I’m Ivette, a speaker, writer, pastor & daughter of immigrants based out of California’s Central Valley. I’m a wanderlust homebody, always somewhere between packing a suitcase and hosting some kind of  gathering for my people.

I am also the co-founder, along with two of my amigas del alma, Lydia Lucas and Ariana Rivera, of Latinas Loving Jesus - an online community bringing women together for conversations that disciple & connecting women to live vibrantly for Jesus, JUNTAS.

My fuel of choice is an oat milk vanilla latte, yes please! I love to spend my free time spoiling 2 nephews & 2 nieces annnnnd I’m hoping to add a pup to the mix soon!

Whether it’s through online disicpleship, at my local church or one-on-one over a cup of coffee, I live to create spaces and communicate stories that empower women to live a free and full life through the transformative love of Jesus. I’ve seen that love heal my past from trauma and deep pain, anchor my present and become the hope for my future. I just cannot keep that kind of love to myself! So, here we are. I’ve created this space just for you.

May it remind you of the identity and purpose you were designed with. You were created to contribute your strengths, passions, and yes, even your scars to the story God is unfolding on the earth!

No matter where you are in your journey of faith, amiga, you are not too late. More than positive affirmations, I hope you’ll find this to be a space that empowers you with God’s truth to run your race and of course, we’ll always drink some good café while we’re at it!