Maggie answers all of your questions | Love Ya, Bye Ep. 44
Sep 26, 2023
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Maggie, a skincare enthusiast and fashion blogger, answers questions about her skincare journey, brand trips, outfit planning series, autumn in Boston, lessons learned, and favorite inspiring books. The hosts also discuss drinking habits, personal growth, balancing work and relationships, letting go, grocery store staples, addressing misconceptions, and highlighting hard work.
Consistency in skincare routines and stress management are crucial for maintaining healthy skin.
Maggie's content may not always be relatable, but it does not reflect her strong work ethic and determination.
Deep dives
Skin Journey and Finding Balance
Maggie shares her skin journey, discussing how her skin got worse due to dietary changes and stress. She highlights the importance of stress management, meditation, and swapping out dairy for almond milk. Maggie also emphasizes the significance of consistency in skincare routines and not picking at the skin. Additionally, she mentions her collaboration with an acne specialist and the positive impact it had. Furthermore, Maggie talks about her journey towards balance, incorporating stress management techniques and making time for reading. She advises not being too hard on oneself and practicing self-compassion throughout the process.
Misconception and Hard Work Ethic
Maggie addresses a common misconception about her, which is that she is out of touch with reality or not hardworking. She clarifies that she has always had jobs and worked hard from a young age. Maggie acknowledges that her content may not always be relatable to everyone, but it does not reflect her work ethic. She explains that she prioritizes building her brand and has opted not to participate in certain brand trips due to anxiety and the lack of fair compensation. Maggie emphasizes her strong work ethic and determination, despite external judgments.
Skincare Routine and Growth
In discussing her skincare journey, Maggie highlights the importance of finding a skincare routine that works for her. She emphasizes working with an acne specialist and using specific products that have transformed her skin. Maggie also addresses stress management as a crucial factor in maintaining healthy skin. She mentions the supplements she takes, including Clear Stem, and her collaboration with a functional medicine doctor to assess hormone levels and gut health. Additionally, she shares habits such as meditation, limiting dairy consumption, and avoiding phone scrolling.
Starting Over and Grocery Store Staples
Maggie talks about starting over in the kitchen and shares her essential grocery store staples. She mentions olive oil, Maldon salt, Celtic salt, herbs and spices, almond milk, and other items specific to her dietary preferences. She advises shopping the perimeter of the grocery store for fresh and unprocessed foods. Maggie also mentions the importance of reading labels and making conscious choices. She highlights the benefits of almond milk, gluten-free pasta, and Mary's crackers as pantry staples.
This week, for part 2 of the Q+A series Emma asks Maggie all of your biggest questions! They talk about Maggie's skincare journey, why she hasn't gone on as many brand trips lately, her new outfit planning series, her favorite things to do when it's autumn in Boston, reflecting on her early 20s and the biggest lessons she's learned since then, the books that have inspired her the most, and so much more!