Genesis Candelaria The Life Advice That Made Me Chaos-Proof
From Márquez to abuela to McDonald’s—three pieces of advice that shaped my messy, persistent, funny…
Genesis Candelaria
The Holy Trinity of My Mouth 💫
Some words heal, some words destroy, and some words are cheaper than therapy. My holy…
🇵🇪 PeruTina 🇦🇷
PeruTina no fue un viaje… fue una saga digna de Netflix: cinco países, dos primas,…
Home / Home
Me fui adolescente de Puerto Rico, pero Chicago me hizo mujer. Entre trenes, Polar Vortex…
Entre Vecinos y Silencio
Un poema sobre lo que nunca se dijo, los silencios que pesan y los amores…
Amor Colonial
Puerto Rico, te juro que te quiero, pero a veces me lo pones bien feo.…
Red, Prosperity & Carmen Sandiego: Try to Keep Up
If my personality had to be summed up in one color, one word, and one…
Puerto Rico: American, But Only When It’s Convenient
Puerto Ricans aren’t immigrants, but the U.S. treats us like we are—no voting rights, no…
Nunca Soltamos la Bandera: Reflexiones Desde “Debí Tomar Más Fotos”
Un álbum tan puertorriqueño que mezcla melancolía, orgullo y resistencia. Mi disco favorito de Bad…
2024: The Year I Got Thrown in the Blender and Somehow Came Out Shining
2024 was a year that broke me, challenged me, and made me question everything I…
Navidad: Where Puerto Rican Christmas TKO’s American Holidays
Puerto Rican Christmas isn’t just a celebration—it’s a cultural event that outlasts, out-sings, and out-feasts…
The Men Who’ve Impacted My Life (For Better or For Laughs)
From my grandfather’s wisdom to the laughter of my brothers from other mothers, and the…
La gente sabe lo que hay.
¿Qué quiero que la gente diga de mí? Que soy determinada, persistente y genuina. Que…
Unapologetically Still Standing
This year broke me, built me, and stripped me bare until all that was left…
Maracas, Parrandas, y Benito: How I Met Bad Bunny Before My 30th Birthday
What happens when you walk into a bar with a maraca, announce “¡Quiero hacer una…
104 horas en Puerto Rico
Explora cómo el jangueo boricua ha cambiado desde María, entre apagones, códigos municipales y la…
Wine, Tears, and Legends: My Dream Jam Session with Gus & La Negra
If you could meet a historical figure, who would it be and why? Hands down:…
I Am From: A Poetic Tribute to My Roots, Resilience, and My Mother’s 50th Birthday
A tribute to my roots, resilience, and memories—written during the Main Street America summer retreat…
Crossroads, Resistance, and the Path Forward
Standing at a crossroads between Puerto Rico and Chicago, I’m caught between the comfort of…
The Cruel Cycle of Broken Promises
2024 Elections - Puerto Rico and the US proved one thing: we are stuck in…
A Tale of Two Elections: The Diaspora’s Double Dose of Stress
As a Puerto Rican in the diaspora, election season isn’t just about choosing a president—it’s…
Ghosted: How Recruiters and Nobodies Disappear Without Warning
Whether it’s job recruiters vanishing after unpaid projects or romantic prospects playing Casper, ghosting is…
The Good, The Bad, and The Spicy Secrets of Running Food Pop-Ups in Chicago
Running a food pop-up in Chicago is a wild mix of creativity, hustle, and unpredictability.…
Five Years in Therapy 🥲
In five years of therapy, I’ve learned how to function through chaos, showing up even…
Ode to My Most Expensive Misstep (aka ATX)
An ode to the year Austin took my savings, but gave me back a whole…
Finding My Way Back:
La Tercera La Vencida in Chicago?
After years of bouncing between Puerto Rico, Chicago, and ATX, I’m back in the Windy…
Babysitting: The Unexpected Career Bootcamp
Who knew babysitting could lead to success in hospitality, advertising, and nonprofit work? Discover the…
From Sobremesa to Transforming Sustainability
Join me on a journey from the sobremesa conversations of my childhood to my passion…