I’m originally from Sausalito, California, and I grew up in a Mexican Catholic family, attending Catholic school through my teens. During those years, I struggled to fully accept my bisexuality and my unconventional orientation toward relationships. I’ve always known I was queer and polyamorous, but for a long time, I didn’t have the words or frameworks to make sense of it.

Everything shifted during a chance conversation with a polyamorist on a plane to San Diego when I was 18. For the first time, I felt seen. I learned that other relationship structures existed, and more importantly, I realized I wasn’t alone. That moment opened the door to a life of greater freedom, curiosity, and self-acceptance.

In many ways, I’ve always been a coach, healer, and guide. I spent seven years coaching sailing, helping kids pursue their competitive dreams on the water. Later, I earned a B.A. in Political Science from UC Berkeley. In 2014, I moved to Berlin, where I still live today.

After working for various international NGOs, I went through a mental health crisis brought on by chronic stress and disconnection from my true self. That turning point led me to leave the 9-to-5 world and retrain as a life coach, couples coach, and Reiki energy healer.

Throughout all of this, polyamory has remained a core part of my life and relationships. I’ve practiced non-monogamy in many forms, and the path has taught me countless deep, difficult, and transformative lessons. I’ve navigated heartbreak and healing, communication breakdowns and breakthroughs, jealousy and joy. I’ve also experienced some of the most expansive, loving, and growth-filled relationships of my life.

This path hasn't been easy or linear, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. I’m grateful for the challenges, the lessons, and the opportunity to walk this journey — and to support others as they walk theirs.