MY EARLY CHILDHOOD DAYS

I was born in Cali, Colombia, and spent my early childhood there before moving to Miami, USA, at the age of 12. Creativity has always been a significant part of who I am. However, as a child I didn't have many outlets to explore my creative self, nor did I have the tools to discover and express myself. As a result, I grew up very inwardly. I was shy, unaware of my own power, and hesitant to reveal myself to the world. I felt disconnected from myself and my body, often retreating into the imaginary worlds within my mind.

My true essence? Artistic and authentic. I have a passion for creating concepts, performing, singing, dancing, acting, and writing. Growing up without creative outlets was painful and it went against my innate nature. My Inner Genius was not unleashed nor created in childhood. It wasn't until my teenage years, when I left home, that I had the opportunity to develop my creative skills and bring my inner genius to life! I delved into acting classes, music, creative writing, poetry, painting—basically any creative class that caught my attention. This marked the beginning of my journey to fully embrace and cultivate my creativity. The once shy and inward child emerged as a vibrant visionary, creative force, and entrepreneur wholeheartedly embracing and sharing authenticity and artistic expression.

MY LOVE FOR CHILDREN

My mom says that since I was 3 years old I used to say that I would take care of children when I was older. I had a profound sense of purpose at an early age—voicing my mission to care for children and shape their futures. This innate calling only intensified over time.

MY EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

In my teenage years, I took the first steps towards realizing this dream by immersing myself in volunteer work at day care centers, camps, and through babysitting (classic). These experiences served as a foundation for my journey.  As I entered the halls of Florida International University, I dedicated myself to the dual pursuit of Psychology and Early Childhood Education, recognizing the vital role these disciplines played in shaping the minds and hearts of children and youth. To complement this, I ventured into the world of the arts and theater, studying at the prestigious Stella Adler Studio of Acting in NYC. and other studios here in Miami. This exploration of the arts became a parallel path, adding a creative dimension to my multifaceted approach. After graduating from FIU, I worked at several Miami-dade schools taking arts integrated programs, as well as teaching theater and mindfulness. 

I am very curious, often immersing myself in learning new techniques and tools for inner healing, mindfulness, and fortifying the path of the heart. My mix of what I've learned in school, what I've done hands-on, my creative adventures, and my spiritual healing path defines my own holistic approach with Creating Me.

L❤ve,
Nat.