When I was in the toughest situation ever in my life I had no idea that creating a personal brand was going to be the catalyst to getting me out of that situation.

I had to start from ZERO at age 41. Due to an unexpected divorce, moving in with my mom to a new city with no network and heart broken. All I had was a blog collecting dust, racks of clothes, tons of shoes and a lot of accessories.

I binged shopped the first 2 months of my divorce-a-coma to numb out all the pain. And frightfully snapped out of it when I looked at my bank account and there was $100 left. I had no job, no income either. I knew I had to do something but what?

I had no idea that focusing on personal branding was going to create a movement and cultivate a community when I declared that I was going to do a Shop My Closet for 365 Days Challenge.

My BRAND was established in that moment. What transpired after that is nothing short of a miracle.

I grew Savvynista into a widely read digital magazine (100k monthly readers), amassed a huge IG following and created an influential brand that ignited my business in ways I never knew were possible.

Many opportunities happened from being an on-air TV style correspondent to hosting live events for big brands, styling celebrities for press shoots, fashion editorial stylist for a San Diego travel magazine, being a cast member on a dating reality show, co-authoring an Amazon best seller book – and having my brand featured on the side of a luxury bus in Hollywood, plus so much more!

There was never a ‘perfect’ time when I started a new brand/business. I had 6 total that I actually count as legit businesses.

The only sure thing I had going for me was this crazy drive to give these ideas life. I just knew deep in my soul that I couldn’t live with myself if I didn’t at least try.

I’m half Chinese and half Romanian, that makes me Romasian? My mom is Chinese and my dad’s side of the family is Romanian but moved to Germany then to California. Allegedly my great grandfather (dad’s side) was born in Transylvania, so I might be part vampire.

While having a conversation, I will pick up on a word or phrase you say, then sing back a song that has that word or phrase in it. It’s a weird talent I have. Maybe too many years of singing karaoke.

I’m GenX and can sing every word to most commercial jingles and sitcom theme songs from my childhood.

If I wasn’t doing what I do now, I’d be a comedic actress or a perfume influencer.

I might love animals more than humans. I tend to have cats mostly but if I could, I would have 2 cats (I do now), 2 dogs, 1 bunny, 2 chickens, 2 goats, and maybe 2 little piggies.

On my 3rd marriage, my first 2 I married the typical ‘bad boy’ not husband material. I don’t have any kids. I thought I would have at least one but it’s okay.

I used to lie about my age and say I was a lot younger. Now I love sharing my real age because people think I’m a lot younger. Ironic.

The reason why I love luxury designer brands is the art and craftsmanship behind their pieces – and the quality. Not for status like most people think.

I have the most insane jewelry collection from costume to fine. I could literally open a small jewelry shop with what I own.

I’m currently writing my first fiction novel and it’s so juicy. It’s one book I want to complete, have Reese Witherspoon include it in her Book Club and sell it to Netflix or Hulu.

Maria Von Losch of Savvynista is available for the following projects:

• • Ambassadorships
  • Sponsored articles, videos and social posts
  • Events, Meet-n-Greets
  • Speaking, Emcee, Host, Moderator
  • Photo and video shoots
  • Commercials
  • Other projects that will help tell your story to my engaged audience

** Rates vary on the SOW (scope of work), usage and exclusivity. Please reach out with all budget levels.

A Few Past Brand Partnershiops (not all inclusive):

Chico’s, Clarins, CoverGirl, Neutrogena, Elemis, Liverpool LA, Lumene, Clairol, Bobbi Brown, Allure Bridal, David’s Bridal, Macy’s, Lucky Brand, Rent The Runway, Who What Wear collection, InStyle Magazine, eBay Fashion, eBay Charities, eBay Home, Simplehuman, Pendry Hotel, JW Marriott hotels, Ritz-Carlton Palm Springs, Kaaboo Festival.

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