Additional Passions & Professions
I have never really been able to choose just one thing to do or be; in the wise words of Walt Whitman:
“I contain multitudes.”
For much of my life, the message I felt like I received from society was that if I didn’t choose one thing to focus on, I wouldn’t be able to succeed in anything I did because I was trying to do too many things. While there is some validity to not spreading oneself too thin, I am also a passionate advocate of doing everything you can in this lifetime – we only get one.
So this page delves into my passions and professions that fall outside of my music career:
photography, user experience/product research, strategy, copywriting, & design, arts & crafts, and wedding consulting.
Photography
Happilee Sami Lee Photography
In 2011, I got an iPhone and quickly became enamored with the ability to take pictures anytime, anywhere. I loved it so much that in 2012, I got my first DSLR camera, a Canon Rebel T3i, with the help of my parents for my birthday. I began truly falling love with photography, with the ability to capture a moment in time and be able to admire it forever. To this day, I still use that camera and still take pictures. My favorite things to shoot are nature, animals, engagements, family photos, and senior/graduation photos.
User Experience (UX) / Product Research, Strategy, Copywriting, & Design
Current Role:
Senior Product Strategist, Method
For the past 6 years, I have been fortunate enough to have had a multitude of opportunities to create exceptional user experiences, whether they were through UX/product research, strategy, copywriting, design, or a combination of them all. I have a passion for making a positive impact on people's lives, and one of my favorite ways to do that, both personally and professionally, is through writing. As a songwriter, I have such a love of words and language, so continuing to center my professional career around writing and improving people's lives through excellent experiences is paramount for me.
Arts & Crafts
HSL Studio
I have always loved creative endeavors and have explored many avenues of them. I paint, make jewelry, create resin art, make wax seals, design birthday cards, and am currently learning to sew. Wax seal making is a favorite activity of mine, and I have even had the honor of making wax seals for some friends' weddings. I find it to be a very relaxing pastime. I decided one day that it might be fun to start selling some of my art to make a little extra money on the side, and thus HSL Studio was born (HSL stands for Happilee Sami Lee, of course).
Wedding Consulting
I Do Consulting Co.
I have always loved weddings - I LOVE love! In the last few years, in my free time, I started accumulating A LOT of random knowledge about the intricate logistics of weddings (thanks Instagram!). I always just thought, "Ok, one day when the time comes for me to get married, I'll be the most prepared bride ever." But I realized, not only should I share the knowledge I have gained, but I LOVE sharing it! That is how I Do Consulting Co. came to be and I'm so excited to set you and your partner up for success on your big day! And now that I am planning my own wedding, I have even more tips and tricks for anyone who wants them!
