Daisi Pollard Sepulveda, Author at Daisi Jo Reviews

The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah Review

09/29/202206/26/2023Daisi Pollard Sepulveda

The Four Winds won Book of the year in 2021

The State of the Fashion Industry After COVID-19

09/20/202207/21/2024Daisi Pollard Sepulveda

Fashion has always been impacted and found a new influencer after a global crisis. As fashion retailers are beginning to open up all over the world, I think the bigger question we are starting to ask is, are consumers ready?

Domestic Prestige Beauty’s Comeback

08/27/202206/26/2023Daisi Pollard Sepulveda

Fragrance was the big winner in 2021

Troiareuke Skincare Range Review

08/26/202206/26/2023Daisi Pollard Sepulveda

P.I.T Cleansing Milk, ACSEN Oil Cut Cleansing, ACSEN TOC Toner and A+Cushion Foundation

Arthouse Hotel NYC Review

06/01/202203/06/2024Daisi Pollard Sepulveda

Arthouse Hotel is a classy curation of history, arts, and culture.

The Lessons of Acceptance Learned from “The Source of Self-Regard”

01/22/202204/20/2024Daisi Pollard Sepulveda

Assigned “The Bluest Eye” in high school, I eagerly explored Morrison’s works, gripped by her examinations of identity and self-acceptance. Rereading “The Source of Self-Regard” years later unveiled fresh understanding, as Morrison draws from history and her own creative process. Her eulogies honor King and Baldwin, friends battling oppression. Morrison’s impact grows through her lyrical voice and focus on those marginalized.

Saying No to the Social Pressure: My Journey to Becoming a Sober Socialite

01/21/202207/21/2024Daisi Pollard Sepulveda

As someone who works in a social, alcohol-fueled industry, I faced immense pressure to drink. For years, I conformed to keep connections and dull my anxiety. But health issues from Irritable Bowel Syndrome took their toll. By age 39, I knew I had to leave drinking behind. My consumption steadily increased through my 20s and […]

Michelle Obama’s ‘Becoming’ Shares Her Journey of Self-Discovery and Evolution

01/05/202204/20/2024Daisi Pollard Sepulveda

Michelle Obama’s candid memoir Becoming offers profound insights beyond her time as First Lady. She transports readers on her evolutive journey through relationships, career pivots, and self-discovery lessons. Obama’s willingness to change and relatable struggles navigating race and gender resonated strongly. Her inspirational story encourages embracing life’s unexpected opportunities rather than predetermined paths.

Questioning the Victim: A Closer Look at Rachel Williams’ Role in Anna Sorokin’s Elaborate Cons

12/28/202104/21/2024Daisi Pollard Sepulveda

In the gripping climax, you will be completely frustrated with Williams as she finds herself $60,000 in debt for Sorokin’s luxurious Morocco trip. Court documents revealed Williams knowingly used fraudulent credit cards and loans to subsidize Sorokin, admitting to never pursuing repayment as debts mounted.

Rules of Civility: A Vivid Portrait of 1930s New York Society

09/27/202104/21/2024Daisi Pollard Sepulveda

Amor Towles’s debut novel Rules of Civility is a charming and insightful look at life in 1930s New York City. Told from the perspective of Katey Kontent, the story follows her aspiring career and romantic exploits among the elite social circles of Manhattan. With sharp yet empathetic prose, Towles brings the emerging Jazz Age to life.