Latina, Artist, Immigrant, Mother” — A Journey of Belonging and Becoming

A Short Blog Series

PART 1: 🌟 Finding Myself Again — From HR to Purposeful Dreamer

How I Left Corporate Life and Found My Purpose Through Art and Entrepreneurship

This is Part 1 of a 3-part series exploring the life experiences that led to the creation of Purposeful Dreamer and my Stronger Together collection. 

“What does it mean to be a Latina, artist, immigrant, and mother—and still chase your dreams?”

In March, I attended Latina Xposible 2025—a day that stirred something deep within me. Surrounded by resilient, creative, and driven Latina women, I felt an overwhelming sense of belonging. It was as if I had found a mirror reflecting my own journey, struggles, and aspirations.

But to understand why it moved me so deeply, you have to understand where this journey began.

🌱 A Moment of Serendipity

Almost a decade ago, I was working long hours in HR leadership, constantly on the road, away from my husband and toddler, feeling drained and unsure if I believed in what I was doing anymore. My husband, meanwhile, was juggling our growing electrical business and stepping in as both business owner and full-time parent. The days felt long, exhausting, and disconnected.

That morning, after another hard stretch of days, we had a conversation that felt like a turning point. I told him, “I think it’s time. I want to put in my 30-day notice.” We agreed—maybe it was time to stop pouring so much of myself into a company that no longer felt aligned with my values.

Just a few hours later, my phone rang. It was my new boss, calling to tell me I was being laid off.

I almost laughed. Not out of shock—but out of awe. It felt like the universe had been listening the whole time, clearing the path before I could even step fully onto it. That day, I walked away not with bitterness, but with a strange sense of gratitude and a severance package that gave me the runway to leap fully into entrepreneurship.

⚡ Building Something Ours

Soon after, I joined my husband in growing our business, All About Electrical. We were building more than a service—we were creating a life that made sense for our family. One where our time and energy went into something we believed in. The hustle was real, but so was the purpose behind it.

And while I threw myself into that new chapter, another part of me was awakening too…

🎨 The Accidental Birth of Purposeful Dreamer

The truth is, I didn’t set out to start a brand. I didn’t plan for Purposeful Dreamer to be what it is today. It came to life almost accidentally, as art kept showing up in my life in the most unexpected, but deeply needed ways.

I began to realize something after finishing a painting for our bearded dragon’s enclosure—yes, a bearded dragon! I had poured my heart into this random project, and somewhere toward the end of that acrylic piece, it hit me: every time I had gone through something hard in my life, I had found an excuse to paint. Not intentionally, but as a way to process what I didn’t yet have words for.

When I left my toxic ex-husband, I painted.
When I moved in as a roommate with my first American friend, I painted.
When I was pregnant with my son, I painted a mural on his wall.

I always told myself the wall needed something—but the truth was, I needed something. I needed art. I needed a place to let the feelings out safely, quietly, without judgment.

And the more I created, the more I healed. The more I began to see that art wasn’t just a thing I “used to do,” it was a part of me, calling me back home.

As life shifted and time became more limited, especially as a mom, I found myself experimenting with digital art on my iPad to avoid the mess and the setup. Little by little, I learned to transfer my handmade designs onto prints, stickers, and wearable pieces—things people could connect to and carry with them.

That’s how Purposeful Dreamer was born—not from a plan, but from a need. A need to heal. A need to express. And eventually, a desire to create space for others to do the same: to create, to dream, and to chase the things they’re passionate about.

🤝 Stronger Together: More Than a Collection

At Latina Xposible, I saw women standing proudly in their power, telling stories that echoed pieces of my own. It reminded me why I created my Stronger Together art collection—because we are never alone in our journeys. We rise through shared strength.

Each piece in that collection is rooted in connection, in sisterhood, in all the brave women who have walked beside me and have lifted me up.

This is Part 1 of a 3-part series exploring the life experiences that led to the creation of Purposeful Dreamer and my Stronger Together collection.

Parts 2 and 3 coming soon!

🌸 Explore the Art Behind the Story

Every piece in my Stronger Together collection was created with the same heart and healing energy behind this story.
If this post resonated with you, I invite you to visit the collection and see how art can remind us of our strength, our stories, and the beauty of becoming.

👉 Browse the Stronger Together Collection