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  My mother taught me the importance of love from a young age. As a child, she encouraged me to stand up for what's right , even if it meant being outspoken sometimes -- though she probably didn't realize it would get me into trouble so often. In 2009, I was deeply moved by the NOH 8 Campaign . As an ally, I can never comprehend the issues and experiences of the LGBTQ+

LOVE WINS! I joined because one day I want to be married to the one and only. Since 1998 the tragedy of Matthew Shepard made me stronger than ever, to continue the fight against HATE . Live and let live. When we put our differences aside, and we come together as a human race , We Win. Love Wins Every time. I Live for Equality and will always protect it. Love is Love … ~Jose

Growing up in the 70's and 80's with the brutal beatings and murders of our LGBTQ brothers and sisters, losing so many friends to HIV/AIDS , I have gone to too many funerals. I am a survivor , a warrior , and an activist .  I am a mestiza mom, and a wife.  Although I am now disabled, I continue to fight for all children , especially those who are abused and neglected,

Choosing yourself over anything else comes at a high price . Before I started my fitness/wellness journey I hit rock bottom and was in an intense state of depression where I lacked basic self care and needs for months, even years. Most people don't realize that Depression is much more than "feeling unhappy" . It's the feeling of seeing the world in black and grey

I am no longer holding back to make OTHERS feel comfortable. My whole life I was always considerate about how others felt towards me until I got sick of doing my best to please others, yet they would STILL talk shit about me. It just got to a point where I had to stop and think to myself. “ I have A LOT to offer , whether it’s in runway coaching, model coaching or just