In this episode of Waking Up With Melissa Ruiz, I welcome Christine Olivia Hernandez, an author, cacao ceremonialist, and guide who overcame early adversity to create a life of embodied service as a fully liberated woman. She is an influential leader and is widely recognized for empowering others, from minority communities and indigenous women's collectives to A-list celebrities. Her book A Child of Magic as well as the adapted screenplay Lana Livia and The Ancestral Magic are both based on her own journey of remembrance, serving as a reminder to reconnect with the innate magic within and around us. What to watch for: -What exactly is the Maltyox Method and what does it means -Cacao sacred and divine properties and how they work. -A Child of Magic, the journey of Lana Livia rediscovering her natural born magic. Words to live by: "Making space to live our lives the way we want to." "Connecting with your ancestors and lineage through plant medicine." "Activating, connecting with, and becoming your most joyful self through the transformative power of gratitude." 👇🏽 Join my new program “Cosmic Genius Collective” https://melissaruiz.mykajabi.com/cosmic-genius IG: @iammelissaruiz @wakingupwithmelissa