Hi! I’m Desiree!I’m a Holistic Life Coach for parents and entrepreneurs. My titles include (but are not limited to): Certified Spiritual Life and Purpose Coach, Human Design Teacher, Decolonizing Mama, Community Organizer, … and Forever Learner.

My passion (and gift) that I am most grateful for is my ability to help people connect to others, and most importantly, themselves in more meaningful ways.

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Born and based in Tiohtià:ke, colonially known as Montreal, with roots in Cebu, Philippines, I combine all my different areas of experience and knowledge to create and develop communities where people (especially BIPOC women/x) can remember and reclaim who they are, discover and embody their purpose, and feel safe and supported to find and take their place in the world.My personal journey began young. As the daughter of immigrant parents, I was expected to work hard, keep my head down, and be a good Catholic girl. I learned quickly how to people-please, and I moved through my 20s checking off the boxes: University degree, marriage, successful business, family. I had all the fixings of a shiny, perfect, aspirational life, but deep down, I struggled with low self-worth, insecurity, and self-doubt.In 2015, my divorce became the catalyst that shook my world apart. It forced me to re-evaluate everything I thought I knew about myself and what I truly wanted out of life. That moment marked a dramatic shift, where I not only rebuilt my life but also learned how to set boundaries, stop people-pleasing, and discover the power of my own voice. It was a painful, yet liberating journey, one that allowed me to reclaim my joy and power.Along this path, I also began to reconnect with my pre-colonial culture and my decolonization journey became a key part of my self-discovery. I kept uncovering parts of myself that I had long forgotten or was taught to ignore. This journey has deepened my understanding of who I am, where I come from, and how I am connected to something much bigger than myself.The passion (and gift) I am most grateful for is my ability to help people connect to others and, most importantly, to themselves in more meaningful ways. My own need for authentic, sometimes messy but always profound, human connection has led me to this moment.If you’ve found your way here, chances are you’re looking for the same thing.Don't be shy to reach out when you feel ready to start your journey toward self-reclamation. Whatever your reasons for being here, I’m so happy you found me and so excited to discover your unique talents, abilities, and gifts.

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"When we heal ourselves, we also heal our ancestors, our grandmothers, our grandfathers, and our children."

~ Grandmother Rita Blumenstein