Finding beauty beyond the mirror
In 2020, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. It was a moment that changed my life and challenged the way I saw myself. I knew what it felt like to be afraid, to feel uncertain, and to wonder what tomorrow would bring.
When I lost my hair, eyelashes, and eyebrows, I had to ask a question I had never truly considered: where does beauty really live?
The answer was deeper than anything a mirror could show me. Beauty lives in who we are, what we carry, and how we choose to keep going. My faith helped me see that my worth had never depended on my reflection.
I call myself a champion.
That word holds meaning for me. It speaks to the courage of stepping into a difficult season and choosing to keep moving forward. It is how I describe my own story—and the strength I discovered along the way.
I want every woman who visits this space to know that her story matters. You do not have to look a certain way, reach a particular milestone, or have everything figured out to be worthy of love and connection.
You are not beautiful someday. You are beautiful. Right now.
A title with a heart for connection
As Mrs. Primera Belleza, I carry that belief into the way I show up for other women. Queens Meetup is a new part of that journey: a monthly virtual gathering where women can connect, share, and encourage one another.
I hope this space gives you a moment of encouragement—and reminds you that you do not have to walk through life alone.
There is room for you here.
Whether you are here for a reflection from the journal, a conversation, or a seat at Queens Meetup, I’m glad our paths have crossed. Bring your story. Bring your hopes. Bring your beautifully imperfect self.