Dr. Vanessa Rodriguez

Dr. Vanessa Rodriguez is a board-certified general practitioner with more than 15 years of patient care experience. She takes an integrative approach to patient care that considers the whole person – mind, body, and spirit – and is deeply committed to assisting her patients in achieving and sustaining optimal health. Dr. Vanessa is also a skilled writer and medical reviewer, specializing in preventive care and health promotion. Her articles are written in an approachable manner that is simple to comprehend and implement in one’s own life. Dr. Vanessa’s mission is to equip her patients and readers with the knowledge and resources necessary to live their greatest lives.

Beauty Q&A: How Does Affiliate Blogging Work?

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Dear Megan, Are you selling makeup and skincare now? I noticed that your blog has makeup products for sale. – Talia B. So this isn’t technically a “beauty question,” but it’s an Amalie-specific question, and that’s close enough! I’ve received this question several times in the past 2 weeks, since we started working with ShopStyle, so … Read more

2017 Beauty, Here We Come!

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On this New Year’s Eve, I’m thinking about a lot of things. Mainly, I am thinking about how far 2016 has taken us here at Amalie. From introducing our newest WINK packaging last January after a fall of rigorous testing here in China and in your homes, to the launch of our long-awaited 2nd product … Read more

An Inside Look: China’s Black Friday (Single’s Day) is the Craziest Shopping Holiday ever

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To those of you reading this in the US, you probably know today as Veteran’s Day or Armistice Day. Many of you are taking advantage of the government holiday by staying home, in observation of the armistice signed between WWI Allies and Germany on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month … Read more

Flex your #WINKGains with #Realsies + Win $2000 of Benefit Products

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Ladies + WINK lovers: Today I want to introduce you to Benefit’s newest competition – The “They’re Real!” #Realsies Campaign. If you follow our instagram account, you probably already saw this announcement/entry last night: Last week I was perusing through Benefit’s snapchat (per usual) and came across this awesome contest, in all it’s typical pink-and-glitter … Read more

Beauty Q&A: Brow Tinting

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Dear Megan, I recently heard of brow tinting. Is it safe? How long does it last? Can I do it myself? – Patricia C. Brow tinting seems to be waning in popularity with the rise of semi-permanent brow tattoos – or “3d microblading” – but brow tinting is a great option, especially if you’re: allergic … Read more

The Buzz: October 24th – October 30th, 2016

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Two really great, in-depth features went out last week. One by Shopify, highlighting the challenges and lessons learned from Amalie’s humble beginnings, in Megan’s dorm room, to her apartment in China and many trips between. The other, by Shari Rudavsky at the Indianapolis Star, highlighted the inspiration behind and creation of Farm to Face, our … Read more