Karla Guerra, Blogger and Founder of The Healing Adventures
For Karla Guerra, storytelling has become a powerful path to healing. As the founder of The Healing Adventures, Karla uses her blog and social media platforms to empower first-generation Latinas as they navigate the complexities of identity, culture, and self-discovery. Through honest reflections and shared experiences, she creates a space where other women can feel seen, supported, and inspired to embrace their own journeys.
As a bilingual immigrant from San Miguel, El Salvador, Karla brings a unique and deeply personal perspective to her work. Building a life in New York while staying connected to her roots has shaped not only her own growth but also the way she supports others. With The Healing Adventures, she offers encouragement and guidance to younger Latinas facing the challenges of blending cultures and creating a sense of belonging.
The process of opening up hasn’t always been easy. Naturally private, Karla admits that sharing her personal experiences through her blog pushed her out of her comfort zone. But what began as a challenge has turned into one of the most rewarding aspects of her work. In telling her story, Karla discovered the healing power of vulnerability, both for herself and for the community of readers who resonate with her words.
Launching her blog remains one of her proudest accomplishments, along with the recent one-year anniversary of her short-term vacation rental business. To top it off, Karla recently published her 20th blog post, a milestone that reflects the consistency and dedication she has poured into her creative work over the past year.
Finding balance in the midst of entrepreneurship is something Karla approaches with care. She prioritizes practices like meditation and deep breathing, making self-care non-negotiable. Whether it’s through mindful movement, nourishing meals, or simply creating quiet moments for herself, Karla stays grounded by regularly tending to her own well-being.
Her advice to new entrepreneurs is a powerful reminder to trust in the strength they already possess:
"Even before starting your career, you’ve already overcome many obstacles. Never forget that."
That resilience is exactly what Karla sees reflected in the LABNNY community, which she’s grateful to be part of.
“I’m most excited about connecting with other Latinas who understand the challenges of building a life in New York while holding on to our roots.”
LABNNY has given Karla the chance to connect with women who share similar experiences and values, and she’s eager to continue growing within the network, both personally and professionally.
This year has been one of reflection and growth. For Karla, embracing her own beauty and confidence, particularly when sharing her presence on social media, has been a major personal victory. It’s all part of the larger journey of self-acceptance and empowerment that she continues to document through The Healing Adventures.
With practical tools like Google Suite and Podio helping her stay organized across her legal work and creative projects, Karla balances multiple roles with grace. And with a deep commitment to self-care and community, she is building a business, and a life, that honors where she comes from and where she’s going.