People: Jordan-Risa Santos
Name: Jordan-Risa Santos
Occupation / Business / Creative Outlet: Social media and community building consultant / founder of Seen Library / co-founder of how to be a woman on the internet
Location: Los Angeles, CA
First thing you did this morning? Drank water and checked my phone
What does 'well-being' mean to you? Feeling happy, content
Currently reading? The Farm by Joanne Ramos, a page-turner by a Filipina author about class and race disparity, the lengths mothers will go for those they love, and the reality about the American dream and its inaccessibility for so many, and Regretting Motherhood by Orna Donath
Currently browsing (.com)? howtobeawomanontheinternet.com, an imperfect exploration of what it means to be a woman on social media
A resource / piece of writing you'd like to share with us? The Influencer's Best Friend by Halleta Alemu and The world is not our backdrop by Ford Blitzer
Three items in your wallet / bag? Book, lip balm, reusable water bottle
Most commonly used apps on your phone? Instagram, unfortunately, and the podcast app
Products found in your shower/by your bath? Necessaire body wash and lotion
Three things that can always be found in your kitchen cupboard? Mint tea bags, olive oil in reused glass bottles, maldon salt
Favourite kitchen utensil? My husband — he does all the cooking
Favourite travel destination? Milos, Greece
Favourite form of movement/exercise? Pilates reformer, but I don't do it nearly as much as I'd like
Nighttime rituals & practices? Reading before bed
One thing you'd like to incorporate into your day/week that you're currently yet to? Journaling more consistently
A secret? When I was younger, I was tricked into going on a blind date that turned out to be a TV show with hidden cameras and paid actors
Someone you look up to? My friend and partner on How to be a Woman on the Internet, Ford — she is so intelligent and intentional and has so much integrity and challenges me in so many ways
Something you're proud of? My honesty
I feel most creatively fulfilled when… I am able to work on something I feel drawn to without an agenda or monetary gain, but because it's something I feel really passionate about
I'm currently working on… protecting my peace over proving a point
This time last year, I wish I knew… how important it is to step back from the busyness of life and work to pursue the things that fill my life more meaningfully
I'm grateful for… my family, my sweet husband, the most incredible cousins, and thoughtful friends I never knew I'd be able to have
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