Today we’d like to introduce you to Clarissa Martinez.
Clarissa, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
I had played with the idea of having my own blog for a while but never felt like it was “time”. Once I moved to Austin about two years ago, I decided to start blogging. Honestly, I was in a very difficult season of my life but it really pushed purpose out of me. I was in a new city and didn’t know many people, so I had a lot of time dedicated to improving myself and doing what I loved, which resulted in blogging! It started off just on Instagram but last October I launched my own website and that’s when I got more serious about it. Lately, things have been really picking up for The Life of Clarissa and I’m so excited for you all to see what I have planned!
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
It definitely has not been easy, but there’s always beauty in the struggle. Figuring out what type of content works for you and what doesn’t is definitely a challenge. It can be super upsetting when something you’re really proud of doesn’t do well, but you have to look at it as a stepping stone to getting better. Which is easier said than done, I know! Every mistake I’ve made along the way has held a very valuable lesson for me.
Something I’m actually trying to figure out right now is how to balance school, my social life, and blogging. With everything starting to pick up speed, it can definitely be a lot to handle at times. Although I believe this is a great problem to have. Regardless of the stress that can come along with blogging, I truly feel so blessed that I have the opportunity to have this as my job.
So, as you know, we’re impressed with The Life of Clarissa – tell our readers more, for example what you’re most proud of and what sets you apart from others.
I am a Houston and Austin based blogger. If you need a cute restaurant or coffee shop to go to, I’m your girl! If you are having skincare problems and don’t know what to do, I’ll give you a list of products to help you. More than anything though, I love to encourage people and uplift others. If there is something that I am struggling with or have struggled with, I’ll use what I’ve learned from that and put it in a blog post. That way, I can help others experiencing the same thing. There’s nothing I love more than making other people happy!
So, what’s next? Any big plans?
I am actually in the process of rebranding my blog and potentially shifting the focus of my page, so stay tuned for that. Also, The Life of Clarissa is turning one very soon and I am currently planning my blogiversary party which I am SO excited about!
Contact Info:
- Website: www.thelifeofclarissa.com
- Instagram: @thelifeofclarissa
Image Credit:
Troy White, Erin Dudley, Katie Kilbourn
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