Self-taught makeup influencer Daisy Marquez has garnered a substantial following across various social media platforms by blending practical tutorials with introspective content that embraces her heritage. Sharing her life and story with a dedicated fanbase, Daisy has seen her career flourish, collaborating with renowned beauty brands like True Religion and Savage x Fenty, as well as launching her own collection with Morphe.
In late last year, Daisy expanded her reach by launching her podcast series, “Daisy Diaries,” providing viewers with an intimate glimpse into her life as a YouTuber and influencer through candid conversations. Following the series launch, we caught up to discuss highlights from 2023 and the Daisy DACA Foundation, which aims to provide financial support to DACA recipients pursuing higher education.
Hey Daisy! How was 2023 for you?
2023 was a year of discovering new passions, going on many spontaneous adventures, and ultimately learning more about myself and seeing my personal growth.
What were some of your career highlights from 2023?
Oh wow, there are so many! A few were getting to work with True Religion, attending F1 in Austin, TX with Alfa Romeo, and launching the “Daisy DACA Foundation” was the brightest highlight of 2023! The mission behind the Daisy DACA foundation is to offer financial support to many DACA recipients aka “dreamers”, like myself. It has been a very special moment in my career.
“Daisy Diaries” just launched – can you tell us about the podcast?
I wanted my podcast “Daisy Diaries” to feel like an audible diary where my guests and I can have a platform to feel safe and be vulnerable. Essentially, each episode is like a “chapter” of a diary and we can fill it with whatever story we want to share.
What do you have in store for the podcast in 2024?
I have a ton of exciting guests and topics to discuss on my podcast in 2024. The podcast itself and our conversations will feel like a literal diary of stories we are choosing to share. It doesn’t matter what race, gender, or age. Everyone is welcome to come on and speak their truth. I’m aiming to have each episode be filled with beautiful and dark real stories from real people.
Why did you choose a podcast as your medium?
I chose a podcast as my medium because I felt that I lacked a platform where I was able to be vulnerable. I was a bit nervous at first to launch this new endeavor. However, now I feel more free than ever. The podcast has allowed me to speak my truth and be unapologetically myself.
You’ve worked with some incredible brands. What brands would be your dream collab?
I have so many wonderful brands I would love to partner with! At the top of my list would be Valentino Beauty, YSL, Dolce & Gabbana, and Bulgari.
Can you share some of your inspiration behind working on Daisy Daca foundation?
The inspiration behind my foundation came from a question I asked myself while I was alone at home. I asked myself, if I were to be gone tomorrow, would I be happy with the impact I made on the world? From there came the idea of my foundation. I have never looked back. To be able to financially support immigrants that are required to have DACA is honestly a dream come true and I hold this cause very close to my heart.
What can your friends and followers expect to see from you in 2024?
I have so much in store for 2024! I have an exciting project that I’m aiming to launch around my birthday this September. It is probably the project I’m truly most excited about. Every announcement this year will be shown on my Instagram page throughout the year ahead. I am very thankful on all the projects that I’m working on and I’m very excited for what’s to come.