Returning to the Core of Who I Am — Welcome to My Creative Journey
- Lorissha Coburn

- 2 days ago
- 3 min read
Hello, and welcome.
It’s funny how time flies. Sometimes I look back at old projects, designs, and creative moments and find myself smiling… and occasionally shedding a little tear. This journey has been filled with growth, lessons, creativity, challenges, and rediscovery.
I originally started creating because I genuinely wanted to help others. Along the way, I realized how much of myself I had poured into everyone else while quietly neglecting my own creative path. This blog is part of reconnecting with that path again.
To be honest, building a presence online has never been easy for me. I’ve spent years creating, observing, learning, taking breaks, and often working quietly in the background. The internet can make success look simple, but for many creatives and small business owners, the reality is much more layered than people realize.
I’ve never been someone who wanted to chase attention or pretend to live a perfect lifestyle online. I’m not here to create noise for the sake of visibility. I’m simply a creative who creates.
There are moments when I don’t want to be in the spotlight. Moments when I question myself, my work, or whether what I create will ever truly reach the right audience. But creativity has always remained a part of me. Designing, building brands, creating visuals, and expressing ideas through art is something deeply connected to who I am.
I may not follow every trend, and I may not always present myself the way social media expects creators to appear, but authenticity matters to me more than popularity ever will. If I’m remembered for anything, I hope it’s for creating meaningful work with genuine passion behind it.
For those who may not know me, I create under the name Simplymslori — a name I’ve been building since 2018 across various creative platforms and shops. What started as ideas and designs slowly evolved into what I like to call my “Simply Shops,” a collection of creative spaces where my art, products, and designs can live and grow.
I’ve never been someone who wanted to chase attention or pretend to live a perfect lifestyle online. I’m not here to create noise for the sake of visibility. I’m simply a creative who creates.
There are moments when I don’t want to be in the spotlight. Moments when I question myself, my work, or whether what I create will ever truly reach the right audience. But creativity has always remained a part of me. Designing, building brands, creating visuals, and expressing ideas through art is something deeply connected to who I am.
I may not follow every trend, and I may not always present myself the way social media expects creators to appear, but authenticity matters to me more than popularity ever will. If I’m remembered for anything, I hope it’s for creating meaningful work with genuine passion behind it.
For those who may not know me, I create under the name Simplymslori — a name I’ve been building since 2018 across various creative platforms and shops. What started as ideas and designs slowly evolved into what I like to call my “Simply Shops,” a collection of creative spaces where my art, products, and designs can live and grow.
This journey is no longer just about offering services. It’s also about building something personal, lasting, and meaningful through my own creative brand.
Right now, my focus is returning to the core of what I truly love: creating.
Through this blog, I plan to share more of my creative journey, thoughts, designs, inspiration, brand development process, behind-the-scenes moments, and the realities of building as a creative entrepreneur. Some posts may be personal reflections, while others may highlight projects, collections, design insights, or future goals.
I’m also continuing to grow Simplymslori through various platforms and storefronts. I currently have published designs on Redbubble, ongoing projects through my Printify Pop-Up Shop, and future plans for Etsy and TikTok Shop as I continue building key collections and expanding my brand.
Most importantly, I want this space to feel genuine.
Not overly polished.Not trend-driven.Not created for appearances.
Just real creativity, honest passion, and meaningful work.
If you’ve found your way here, thank you for being part of this journey. Whether you’re a fellow creative, a supporter, a future client, or simply someone who appreciates authentic artistry, your support truly means more than you know.
This is only the beginning.
— Simplymslori
Simply from you to me,





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