Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Carla Calderas. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Carla, 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?
This is a great question because it is something that many of us struggle with. Growing up in poverty and with a single mom, I was bullied by family and peers. I learned to doubt myself, not trust others while also struggling to trust myself, and I learned to believe that I was not good enough. When I was 14 years old, I began to read self-help books and I have not stopped learning since then. I am on a life journey of healing myself and helping others heal. With the work I have done to improve and heal myself, I have learned to trust myself, have confidence, and love myself. Some days are better than others and I know it is a journey. Even though many peers and colleagues comment on my great confidence, I still say daily positive affirmations, journal when I am struggling, and reach out for help when I need support. We got this!
Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?
I am all about healing and wellness. Calderas Counseling just had its 5 year anniversary and I am so excited to continue to help our community by providing quality mental health therapy. I am also working on expanding and bringing in more therapists so that we can help even more clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, and marital issues. Another project I am working on is Calderas Self-Care Center (CSCC) where I provide health & wellness retreats. We actually just opened on February 24th, 2024. During CSCC retreats, we focus on healthy habit building, building community, and increasing our self-love.
Finally, I am writing a book on healing. I hope to help many people with this book by providing skills and tools readers can implement to improve their life. I am making this book frank and relatable so that I can reach as many people as possible who want to grow. My passion for healing is what drives me and I hope to continue to heal and help others heal.
There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
Patience, love, and communication. Be patient and enjoy the journey. If your business is taking time to thrive, enjoy the time you have right now.
Love is imperative for everything that you do. If what you do comes from love, the consequence will also come from love.
Communicate well, clear, and with kindness. Be polite and remember that details matter. Greet people, set healthy boundaries, and ask questions.
One of our goals is to help like-minded folks with similar goals connect and so before we go we want to ask if you are looking to partner or collab with others – and if so, what would make the ideal collaborator or partner?
Yes, I would love for incredible therapists to reach out to me and work with me as I am working on expanding Calderas Counseling. They can go on my website: https://www.calderascounseling.com/meet-our-team for more information.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.calderascounseling.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Calderasselfcarecenter/
