by Mya Constantino | Jun 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
One day, you wake up a young 22-year-old learning that those you’ve looked up to, have stories of their own. Stories they’ve never dared to tell, for triumphs and silent losses. For the way, they’ve moved through life. For the life, they’ve dared to live…I...
by Mya Constantino | Mar 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
Something that has flooded my mind lately: giving and receiving. What does it mean to do this in a healthy way? How have we been taught to give to others? Ourselves? How have we been conditioned to receive from others? I’ve came to the realization that a deep,...
by Mya Constantino | Oct 11, 2018 | Interviews, Life, Travel
Alyssa Yamamoto, the fire behind socially and ethically conscious brand, Hiptipico. Empowering Maya artisans, families and communities in Panajachel, Guatemala. As artisans partner with Hiptipico, the stories of their deep-rooted culture come to life through...
by Mya Constantino | Sep 27, 2018 | Interviews
A high population of Maya elders in the Guatemalan community are often forgotten or abandoned due to the fragility of their families economic situations –leaving these elders uncared for and without a proper social safety net. (a non-profit fair trade...
by Mya Constantino | Sep 11, 2018 | Life
Ah, the solo female traveler. The brave, bold and the crazy -for- thinking- you- could- step foot- into- the- world- on- your- own- traveler. I spent 2 months traveling from Guatemala to Cuba! Wowza. All I can say is — be ready. Prepare yourself for a whirlwind...
