Projects
For a long time I felt broken, as if bits and pieces of myself were scattered throughout the world and no matter what I did, it wasn't the it I was looking for. Those around me encouraged me to slow down, but the what I wanted was to step of the gas. After my twin died my world shattered. I felt lost and confused. I was no longer in the world as two, but as one and I had to make decision for my children, hers and more importantly for myself.
Growing up I use to hear the saying, "Jack of all trades, master of none." This made me feel that I should focus on one things or be content with a piece of life, however I came across the full quote that says, "A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one."
I LOVE being a jack of ALL trades, my trades and this page is an introduction into all those "scattered" pieces.
Non profit - WISDOM Develops
Worlds Inspiring Self Discovery Ownership & Mindfulness
When I became a mother at 16, it felt as though there was no where for me to turn. I would often get looks and comments like, "babies having babies." I felt as though I did something wrong and didn't know where to turn to really learn what is meant ot be a mother or what it would take to develop as a full human. In 2024 I incorporate WISDOM Develops, a non profit designed to enhance the human condition by fostering a positive impact between generations. We support and guide mothers in reconnecting to themselves.
If you are a mom and are interested in joining a support call or workshop, CLICK HERE
Solo Performance
I've always wanted to use my body and voice to express myself. I attended a performance art school middle school. During one of the dance classes, I was told by the teacher that I was stiff. I took her words as a truth, that my body is not meant to dance. A part of my brain was dialed down. That desired stayed with me and after the pandemic I decided to sign up for a Solo Performance class with Dominican Writes Associations. It was a wonderful experience. I shifted from using my body to using my voice.
My portion begins at 4minutes and 53seconds. I encourage you to watch the other performers, they worked really hard and did an amazing job. Thank you Angie for creating this space and Andres for your facilitation.
OTHER PERFORMANCE
This same year, I participated in an Alvin Ailey Community workshop. I chose to listen to my heart more than my mind. I had to overcome my own challenges and having to negotiate with my body, which was bigger than the bodies of those around me. I had to acknowledge the thoughts and discomfort of being fat and not being able to do what the younger people were doing, but at the end of the day I had to remind myself that the younger person in me deserves to experience the wholeness of life.
UPCOMING PROJECTS
Workshops: Decolonizing Motherhood
In my spiritual practices I am trained in Reiki, Sound Healing and Yoga. I have come to terms that I will spend the rest of my life contributing to the healing and growth of mothers, because the well being of children depends on the well being of their primary caregiver which is generally the mother. However motherhood has been abused and weaponized. There are so many expectations to be the "perfect" mother with a lack of recognition that the mother is also a woman and a human first, who has their own individual needs and may have experienced trauma, abuse and so much more. Additionally there are systems that cause further harm to women and mothers, leading to high maternal mortality rate and child abuse. It doesn't have to be that way.
Everything that a mother experiences will impact their parenting and the quality of their children's life, unless we as a society support, embrace, and continue to do meaningful to change those systems impacting children, women and mothers. I plan to do work surrounding decolonizing motherhood. This will be done in forms of workshops and activities. As I'm developing these ideas I will continue to share this work and future services I will be offering.
Memoir
During my undergrad program, I minored in creative writing. I fell in love with taking what lives in my head and put it on paper. For the last couple of years I've dabbed into the writing world, and I've been wanting to write a book. This year I'm allowing myself to work side by side with a publisher who understand MY flow and how I operate so that I can put the world that lives in my head on paper. I look forward to it and the collaboration with Roxana.