Today we’d like to introduce you to Jesenia M

Hi Jesenia, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?

I’m a late realized autist, and when someone explained to me that networking was just relationship building it made everything click for me. As many autist will tell you, we feel like we are living in a world with hidden rules and meanings that aren’t explained to us, so navigating relationship building becomes difficult when the dominate culture doesn’t value direct communication. I often tell people I’ve lived many lives; Artist, Biochemist, Data Analyst, Cultural Producer, and Disability Justice Activist to name a few; but my journey was influenced by community. When I heard Kristianna Smith say “relationship is the most abundant resource” it opened up a world of possibility and imagination that has guided my desire to re-build communities and help others learn how to be in community and work in collaborations together.

As a first-generation to this country and a re-connective native of South America, I have always been looking for my community, and I see the growing loneliness epidemic as a result of the colonial destruction of communities in the name of profit. Today my mission is to help people re-connect to communities and learn to work in collaboration in a de-colonial, abolitionist, anti-capitalist mindset. We need artists of all kinds to help us imagine the future we want to build and I hope to create the spaces and places that allows for this collective dreaming to happen in an accessible and inclusive way.

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?

Who has had a smooth road under occupation and oppression? The main struggle of living in this time, place, and space, is living through the collective gaslighting and holding strong in our un-gaslighting. We were all raised under various forms of colonialist supremacy culture and ableism that we must all deconstruct and actively unlearn. Most of us are trying to survive within this system designed to use our bodyminds as human capital, which leaves us struggling to survive and pitted against each other, rather than banding together to care for each other. Re-indigenizing our understanding of our worth needs to be unbound from productivity. We are fighting through the barriers created by the systems of oppression, which are upheld by people. The toughest struggle is keeping up hope and not burning out while working towards everyone’s collective liberation. We do that by networking and connecting to each other!

Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?

I am the Founder of NeuroSpicyNetworking.com. As a dedicated community facilitator and builder, I specialize in serving nonprofits and community-focused organizations. At the heart of my work is a deep commitment to fostering meaningful connections, igniting engagement, and driving positive change. My approach is rooted in anti-racism, decolonizing, disability justice, and accessible design. As a seasoned cultural producer and engagement expert, I understand the unique challenges and opportunities organizations face in creating inclusive communities.

I also support individuals via consultation by providing ideas, encouragement, guidance, and a passion for holding space while they navigate through challenging situations in a neuro-affirming space. We will delve into overcoming your obstacles. My goal is to help you find solutions so that you can move forward with confidence and purpose.

I am most proud of the work I do in community with others surround by leadership of the most impacted. We host events created for and by the community worldwide. Find out more at OneFreeCommunity.com.

Before we go, is there anything else you can share with us?

If you are interested in learning about how I can help you ideate or need a consult for accessibility and inclusion at your next event, feel free to reach out to me for a free consult. https://neurospicynetworking.com/

Solidarity Pricing: I operate on a radical generosity model that allows you to pay what you can afford. The first 15 minutes are free. The first meeting can be extended for an additional 15-30 minutes, for a fee. Donations support my efforts to provide services to lower income clients! You can donate via Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/neuronetworking or become a sponsor on Patreon patreon.com/NeuroSpicyNetworking

Contact Info:

• Website: https://neurospicynetworking.com/
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