Clarita Escalante on Life, Lessons & Legacy

Clarita Escalante shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.

Clarita, so good to connect and we’re excited to share your story and insights with our audience. There’s a ton to learn from your story, but let’s start with a warm up before we get into the heart of the interview. What makes you lose track of time—and find yourself again?
One of the things that helps me lose track of time and reconnect with myself is continuously learning about our incredible bodies. I’m fascinated by the incredible resilience and functionality of our bodies. I love exploring how remarkable they are, how each system works, and how they can heal and flourish when given the right environment. I love diving into everything related to nutrition, health, wellness, and biohacking to understand the amazing ways our bodies work. Whether it’s a book, research article, educational class, or podcast, I can easily lose myself in discovering more about the miracles of the human body.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Clarita Escalante, founder of Claridad a non-toxic product company offering wellness tools to support your daily rituals, like journals and community events. I’m the author of the Wellness Journal, host of The Clarita Escalante Show, wellness expert, and creator behind Claridad. My wellness journey began after a cancer scare that inspired everything I do today. After spending nearly a year in a victim mindset following my surgery, I returned to school to study nutrition, which set me on the path to this work. I’m passionate about sharing my story, my journey, and the knowledge I’ve gained along the way.

Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. Who taught you the most about work?
To answer your question about who taught me about work, especially in the context of wellness, it hasn’t been just one person. My journey has been shaped by several amazing people who have become mentors, sometimes without even knowing it and in some cases, we’ve never even met. Books and podcasts are some of my favorite ways to learn from others, allowing me to gather diverse perspectives and insights. I enjoy learning from a wide range of voices and ultimately forming my own approach along the way.

If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
You are enough!

Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. What are the biggest lies your industry tells itself?
The biggest myth in the wellness industry is the idea that wellness must look or feel a certain way it’s simply not true. Each of us is uniquely different, and what works for one person might not work for another. Health looks and feels different for everyone, and there’s no single path or method for achieving it. Our bodies are incredibly complex and thrive on our individual needs and makeup. It’s essential to always return to yourself and listen to your body, because you are the true expert on what feels right for you. While there’s an abundance of valuable information and knowledgeable voices available today, it’s important to make space for your own perspective and consistently ask: how does this feel to me?

Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. Are you doing what you were born to do—or what you were told to do?
I truly feel that I’m now living out my purpose making an impact through the work I do. By sharing my story, I hope to offer compassion, ignite inspiration, or simply remind someone to finally take that action they’ve been postponing. My goal is to use my experiences and knowledge to encourage others to care for their bodies the only place we truly live in. It’s an honor to support and inspire others through wellness events, products, and the community I get to share with everyone.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.claritaescalante.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_clarita_escalante?igsh=MTY4amR4ZTZ1djl2Zg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
• Other: https://www.claridadshop.com