My Story
I grew up in a multicultural home, moving every few years as part of a military family. One side of my family fled Cuba after Castro’s rise, leaving behind everything they had built. The other side has deep roots in Atlanta, Georgia. These two very different legacies shaped me into someone who has always lived in between cultures, perspectives, and identities. I now see that in-betweenness as a strength.
From a young age, I was surrounded by people who valued resilience, creativity, and doing what’s right—even when it’s hard. My entrepreneurial family taught me to think outside the box, lead with purpose, and lift others as I climb. That foundation has guided me through both personal loss and professional transformation.
For decades, I worked as an educator, supporting children, teens, and adults through learning, transitions, and creative exploration. In 2023, I began leading art therapy and counseling groups, which deepened my work with individuals navigating grief, trauma, identity, and healing.
When I became a widow after losing my husband to addiction, art became more than a form of expression—it became a lifeline. It helped me move through grief, stay grounded with my daughters, and begin again. That experience didn’t just change me—it clarified my purpose.
In 2025, I earned my credentials as an Art Therapist and a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, and soon after, I launched my company—blending my background in education, mental health, and creative expression to serve a wider community.
While I’ve partnered with schools and nonprofits, I’m now expanding into the business world—collaborating with organizations, teams, and leaders who are ready to bring mental wellness, creativity, and human connection into their culture.
Whether I’m leading a workshop on burnout and resilience, offering addiction awareness training, or guiding a creative session on identity and voice, I bring a trauma-informed, inclusive approach that centers empathy, curiosity, and growth.
My company may be new, but my perspective is hard-earned, and my passion is deeply rooted. I bring both professional insight and lived experience to every room I enter.
This is what it means to
Design a Life You Love.
