In the early days of my business, I craved mentorship. As a new entrepreneur, there’s so much to learn on your own. I knew there were coaches and other people who could help, but it always seemed like a big investment, and a frivolous one at that. I believed I should be able to figure things out on my own.

Eventually, I started hiring coaches and taking courses. It was a game-changer. I realized that investing in myself in this way always propels my business forward. It keeps me on track and helps me think at a higher level. I realized that there’s no need to reinvent the wheel.

Investing in myself is always the right choice.

I’m a first-generation Latina, born to Cuban and Bolivian parents who met in Santa Monica and got engaged on their second date. Growing up in a predominantly white neighborhood in LA, I felt straddled between two worlds, which created angst but also curiosity and led me to a spiritual path at a young age. My best friend’s dad was an acupuncturist, which intrigued and fascinated me. When I started making my own money, I tried acupuncture and loved it. I used it for everything from colds to breakups. Eventually, I became an acupuncturist myself, which was an incredible education that opened my mind to other healing modalities. In my practice, I always incorporated crystals, Reiki, and focused on mental and emotional health. I was able to heal so much within myself and for my clients.

In the last few years, I’ve pivoted my business to work full-time online, lead workshops, and create courses. I love bridging mental health and spirituality. I don’t see them as mutually exclusive; I believe we need to treat all parts of ourselves. When we’re most connected to who we truly are, everything else becomes easier and more fulfilling.

Most of my clients are high-achieving women who are either entrepreneurs or have big jobs. They’re considered successful by all accounts, but you might be surprised that many of them still struggle with self-doubt (we all do!). Many of them are also moms trying to balance mom life and career life without sacrificing their joy and pleasure.

I’ve found that helping people connect to their intuition is the most fundamental tool we have. When we’re connected to our intuition, we know which direction we’re headed and we trust ourselves to lead us there. So I work on clearing emotional stress so people can get back to their inner wisdom and keep creating a satisfying life.

I’d been an acupuncturist for 10 years when the pandemic started. Terrified of not being able to practice in my office anymore, but knowing people still needed support, I figured out how to offer the energy healing and mental health aspects of my acupuncture clinic online. It was a huge success, with clients feeling calm and clear during all the chaos. And I felt better too.

I realized I’d been exhausted from rushing around to and from work and maintaining an office. I loved working with people, but the ins and outs of running a brick and mortar business were depleting me. So, when my colleagues started going back to their offices, I decided to stay online. I kept my office for a while after that, just because it was unclear what life would be like post-pandemic. But over time, I realized how much I loved working from home and that I could still make a profound impact on my clients. My business has expanded as a result, and I now work with clients all over the country. It’s pretty amazing!