P.S. Four Amazon Products My Mom Swears By! 🛍 (Bonus Issue #46)
What can I say? I had to get my good taste from somewhere 🤷🏽♀️
Hi friends!
I’m sooo excited about today’s bonus issue because I’m bringing back one of my all-time favorite Sincerely, Celisia guests – my mom!! I first featured her in an early edition of So Obsessed, and I loved collaborating with her so much that I decided to do it again. My mom (known by everyone except me as Cecilia Stanton Adams) really truly is my blueprint. Not only does my face share a striking resemblance to hers, but her commitment to finding products she actually loves is something I’ve carried with me into my own shopping habits.
A few months ago I shared *my* top 10 recent Amazon purchases (which you all seemed to love), so I wanted to repeat that concept today with my Mom! But first, let me formally introduce her : )
Outside of being an incredible mom, she is a visionary leader who is revolutionizing the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Long before I had any sort of online community, I would get recognized as “Cecilia’s daughter” by folks who’d worked with her or had seen her give a keynote in the past. With 20 years of experience as a strategic DEI expert, she is a renowned trainer and award-winning researcher in unconscious bias. She is currently gearing up for the next round of The Art + Science of DEI, an intensive 6-week live, virtual program designed by and for DEI professionals (whether they have the title or not). Through the program, participants deepen their knowledge, access best practices and tools, and cultivate the support critical to sustaining any DEI professional's impactful work. You can learn more and apply for the program here.
And now for my mom’s top Amazon picks - drum roll pleeeeaaasseee! 🥁
*The Quest for the Perfect Pen
Late last year I found myself on an adventure, the quest for the perfect pen. For me, it's not just about writing; it's about the experience, the smooth, uninterrupted flow of thoughts turning into inked words without a single smudge.
My journey to find the pen that felt just right was no small feat. It was like searching for a needle in a haystack, but instead of a haystack, it was the vast world of Amazon. After an hour of meticulous scrolling, comparing, and purchasing ten different contenders, I struck gold.
This pen, the one that finally ended my search, was a revelation. Its fine edge and sleek design make writing feel less like a task and more like an art. The ink glides onto the paper with such ease that it's almost therapeutic. And the best part? They come in packs. This means I can stash them everywhere – in my purse, the kitchen, by the bedside. For anyone who values the craft of writing, or simply loves a good pen, this find is a true gem.