Archive - Lauren Valdez Newsletter

Unibrow Chronicles: Lessons in Imperfection from My Dad

My dad’s eyebrows are infamous in our family, coming together as one looking like a clip art icon of a bird flying above his eyes.

Jun 20 •

April 2024

AI and Authenticity: Navigating Online Criticism

How making an AI-generated children's book for my family offended the internet

Apr 25 •

March 2024

Overcoming the "Age of Average"

Over the last four years, I’ve been schooling myself in interior design.

Mar 22 •

January 2024

What would someone who loves themselves do?

This question helped me fulfill my intention to practice self-love and grounded me in 2023.

Jan 19 •

May 2023

Everyday Magic: Celebrating the Small Steps

I practice magic daily.

May 11, 2023 •

December 2022

Why Writing Again Matters

Rediscovering Myself After a Break

Dec 7, 2022 •

May 2022

The End of Achievement

The same week I got a positive pregnancy test, I also got a positive Covid test.

May 11, 2022 •

April 2022

How I Use Reddit to Grow My Audience and Find Clients

In Reddit, I’m an anthropologist.

Apr 7, 2022 •

March 2022

The Practice of Wanting

When you don't know what you want

Mar 24, 2022 •

How to Increase Your Prices

I paid out of pocket to see a counselor through BetterHelp.com rather than use my insurance.

Mar 9, 2022 •

February 2022

Make Self-Care Sacred

A year ago, my dad died when I was 4-months postpartum.

Feb 23, 2022 •

The Content Creator Lie

The tweet above is the story people love to tell.

Feb 9, 2022 •

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