Instagram Influencer Spotlight On: Maria Isabel Samayoa @Lamariss

1) Tell us a little about yourself. What are you doing now and where do you come from?

I am from Guatemala, living in Dominican Republic, I’m a mother of 3 boys, chef and owner of a catering business and triathlete

2) What are your topics of interest? What do you post on Instagram the most?

Lifestyle, experiences, healthy foods, how to use superfoods, exercise, triathlon and traveling

3) How did your Instagram name come about?

In Guatemala everyone refers to their friends as LA or EL (her or him) followed by the name of the person they are refering, Maris it’s a nickname for persons named Maria Isabel, so I came up with LaMaris

4) What are some apps you use to edit your photos? Share with us your photo-editing routine!

I take a picture of something I find inspiring and beautiful, things I love and that usually make me come up with am isnpiring phrase, quote or even poem. I use food to express art, exercise to express wellness and energy, family pictures to express gratefulness and love, and selfies to express security and determination

5) Any Instagrammers whom you really like? Which Instagrammer inspires you the most?

Bychefchloe
Helenblandino
Lulusdreamtown
Thehippielane

6) If there’s one thing your fellow Instagrammers just gotta try now, what’s it gonna be?

Sambazon Acai Supergreens smothie

7) What’s your favorite part about being an influencer?

Getting DM asking for advice on how to balance life being a mother, chef and triathlete. It’s amazing how people are inspired by the things I do every day. It’s an honor being helpul for them

8) What are some of your top tips to brands for running campaigns? How do you maintain authenticity?

I just try to keep it real and simple, I don’t promote anything I wouldn’t use or haven”t tried. If I promote it it’s because it is a part of my life. I use day by day experiences so people can relate easily

9) What would your advice be on the importance of quality and original content?

Don’t post anything that doesn’t inspire you, as for body and selfies, no photoshop or filters to disguise any imperfections.
Originality comes from doing what you really love!

10) What do you like best about partnering with brands?

I get to show people and give testimony of products they can use and add benefit to their lifes. I like to try ne things too

Topics:

• Cooking
• Fashion
• Food & Drink
• Health & Fitness
• Kids & Parenting
• Nature & Outdoors
• Photography
• Travel

Country:

Dominican Republic