Maria was born in Michoacan, MX and moved to CA when she was 5 years old. She remembers plants being a big part of her life in Mexico however it wasn’t until being diagnosed with postpartum depression in 2017 that she realized she had completely lost her connection to nature-- and similarly her connection to life.
In this moment of darkness, the only thing that brought Maria happiness was getting out in her garden, sticking her hands in the dirt, pulling weeds, and planting new life. This became a routine and eventually she started to see progress- not only in her garden but also in her desire for living.
This new revival for life catapulted her business Paraiso Plant Studio in 2019. Maria is not only a first generation immigrant but also a first generation business owner. As she said, it didn’t happen overnight. It’s a constant struggle to exist and survive, however her hope is that one day Paraiso can be more than a plant shop, but also a pillar of the community where people who don’t have access to resources to start a business can learn and grow together.
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