Press + Media

Press + Media

Are you looking to publicize your product, brand, or event? Do you want to target an engaged audience of 25 - 34-year-old females who love travel, food, blogging, & all things entertainment? You've come to the right place. It's Carmen is the perfect spot to highlight your brand.

I'm a lifestyle blogger with a focus on travel, food, & entrepreneurship. I'm based in San Diego but I've traveled to 22 countries & 11 U.S. states. Click here to read my About Me page! I mainly work with food, drink, travel, & lifestyle brands but I've also partnered with technology companies, wellness brands, & even television shows. If you have a product, service, event, etc. that aligns with my values, we may be a great match. Contact me, let's chat!

Take a look at the full list of brands I've worked with in the past.

As Featured In:

TLC (35 Real Love Stories That Will Warm Your Heart)
Parade Magazine (Underrated Towns to Visit in Italy)
Chickpea Quarterly Magazine (Cumin Chickpea Couscous recipe)
U.S. Chamber of Commerce blog (Marketing Tips from Social Media Influencers)
Go2Warsaw (featured on Twitter)
Visit Oslo (featured twice on Visit Oslo Facebook & here)
Turisme de Sitges (featured on Twitter)
SEO Tips from Experts (featured on Lime Proxies)

Freelance Writer For:

Locale Magazine

Fashion Brands

prAna
Andrew Marc
Foxcroft
Cuddl Duds
thredUP

Beauty Brands

Cetaphil
VIIcode

OSEA
Dr. Squatch

Beverage Brands

illy
Proximo Spirits
Pernod Ricard
Estrella Jalisco
Clos du Bois
Sapporo
Seagram's
Zevia
Lipton
Dunkin Donuts
VGS Chateau Potelle
Pure Leaf

Wente Vineyards
California Fruit Wine Co.
SToK™
Buddha Teas

Food Brands

Magnum Ice Cream
LA VICTORIA®
Milka
Best Foods
Truvia
Campbell's

Field Roast
Ragu
Sun Basket

Lifestyle Brands

ForRent.com
Grocery Outlet
Smile Brilliant
Amara Living
DICK's Sporting Goods
Target
Scott Brand
Stanley Brand

Nature's Truth
ProFlowers

Irresistible Me

Aura Cacia

Technology Brands

Tile, Inc.

Wellness Brands

Nurx
Aroma Outfitters
OLLY

Entertainment

Queen of the South USA
Timeless NBC
Taboo FX

Events

Shake Shack Grand Opening // San Diego, CA
Third Wave Coffee Tours // Portland, OR
Fashion Week San Diego Spring Showcase // San Diego, CA
 Paella & Wine Festival // San Diego, CA
KIA Classic // Carlsbad, CA

Ralph Lauren POLO // San Diego, CA

Soothe App // San Diego, CA

Press + Tourism

Visit Long Beach
Visit El Paso
The French Ministry of Agriculture
Visit Reno Tahoe
Discover Torrance

Music

KAABOO Del Mar // Del Mar, CA
San Diego Beer & Music Festival // San Diego, CA

KAABOO Del Mar // Del Mar, CA

San Diego Music Thing // San Diego, CA

 Beach Goth 4 // Santa Ana, CA

Nadastrom // Costa Mesa, CA
Vance Joy // San Diego, CA

Eateries

Ernest Coffee // Palm Springs, CA
Skybound Coffee + Dessert Lounge // Vista, CA
The Cellar // San Clemente, CA
Village Mediterranean Rim // San Clemente, CA
Sensitive Sweets // San Clemente, CA
Active Culture // San Clemente, CA
Sol Cal Cafe // San Diego, CA

Ki's Restaurant // Cardiff, CA

Gypsy Den // Santa Ana, CA

Breweries

La Quinta Brewing Co. // Palm Springs, CA

Lightning Brewery // Poway, CA

Aftershock Brewing Co. // Temecula, CA

Mike Hess Brewing // San Diego, CA

Rough Draft Brewing Company // San Diego, CA

Booze Brothers Brewing Co.  // Vista, CA

Hotels

The Clement // Palo Alto, CA
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa // Reno, NV
Empress Hotel // La Jolla, CA

If you're interested in a collaboration, feature, or advertisement please contact me here. I've worked with a myriad of companies, & I'd love to work with you too.  I'm selective when it comes to featuring brands on my blog, but please don't hesitate to reach out to me to discuss possible options.