Welcome Home to Yourself
You’ve been carrying the weight of expectations (others’ and your own) for far too long. That nagging feeling that you’re not quite living as yourself? The exhaustion from trying to fit into boxes that were never meant for you?
You’re not broken, and you’re not asking for too much.
You’re simply ready to come home to who you’ve always been beneath the doubt, the masks, and the “shoulds.” I’m here to walk alongside you as you reclaim your confidence, honor your truth, and build a life that feels authentically, unapologetically yours.
I’m Maria Hernandez
A CTA certified life coach who has spent over 25 years helping people navigate complex challenges with patience, clarity, and genuine care. From teaching technology to underserved communities in the Bronx to mentoring engineers at Etsy, I’ve always been drawn to the human side of every interaction – whether I was helping a 60 year old woman send her first email or supporting a CEO through a security breach.
As a transgender woman and former staff-level software engineer, I understand what it means to show up authentically in spaces that don’t always make room for who you are. My superpower has always been meeting people exactly where they are, without judgment, and helping them build the confidence to move forward.
Now I bring that same patient, people-first approach to coaching, creating a space where you can explore your truth and develop the self-acceptance needed to live it fully.
Navigate self-doubt, quiet your inner critic, and build the mental clarity needed to make decisions that honor who you truly are.
Cultivate self-compassion, heal from past wounds, and create space for the joy and connection that come with authentic living.
For Your Work
Show up as yourself professionally, set boundaries that protect your energy, and align your career with your values and authentic identity.
Quality coaching shouldn’t be limited by financial circumstances. My sliding scale pricing ensures this transformative work is accessible to you.