my Story

Hola, I’m Ingrid. I was born in Los Angeles to Colombian immigrant parents and raised by my young, determined mom and my abuelita—my Ita. Ita never learned English, so I was her translator, her bridge to the outside world. She worked hard and taught me my core values: to be buena gente, to care for others, and to never lose sight of family. She passed away in 2003, but her lessons still guide me every day.

Growing up as a proud Latina in a household of strong mujeres wasn’t always easy. I was a late bloomer, shy and unsure of myself. When my mom remarried when I was ten, I struggled to find my place in a changing family. Later, when my stepdad passed in 2009, it was another deep loss that reminded me just how much resilience it takes to keep going.

I was the first in my family to go to college—a milestone that carried both pride and responsibility. Navigating higher education as a first-gen Latina wasn’t simple, but I pushed through. I built a career in public health and education, where I created sexual health programs for tens of thousands of students, ran workshops, and presented at conferences. I learned how to use both my voice and my story to make an impact.

In 2007, I married. Thirteen years later, I was facing divorce and the sting of infidelity. By the time it ended, my self-esteem was shattered. I didn’t feel desirable, I felt “too old,” and I was scared—scared of starting over in my 40s, scared that love or passion might not be possible again. The pool of men didn’t look promising, and I caught myself thinking I needed someone to complete me.

But therapy, healing, and a whole lot of cafecitos with myself taught me something different. I realized I didn’t need to chase love to be whole. I had to stop apologizing for who I was, stop worrying about fitting in, and start living fully as myself. Once I shifted my perspective—embracing my worth, my desires, and my authentic voice—I stopped chasing and started attracting.

I’m not conventional, but I’m not on the extremes either. I know what I like, I know how to communicate it, and I have the tools to build the kind of intimacy I once only dreamed of. That’s what I bring to my coaching.

When I found Somatica, everything clicked. It gave me the framework to turn my personal transformation into a practice that helps others. Now, as a Somatica-trained intimacy and relationship coach, I blend evidence-based tools with real talk, Latina warmth, and a little sass to help my clients own their desires, release shame, and create connections that feel deliciously alive.

For me, this work isn’t just about sex (though yes, that’s part of it). It’s about freedom—living fully in your body, your confidence, your relationships, and your joy.

And when I’m not coaching? You’ll catch me traveling, dancing, spoiling my cats, or planning my next tattoo. Because, as Ita always reminded me: “Mija, la vida es corta. Disfrútala.” Life is short—so let’s live it unapologetically.