Maria Sanchez

I don't normally do a lot of endorsements on my blog. But in the case of KC Baker I am making an exception, because I believe in her work. I had the opportunity a few weeks ago to attend her Public Speaking Soiree in SF. Those of you that know me, know that I am a very quiet and for the most part very much the introvert. One of the things that has stopped me from being more out there with my work and with my passion for helping women has always been fear. Yes the fear of being seen, fear of speaking publicly and fear of sharing my truth. After the day long seminar I walked away feeling so empowered by her techniques (some of which were unorthodox) but who cares, they work! Not to mention they make you feel beautiful on the inside and help you feel more confident with your message. I'm posting this because attending that seminar was a gift. Something that I will take with me every time I step on a stage or am in the public light.  I've already signed up for her seminar The W

I've always wanted to be a helper, an encourager to other women. But my fear of being inadequate or not enough always prevented me from launching that dream. After many years of not living to my fullest potential and after experiencing many trials both personal and physical. I can say I am a survivor. I have lived a life with so many stories, stories that I'd like to share that might resonate with other women facing the same challenges. Stories about love, marriage/divorce/reconciliation, living with a life threatening disease, caring for my parents, the death of my father, the other side of depression, motherhood, on the ups an downs of living a creative life as an artist, pursuing my education, deployments and being a military esposa, on finding my voice.   I see now how going through these different life challenges have made me who I am today. The life lesson of simply "going though" and facing each one with grace, love and gratitude. It's a process of learn

I have a few Frida themed art exhibits coming up ... for those of you in the Chicago area I hope you can stop by. May 18th, 2013.  I will also be traveling to Atlanta, GA the weekend of March 16th to share my work with the Renaissance Gathering at the Hyde Museum . There will also be an exhibit in SF. I'll be posting information on that soon. Thank you all for supporting my work and thank you God for opening doors and opportunities.