Author: Josybel Martinez

Coffee is my inspiration, coaching is my passion. I partner with emerging leaders to help them design their lives and careers in a way that is meaningful, fulfilling, and that truly works for them.

Growth is not always upward

What is this chapter of your life called? I saw a version of this question posted somewhere, and found myself staring at the answer I had just given myself: Alignment. I believe that when we start to show up fully, authentically, and in complete alignment with our values and purpose; we create opportunities for ourselves, we find our community. We belong. Always.

My life in colorism

I want to be a ballerina. My mom takes me to the Palace of Fine Arts in Santo Domingo, to go through the application process. The professor says my a$$ is too big so I’m not ballet material. She suggested I may want to try ethnic dances instead. Thank you.

Feeling like a fraud

I’ve heard about Imposter Syndrome many times, I've read multiple articles on the subject, I have discussed it in many forums; yet, despite knowing what it is and how to 'avoid' it... I still feel like a fraud.

Your prescription is wrong

I went to the eye doctor for my annual exam and got a new prescription. As with almost everything these days, I went online to order the new glasses. After choosing the frame, I proceeded to complete all the required information however, the website kept telling me that my prescription was wrong… that there was something wrong with me.