Born to parents who immigrated from Puerto Rico and raised amidst challenging circumstances in the U.S., Yamarie Negron is the epitome of resilience and transformation. From being the first in her family to attend college, to building her own business, her journey reflects courage, healing, and breaking generational cycles. Today, as a dedicated coach, Yamarie helps individuals—especially those who’ve always had to be strong—recognize how past patterns silently shape their present, often holding them back from fulfillment. At Humans of Fuzia, we are honored to share her story with our global community of over 5 million changemakers working to uplift women worldwide. We believe her journey will empower many to lead with authenticity and self-awareness, embodying the spirit of He for She and She for She.
Tell us a little about yourself and your journey so far.
My name is Yamarie Negron, and I consider myself a “cycle breaker.” I was born in the U.S. to parents who immigrated from Puerto Rico, and I was the first in my family to graduate college, start a business, and do so many things differently from how I was raised. My life was shaped by challenges from a very young age. I grew up in impoverished neighborhoods, where things like stray bullets or witnessing drug use in stairways were considered normal. That upbringing forced me into survival mode early on—and I now realize many of the people I work with share similar experiences. We had no choice but to be strong. But surviving isn’t the same as thriving. I spent years feeling stuck, even while doing all the “right” things—therapy, workshops, coaching—until I finally created my own method to break free from those patterns. That’s how my proprietary SLAY Method was born: to help others fast-track their healing and transformation.
What inspired you to help others on this journey of healing and self-discovery?
Honestly, it started with my own struggles. I had always been the one holding everything together—working hard, being strong, chasing success. But behind the scenes, my marriage was falling apart, my career environment was toxic, and I was battling an identity crisis. It forced me to question: who am I when I’m not busy people-pleasing, over-functioning, or chasing approval? That’s when I realized my strength was rooted in survival, not in true self-awareness or fulfillment. I became a life coach initially to save my marriage, but the deeper I went, the more I discovered how many of us confuse survival strategies like hyper-independence or perfectionism with actual strength. That realization became the foundation of my work.
Who are the people you serve, and what does your work look like?
The people I work with are often high-achieving individuals—leaders in their families, workplaces, or communities—who’ve always had to be strong. Most of them are women, but I also work with men who resonate with this journey. Many have excelled professionally but feel stuck in toxic cycles, especially in love or relationships. I help them see how unconscious survival patterns from their past—people-pleasing, burnout, self-sabotage—continue to affect their present. Through one-on-one coaching, group programs, and partnerships with platforms like Circles, I guide them to shift from survival to self-leadership, so they can create the love, life, and career they truly want.
You mentioned big plans for your business. What’s next for you in 2025?
I’m currently at full capacity for one-on-one coaching, which is exciting but also means it’s time to scale. I’ve been training someone to join the team so we can expand into more group coaching programs in 2025. I’m also preparing to bring this work into corporate spaces. Many leaders I coach unknowingly carry their survival patterns into the workplace, which shows up as burnout, toxic leadership, or unhealthy dynamics. My goal is to create holistic transformation—helping individuals and organizations heal, not just in parts, but as a whole.
What message would you like to share with our audience—especially those who are struggling right now?
Everything you’re facing—the heartbreaks, the challenges—they’re all catalysts for your growth, even if you can’t see it yet. For those of us who’ve known nothing but chronic stress or adversity, toxicity can feel familiar, even comfortable. But real transformation requires choosing the discomfort of growth over the familiar pain of staying stuck. It’s not easy, but I promise—it’s worth it.
“Your strength got you here, but your self-awareness and healing will take you further.”
Connect with Yamarie Negron:
Website: namastenslay.com
Instagram: @namastenslay
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