08/08/2026
I want to tell you something I didn’t think I’d share here.
In 2015 I packed up my life in Mexico and moved to New Zealand. New country, new language, new everything. I had years of experience working with children and families already, a qualification, real knowledge, but none of that made the fear go away. Some days it still doesn’t.
English is my second language, and even now, after everything, there are moments it makes me question if I really belong here, if I’m really capable of building something real in a country that isn’t the one I was born in.
Last week I gave my very first workshop for parents here in Nelson. A room full of parents, trusting me with their questions about their kids, their families, their hardest moments as parents. I stood up there in my second language and I did it anyway, insecurities and all.
I’m not sharing this because I’ve got it all figured out. I’m sharing it because I know some of you reading this are also doing something that scares you, whether that’s starting a business, raising kids in a place that doesn’t feel like home yet, or just showing up somewhere you don’t feel fully confident. I want you to know that showing up scared still counts. It still matters.
This photo is from that first workshop. I’ll never forget it.
If you’ve ever felt like you had to earn your place before you were allowed to take up space, tell me in the comments. I’d love to hear it your experience 🤎 let’s connect!
