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About marisa

(Mah-ree-sa) * She/Her/Hers

Marisa holds a master’s certificate in Evidence Based Coaching from Fielding Graduate University, accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), and is certified as an Integrative Life Coach from the Ethical Coaching Collective. Marisa has also completed continuing education in Somatics and Embodiment. Her academic background includes a bachelor’s degree from the University of California at Berkeley and a Master of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing from Antioch University. Marisa has formal training in the principles of Trauma-Informed Care.

A note from Marisa

When I started this company, I wanted to create something filled with heart and intention. I wanted to work with women determined to make an impact within their community and their lives.

Everything I do in the world is an extension of my personal journey. I grew up in a household raised by a single mother from Peru, who worked multiple, back breaking jobs to provide us with what she could. I know poverty firsthand and understand the challenges first and second-generation people of color experience.  I understand the reality of having to work three times harder to even come close to parity.

I also understand how it feels to look at your life and know that there is more. When I left my six-figure corporate job, all I knew was that if I could be successful without an education, imagine what I could do with one. My journey to UC Berkeley in my thirties wasn’t easy, but it opened a world that I didn’t know existed. That single step pushed me to dream bigger and listen to the gentle whisper inside of myself.

I am fully aware that the process of change isn’t easy and I don’t recommend doing it alone. Reach out to me and let’s start a conversation. I can’t wait to work with you…