Mary Luz Mejia

Longform content for 1800Flowers looking at James Siew who created a unique gifting experience with explosion boxes, donut towers, and more.

A look into what flavanols are, where to find them (i.e. cacao) and some of the best high percentage bars that taste good and have loads of flavanols in them.

Planning a Budget-Friendly Vacation for Families.

You've packed your bags, and you're ready to enjoy some fun in the sun. Knowing how to budget for a vacation is key to a no-stress, good time for the whole family. Those on-the-road and sea costs can add up faster than a few cervezas on a hot summer's day. But don't worry! There are ways to vacation on a budget that won't leave you wanting more and will leave a little extra change in your pocket.

Do's and don'ts offered by art curator Francisco Alvarez in this article that starts on page 42.

Profile of Kristin Moreno, one of PMI's under 35, 2024 honorees in Project Management.
Project Manager at Exterro | Austin, Texas, United States of America
I reserached, interviewed her and wrote her profile for the Project Management Institute.

I interviewed Capt Schaefer for PMI's Future 50 Honoree of 2024 and wrote his profile piece honouring his work.

Wrote 19 profiles of PMI 2024 Under 35 Honorees for the PMI Institute- all of North America, APAC and some others. This one was one of my favourites, written post Zoom interview with Rahim.

In this episode of Marketing Over Chai, Kate interviews Mary Luz Mejia, Canada's first Level 3 IICCT certified chocolate taster and educator. Mary Luz shares her unique career journey from journalism to content marketing, emphasizing the importance of storytelling in marketing.

Mary Luz Mejia is a freelance food and travel journalist who has trained at the International Institute of Chocolate and Cacao Tasting.
Unpopular opinion alert: I refuse to give out candy bars for Halloween.
But before you egg my house and brand me a killjoy, let me explain why.

A look at what makes Ipsa Olive Oil one of the best in the world.

Fringed by tropical greenery a half hour south of Miami, you’ll find Susana and Isabel Garcia-Nevett’s chic chocolate shop tucked away in a well-heeled strip mall. Once inside, I’m greeted by a long case housing the sisters’ award-winning bon bons, barks and other chocolaty delights. Each creation has its own origin story, so I sit down with the duo to discover what makes the Garcia Nevett Chocolatiers de Miami chocolates so special.
Isabel, a former investigative journalist in her birth coun...

Family-Friendly Fare, Ahoy!
My favorite part of dining at Royal Caribbean restaurants is that they go beyond formal to bring you have crowd-pleasing, casual options the whole fam will love. Show me a kid who doesn't devour pizza. Sorrento's Pizza offers a variety of NYC style 'za by the slice. Bonus: They're open late, so you can grab a slice when the craving strikes.
Another family-favorite spot is Johnny Rockets. This restaurant brings their best burger game onboard along with their famous ...

Page 52-53 a history of Spanish tapas and some must-tries throughout the country.

I was hired to pen the Insider's Report - I ideated most of the Test-Kitchen tested concepts using new products and co-wrote one of Canada's most iconic, grocery store magazines.

Under a canopy of glass, metal and mirrors that looks like a reflective take on the Cirque du Soleil’s Grand Chapiteau, lies an airy town square leading you to light-filled rooms filled with fine art.
Begin with stop-and-stare worthy pieces by James Tissot, John Singer Sargent, Matisse, Picasso and their contemporaries. Or head to where works start to take a modernist turn into the worlds of Pollock, Rothko and Jasper Johns.
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Sheets of glass span several stories and form...