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From Corporate Ladder to Liberation Path
Wow, me siento muy excited to share this with you!
This plan is not just a document but a vision for a new way of working and leading.
If we haven't met yet, I'm Miriam Araceli, a first-generation Latina femmepreneur. My journey, like many of you, has been a quest to transform how we work and lead. Today, I'm excited to share my first-gen Latina business strategic plan that maps out Thriving Human's journey for the next three years. I've spent over 10 years in the nonprofit sector, climbing leadership ladders and trying to change the world.
Last July, I quit my full-time job.
It had been a personal dream to create my own thing for a long time. Still, I'd been trapped in the belief that I needed to climb corporate ladders—for 'security,' 'prestige,' to escape poverty, to make money...because that's what we're all conditioned to do in this capitalist society. I worked hard in every position, giving too much of myself to organizations that often made me feel expendable.
As I moved into leadership positions, I was proud of my capabilities. After all, this valley girl from the Northeast Valley [in Los Angeles] had big dreams to help communities like the ones she grew up in.
But life had other plans.
The Dark Before the Dawn
It was a dark period. I found myself in the depths of depression, my job taking a toll on my relationships and, most importantly, my relationship with myself. I had unknowingly internalized the structures of the organizations I worked for, and my worth was tied to my professional life.
When you put all your eggs in that basket, everything feels like it's going wrong when work isn't fulfilling.
At that crossroads, I had two choices: succumb to the world or initiate a change.
Working with a Latina EMDR therapist, a first in many regards herself changed my life. I owe her a lot.
Creating My First-Gen Latina Business Strategic Plan
So here we are now—Thriving Human, LLC. A space of empowerment, healing, and transformation for first-generation professionals, Latines, POC, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and anyone called to this work. This is not just a business plan but a roadmap for personal and collective growth.
In typical manifestor form (that's my Human Design type—solar plexus, 2-4 hermit/opportunist), I'm informing you about our strategic plan for 2025-2028.
While prettifying it from a Word doc to Canva, I found myself questioning: What should I share publicly? I'm pretty transparent and may overshare (hello, neuro-spicy trait!), but I struggle to determine what to keep private.
The hardest part? Sharing my concrete numbers and goals. Because fixed targets mean the possibility of failure.
But that's precisely what this is about:
Trying and failing
Experimenting
Failing again
Trying until something works
Learning every time
What's Inside My First-Gen Latina Business Strategic Plan
This strategic plan goes beyond typical business goals to create a roadmap for liberation-centered work. Here's what you'll find inside:
Executive Summary & Organizational Foundation
The "why" behind Thriving Human and our mission to redefine success
My journey as a first-gen Latina leader navigating systems not built for us
Our core values: Liberation & Empowerment, Authenticity & Humanity, Growth & Adaptability, Joy & Fulfillment, and Integrity & Ethical Leadership
Our Approach & Philosophy
Organizational commitments to doing business differently
Anti-capitalist values and economic justice principles
How we center first-gen professionals and underrepresented leaders
Strategic Roadmap
Five key strategic priorities guiding our growth through 2028
Concrete targets and milestones for each phase of development
Our theory of change and how we'll measure impact
Core Offerings
Coaching for personalized transformation
Community spaces for collective growth
Humans At Work consulting for organizational change
Market products to support sustainable success
The plan lays out a vision that challenges traditional business models while creating pathways for authentic leadership development.
Why Share It All?
I'm choosing to share this plan publicly for several reasons.
Yes, it makes me vulnerable, but more importantly, it creates space for connection with others who value transparency and are passionate about the process (and I LOVE PROCESS).
By opening up my strategic thinking, I'm inviting meaningful dialogue, collaborative energy, and the chance to build community around these ideas. This isn't just about business planning—it's about modeling the kind of open, accessible leadership I want to see in the world.
So here I am, writing down the process, sharing it openly, and collecting valuable data along the way. Every step, outcome, and response becomes meaningful information shaping this journey. It's all part of the learning and growth that makes this work so rich.
Am I afraid my work will be judged?
Absolutely.
But as Brené Brown might say, I'm not going to rumble with anyone who doesn't have the guts to try and do the same.
The scary part is that I'm primarily on my own with this. I have no one to consult or soundboard with—which is another reason I'm publishing my process. Maybe I'll meet some genuinely remarkable people with insights to add.
The other scary part? How terrifying entrepreneurship is when your money and livelihood are on the line. But I must trust myself, my process, and my vision.
I know that this is the most joy I've experienced in my professional life. Each challenge becomes an opportunity to learn and evolve—and this time, I'm building something aligned with my own vision and values. Whatever comes, I'm creating a foundation that's authentically mine to grow from
An Invitation to Connect: Experience a Different Kind of Business Strategic Plan
So here it is, for the world to see: Thriving Human, LLC Strategic Plan 2025-2028.
As a first-gen Latina entrepreneur creating this business strategic plan, I've approached it differently than traditional corporate models. This plan centers on liberation, community, and sustainable growth rather than just profit maximization.
I invite you to read it and connect. I'd love to have you join me in our mission to redefine success, break barriers, and create spaces where we can all thrive authentically.
Over the coming weeks, I'll dive deeper into specific sections of the plan, unpacking methodologies and exploring how these principles might resonate with your journey.
With liberation and courage,
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