Sol y Sombra : A Community Wellness Experience
✨ The world feels heavy right now. The headlines, the uncertainty, the weight of everything happening around us and in our communities—it’s overwhelming. In the rush of it all, it’s easy to put ourselves last. But we can’t pour from an empty cup. ✨
Esto es para la comunidad, para el alma. A space to move, to breathe, to reset—together.
Hosted by Amigas In Tech (formerly Latinas In Tech Denver) and in partnership with space Denver, Sol y Sombra is about balance—the light and the shade, the energy and the stillness, the movement and the rest. The good and the bad—the realities we’re facing under this administration and the resilience we continue to show as a community. This gathering is a space for rest, renewal, and reconnection, where we honor both what drives us forward and what allows us to slow down.
We’ll start with movement—a high-energy group workout to release stress—followed by restorative yoga to ground and recenter. You’ll also get to connect with local wellness and beauty entrepreneurs, explore new self-care practices, and take home a few surprises to keep the good energy flowing.
We’re gathering to remind ourselves that rest, joy, and healing aren’t luxuries—they’re necessary. Pull up as you are. Move how you need to. And let’s pour back into ourselves so we can continue showing up for our communities.
Agenda:
Here’s a look at what you can expect during our time together at Sol y Sombra:
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
🌿 Check-In & Community Welcome: Arrive, settle in, grab a cafecito, and connect with others before we begin.
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
💪🏽 Group Workout with Aimara Rodriguez: Start the day with a beginner-friendly workout to move energy and release tension. All bodies welcome, modifications encouraged.
10:30 AM – 10:50 AM
📝 Journaling & Intention Setting with Jaidie Vargas of Everward Collective: Ground into the moment with reflective prompts and a quiet space to set your intention for the day.
10:50 AM – 11:20 AM
🎨 “Mantras y Mandalas” with Ana Luisa Garcia: Choose a mantra and decorate your journal with intention and color—an invitation to center your mindset and tap into creativity.
11:20 AM – 12:00 PM
🍫 Mini Cacao Ceremony with Victoria Garcia of Apapacho Cacao: A guided heart-centered experience to wind down, reflect, and reconnect—with yourself and the collective.
12:00 PM – 12:15 PM
💛 Closing Circle & Thank Yous: A few closing words and reflections before we part ways—with full hearts and grounded energy.
Meet Our Venue Partner: space
Space is a sanctuary for meaningful connection, where emotional wellness, mindfulness, and self-growth are woven into play. We empower children and parents with tools to navigate emotions, communicate openly, and grow together—building a vibrant community rooted in creativity and support. Our offerings include mindfulness workshops for parents and kids, drop-in wall painting sessions, birthday parties, and community events. Learn more here and follow them at @spacednvr.
Meet Their Team: space
Michelle and Rachel are sisters with one vision: to bring people together in a unique environment that supports deep connection through mindfulness, inspires creativity, and honors the vast emotions of being human. Michelle has a background in fine arts, marketing and branding while Rachel's background lies in healing and psychology. Combining their experience, education and passions, space was born. As mothers, they are inspired by the playful minds of their children and the challenges they navigate daily. At the same time, they are committed to our own growth as individuals and the shared growth that comes from deepening connections with their children.
Meet Our Sponsor: Inspirada Co.
Perla Bustillos is a Latina entrepreneur, event strategist, community builder, and eldest daughter based in Colorado. From a young age, she learned to lead with heart, adapt with grace, and hold space for others. What began as a quiet strength evolved into a calling: to design experiences where people feel seen, celebrated, and deeply connected. She is the founder of Inspirada Co., a boutique event and program design studio that helps mission-driven leaders and couples turn visions into experiences that inspire, connect, and transform. Perla blends operational excellence with heartfelt storytelling to craft gatherings that leave a lasting impact.
Perla has been recognized as one of MSU Denver’s “10 Under 10” alumni, serves as Co-Chair of the Denver Scholarship Foundation Alumni Advisory Committee, and is a proud member of Amigas in Tech, a collective supporting Latinas in leadership and technology. For Perla, designing experiences isn’t just about what people see, it's about what they feel, remember, and carry forward. Everything she creates is rooted in purpose, detail and a vision for a more connected, inspired world.
Learn more here and follow her at @inspiradaco.
Meet Our Hosts
Everward Collective: Jaidie Vargas
Jaidie Vargas, founder of Everward Collective, has spent her life pushing boundaries, from serving in the U.S. Navy to leading cybersecurity innovation in the aerospace and defense industry. Through Everward, she’s now creating a different kind of space—one rooted in healing, forward growth, and community care. As a certified personal trainer and state-ranked bodybuilder, Jaidie knows strength but becoming a mother and witnessing the sacrifices of the women in her family taught her that true wellness isn’t about pushing harder.
It’s not a “stress-free” gummy or the latest relax drink, it’s learning to sit still with the world, to love yourself in the quiet, and to unlearn the idea that rest is weakness. Everward is more than a brand; it’s a community for those, like Jaidie, redefining what it means to be trabajadora and choosing peace instead of burnout. We’re honored to co-host Sol y Sombra as a sanctuary for our community—because in heavy times, we don’t need more hustle, we need more healing.
Learn more here and follow her at @everwardcollective.
Ana Luisa Garcia:
Hola! I’m Ana Luisa, a proud Mexican-American navigating life as a first-gen, immigrant Latina in the U.S. Born in CDMX and now based in Denver, I balance my corporate career with my love for travel, wellness, fashion, and cultura. I’m a bicultural creative and storyteller who bridges two worlds—celebrating my roots while thriving in new spaces.
I create for Latinas like me who are building their dream lives and reconnecting with where they come from. My mission is to inspire Latinas to embrace their roots while exploring the world with confidence and style. Whether it’s sharing wellness practices or highlighting hidden gems en Denver o México, I’m here to uplift and connect. Aquí compartimos growth, cultura, and all the little joys of life.
Follow her at @analuisai.
Apapacho Cacao: Victoria Garcia
Victoria Garcia is an award-winning first-generation Mexican-American entrepreneur, consultant, and public speaker born in Mexico City and raised in the mountains of Colorado. She is the founder of Apapacho Cacao, a wellness-focused chocolate company offering organic, vegan cacao blends that serve as both a coffee alternative and a complement to intentional wellness practices. She also leads the Latina Owned Collective, a Colorado-based business community that supports Latina entrepreneurs through strategic referrals, marketing visibility, and a values-aligned sisterhood.
With a background in Speech Communication and Media Studies, Victoria uses her public speaking and facilitation skills to uplift the Hispanic American working professional across Colorado. Her work is deeply rooted in a mission to close the wealth gap for Latinas and build spaces that center cultural identity, growth, and collective success. She’s been featured in outlets such as 9News, Rocky Mountain PBS, Univision Colorado, Fox31 News, and Denver Startup Week. Everything she creates is driven by purpose, impact, and a commitment to economic equity for her community.
Learn more here and follow her at @apapacho_cacao.
Aimara Rodriguez:
Aimara Rodriguez is a first-generation Honduran-American strategist based in Denver, Colorado. With 12+ years of experience, she has advised organizations—from early-stage ventures to Fortune 500s—on growth, operations, and cross-sector strategies that bridge business, technology, and community. She’s helped founders scale, raised venture capital, and mentors through organizations like Techstars, Google for Startups, Social Venture Partners Denver, and others.
After facing burnout early in her career, Aimara turned to movement as a way to reset and rebuild—discovering its power not just for health, but for healing. Her approach to wellness has also been deeply shaped by her mother, a two-time cancer survivor turned naturopathic doctor, whose journey continues to inspire how Aimara lives, works, and shows up for others. She now collaborates with partners like Denver Parks & Recreation, Colorado Wildlife Federation, and Latino Outdoors to lead beginner hikes, fitness-based events, and outdoor safety trainings for BIPOC communities. Aimara is Wilderness First Responder certified and passionate about creating spaces where folks—especially those new to it all—can feel safe, seen, and confident exploring the outdoors.
Learn more here and follow her at @aimararodriguez.
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