Most people think professionalism is about fitting in, but what if it’s actually the reason we feel disconnected from ourselves? This podcast explores the tension between who we are and who we feel pressured to be at work, in relationships, and in everyday life.

Through candid conversations, we unpack how different environments shape our behavior, how limiting beliefs form, and what it looks like to actually understand yourself beyond the roles you play.

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Reyna Noriega is a 29-year-old Visual Artist and Author, born, raised, and working in Miami, FL. Having seen the power of introspection, self-reflection, and healing, Reyna’s work centers that aspect of our journeys as we seek to rise and be our best, most authentic selves so that people may experience sustainable peace and happiness. 

In her creative work, she has centered women of color. As an Afro-Caribbean Latina, she has seen firsthand how damaging it can be to not see positive representation. She aims to fill the world with vibrant, joyful depictions of marginalized peoples. Her work has graced covers such as Science Magazine and The New Yorker and thousands of people collect and showcase her art in their homes around the world.

This week, Reyna joins us at HGAB Studio in Miami, Florida to tell us all about how she found freedom through artistic expression. Through her art, Reyna has become more confident in herself and her choices. She no longer seeks validation from others and instead trusts herself to live her own life. If you’re looking to validate yourself more often, this episode is for you! 

Follow Reyna on: 

Website: https://www.reynanoriega.com/ 

Instagram: @reynanoriega 

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0DqVRxteqWQk4L14HKlfgA 

Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.