Our Story
About Emma
My name is Emma Pineda Fortin and I inspire the courage to re-define beliefs and speak up, resulting in higher clarity, creativity, and compassion. You have the power to define your reality.
I am a Latina with a PhD, former management consultant and COO of an e-commerce startup.
I am a recovering perfectionist, now embracing the "good enough" marker of success. Using my courage, I have experienced and successfully navigated drastic change: traumatic car accident, immigration to the US, lived in 6 different places (Honduras, Australia, Midwest, East Coast, South, West Coast), and transitioned from PhD to corporate America.
As a somatic coach, I bring my lived experience as a person of color, executive, scientist and yoga teacher. I show up ready to call out what needs to be said, truth-telling. Most importantly, I am your thought partner where we can safely explore what is most important to you.
I named my company Guerrera de la Luz Leadership, which translates to Warrior of the Light Leadership, because I believe the real work is internal, and our light is what leads us to show up in our power and takes us to the places we long for.
About You
You are a person of color that is ready to own your emotions and step into your wholeness. You are tired of going with externally placed expectations and ready to be internally guided. You are ready to connect your head to your body (heart and gut) to fully feel into what truly matters to you.
You have a vision for your next steps, yet are still afraid to make them a reality. I will support you in facing the truth, your fears, and using your courage to experience the life and career you deserve. You are ready to do work that feels joyful, purposeful, and supportive and are willing to show up for others as the leader that you already are.