by Brenda Umana | Dec 29, 2021 | Health & Wellness, Personal Thoughts, Travel & Exploration
Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone while Traveling to Tepoztlán, Mexico + Who are Los Chinelos?As I walked the cobblestone streets of Tepoztlán (ok, more like hiked the cobblestone mountains) I kept seeing this image. Slightly eerie or at least made me feel unsettled —... 
by Brenda Umana | Dec 1, 2021 | Health & Wellness, Personal Thoughts, Travel & Exploration
Experiencing a Temazcal for the First Time in MexicoWhen it’s time, it’s time. I had been invited to Temazcales in the past when I was leading retreats in Santa Marta, Colombia. I was curious but I wasn’t ready to hold that space for myself. You are... 
by Brenda Umana | Oct 27, 2021 | Personal Thoughts, Travel & Exploration
Things aren’t always what they seem + poemPáramo | Roma Norte Cuidad de Mexico As I looked down at my Google Maps bubble, it looked like I was there but the metal business doors were clearly locked. Plus, no tables or chairs outside which at least in Mexico City it... 
by Brenda Umana | Sep 28, 2021 | Business & Marketing, Personal Thoughts
I love what I do and….Sometimes I have a lot of ideas and can’t follow through. I question whether I’ll succeed. Sometimes I just want a regular paycheck and not use my brain so much. Get tired of spiritual lingo. It can be incredibly hard to... 
by Brenda Umana | Sep 13, 2021 | Personal Thoughts, Travel & Exploration
Mindful Travel | Moving to Mexico City for 3 MonthsExactly 5 years ago, I remember sitting in a taxi cab from the airport to our B&B in Mexico City. As I looked out the window I saw a restaurant/cafe called “chancla” and laughed out loud. If you’re Latinx or... 
by Brenda Umana | Aug 19, 2021 | Business & Marketing, Personal Thoughts
The truth about being an introverted marketer: Advocating for my voice and finding my calling along the wayWhat comes to mind when you hear “introverted marketer”? There are many of us out there but if you would’ve told me several years ago that I... 
by Brenda Umana | Aug 9, 2021 | Business & Marketing, Health & Wellness, Personal Thoughts
How to Practice Self-care with a New Hobby | Here Are Some Great OptionsSelf-care comes in many forms. Although we tend to focus primarily on things like rest and relaxation when we picture self-care, it’s far from the only option. Indeed, sometimes the most effective... 
by Brenda Umana | Jun 23, 2021 | Health & Wellness, Yoga & Meditation
Caring for Your Mental Health During the COVID-19 PandemicIf you know that your mental health has suffered because of the COVID-19 pandemic, you’re not alone. Many people have struggled with anxiety and depression throughout the pandemic. Thankfully, you can seek... 
by Brenda Umana | May 31, 2021 | Health & Wellness, Yoga & Meditation
Achieving Peace and Tranquility In The Time Of COVIDGuest Blogger: April Meyers, from www.mindbodyhealthsolution.com is here to share some helpful tips and resources on how to achieve peace and tranquility in the time of COVID. Thank you for sharing! Unchecked stress... 
by Brenda Umana | Apr 27, 2021 | Personal Thoughts
What goes unseen when you work for yourself or run your own businessPerhaps you’re expecting me to write about the late nights. Sure, I’ll mention that…right now lol but I also get sleepy early so I rarely do late nights. Plus there are so many other nuanced details...
