You're not broken.
You're exhausted from trying to fit into systems that were never built for you.
Hi, I'm Miriam Gonzalez (she/ella)
Founder, Coach, Human
I help first-gen professionals and leaders navigate life transitions with clarity and confidence—so they can break free from burnout, redefine success, and step into a life that feels empowering and liberating.
You Are Not Alone in This.
I see you.
🔥 You’re married to your job, but deeply unhappy.
🔥 You’ve “made it” on paper, but inside, you’re struggling.
🔥 You prioritize work over everything—your health, your relationships, your joy.
🔥 Your entire identity is wrapped up in what you do, not who you are.
🔥 You keep pushing, but you know this isn’t sustainable.
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​I get it, because I was you.
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But here’s the truth: we are not meant to live like this.
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I built Thriving Human for people like you—first-gen professionals, leaders, and changemakers who are tired of feeling stuck, exhausted, and disconnected from themselves.
Breaking Free & Reclaiming My Life
It took hitting my breaking point—feeling completely drained by jobs that demanded everything and gave nothing back—for me to finally say: enough.
I sought help, but I struggled to find guidance that actually resonated with my experience as a first-gen Latina navigating leadership, identity, and self-worth. That changed when I met a Latina-based therapist who introduced me to EMDR therapy—and for the first time, I started unpacking the deep subconscious programming that had been running my life.
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The guilt. The pressure to prove myself. The belief that my worth was tied to my productivity.
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After completing an EMDR intensive that was truly life-changing, I quit my job and founded Thriving Human.
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Because I am done with the lie that we have to work ourselves into the ground just to be “successful.”
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And I know I’m not the only one.
OUR SERVICES
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First Gen
A proud UC Berkeley Alumna
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My Experience & Approach
I combine coaching, psychology, and strategy to help you:
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✨ Unpack the narratives keeping you stuck—so you can rewrite the ones that serve you.
✨ Redefine success on your terms—without guilt, shame, or societal expectations.
✨ Reconnect with yourself—so you can live a life that actually feels good, not just looks good.
✨ Create sustainable change—so burnout is no longer your default mode.
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Coaching allows me to preserve my empathy while using it strategically—giving you the tools, structure, and support to navigate your transformation with clarity and confidence.
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Because we are not here just to work and survive. We are here to thrive.
Are You Ready?
If this speaks to you, I invite you to take the first step. Let’s do this together.
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