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Answering My Own Women in Business Interview Questions: Part 2

January 16, 2021January 16, 2021 thereallifeveganwifeLeave a comment

Today’s interview consists of my favorite questions from previous interviews. Some of them have been altered slightly. Photos by: Annika Botha https://www.annikabotha.com/ Why did you decide to build a career in the beauty industry? The simple answer is because I’m a naturally creative person who loves to do makeup. Even when I wasn’t very good… Continue reading Answering My Own Women in Business Interview Questions: Part 2

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Women In Business Series: Lorena Alves Owner On The Lo Swimwear

August 22, 2020August 22, 2020 thereallifeveganwifeLeave a comment

1. Briefly describe yourself and your business. Hey! Lorena Alves here. I am a 30 year old Brazilian native. I moved to Boston with my family in 1997 when I was seven years old. I went to The University of Massachusetts, Amherst and moved to Humboldt County after I graduated in 2013. I design for… Continue reading Women In Business Series: Lorena Alves Owner On The Lo Swimwear

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I’m Done Fragmenting My Identity to Protect White Supremacy.

July 4, 2020July 4, 2020 thereallifeveganwifeLeave a comment

For anyone new here, I'm Liz. I'm a 31 year old Mexican American vegan. I'm a small business owner in rural northern California. I'm married to Kanan, the only man on this earth I believe I could've happily married. Esthetics and Makeup Artistry is my trade, and I've been practicing it in some capacity my… Continue reading I’m Done Fragmenting My Identity to Protect White Supremacy.