Today we’d like to introduce you to Lorena Mariana Whigham.
Hi Lorena, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I was born and raised in Brazil, and I’ve been living in the US since 2016.
Coming from humble background I always believed that education can transform lives and to become the best version of myself, I studied a lot, and over the years, I accumulate several master’s degrees in education & psychology, which opened doors for amazing experiences. Working as School Teacher, Master Life Coach I helped several people worldwide to reprogram their beliefs to become their best because I truly believe that every woman dares to be a Queen with unapologetic confidence every day and live a prosperous life of success in all areas.
With all of that in my package, coming to the US was a dream that comes true, as an immigrant, I am proud to have the US as my home, since the day one received me with open arms and allowed me to expand my knowledge and even to feed my soul, sharing my passions about Fashion, Art, Travel, Nature, Writing, Photos, Food, Dance, Golf, Personal Development, Law of attraction, Socialite, Philanthropy & much more.
I am happily married to an amazing American husband whom I love deeply and who always supports my passions in life. I’ll never forget the day my grandma, taking my hands and looking into my eyes, said to me:
“Sweet, you’ll have to make many choices in your life but no matter what your choices are, always choose the voice that comes from your heart. Because everything you want with your heart comes true!”
And following my heart, I created my bilingual blog sharing a collection of experiences, vlogs, trips, feelings, and everything that I learned in the journey to live the American Dream and to inspire others to rescue their inner power, to get out & experience the beauty of the world and to live as the best possible versions with a fabulous touch of fashion along the way!
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
When I was still only 15 years old, my mother passed away and it was one of the hardest moments of my life, as the oldest of the family I had to grow up since I had lots of responsibilities at a very young age.
But it didn’t stop there, a series of tragic events occurred on my journey, one year after the death of my beloved, beautiful, and super young mother, my sister, only 13 years old, died in an accident, which again shook the entire structure of the family, leading my father to depression and drinking, causing his untimely death 10 years later.
My road was never smooth, there were several obstacles along the way. Coming from a simple family and with almost no financial resources, I was never exposed to opportunities. However, I always looked for opportunities to improve my life, and with the right mindset, I followed paths that led me to a better life, including moving to the US.
Coming to the US also brought challenges, learning a new culture, new habits, and the biggest challenge of all communication, I arrived in the US knowing little English, and studying the language was very important for me, which also led me to have more contact with native speakers expanding my vocabulary, writing and listening and today I can communicate clearly in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, which is very helpful worldwide, especially in South Florida.
When it comes to being a Blogger/Fashion influencer, there are also major challenges for me, from creating content and even building an audience, engaged and loyal audience, with the constant evolution of technology and at the same time the wide variety of options, becomes a super dynamic market and also competitive in some aspects.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
With several academic degrees, I’ve always loved the world of fashion and even working in the area of personal development, I’m always moving in the Fashion Universe, creating a combination focused on my passions.
With my elegant and colorful style, I bring inspirations, tips, and even reviews of brands I admire whether in clothes, shoes, accessories, bags, and home decor on my social networks and YouTube channel, with a pinch of vlogs sharing my travels, experiences, restaurants and everything that can encourage people to escape the ordinary and embrace the Queen version of themselves!
I am well known for promoting bilingual and high-quality content with scenic destinations, luxurious experiences, and fashion recommendations.
Any big plans?
There are big plans, the biggest one is constantly evolving and being my best version, and with that, I will be able to bring my audacious dreams to life, just for instance, to continue growing and being an international reference in what I promote, partnership with brands that I admire and eventually my book and some projects lined up for the near future that I will be happy to share with everyone.
Not to mention that I am always open to changes and growing to a better level in everything that I do.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://lorenamariana.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/palmbeachsocialite/ and https://www.instagram.com/lorenamarianaofficial/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lorenamarianaoficial/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lorenamarianaofficial
- Other: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/LorenaMariana
