A note from Marisa

When I started this company, I set out to create something rooted in heart and intention. I wanted to work with people—especially women—determined to make an impact within their communities and in their own lives.

Everything I do in the world is an extension of my personal journey. I was raised by a single mother from Peru who worked multiple back-breaking jobs to give us what she could. I know poverty firsthand, and I understand the challenges that first- and second-generation people of color often face. I know what it’s like to work three times as hard just to get close to parity.

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

I know that change isn’t easy, and I don’t recommend doing it alone. Reach out, and let’s start a conversation. I can’t wait to work with you.