Gina M Gonzalez

Introduction

After experiencing a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that shattered everything, I rebuilt my life from scratch. Graduating from MIT and then working for NASA-JPL as a Geophysicist showed me that a TBI can also be a Total Breakdown of Identity. More than once I have had to recreate my identity, and even some belief systems, emerging stronger each time.

After leaving NASA-JPL, I founded a high tech business that was lost in 9/11, leading me to the world of Real Estate (Commercial and Residential), and then Business Brokerage, working predominantly with owners exiting their businesses and retiring. I also founded a holistic health center/spa/salon and own a women's clothing boutique. Clients from one would "feed" the other.

Today, I help business owners write their next chapter, exiting on their terms and reclaiming their identity, no matter what they’re leaving behind, creating a new Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs triangle.

On a personal note: I am an organic gardener, have had up to 20 goats at a time, making many lbs of cheese daily! Also have chickens, dogs and cats. I raised my 4 kids on this mini farm (Goats and Gardens of Eden) and now my grandkids get to enjoy petting the goats. I make artisan breads, different cheeses, and enjoy teaching about sustainable lifestyle.

For fun, I play violin, dance, cook, teach cooking classes, read, hike/backpack and at one time was thinking about becoming a professional rock climber (highest level was a finger nail hold climb at 5.11c in Joshua Tree!)