Trauma can show up in ways you never expect. Did you ever think it would be a player in business? In a world where we're taught to keep professional life and personal life separate, trauma making a cameo in your work day can be especially jarring. As a heart-centered...
Human Design? What in the world is Human Design? I remember when my friend, Lisa Caruso of JoyWelle, first mentioned this to me. She said it was very complex and interesting. Hmmm… Intriguing, but nothing I needed. Then the Universe stepped in (as she often does). I...
"You can't heal what you never reveal." These words of wisdom from uber successful business mogul, Jay-Z, have struck me in a way that continues to resonate. So much so that it lives as a post on my social media feed. And each time I read it, I can feel it and see it...
How comfortable are you with talking racism, discrimination, and oppression? Does it feel "political" or awkward? Or do you run towards the conversation with excitement and open arms? Maybe somewhere in between. In all honesty, it was very uncomfortable for me. I...
The term "inclusive" was not part of my vocabulary until I met my husband. That's my privilege; another word I was unfamiliar with. When you fall in love with a Black man and become a stepmom to a Black child, the choice to keep your head in the sand is not an option....
When other Latinx people see me, there is a warm connection... from them. Sadly, I'm a confused Latina who gets uncomfortable around people who look like me. Let me explain. It's because I was raised with the facts. Or so I thought. My sisters and I are eight...
Do you talk about race with your friends, family, or colleagues? If not, have you thought about why? Often times race is confused with politics. From simple things like using "African American" or "Black". Which is PC now? Who qualifies as Latinx? Is Hispanic still a...
What race do you think I am? Growing up, I had a darker complexion than my sisters and my mom, but lighter than my dad's. My maiden name is Arroyo, a city in Puerto Rico. My paternal great-grandmother left the island when she was pregnant with my grandfather and...