Fiorella Velarde EQCoach

A year ago I set myself to write my first novel, which I am editing now. I utilized a very eclectic and expansive method to put together the storylines; whether drawing, sketching, journaling and verbally narrating I can see how all these methods helped navigate a very confusing time. Ironically, it wasn’t painful because it felt like a relief really, but it was confusing because what I experienced left me unsure of myself to a point that I even doubted my professional path. I know this is something that happens to so many people who got lost and distracted by drama that doesn’t even belong to them, leaving them emotionally drained and unregulated. This is why I started writing Call Me Stupid… because sometimes fiction resembles reality so so much.
Follow me on .me_stupid_ for release. ⏹️ Forewarning: This is both your regular novel, it’s more a Latin telenovela 😎 and it’s written in Spanish with an English twist.

Hi friend:
A walk can be many things, pause, a reset, a quiet return to yourself. At the end of this month, I’m happy to do this walk masterfully organized by .hikingclub to Mirador de Chaparral, outside Madrid.
We will be a group of women intentionally stepping away from the noise and into the awe of nature. No pressure, no performance, just movement, fresh air, and the kind of conversations that unfold when we feel at ease in our own presence. If you’ve been craving a space to slow down, reconnect, and share a meaningful moment with others, you’re warmly invited to join us.

hikingclub has this amazing idea organizing all kinds of hikes for women, all ages, all abilities… and I am just so happy to embark on this adventure.
Click on the link to register free. Link is on the first comment; then you will receive a confirmation email with all the contact info and meeting point.

See you there!

I’ve lived through wonderful moments these last years; awe, joy, bitterness and betrayal… and surely many more. So, my heart at this point may resemble a graffiti wall with big and small mosaics of all these emotions.

As I frequently say, I try not to suppress them, but rather allow them run through me like a vivacious river stream. Steady in its impermanence and unpredictability…

Inevitably, this has informed my presence, the way in which I show up for my sessions, and in 1:1 coaching.

But, would you believe there was a time when I almost abandoned everything I love about supporting others. I mistakenly perceived those emotional experiences as something negative in my own personal life that I had to overcome in order to be of service for others.

Gaslighted to the point of doubting my journey, my skill set and my ability to hold compassion and accountability for others.

Then, I realized not even those negative voices were permanent. Reflecting seriously and sensibly helped me realize coaching others doesn’t demand me to be flawless. Instead, it asks me to be human. ❤️

Invitation to seeing each other this March 22, 2026

Single-parent families carry an immense strength: the strength to hold, to love, and to keep moving forward. But on top of all that, the world keeps spinning in a kind of whirlwind that often undermines our ability to be emotionally present, open, and empathetic...

That is why, on March 22, we want to invite you to a pause that is simple, brave, and deeply human ( an idea exquisitely created by .es

It is called... … Let’s Us See Each Other

This is a powerful and simple activity to truly reconnect with your loved ones.

**How do you do it?**

✅ Set a timer for 5 minutes
✅ Sit facing each other
✅ Simply look into each other’s eyes

No screens.
No fears.
No masks.
No words.

Just presence.
Just you.
Just this moment.

Sometimes nothing needs to be said to remember how much we love each other, how much we have lived through, and how much we mean to one another.

When you finish, if it feels right, take a photo and share this moment using the tag:


or
if you are not Spanish speaker

Sometimes what matters most is not saying more.
It is pausing and truly seeing one another. Participation is free and open to everyone ❤️

About this image:

- added the singing bowl, rocks and post its - that's actually what I have on my desk!
- My daughter doesn't like I use frivolously. ( I don't blame her)
- I love the wrinkles around my eyes; and it seems I do a great job at hydrating myself since ai went for not one, but two glasses of water.

Bottomline, although we humans are battlefield of contradictions, being deplorably racist, recalcitrant fascist and morbidly chauvinistic are not contradictions; these are calculated CHOICES resulting from a structural lack of consequences.
Therefore, even if I am smiling on this caricature, I'm still thinking about everything that have been revealed these days, wondering what kind of game people are playing; but more importantly, why so many stay silent. This sits heavily in my heart.

Other than that, May you be well and safe!