The rise of a fearless woman author : Lisa Ly: After countless disappointments and heartbreaks, I had to learn to say no and set boundaries early on so I would no longer get the short end of the stick. I had to learn to put myself first and not feel guilty about it. Learning to love and put myself first has created healthy, thriving, and loving friendships/relationships. Interestingly, the book also showcases her adventures and how she discovered the different behaviors of different men. On this journey, she experienced love, lust, and heartbreaks. Did Lisa find love, or did she find herself in the process? Read more info on Chronicles of a Bad & Bougie Bitch.
Lisa Ly is a multi-talented individual with a broad range of focus areas. She published a book on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. In addition to that, she is also a swimsuit designer who is coming out with her brand-new line very soon. Her brand is named Bronzed Babe Swim, and it stands out as a perfect introduction to her unique style and creative vision.
What do you find most rewarding about being a creative? As an author, my most rewarding aspect is when my readers tell me they can relate to my stories. They say to me, wow, your journey is incredible, yet some chapters are heartbreaking. It feels good when they tell me they are proud of me for penning my pain and growth as a person.
I’ve always wanted to become an author, as writing was an outlet. I had a story to tell that many could relate to. After a tough breakup, I realized that I reverted back to being a caretaker emotionally and physically to the man in my life. I wasn’t working on the version of me that was destined to be and do more. I was determined to no longer let fear and criticism of who I knew I could become hinder my growth. I had to sit with myself and allow my pain to become my most prominent driving force to overcome my fear of sharing my story. Life is hard, and we all have our own unique stories that are worth being heard. I wanted to ensure that I contributed mine to the world.
Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers: I’m Lisa, and I am a mother of two. I have an adult son and a daughter who’s seven. We reside in Los Angeles, CA. I am an immigrant from Cambodia and migrated to America when I was six years old and was raised in the Bay Area. My mother was the first generation to arrive in America; therefore, we were strictly raised to preserve our traditions. In my culture, women are raised to become wives and caretakers. I’ve always felt that I was destined for so much more. From an early age, I was inquisitive and always wanted to make my mother proud, even if I had to break the mold and introduce some foreign concepts to my family. I wanted to show them we can do what we set our minds to.
Lisa’s adventures in life are incredibly compelling. She is also incredibly active in swimsuit design, and her new collection is groundbreaking. There is something extraordinary about her designs, which are perfect for allowing women to shine and look fantastic! These swimsuits offer a deeper insight into Lisa’s impeccable fashion sense, and what she offered hits the spot in terms of quality. Her swimwear is posh, somewhere between modern excellence and timeless charm.
Learning and unlearning are both critical parts of growth – can you share a story of a time when you had to unlearn a lesson? One of my biggest lessons is learning to set boundaries and learning what those were. Being a Cambodian woman, I was raised to appease and accommodate. I was raised to sacrifice my own happiness to ensure the happiness of others first. That mentality has led me to not know boundaries and caused many disappointments in relationships, whether friendships and/or romantic. I didn’t want to say no or would sacrifice a little of my own happiness to make sure the other person’s needs were met. That was a recipe for disaster and pain.
My swimsuit line idea came to me in April when I was on vacation in Belize. I’ve always loved traveling, especially to tropical destinations. Another factor was I was tired of being in corporate America. I wanted to do something I was passionate about and strictly for myself. I needed to evolve, so I decided to plunge into the swimwear world! I plan to launch my line Bronzed Babe Swim in March/April of 2023. See more information on https://twitter.com/bronzedbabeswim.
Lisa has an exciting and one-of-a-kind background. She moved to the United States from her native country, Cambodia when she was only 6. Based in California, she put herself through college and obtained a BA in business management from Menlo College in Atherton, CA. This was a springboard for Lisa to kickstart a very successful career in industries as diverse as technology and finance. For over 20 years, Lisa has worked in corporate America, building her family and raising her two children in the Los Angeles area. Today, she is ready to take a leap and focus on an actual passion project, launching a stunning swimwear collection and reaching out to the world as a published author.