Discover my latest projects in magazine publishing, marketing, advertising, brand development, digital marketing, film, media and sales development.
Greetings and Welcome!
Thank you for taking the time to explore my portfolio, delve into my list of awards and accomplishments, and peruse my resume. I'm Leslie McCarroll, a proud native of the vibrant city of Reno, Nevada. My academic journey led me to graduate from the University of Nevada, Reno, where I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Theater and minors in Art and French. Oui, Je parle Français!
In addition to my academic pursuits, I am a licensed Aesthetician in the state of Nevada, holding the NMLS credential.
A Passion for Marketing, Brand Development, and Media
My fervor lies in the realms of marketing, brand development, and media. I proudly served as the owner, founder, and visionary behind four highly successful magazines and a prominent media agency, all based in Northern Nevada and Northern California. My inaugural venture, "Aphrodite," introduced itself as a women's fitness and health magazine in 2012. Subsequently, I ventured forth to create and establish "Bliss Babe Magazine," "Bliss Babies Magazine," "Bliss Life Magazine," and the illustrious "Bliss Media & Publishing Marketing Agency."
Over the years, I have been privileged to lead and inspire a talented team, numbering up to 30 remarkable individuals at one juncture. What makes this journey truly remarkable is that it all began with zero external funding; our revenues were fueled solely by my unwavering sales efforts and the support of dedicated team members I had the privilege to bring on board. We reveled in pushing boundaries, embracing risks, and cherishing every moment of this grassroots endeavor, transforming it into a thriving publication and media powerhouse until the unexpected challenge of the Covid pandemic struck in 2020.
Our success story relied on the support of diverse businesses, ranging from small and medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 giants. Our roster of esteemed clients included the likes of the Reno Rodeo, renowned hotel casinos such as Harrah's and Caesars Tahoe, as well as global entities like ULTA, Sephora, Old Gringo Boots, Audi, Tahoe Blue Vodka, Crunch Fitness, UFC Gym, and Renown Hospital. My journalistic endeavors have brought me face-to-face with a spectrum of luminaries, from Scott McKay of Patriot Street Fighter and First Lady Jill Biden to Josh Todd, Justin Furstenfeld, Scott Stapp, and Michael Lohan. Our media coverage extended to star-studded concerts featuring Miranda Lambert, Rascal Flatts, Dave Matthews, Lady Antebellum, and an array of other celebrities and prominent media personalities.
A Global Odyssey and Passion for Storytelling
My recent odyssey to Europe was nothing short of a life-altering experience. This transformative journey encompassed France, Italy, and Greece, and it culminated in my presence at the Marche Du Film during the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France. There, I represented Avail Films as a Sales Agent, passionately promoting the film "Sarogeto," directed by Nico Santucci and starring the renowned actor Eric Roberts. This sojourn reinforced my fervor for storytelling through film and other forms of media, evoking a sense of magic that continues to fuel my passion and curiosity for the creative realms of our industry.
Diverse Experience and Unwavering Passion
Beyond the world of media, I possess extensive experience in the financial sector, specializing in the mortgage industry as a wholesale mortgage account executive. I have steadfastly worked remotely from the comfort of my home, accumulating 15 years of experience as a wholesale mortgage AE. My professional journey has also led me to embrace roles as a business development executive, where I enthusiastically promoted a wide spectrum of products, from heavy machinery equipment in the frigid landscapes of Alaska to industrial chemicals, wooden pallets, and even television.
However, my truest passion is deeply rooted in the spheres of media, sales, brand development, advertising, publishing, writing, marketing, and art. I am eager to contribute my creativity, artistic prowess, business acumen, leadership skills, organizational insights, brand development expertise, marketing strategies, technological finesse, ambition, and unwavering passion to a dynamic team that fully appreciates the value I bring.
Get in Touch
If you'd like to connect with me or explore potential collaborations, please don't hesitate to reach out. You can contact me via email at Leslie@BlissBABE.com or give me a call at 775-338-8837.
Thank you once again for your visit, and I look forward to connecting with you soon.
Warm Regards,
Leslie McCarroll
I started blogging about fitness and health to get my mind off of a broken heart. My first writing opportunity was for a local magazine called Reno Passport.... I also always had a dream to own my own magazine and even be on my own cover.. as well as inspire others to live and achieve their dreams.
A lady I used to know and admired always called me Aphrodite. That was probably the highest of all compliments I have ever had. Aphrodite was the Olympian goddess of love, beauty, pleasure and procreation. She was depicted as a beautiful woman often accompanied by the winged godling Eros (Love). Her attributes included a dove, apple, scallop shell and mirror. In classical sculpture and fresco she was usually depicted nude.
I couldn't think of a better name for my first magazine..... and out of that APHRODITE Magazine was born! You can see many of the covers in the photo gallery below.
I worked my tail lend off with a group of amazing women and a team of incredibly talented people. We gained a lot of momentum and had great success. This was a dream come true and I really loved having a voice and giving people a platform to share their creative talents.
With persistence and dedication, I connected with an amazing women who would end up becoming my Angel Investor...We were on our way to take it to the next level.....Like the BIGGEST LEVEL..... an international women's multi-media company......Cara and I changed the name from APHRODITE to Bliss BABE and THEN......
Not only was she my friend, mentor, busines partner and Angel Investor...she was like a sister (we even looked alike) and then I got the news that nobody wants to get....the day after I came back from Burning Man I got a call that she unexpectedly passed away.....
My world was shattered in so many ways....... from that point I had no company, no job and most importantly, I lost the woman who believed in me and my vision and who gave me a chance and things got to the point where I wasn't going to have a house anymore.... funds were running out and things were looking pretty bad until I was offered sales position in television....
I stayed in television for almost 2 years until I got the confidence and desire to do it again...so like a Phoenix rising from the ashes I quit my job in television and launched Bliss BABE and Bliss LIFE/Bliss Babies Magazine..... We did it again and I couldn't have done it by myself if it wasn't for the amazing, creative and talented folks I surrounded myself with .....and then COVID..... you just have to laugh! What doesn't kill you makes you stronger!!!
For 4 consecutive years, the Wildest Richest Rodeo in the West aka, The Reno Rodeo, has sponsored Bliss BABE and Bliss LIFE Magazine during the time that Rodeo was taking place. Each issue during that event promoted the current Rodeo Queen on the cover of Bliss and the current Rodeo Queen was given her very own special 4-6 page pictorial/editorial. In addition to that, Bliss Media also raised money for the Reno Rodeo Queen Scholarship Fund. Also each year, we had a Bliss Magazine Launch Reno Rodeo party that would take place at the famous and iconic Rancharrah Pavillion owned by the famous Harrah's Family. Each party we packed the house with the "who's who" from around Northern Nevada. The party consisted of wine/spirit tastings, auctions, raffle prizes and drawings, exquisite food and beverages, entertainment, dancing and fun had by all! You can see covers of the Reno Rodeo Issues right here .
Each year Bliss Magazine had an exclusive launch party featuring a special edition of our magazine. Every party featured a giant size version of the magazine on display and was given as a gift to the current person featured on the cover. From bubbles to baklava, we always did it up right! It was the party to be at and we always had a fun theme ranging from Great Gatsby to western attire. They were definitely the parties to be at packing the house with over 250 very special guests! If anyone knows how to throw a party...WE DO!!!!
Bliss Media was honored to be one of a very select few media companies invited to cover this exclusive event in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Victoria Siegel died from a drug overdose on June 6, 2015, at just 18 years old. She was one of 129 Americans who lost their lives to a drug overdose that same day.
Since then, a staggering number of families across the United States have lost a loved one to overdose. In fact, nearly 300 people die from a drug overdose every single day in this country. This needs to change.
Help us save lives by supporting our mission to advance initiatives, achieve policy changes, amplify education, assure critical resources and applaud like-minded organizations to address drug abuse in order to save lives. -https://victoriasvoice.foundation/
Every year Bliss Media participated in the Go Red for Women event in conjunction with the American Heart Association and Macy's. We always had a table and were a major sponsor.
"Since 2004, Go Red for Women has been raising awareness that heart disease looks different in women. For instance, a woman suffering a heart attack might not feel the stereotypical crushing chest pain. Instead, she might feel a little discomfort in her chest, jaw and neck pain and nausea. Without the education that these are signs of a possible heart attack in a woman, she might not seek medical help right away. In fact, the American Heart Association says women may wait up to 30% longer than men from the moment they begin experiencing symptoms to arriving at a hospital."
Every Year Bliss Media participated in rasing money for the Susan B. Komen Foundation - Race for the Cure.
"The Biggest Little City for a Cure"
Komen Nevada Celebrates Northern Nevada Warriors in Pink
By Judging from their smiles, laughter, and positive outlook, you would never guess that it was breast cancer that brought these women together...that is, of course, aside from their mutual love of the color pink. These women warriors are making incredible strides in the fight against breast cancer...one tiny but mighty step at a time. Bake sales, raffles, nacho bars, yard sales, magnets, t-shirts...it all starts with one woman wanting to make a difference and taking a small step, and adds up to coworkers, businesses, and communities wholeheartedly supporting a single vision: A world without breast cancer. Rhonda Walker, for one, is personally responsible for donating over $60,000 to Komen Nevada, over$41,000 of which was raised through her fundraising efforts at work. Rhonda is an Office Support Specialist for Washoe County Human Services Agency, and a breast cancer survivor.
https://apnews.com/article/9b33c0cba371ae3658b406bbc6702448
https://nwdreno.com/serving-up-good-times-supporting-great-causes/#slide1
https://www.yahoo.com/video/nevada-airport-pulls-magazine-over-215928690.html
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jan/31/nevada-airport-pulls-magazine-over-cover-story-abo/?
https://foxreno.com/news/mornings-on-fox-11/bliss-babe-becomes-bliss-life
I was a very passionate fine artist (and still am) through most of my college career and one of the things I love to talk about is a watercolor painting that I created inspired by the late Fred Hayman of Beverly Hills 273 (Giorgio Perfume) advertising campaign. I actually sold my original and signed piece to Robert Hayman the son of Fred Hayman at Beverly Hills. That’s probably the highlight of my artist career so far and I know that in high school my art teacher would absolutely start crying if she knew that took place years later. You can also see many of my other art pieces in the gallery on this site.
I'm definitely wish I was more of an expert in Web Design but I can manage Word Press and Go Daddy Templates. Below are some of the web sites I have created for myself.
Bliss BABE Promo Video- by Design On Edge
Bliss Life Media Winner of 2017 GOLD ADDY Award
Cinematography- #BlissBodyPositive Campaign
BABES, Boards and Bling!
I help people become Trustee's of a charitable private estate.
"Private-people connecting Private- people network."
for more info please visit:
Greeting Patriots and Trusted Friends,
I hope 2023 has been successful for you this far. I wanted to briefly open up a dialogue with you regarding a solution that I have recently onboarded to my personal and business life. It seems like everyone lately is looking for a way to escape the malarkey and disinformation that is causing so much confusion with the people of this country. Make no mistake about it, they will not stop.
SO, what is the answer and what is the solution… to remove yourself out of this Matrix.
Simple;
1) Become more educated on how the system works and how it was designed.
2) Learn how the U.S. of America has been masquerading as country when it has been a corporation since 1871.
3) Everything is jurisdiction.
4) Do you ever ask yourself why do people in power and/or wealth always seem to have a different set of rules and laws than me and you? Answer: Because THEY DO.
5) What is it that they do? They operate their affairs from a discreet utility from: A Private, Non-Statutory Trust. Not subject to statues and codes imposed by a corporate government and its ominous legal system.
6) Why did I want to share this with you? Because I did this, and it has done everything I expected it to do. And some of those benefits are:
a. Reduce and if not eliminate all income tax liability.
b. Remove my personal name and all its associated contracts from the public statutory system.
c. Shelter all my assets and wealth
d. Eliminate probate and death taxes!
e.. Pass on this estate to my offspring unencumbered from the legal system.
My intention is to pass on this blessing and knowledge to you and to give you the same opportunity that was handed to me.
I encourage you to watch this video. Please watch this 25 min very informative video so that would give you a head start and an uptake of information. I am super excited about this for you because I am convinced, we can vote our way out of this situation at the present.
Here is the next step, go to : https://teamalltrust.org/?page_id=173 and the password is: ready
(all lowercase)
After watching the video and your interest please email me back at: Leslie@BlissBABE.com and I will get back to you. WE only have a limited # of trusts that we create every month.
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