Our Founders:

Carmen Esmeralda Ventura is a dedicated healer, coach, and spiritual guide with a profound passion for empowering individuals to reconnect with their authentic selves. As the co-founder of SelfCare💜WeCare, Carmen combines her extensive expertise as a certified Firewalk Instructor, Inner Child Healing Coach, and holistic wellness practitioner to create transformative experiences for her clients.

Born into a proud Hispanic family, Carmen draws inspiration from her cultural heritage and Indigenous traditions. Her journey of overcoming personal trauma and navigating life as an immigrant has deeply shaped her mission to help others heal from emotional wounds and reclaim their inner strength. Carmen specializes in inner child healing, firewalking retreats, ancestral ceremonies, and chakra alignment, weaving modern therapeutic techniques with the wisdom of ancestral practices.

With a holistic approach to healing, Carmen’s work focuses on creating safe, nurturing spaces where individuals can face their fears, embrace their vulnerabilities, and unlock their potential. Her vision for SelfCare💜WeCare is to inspire personal transformation while fostering a sense of community and connection. Through her workshops, retreats, and one-on-one coaching, Carmen empowers others to rise above their challenges and live with purpose, authenticity, and joy.

Outside of her work, Carmen is a proud Sun Dancer and Peace Dancer, honoring Indigenous traditions that fuel her commitment to spiritual growth and community service. She is driven by the belief that healing is a collective journey, and she is committed to making holistic wellness accessible to all.

Our Mission and Vision

At SelfCare💜WeCare, our mission is to nurture the soul, inspire the spirit, and guide individuals on a journey of profound healing and transformation. We are dedicated to creating sacred spaces where modern techniques and ancient traditions come together, offering experiences that awaken courage, foster connection, and realign emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being. Through Firewalk Retreats, Cacao Ceremonies, Divine Feminine Fusion Circles, Chakra Healing, and Ancestral Plant Medicine ceremonies, we invite you to reconnect with your authentic self and embrace the beauty of a balanced, purposeful life. Our heart beats for your growth, your healing, and your light.

Carmen Ventura

Ashley Noely Ventura

Ashley Noely Ventura is an artist, songwriter, and certified life coach specializing in mentoring youth aged from 10-20. As the founder of SelfCare💜WeCare, Ashley channels her personal journey of overcoming childhood abuse and growing up in a dysfunctional family to inspire and uplift others. Her experiences have fueled her commitment to helping individuals heal, grow, and embrace their authentic selves.

A dedicated mentor and role model, Ashley guides young artists as well other young creatives, through her music, empowering them to express their truths and unlock their creative potential in every way. She is also a certified Reiki healer and tarot card reader, offering spiritual guidance and energy alignment to those seeking clarity and balance.

As a Peace Dancer, Ashley honors & pays homage to her indigenous ancestral practices embodying harmony and connection, bringing these principles into her work to foster transformation and resilience. Her mission is to support others, particularly youth, on their healing journeys, helping them find strength in vulnerability and purpose through self-expression and self-care.

Teresita Cardona

Teresita Cardona is a leading Firewalking Master Instructor, specializing in helping people break mental barriers and overcome limits through transformative experiences. Her approach combines ancient techniques with modern methodologies, which has made her a reference in personal and organizational development.

As an Organizational and Team Coach, Teresita works with companies and groups to strengthen cohesion, improve communication and foster effective leadership. She is also a certified Disc Flow instructor, a tool she uses to enhance self-knowledge and team integration.

In addition to her professional career, Teresita is a mother of two children, a role that complements her passion for teaching and personal growth, providing her with a balanced and human vision in everything she undertakes. Her mission is to inspire others to discover their potential and live with purpose, overcoming any obstacle.

Cristina Cardona

A Guiding Light of Strength and Transformation

Cristina Cardona is a warrior of resilience, a leader of empowerment, and a mentor of transformation. As a Master Firewalking Instructor and SelfCare💜WeCare coach, she walks with courage—through flames and through life—guiding others to break through fear and step into their power.

A single mother of three, Cristina knows the depth of perseverance and the strength it takes to build a future filled with purpose. As the founder of Cardona Network, she has dedicated herself to uplifting others, sharing wisdom, and creating opportunities for growth.

Beyond her roles as a coach, speaker, entrepreneur, and network marketing leader, Cristina is a mother, daughter, sister, and friend—a woman whose heart beats for those she serves. She believes deeply that preparation is the key to success, and she leads by example, inspiring all who cross her path.

🔥 With passion, purpose, and unwavering faith—Cristina proves that yes, you can! 🔥

Esperanza Cardona

Esperanza Cardona is a joyful, free-spirited soul who finds beauty in laughter, deep connections, and personal growth. Her path to awakening began 15 years ago through meditation, helping her cultivate inner peace and a profound connection with others.

Life’s challenges, including the separation from her partner and the loss of her father, profoundly shaped her journey. With professional support, Firewalking, and the wisdom of plant medicine, she learned to see life through a new lens—one of healing, self-respect, and conscious decision-making.

Now, as a Firewalking Instructor, Life Coach, Peace Dancer, and SelfCare💜WeCare Coach, Esperanza guides others in their transformation, helping them embrace self-discovery, empowerment, and sacred healing practices. She believes in the power of love, gratitude, and conscious relationships, showing that healing ripples through generations.

Today, she stands as a woman of consistency and wisdom, honoring the fire, the earth, and the spirit within, inspiring others to walk their own path of transformation.