Normal Doesn’t Mean Nothing: The Beauty of an Unremarkably Remarkable Life

I am a seeker of truth who loves God. I’m on a lifelong journey of progress and discovery, with the hope that I can create a positive impact on those whose paths I cross. I’m also a wife and mother of four amazing kids. We love the beach, the mountains, and will find any excuse to celebrate life. When I grow up I want to be a philanthropist, spending my days immersed in different cultures - learning languages, customs, dances, and especially savoring the food.

When Tech-Moms invited me to share my story, I was surprised by how difficult it felt. I don’t have a dramatic backstory—my life has been, in many ways, stable, filled with both challenges and joy, and what some might call “normal.” I went to college, got married, graduated, and started a family. I’ve always been a naturally optimistic person, someone who looks for silver linings. And yet, that very sense of normalcy made me pause.

Somewhere along the way, I started to believe that “just normal” meant “not meaningful.” That belief became a trap—one that kept me from seeing the beauty, growth, and uniqueness woven into my journey. It created a quiet sense of complacency, a voice that said: If my story isn’t extraordinary, maybe what I do doesn’t really matter. But now I know: that simply isn’t true.

As I’ve reflected, I’ve come to see that my journey has been uniquely normal—not marked by dramatic pivots, but shaped by quiet breakthroughs: overcoming limiting beliefs, discovering my potential, and redefining what success means to me. Instead of sharing a highlight reel of milestones, I felt it was more meaningful to share a few of the the lessons I’ve learned—through motherhood, personal growth, and the process of building a career I once believed was beyond my reach.

Small, simple, and consistent actions lead to great and unpredictable outcomes.Over the years, I’ve practiced small acts of courage—raising my hand, asking questions, volunteering, saying yes when I wanted to say no. Each step outside of my comfort zone built on the last. That courage led me to Tech-Moms. That led to new skills, new people, and an unexpected opportunity to work at Domo—a place where I now use my talents and passion to drive operational strategy and collaboration.

Mindset matters. Affirmations, yoga, prayer, journaling, reading personal development books, and reducing negative inputs have helped me rewire how I see myself and my future.

"Mindset helped me endure layoffs and dead-end jobs. It helped me believe I could re-enter the workforce after being home with my kids for 15+ years—and that I could double my salary while doing work that matters."

You don’t have to see the whole map to move forward. As I align with the Divine, I’ve learned to trust the process. I don’t need to see how it all connects right away. The dots often only make sense in hindsight. I never could have planned that volunteering to help organize Tech-Moms’ first Latina event in 2021 would eventually lead to completing a Data Analytics course in 2025 and finding a role at Domo where I feel truly aligned with my skills and purpose.

So if you ever find yourself thinking your life is “just normal,” I challenge you to look again. Reflect on your dots. Trust the timing. Believe that you’re already on a path to something greater than you can imagine.

Thanks to the Tech-Moms community, I found a space to grow—where I could learn new skills, create meaningful connections, and build confidence in myself. Most recently, I credit Tech-Moms for playing a pivotal role in helping me land my current role. Through the Data Analytics course they offer and the invaluable relationships they’ve built within the tech industry, I was able to step confidently into a new chapter of my career.

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You are becoming. Keep going. The best is yet to come.