Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Lizz Pedraza Business Owner . We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Alright, Lizz Pedraza thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. We’d love to go back in time and hear the story of how you came up with the name of your brand?
The name of my business came up during a therapy session , as a coping mechanism. I was on my third deployment and struggling with major depression and anxiety my therapist was teaching me breathe work , and other ways to deal with my anxiety and as we are going through this excercise she asks me to create a scenario that brings me pure happiness , she also told me to think of 3 words that i can say to bring me back to the scenario and present in times i feel like i am losing control , i came up with good vibes only and it stuck with me ever since and to me it doesn’t just mean good vibes only but also my struggle , growth and being gentle to myself , loving my self and staying present and being authentic.
As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?
Personal growth is often inspired by deep pain. That was certainly the case with me.
As an Aquarius, I’d always been something of a free spirit. Adventure was something I didn’t just enjoy — it was something I felt called to. So when choosing a career, I gravitated toward opportunities that would let me explore and connect with different kinds of people.
That’s how I ended up joining the military. I wanted to be able to travel and do good in the world, even if it meant delving into painful topics. And I was able to do just that, training in suicide prevention and advocacy.
But being on deployment was also an intensely lonely time. I was isolated, far from home, and struggling with depression and anxiety. I was in so much emotional pain that it felt bigger than me — like I was surrounded by bad vibes wherever I went.
Without a personal support system to lean on, I realized that I would have to look after my own mental health.
Finding the way forward by tapping into my roots
In an attempt to heal the pain I was in, I turned to things I could carry with me in spirit, no matter where I was.
First was my mother. She’s always been my biggest inspiration and in times of trouble, I constantly ask myself “what would Mom say or do?” I intentionally kept her close to my heart through this time, since we couldn’t physically be together.
Second was my culture. My mother raised me in California, but our roots are Mexican. Our approach to healing has always been linked to the wisdom of the earth: precious elements, sacred places, medicinal plants, and the natural cycles of the seasons.
I knew that Mom would encourage me to tap into these practices and draw on our rich Latina culture to bring my life into greater balance.
Creating a new life with self-care
So I started to make some major changes, led by one simple mantra: good vibes only.
I started collecting crystals and charging them with the energy I needed: empowerment, happiness, tranquility, and clarity. I also started using essential oils and aromatherapy to center and ground myself.
The more I built these practices into my everyday life, the more I began to realize just how powerful self-care can be. My depression and anxiety started to fade and I felt a deeper connection with nature, my purpose, and — most importantly — myself.
Sharing the love and the good vibes
Life has changed a lot since then. I’m more focused, driven, and joyful than I’ve ever been.
After experiencing such a transformation, I have made it my mission to share what I’ve learned and connect with others who can benefit from the healing power of crystals, essential oils, and other forms of self-care.
I launched Good Vibes Only by Lizz LLC as a way to spread the message and build a community of like-minded people who also want to feel good so they can do good in the world.
I invite you to explore the online shop and see what resonates with you. You can also find me on Instagram, where I share self-care tips and resources (and give a peek into my personal travels and lifestyle).
Sending you good vibes only,
Lizz
Founder and owner
Any insights you can share with us about how you built up your social media presence?
Building an audience has been difficult but i started with sharing my business and business page on my social media accounts daily , I did a lot of pop up shop events , networking events , I did a road trip from WA state to CA and did hidden gems where i left baggies of crystals and my Instagram handle asking them if they find this gem To follow me , i also did crystal giveaways a lot of leg work and sacrifice to grow on social media now it has been easier to grow just by posting but it was time consuming in the beginning. My advice to new business owners is to really put your self out there plant those seeds , and think of the long run , the leg work and sacrifices will pay off later so thinking big and putting yourself out there everyday , posting everyday and sharing everyday !
Can you talk to us about how your funded your business?
Funding my business was not something i planned I invested a lot of my own money , then eventually as i grew it was definitely harder for me to manage so i asked other business owners and my mentor for advice and how to move forward. It was definitely a learning experience for me.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://goodvibesonlybylizz.com/about/
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/goodvibesonlybylizz?igshid=Zjc2ZTc4Nzk=
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lizzzpedraza
- Other: https://linktr.ee/Goodvibesonlybylizz?fbclid=PAAaZbgwiVPhlqUnKcZQRKduWqZ7C4BiRC_3uF7BdCsKnKaxMWMiRmyqJT7VA
Image Credits
Brooke Brady