Marketing
Built on
Curiosity
What is Boda Bliss, anyway?
My Promise: Your marketing doesn't have to feel scattered or complicated. I get curious about what's actually happening, do the research, and help you figure out what's worth your time, so you can market with clarity instead of guesswork.
Boda means "wedding" in Spanish, and that's where this business started. The work has grown well beyond it since then. These days I work with creative and service-based businesses of all kinds, helping them turn marketing visibility into consistent inquiries.
I'm Cinthia, a freelance marketing strategist who works with wedding professionals, independent retailers, and creative businesses. I figure out what's actually happening in their marketing, then what to do about it.
Did you become the accidental marketer in your business?
You didn't start your business because you love marketing. You started it because you love the work. But somewhere along the way, you became the one responsible for the website, the content calendar, the emails, and all of it.
I noticed the same thing across almost every creative business I've worked with: it's rarely that people aren't working hard enough. It's that no one ever showed them what to actually focus on.
I'm not a traditional marketer. I learned this by doing it, first in the wedding industry, then across creative and service-based businesses of every kind. My job now is the same wherever I go: figure out what's actually happening, then help you decide what's worth your time.
What Sets Me Apart as a Marketing Expert for Creative Businesses
Here's how I work:
- Research-first strategy — I dig into what's happening in your marketing before recommending anything: your audience, your content, your customer journey, wherever the problem actually is.
- Practical recommendations — You leave with a clear plan, not a stack of theory. Priorities you can actually act on.
- Sustainable, not overwhelming — Whatever we land on is something you can actually maintain, not something that needs a specialist to run it.
Here's something I keep noticing: overnight success isn't actually a thing.
Every "overnight success" story skips the part where things were messy, hard, and uncertain.
I think of it more like a marathon than a sprint. When you understand the full picture: what's working, what isn't, and why, you don't just reach your goals. You actually feel good getting there.
The reality:
Every successful creative business I've worked with runs on the same thing behind the scenes: structure, research, and a lot of unglamorous, consistent effort.
Think of it like baking. You can't skip steps and expect it to turn out. Real growth tends to happen when you understand what you're actually doing and why, not when you add one more shortcut.
As your marketing strategist, I'm here to help you understand what's actually happening in your marketing and figure out, together, what's worth doing next. That might mean research, a plan, a campaign, or just a clearer sense of where to focus, whatever actually moves things forward for you.
My commitment to you:
- Kaitlyn at The Thriving Lotus
She delivered a comprehensive 30+ page marketing health check complete with a clear action plan. She is incredibly kind, and highly knowledgeable.
"Cinthia’s background in weddings and business operations really sets her apart!
Here’s what my clients say about building marketing systems that actually work for them.
Four years as a wedding planner taught me that the hardest part of running a creative business isn't the work, it's knowing what to focus on. That's what Boda Bliss was built to help with.
Today I work with wedding planners, photographers, florists, and venues, and creative businesses like independent bookstores, stationery shops, boutique retailers, and cafés. The industries are different. The marketing problem is almost always the same: visibility that isn't turning into consistent inquiries.
Former wedding planner
I’m a proud Latina who's made the USA her home since the age of 5. I'm all about celebrating the vibrant tapestry of my Mexican roots while soaking in the high-voltage energy of the good ol' USA.
Latina
I've never stopped learning. I took an intense course called DBM Bootcamp, all about Team Management, Project Management, and creating Standard Operating Procedures (fancy words for smooth processes). I'm dedicated to staying on top of my game for you.
I also read constantly, partly because I love it, and partly because some of my best ideas come from books that have nothing to do with marketing. Learning from outside the industry keeps my thinking a little less predictable.
Life-long learner
My partner-in-crime, Shane, is a Chicago sports fanatic who's got the Bears fever running through his veins! We're a dynamic duo, bonding over Marvel movie marathons, nature walks, and feasts fit for Queens—whether it's scrumptious sushi or a taco fiesta. Our life is simple, and we savor those moments on the couch, basking in the glow of our latest TV discovery.
Wife
Our fur family? Anakin, the feline charmer who rules our hearts, and Paloma, our bundle of joy, who brings chaos and cuddles in equal measure.
Cat/Dog momma
Life threw me a curveball with a thyroid cancer diagnosis in 2023, but you better believe I'm shimmying through the challenges and chasing my dreams like a true warrior!
Cancer Fighter
My background isn't just about weddings; it's a mix of office management, numbers crunching, and making sure people are taken care of – you know, the real nuts and bolts that keep things running like a well-oiled machine. So, you're not just getting a service from me; you're getting a real partner who's all in, fully committed to making your journey as smooth and successful as possible.
Business Expert
I love a good stationery haul more than I probably should. My journal has an entire ecosystem going: stickers, specific pens, a Sunday reset ritual where I sit down, sort through the week, and start the next one with a clean layout. There's something about writing things down by hand that thinking through a screen just doesn't replicate.
And yes, I still get excited about back-to-school supplies every year. You're never too old for a fresh set of pens.
Analog at heart
I believe in leading with kindness, standing up for equality, and creating space for every voice. I respect everyone's differences and I'm committed to supporting inclusive businesses and creative entrepreneurs from underrepresented backgrounds, including the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, and multicultural creatives who make this industry richer.
Everyone who comes here with an open heart is welcome. I believe in progress built on compassion, curiosity, and integrity.
Lover
My Event work
Just a peek into the work I did as a wedding planner! This was part of a wedding expo I organized.
Explore Real Strategies for Creative Businesses
The research and strategy work I do isn't just what I teach. It's how I run my own business every day.
Inside the Boda Bliss blog, you'll find practical guides, real strategies, and behind-the-scenes insight from working with wedding professionals and creative entrepreneurs. From figuring out why inquiries have slowed down to building a plan for your next launch, this space is about understanding what's actually happening in your marketing, not just adding another tactic to the pile.
Come explore. Get inspired. And figure out what's actually going to move your marketing forward.
