Irene Velasquez is the founder of Familia Organix. She talks about growing up around a lot of adversity ,poverty, violence,& with a lack of resources that pushed her to use her education to help others . She told herself, “I want to help provide resources and a safe place for others to know there is hope in our world “. She want to be able to listen to others and give power to their voice,to let them know that they matter !With a lot of ups and downs ,some guidance from mentors ,& the support of her family she was able to become a marriage and family therapist . Through a little push and some tough times , she became brave enough to start her dream of familiaorganix . What started off as a small dream and hobby ,changed her life forever . Familiaorganix is a small business that empowers others to embrace their healing journey ,teaches self care and self love,& discusses the importance of mental health . This business not only has helped her and her family financially ,but has empowered her to use her voice more and to be able to do more to help her community . She is very excited for the future of her business and all that it can do for others. Most importantly she is thankful for all her clients who have grown with her and supported her and keep her dream going. They are her familiaorganix team ,and together they are a community that will thrive unitedly in this journey. God bless y gracias a todos ,from the bottom of my heart .