About me

If you have ever found the concept of “finding your voice” difficult, I understand. For a long time, I didn’t share a lot of my experiences or my truth online. The main thing holding me back was fear.

I was terrified to share my views on decolonization in my work (and the need for more inclusivity), race, and feminism because the last thing I wanted to be labeled as was another “angry Latinx woman.” As a recovering perfectionist, I found the idea even more difficult because I really wanted people to like me.

Over time, I grew increasingly discontent because I found myself saying all the things I thought I should be saying and less and less of what I wanted to be saying.

Although I wanted people to like me, I realized that people could only like the real me if I showed them who I really am.

Where to Start?

Where do you start with “finding your voice”? I suggest asking yourself a few questions.

• What am I passionate about?
• What are the things I’m scared to say?
• Am I worried about what people will think?
• Am I fearful that I won’t communicate my feelings well?
• Am I worried that I don’t have enough expertise?
• Am I dealing with imposter syndrome?

If you answered yes to any of the last four questions, don’t be alarmed. I was riddled with fear, doubt, and worry for quite some time. The idea of using my voice and sharing my thoughts publicly seemed unfathomable.

However, finding your voice and speaking your truth is so important. The world needs the message you have to share, and no one else can share it quite like you.

In the words of Audre Lorde, “When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.”