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Meet Lili Nieves

Lili Nieves is the founder of Simply Lili, a faith-inspired brand born during one of the most transformative seasons of her life. What began with handmade bookmarks in a hospital room has grown into a movement designed to encourage women to step into a new era of healing, faith, and intentional living.

Through the Simply Lili Podcast, Lili creates space for women 55+ to explore faith, healing, self-love, boundaries, mid-life growth, and the courage to become themselves without apology.

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Lili Nieves

Lili Nieves

Founder. Host. Faith & Healing Voice.

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The Story Behind Simply Lili

It Started With a Bookmark in a Hospital Room

Simply Lili was born during one of the most emotional and transformative seasons of Lili Nieves' life.

While spending long days and nights in the hospital with her child, Lili found herself holding tightly to faith, hope, and scripture. In those quiet moments, she would read encouraging verses beside her child's bedside — searching for strength, peace, and reassurance through every page.

One small detail kept catching her attention. The hospital case workers would hand her business cards, and she would use those cards as bookmarks inside her Bible and devotionals. Over time, something about that simple act stayed with her.

Bookmarks hold places in stories. And in many ways, they hold places in life too.

That inspiration led her to begin creating her own bookmarks — not ordinary bookmarks, but meaningful and inspirational pieces designed to uplift women during every season of life. When she searched online, many were expensive, uninspiring, and lacked emotional connection. So she started designing her own.

At first, they were simply gifts: small reminders of faith, encouragement, healing, and new beginnings that she shared with friends, loved ones, and women around her. But something unexpected happened — people connected deeply with them.

That encouragement planted the seed for what would become Simply Lili.

Lili Nieves — Simply Lili origin story

The Beginning

What started as a simple bookmark became a reminder that even the smallest things can carry hope.

Lili Nieves with Simply Lili branded mug, tote, and notebook

The New Era

This is more than a brand. It's an invitation to step into the woman you are becoming.

The Simply Lili New Era Method

A framework for your next chapter

Structured encouragement for women entering healing, growth, peace, and purpose — through the podcast, community, and gifts you can hold.

01

Heal

Release what no longer belongs

02

Reflect

Slow down and listen inward

03

Believe

Reconnect with faith and purpose

04

Become

Step into the woman you are becoming

05

Encourage

Share light with another woman

Gifts With Meaning

Encouragement you can hold.

Every piece is designed to inspire, uplift, and remind women of their worth — bookmarks, lifestyle products, and intentional gifting for every season of life.

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31-DAY DEVOTIONAL CARD COLLECTION
Devotionals

31-DAY DEVOTIONAL CARD COLLECTION

Thirty-one days of encouragement, faith, and reflection designed to help you pause, reset, and reconnect with what matters most.

$35.00
SIMPLY LILI COLLECTION SIGNATURE BUNDLE
Gifts

SIMPLY LILI COLLECTION SIGNATURE BUNDLE

The Simply Lili Signature Bundle is the collection that started it all. Thoughtfully curated with our signature apparel, tote bag, mug, and handcrafted inspirational bookmarks, this bundle reflects everything Simply Lili stands for—faith, growth, creativity, and finding beauty in every season of life. Designed to encourage your everyday moments, each piece is a reminder to slow down, embrace the journey, and believe that it's never too late to begin again. Whether you're welcoming yourself into the Simply Lili community or gifting someone you love, this bundle was created to inspire long after it's opened. Because the little things often leave the biggest impact.

$85.00
FAITH OVER FEAR MUG
Mugs

FAITH OVER FEAR MUG

Start every day with a reminder that faith is greater than fear. Whether you're enjoying your morning coffee or evening tea, this mug is designed to encourage your heart and inspire hope with every sip.

$18.00
FAITH OVER FEAR TOTE BAG
Totes

FAITH OVER FEAR TOTE BAG

Carry a reminder of hope wherever you go. The Faith Over Fear Tote Bag is designed to inspire courage, strengthen your faith, and add purpose to your everyday. Spacious, durable, and perfect for work, errands, church, or your favorite coffee shop.

$23.00
Women In Their New Era

Real words from real women

Testimonies from women who found encouragement, healing, and inspiration through Simply Lili.

Bookmark Collection
This made my day. It feels like Lili made it just for me — soft, faithful, and beautiful.

Michelle R.

Bookmark Collection

31 Days of Devotion
I keep my devotional cards on my nightstand. They help me start each morning with peace.

Danielle K.

31 Days of Devotion

Meaningful Gifts
Simply Lili isn't just a gift — it's encouragement you can hold in your hands.

Patricia L.

Meaningful Gifts

After receiving her first bookmark
You should sell these.

A friend

After receiving her first bookmark

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