It’s Time to Support the Real MVPs—Moms
Creative Learning Block #001: Reclaiming Identity Beyond Motherhood
Join us in building a community where creativity, learning, and healing empower lives—starting with new moms.
Your one-time yearly subscription (or any contribution) will fund storytelling, creative learning blocks, and events that support moms in reclaiming their power and joy while helping launch a non-profit to sustain these efforts.
Subscribe now and receive a free chart reading or strategy session as a thank-you! 💛
Dear Friends,
This year has been transformative in ways I never imagined. My work and craft have been my rock—a guiding light through uncertainty and a source of profound pride. As someone who once struggled to voice her thoughts, someone who doubted her abilities and wrestled with self-worth, standing here today feels like a victory.
I used to be the girl with a speech impediment, terrified of expressing her needs and constantly shrinking in fear of being misunderstood or ignored. But I’ve worked tirelessly to release that part of me, to embrace the things that warm my heart and will undoubtedly make an impact. And now, I’m ready to take this work to the next level—not just for myself but for the communities around me.
Telling the Stories of NYC Dreamers
I believe there’s power in knowing your story. There’s even more power in sharing it. For me, telling my story has been about understanding how deeply interconnected we all are. As someone who has struggled with loneliness and the feeling of being misunderstood, I want to use my gifts to help others share their stories because it can be transformative.
That’s why I’m launching Creative Learning Blocks as a community-based project. These blocks are not just about creative growth—they’re about healing, identity reclamation, and empowerment. And they’re rooted in telling the life stories of NYC dreamers: the ones who dare to tread their own paths, often facing immense challenges, and are determined to help others avoid what they went through.
This is about amplifying voices that often go unheard, centering identities that aren’t always celebrated, and creating spaces for collective healing.
What Are Creative Learning Blocks
Creative Learning Block is a 3-week virtual or in-person experience, designed to guide participants through a journey of self-discovery and connection. Each week, we’ll explore themes tied to personal growth, storytelling, and community building, creating a space where learning and creative expression open the door to deeper healing and empowerment.
This is about amplifying voices that often go unheard and centering identities that deserve recognition and celebration. Through shared stories and collective learning, we’re building a foundation for a connected, empowered community.
A New Vision for Creative Learning Blocks
This year, Creative Learning Blocks have evolved into something bigger than I ever envisioned. I’m introducing new in-person learning blocks, where we gather as a collective to heal, grow, and support each other.
There’s power in working together. Sometimes, the right perspective or a thoughtful reframe can unlock something profound for someone else. These blocks are about creating those opportunities for unlocks, about facilitating moments of connection and clarity.
The first block will focus on supporting new moms, inspired by an amazing woman I recently met. Listening to her speak about her journey through pregnancy and post-pregnancy completely shifted my perspective on motherhood.
Why New Moms?
Seeing motherhood through the lens of my own mother and sister, I’ve witnessed the lack of care, the dismissal of their concerns, and the societal expectation to “bounce back” as if nothing monumental just happened.
Women are expected to resume life and responsibilities, but the truth is, motherhood changes everything.
The stories I’ve heard—and the strength I’ve seen in these women—compelled me to act. I want to use this learning block to create a space where new moms can reclaim their agency, reconnect with joy, and find a supportive community.
This first Creative Learning Block will be built with and for new moms.
We’ll collaborate with one incredible woman (more to come!) to tell her story, extract her lessons, and develop a 3-week journey that other new moms can join.
The block will include creative practices like identity / inner work, storytelling, and movement—culminating in a celebration of dance and collective reflection to honor the journey and foster empowerment.
How You Can Support
This vision is just getting off the ground, and I need your help to make it soar. By subscribing to my yearly Substack, you’ll support the creation of these blocks and the launch of a non-profit to sustain this work.
As a thank-you, I’m offering all yearly subscribers a free chart reading or 1-2 strategy sessions to dive into your personal or professional goals.
Your support will help us:
Tell the stories of NYC dreamers.
Build community learning blocks that center voices often overlooked.
Facilitate opportunities for connection, healing, and empowerment.
What’s Coming Next
I’m so excited for what’s on the horizon :)
From this first block for new moms to future initiatives, I know this work has the power to change lives. It’s about celebrating the stories that need to be told, reclaiming identities that have been silenced, and fostering the collective healing we all need.
This isn’t just about storytelling; it’s about alchemizing pain into power and connection. It’s about showing up for each other and creating spaces where transformation can happen—not just individually but collectively.
If you’ve ever felt lonely, misunderstood, or unsure of how to move forward, know this: your story matters.
And sometimes, telling it—or helping someone else tell theirs—is the key to unlocking the next chapter of your life.
Let’s do this together.
Subscribe, share, or simply reach out if you want to be part of this journey. I’m so excited to take this step with you and can’t wait to see the magic we create.
With gratitude,
Manny