blackout curtains and a bit of white noise. A calm, soothing space with a splash of serene colors and less clutter can make all the difference. Oh, and a dab of lavender scent? Absolute bliss for drifting off.