Born and raised in San Diego, I grew up dancing as a student of ballet. It was a rigorous pursuit of athletics that left me famished and in the kitchen cooking with my parents. My father’s apple orchard and his green thumb motivated me to always eat clean and maintain a healthy diet.
Whether or not my expression was on stage dancing, baking in the kitchen, or jotting my ideas down on paper, I decided to pursue higher education in Long Beach where I received my undergraduate degree in creative writing.
After college, I found myself working in gyms and in the cannabis industry to help learn about the benefits and healing properties of CBD/THC. With 10+ years experience in cannabis, I’ve incorporated my learnings into alt medicine and never falling for big pharmaceutical practices again.
With a passion in health and wellness, my goal is to guide individuals on alternative and holistic medicine—or simply healing through healthy food practices. Currently pursuing a career as a health coach, my focus has become using my creative writing abilities to further my journey in helping individuals scribble their mission into success.
Monica Rivera