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You’ve mastered achievement—now let’s build alignment.

LEADERSHIP COACH, trainer AND SPEAKER SUPPORTING 1ST & 2ND GENERATION IMMIGRANTS to live and lead on their own terms

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You’ve spent your whole life doing what’s expected. Now it’s time to choose what’s true.

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Coach and Speaker dedicated to empowering first and second-generation immigrants.

As the daughter of Filipino immigrants with a corporate background, I blend cultural values with tailored coaching techniques to help clients navigate the complexities of honoring their heritage while pursuing personal and professional aspirations. My mission is to help those who are the First in their families to challenge the status quo.

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Leadership Confidence Coaching

Our tailored and culturally-informed leadership coaching goes beyond the cookie-cutter development practices by integrating the cultural perspectives and unique backgrounds and experiences of each leader. Available for organizations, teams and individuals.

We’re on a mission to not only help folks of color get into leadership positions but to confidently bring the full power of their ideas and identities into their leadership.

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COACHING FOR THOSE LOOKING TO ENTER LEADERSHIP POSITIONS but need help embracing their confidence.

The First's Collective

Embrace the badass trailblazer you are and create the thriving, dreamy life that your ancestors laid the foundation for in community with other 1st/2nd gens.

In this 12-month program, receive culturally-informed coaching & tools to move beyond generational limits, embrace your identity, and create a life of freedom and fulfillment.

YOU MAY BE THE FIRST IN YOUR FAMILY TO CHALLENGE WHAT’S EXPECTED OF YOU, BUT YOU ARE NOT ALONE. 

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THE 12 MONTH COACHING PROGRAM FOR 1st/2nd GEN trailblazers

Speaking and Workshop Facilitation

My workshops and speaking engagements focus on empowering diverse communities by addressing unique challenges, fostering resilience, and celebrating cultural strengths. Whether in a corporate setting or community event, my goal is to inspire and equip participants with actionable tools they need to be impactful leaders.

I OFFER CULTURALLY-INFORMED WORKSHOP FACILITATION AND SPEAKING SERVICES TAILORED FOR DIVERSE AUDIENCES. 

EMPOWERING WORKSHOPS AND SPEAKING EVENTS FOR TEAMS OF ALL SIZES.

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Welcome to the podcast that empowers people of color with immigrant roots. 

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Hosted by Nicole Cruz, we dive deep into the unique challenges and triumphs of the first and second-generation immigrant experience. Join us as we unpack the nuances of our journeys and discover how to make Brave Choices to transform our lives from survival mode to thriving.

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