The One
Who Walks
Beside Me

A 4-week creative practice in becoming, embodiment & identity of our ceremony self

Florencia Fridman & Nathaly Candela

A 4 Week Virtual Course
Gathering Monday’s
August 25 , Sept 1, 8, 15
6:00pm - 7:30pm EST

The one who walks beside you has always been you—whole, embodied, and ready to be witnessed.

Join Florencia and Nathaly for "The One Who Walks Beside Me," a transformative creative practice designed to help you discover your authentic self through embodiment, voice work, and character creation. Perfect for ceremonialists, space holders, workshop facilitators, public speakers and anyone seeking personal empowerment, this unique experience combines theater techniques with personal development to strengthen your presence and deepen your connection with others.

You'll learn character creation, voice placement, and non-verbal communication skills to inhabit your space with freedom, safety, and confidence. Whether you're leading ceremonies, facilitating transformational experiences, or simply wanting to express your true self more powerfully, this comprehensive creative embodiment program will transform how you show up in the world and help you discover the power of your authentic presence.

Embodiment is not about becoming someone new; it's about returning to who you've always been.

Your Virtual Embodiment Journey

We will begin each session by connecting with a cup of Ceremonial Cacao

Session 1 / The creation of our character

In this session, we'll explore tools that help us shape the character we’re ready to embody in this human experience, allowing us to access life as a stage. This isn’t a stage where we pretend to be someone else; rather, it’s where we step into the true personality we’re ready to express, from a place of freedom, creativity, and confidence.

Session 2 / Voice Placement

We’ll explore how our voice actively shapes our character, using vocal tools to help us project, breathe, articulate, and awaken our sonic presence. Along the way, we’ll learn how to find the placement of our voice and identify the different centers from which we communicate—letting our voice flow naturally, rather than forcing it. We'll work on emotional nuances and body resonance so that we find our unique tone and unique way of expressing ourselves.

Session 3 / Embodiment of the self: Non-verbal communication

In this session, we’ll explore the body as a channel for expressing our character. We’ll look at how we communicate when we step into life as a stage—through breath, gaze, movement, and the way we take up space. We will explore practical exercises that will help us activate and deepen our body awareness when we are sharing our gifts and work with the world.

Session 4 / Sharing the message: Being clear with our message

In our final session, we’ll bring together all the tools from previous sessions—creating our character, understanding our voice, and embodying the physicality of the role—all in service of the message we want to convey. We’ll ask ourselves: “How do I want to communicate this? What story do I want to tell? And how will I tell it?”

Meet Your Guides

  • Florencia Fridman

    Florencia Fridman is a self-empowerment artist working globally with heart opening therapies involving Ceremonial Grade Cacao, yoga, sound journeys, and breath as instruments for transformation. Florencia is passionate about supporting the voices of indigenous nations, wisdom keepers, and guardians of the sacred lands. She works with the Mayan tradition from Guatemala and the the Sapara Nation of Ecuador.

    She shares her passion for Theobroma Cacao through education and ceremony globally. Florencia has opened for Deepak Chopra, has facilitated ceremonies for the corporate world at Spotify, and has been a guest to teach at NYU.

    Florencia is the co-Founder of Cacao Laboratory, a Ceremonial Cacao brand aiming to bring awareness of a regenerative world through the voice of Cacao. She is also the founder of Florecer Community, bridging modern and ancient wisdom to create a more beautiful world our hearts know is possible.

  • Nathaly Candela

    Nathaly Candela is a singer, actress, and songwriter with a background in Dramatic Arts and a Master’s degree in Cultural Management. She has represented Latin culture in over 20 countries, performing on prominent stages across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Her original songs Aunque el Mundo Hable and Don Juan have established her as a rising female voice in salsa, earning her recognition in her native Colombia. In 2025, she aims to expand her international presence from the United States, sharing a message of freedom, identity, and empowerment through Latin music.

We hope you will join us!

We'll meet you in the sacred space where your authentic self awaits. Please reach out with any questions to hello@flourishingonesness.com