¡Hola beautiful humans!
I'm Miriam Araceli, a first-gen Latina solopreneur, liberation enthusiast, and advocate for your wildest dreams. Welcome to my corner of the internet, where we talk about breaking free from systems that weren't built for us and creating something beautifully, authentically our own.
Why "Don't Quit Your Daydream"? Because those visions you have for a more aligned life? They're not just fantasies—they're blueprints for liberation.
What you'll find here
I write about the messy, beautiful journey of unlearning limiting narratives and building something new:
🌱 Breaking free from hustle culture and toxic workplace expectations
🌱 Embracing your uniqueness as a first-gen professional or underrepresented leader
🌱 Redefining success on your own terms (not the capitalist scorecard)
🌱 Creating sustainable joy in work that honors your full humanity
🌱 Building liberation-centered leadership that challenges broken systems
Publication vibe & rhythm
Don't Quit Your Daydream comes to your inbox on a semi-regular basis, bringing you:
✍️ Long-form reflections on leadership, liberation, and first-gen experiences
🔍 Behind-the-scenes peeks at building an anti-capitalist business
💡 Practical frameworks for breaking free from limiting narratives
📚 Resource recommendations for your own transformation journey
✊🏽 Occasional rants about capitalism, workplace toxicity, and systems that need dismantling
Each newsletter combines thoughtful analysis with practical takeaways you can apply immediately—all delivered with honesty, vulnerability, and a healthy dose of rebellious optimism.
The liberation backstory
Last July, I stepped away from a decade of climbing leadership ladders to create something that didn't exist yet but desperately needed to: a space where first-gen professionals could thrive authentically without sacrificing their humanity.
Why? That's a story I'll unfold via this publication —involving burnout, systemic inequity, sociological insights, and ultimately, choosing liberation over productivity.
What matters is that Thriving Human was born from the belief that we don't have to play by rules that weren't made for us. We can build another way.
The Thriving Human ecosystem
This Substack is just one piece of a larger vision:
Thriving Human - My digital home base with 1:1 coaching programs like Blossom and Thrive
Arrive Community - An online coaching community where first-gen professionals find support, tools, and connection
Thriving Human Blog - Where I explore topics like:
🌱 Intentional living and personal growth
💗 Leadership approaches that honor our humanity
🔮 Manifestation Hub: Aligning intentions with actions
📝 Organization systems and strategies
🛍️ Tools and resources for transformation
Thriving Human Shop - Curated transformation tools including books, journals, oracle cards, and affirmation stickers from authors I love who have changed my life like Yung Pueblo, Brené Brown, Alex Elle, and Brianna Weist, plus my own creations like the Sowing Seeds Blueprint.
Why subscribe?
Because you're tired of:
Being the "only one" in spaces not built for you
Sacrificing your wellbeing for productivity
Following someone else's definition of success
Feeling alone in your desire for something different
Here, you'll find:
Real talk about navigating systems as a first-gen or underrepresented leader
Practical frameworks for liberation-centered work and leadership
Behind-the-scenes insights from building a business rooted in anti-capitalist values
A community of like-minded humans challenging the status quo
