People We Adore: Lily Yadegar

A: I used to be a 14 year old girl with a shopping addiction. One day, my dad highlighted the many, many Sephora charges on the credit card bill, and that's when I knew I had to change. I transformed my love for shopping and beauty into a passion project. I dove deep into the world of cosmetics, learning about harmful ingredients and the reasons behind their use. Inspired, I created my podcast, Clean Teen Beauty Routines, to share my knowledge with others.

My mission extends beyond clean beauty; I also share my mental health journey, emphasizing the connection between inner well being and how you look on the outside. I believe that no matter how many products or methods you try, if you're stressed and anxious, your skin won't look its best. Prioritizing mental health is key to achieving a healthy and glowing complexion.

A: No matter what happens in my life, I always bounce back from it and that's why my superpower is resilience. A moment that this superpower served me was when I was little and I used to get sick once a month. I have a medical condition called PFAPA and it basically means that once a month I get an abnormally high fever, headaches, stomach aches, swollen glands, and all the other symptoms of being sick. I've missed out on so many things because I was sick and no matter what I've always bounced back stronger than before.

One of my teachers told me, "Don't be the egg, be the ball." If you throw an egg at a wall, it will crack, but if you throw a ball at a wall, it bounces back. I think resilience is one of the most important things because things always happen, but you have to know how to react to them.

A: Every Sunday night I take a long shower, do a body scrub, face mask, and listen to music. I don't think that self care needs to be a whole to-do, but if you incorporate a little bit of self care into your day to day life, you will be a much happier person. For example, I love boba, so once a week I go to my favorite boba shop and get my signature order. I know this isn't the best or healthiest thing for me, but it makes me happy so I do it anyways.

A: I think the Chakra I identify with the most is the Communication Chakra. This is because I've been working really hard on bettering my communication skills when it comes to family and friends. I've always had trouble expressing how I feel because I'm scared I'll make others feel bad. I've learned that people want you to share how you feel and it's not an annoyance. Communication is important because if you hold everything in, then one day you will explode and let everything out at once. It's better to talk about it early on.

We can't wait to share Laura's live interview with Lily - check it out here.