Meet Jessica Aguilar

We recently connected with Jessica Aguilar and have shared our conversation below.

Jessica, we’re so excited for our community to get to know you and learn from your journey and the wisdom you’ve acquired over time. Let’s kick things off with a discussion on self-confidence and self-esteem. How did you develop yours?

My mother taught me at a very young age to believe in myself. She was a very strong women and taught me the value of knowing your worth out in the world. As I got older, I let the world dictate my worth until I said “enough is enough.”
Building my confidence and self-esteem didn’t happen overnight—it’s been a gradual journey shaped by personal growth, challenges, and self-awareness. Early on, I realized the power of setting small, achievable goals. Every time I followed through on a commitment or overcame a challenge, it gave me a sense of progress and capability.

I also made a conscious effort to quiet self-doubt and shift my mindset from perfectionism to growth. Instead of fixating on what I lacked, I started recognizing what I brought to the table. Support from my mother, my husband, mentors, college professors, and colleagues played a huge role, too—their encouragement often reminded me of strengths I hadn’t yet seen in myself.

Over time, I learned that confidence isn’t about being loud or always having the right answer. It’s about being grounded in who you are, knowing your values, and being willing to keep learning. That shift in perspective has made all the difference. I keep learning and leaning into who God called me to be.

Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?

At the heart of what I do is a deep commitment to helping people transform their lives from the inside out. I specialize in designing and leading workshops and professional development experiences that focus on two powerful drivers of personal growth: mindset and emotional intelligence.

These aren’t just buzzwords—they’re the foundation for real, lasting change. I guide individuals through the process of understanding how their thoughts, beliefs, and emotional habits shape their outcomes in life and work. Through interactive sessions, practical tools, and reflective exercises, participants learn how to shift limiting patterns, build resilience, and develop greater self-awareness.

My goal is to equip people with the strategies they need to thrive—not just survive. Whether it’s learning how to lead with empathy, improve communication, manage stress, or build confidence, the work is always rooted in helping each person step into the best version of themselves.

Seeing the breakthroughs that happen when someone truly connects with their inner strength and potential—that’s what fuels my passion. It’s not just about professional development; it’s about life transformation.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

Throughout my personal growth journey, three core areas profoundly shaped who I am today: faith, emotional intelligence, and cognitive behavioral techniques. These pillars not only supported me during difficult seasons but ultimately transformed the way I think, feel, and live.

One of the most powerful wake up calls I encountered was understanding the impact my thoughts had on both my emotional well-being and my spiritual life. Cognitive behavioral techniques helped me recognize negative thinking patterns and replace them with more helpful, truthful thoughts. This shift had a ripple effect—it deepened my emotional resilience and strengthened my faith.

Faith became my anchor. As I began to trust God more deeply, I found courage to take risks, face uncertainties, and even embrace failure without fear. I realized that not everything was mine to control—and that was freeing. Instead of exhausting myself trying to manage the uncontrollable, I learned to focus on what was within my power: my thoughts, my choices, and my responses.

Emotional intelligence further enhanced this process. It taught me how to be present with my emotions without being overwhelmed by them, how to empathize with others, and how to communicate more effectively. Together, these qualities created a foundation that continues to support my personal, spiritual, and professional growth.

I would encourage individuals to trust in God’s planning and timing. We are constantly in a rush and everything takes time. Learning to trust that ourselves by taking consistent actions, deepening our faith and delaying gratification truly makes the process more enjoyable than rushing to get to our destination. I learned and accepted that it is not about the goal but the person you become during the process that truly shapes you and I couldn’t agree more.

How can folks who want to work with you connect?

Yes, I am always open to collaborating and forming meaningful partnerships with organizations, small businesses, chambers of commerce, and corporations that prioritize personal growth, self-care, and overall well-being. I believe that when individuals are empowered to develop emotionally, mentally, and spiritually, it positively impacts their communities, workplaces, and overall quality of life. I’m passionate about aligning with like-minded entities that are committed to creating spaces for intentional development and transformation.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: a_thriving_mind_
• Facebook: a thriving mind by Jessica
• Youtube: C.H.A.T with the Aggies

Image Credits

Mary Rojas
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