Shedding My Layers

Fifteen years ago, I left one the most coveted jobs in television,  anchor of the 6 pm and 11 pm top-rated Univision NY-Noticias 41 newscasts. I was miserable at a job where I felt stifled and underused, I had pent-up frustration that had built over the years and which finally burst. One day, I simply reached my limit. I knew I had to leave, and I did.

How had I reached this point of no return? 

To anyone looking from the outside, I had a beautiful home, a happy marriage, a most desirable and prestigious profession, financial security, good health, influential friends and acquaintances; I had a perfect life. And yet, I knew it was not so. I had been going through the motions for years, doing what had been expected of me. Ever since I can remember I had tried to be perfect at everything I did, I always held myself to impossibly high standards, and this quest for perfection finally had caught up with me.  Or was it something else that was causing an internal malaise?

One thing I knew for sure: I was choking. If I was to change this, I knew I would have to let go of everything I had or thought I had and start my search of self, wherever it would take me. I needed to shed the many protective defenses hiding a lifetime of acute emotional pain in order to live an authentic life.

It has been a long and strenuous journey. But, today I feel that this journey has made me happier with myself, stronger, and grateful for friends and companions on this remarkable trip called life. I have finally understood that we are here to love and create and enjoy and be grateful for what we have. We are here to make every single moment.

I have conceived this safe space with the interest to share my ongoing adventures and the opportunities that have helped me create a satisfying and joyful life. From my ups and downs, to hits and misses, and lessons learned on the road. From the great loves that sustain me: my joy for cooking healthy and delicious (and easy) meals, and my passion for tango which has been key in my transformation, to how I learned to shake darkness and opened my heart to receive and give love,  and how I found purpose in life. 

To that end, I want to go beyond blogging. I would love to meet you in person to have an honest talk about life and what really, really  matters every day and in the end. It is my hope to inspire and motivate you to live a more fruitful life. I am offering my services as a motivational speaker because I believe in you. I believe in your greatness and I want you to be confident in your greatness, too. Why invite me to be your motivational speaker? I have a lifetime of experience in search of self.  After decades of unhappiness, being consumed by work and little else, I gave up trying to live the perfect life in order to enjoy and thrive in my imperfect but blessed life. I want to help you do the same.

Many have reached out to me asking for guidance when speaking in public, so I’m offering my expertise as media training as well. I have a passion for communications and 25+ years of experience as a national reporter and news anchor. I have addressed small groups and conventions with thousands of participants alike.  If anyone knows fear, it’s me. But I also know how to overcome it and thrive with it.

Finally, as in everything in my life, I am driven by passion. I studied professional cooking at one of the best culinary schools in New York. Having always been focused on healthy food preparations for my loved ones and for myself, I’ve molded it as part of my career. Now I want to share these delicious dishes with you and yours through my catering and cooking class offerings.

All in all, welcome to my world, my online home.

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