Every week, we’ll be featuring an inspiring Latina from our comunidad because we all bloom when we see each other.
What's a challenge you've overcome that shaped who you are today?
A challenge I overcame that deeply shaped who I am today was letting go of a habit that no longer served me. I got sober at 23. It wasn’t some big, dramatic moment, it was quiet, honest, and honestly, really hard. Sobriety gave me my freedom back emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. It gave me back the potential I thought I had lost. It opened the door to becoming the version of me I always knew was in there. I truly owe my life to that decision, and even now, it continues to shape how I live, how I grow, and how I show up in the world every day.
What does living “sin límites” mean to you?
Living sin límites means allowing myself to dream big, to truly believe that anything is possible! I know that sounds simple, maybe even overused, but it’s something I catch myself struggling with often. Sometimes, the idea of my biggest dreams actually coming true feels so far away that it feels like I’ll never reach them. I’ve realized that most of the limits I face aren’t from the outside…I’m the one blocking myself. Living sin límites means learning to get out of my own way.
What’s one lesson you wish every Latina knew sooner?
One lesson I wish more Latinas learned earlier is that discomfort is part of growth. It doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong. Sometimes it means you're stepping into something bigger, like relocating for a job or choosing a different path than your family expected.
How are you building your own version of riqueza (wealth, joy, freedom)?
I’m building my own version of riqueza by working on myself in every way, emotionally, physically and mentally. I’ve been letting go of old habits, learning to speak up, and making better choices for the version of me I’m trying to become.
What’s a moment where you chose to bloom instead of shrink?
A time I chose to bloom instead of shrink was when I moved to a new city for my current job. I left behind everything that felt familiar: my routine, my boyfriend at the time, friends and family. A month in, my relationship ended and I was so sad. On top of that, adjusting to the job was tough and I kept asking myself if I had made the right choice. But looking back, trusting myself when everything felt unclear was one of the best decisions I’ve made.
Who or what inspired you to start your sin límites journey?
My sin límites journey started when I got sober, even if I didn’t realize it at the time. Doing something I thought I never could showed me what was possible. Since then, Vanessa has taken that to another level. She believes in me, challenges me, and truly sets the standard for me. I’ve learned so much from her, her presence in my life has been transformational.
What’s one piece of advice you'd give a younger you (or another Latina starting out)?
I’d tell her to be authentic to herself! Not to change for anyone. Even now, that’s something I still struggle with. Sometimes I feel like I need to completely change who I am just to grow or “get it right.” But I’m learning that I don’t need a personality makeover. I just need polishing, not replacing. The real growth is in learning how to work with who you are, not against it.
What are you most proud of in your journey so far?
I’m most proud of becoming more vulnerable, with myself and with others. As a triple earth sign, it’s not easy.. Lol. It’s not that I feel weak, I just feel cringe saying my feelings out loud. But I know that’s where real growth happens, so I’m leaning into it, even if it’s uncomfortable.
Finish this sentence: I am a Latina Sin Límites because…
I have an amazing support system behind me and nothing holding me back from going after what I want. I’m surrounded, grounded, and ready for everything that’s mine.