ODE TO ANGEL AVILES, Life Coach, Influencer + Author
On the heels of Hispanic Heritage Month, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the “chingona” in my life. I got to give a shout out to my friend, my neighbor, my confidante and at times, my life coach! That is, Angel Aviles!
The best neighbor ever, we exchanged pots of food for the soul and our bodily nourishment. We borrowed each other’s clothes and jewelry for celebrations and special events. We celebrated #girlpower with impromptu glasses of wine on a girls night. It was soooo empowering to hear the hopes and dreams of another woman of color. As a Latina, she offered a different perspective; but we shared the same experience as a woman. But most importantly, she was one of the few people I could share my secrets, my intimate thoughts and my insecurities.
This year, Angel became an empty nester. With two kids in college, she decided it was time for a life change, and sooooo she and her hubby, Rey, packed up for a temporary move to Mexico City! She wanted to experience life in a new way. I miss her!! But I can’t blame a girl for living her life like it’s golden! A look at her Instagram at @AngelAwakened tells me she’s happy as can be!
Angel is a Latinx life coach, influencer and the author of the new self-help book, “Too Happy to Be Sad Girl.” I became her publicist when her new book dropped. For Mental Health Awareness Month, she was recognized by Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez — the first woman and only woman of color to hold this position in the City of Angels. The title is a nod to the famous role Angel portrayed in the 1993 cult film “Mi Vida Loca,” directed and written by award-winning filmmaker Allison Anders.
