Meet Lisa Martin

About Me – Meet Lisa Martin

Hi, I’m Lisa

I’m Lisa Martin, the writer behind My Thoughts, Ideas, and Ramblings: a Wisconsin native, Chicagoland resident, work-at-home mom, and blogger who has been writing online since 2006. Around here you’ll find family life, entertainment, product reviews, and also the occasional ramble, all in my own words.

My story

I grew up in Wisconsin and now live in the Chicago south suburbs with my husband and our two kids. I work from home, usually juggling three or four freelance and consulting projects alongside this blog.

It all started in April 2006, when I began blogging to keep in touch with long-distance family and friends. That July, after some personal challenges, I discovered that sharing my experiences could help other people, too. I’ve been sharing ever since.

What I do

These days my work falls into four buckets:

  • Blogging. Lifestyle, family, entertainment, and honest product reviews right here on the blog.
  • Content writing. SEO-optimized and affiliate content, plus freelance and consulting projects.
  • Entertainment coverage. Press junkets, red carpets, premieres, and sit-down interviews with the people behind the movies.
  • Handmade goods. My Etsy shop, where I sell handmade art.

Highlights from the road

Events

  • Pampers Bloggers Event (2009)
  • Epson Event in Chicago (2009)
  • Stouffer’s Event (2009)
  • Yacht ride with Lands’ End (2009)
  • 1-800-Baskets Event (2009)
  • Spoke on the doterati panel at Blog Marketing Demystified (2009)
  • Mrs. Prindable’s tour (2010)
  • Hallmark Event (2011)
  • PopCap Games Event (2011)
  • Chicago Cubs Mastercard Priceless Events (2012)
  • Rug Doctor (2012)
  • Disney Blogger Conference and Cruise
  • Zootopia Event (2016)
  • Nintendo Event in Downtown Chicago (2020)
  • Worked with Nutrisystem on a weight loss project for a year, enabling her to lose almost 80 pounds
  • Worked with Buick, Chevy, and Sprint as a brand ambassador.

Disney Press Trips

Disney Frozen Event

Guardians Of The Galaxy

The Good Dinosaur

McFarland USA

The BFG

Cars 3

Interviews

  • The New York Times
  • Southtown Star
  • The Chicago Sun-Times
  • inside have interviewed her.
  • Amazon even picked up my article on frustration-free packaging!

Let’s connect

Whether you want to talk about a collaboration, a project, or just say hello, I’d love to hear from you. Email me at mythoughtsideasandramblings@gmail.com, use the Contact Us page, or see how we can team up on the Advertise With Us page.

Now that you can meet Lisa Martin, you can reach her at mythoughtsideasandramblings@gmail.com

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