Today we’d like to introduce you to Patty Gamez.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
Born and raised in Tucson, Arizona to parents originally from Mexico, I grew up understanding the value of hard work, perseverance, and creating opportunities that had not always been available to the generations before me. I became the first in my family to attend college, earning my bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Arizona and later pursuing a master’s degree in Higher Education.
For many years, I followed the traditional path. I built a career, worked in Human Resources for nearly a decade, and did what I believed I was supposed to do. But when I was laid off during the season my daughter was about to start kindergarten, I found myself at a crossroads.
I wanted a career that supported my life as a mother, not one that forced me to choose between being present for my daughter and providing for my family. I searched for flexible employment, but I couldn’t find an opportunity that truly honored the schedule and support I needed. That experience pushed me to begin asking deeper questions about what I really wanted my life and work to look like.
During that season, I earned my real estate license and also joined a coaching container focused on reconnecting with my mission and purpose. In one of those coaching conversations, my coach recommended In the Flo by Alisa Vitti. That book became a catalyst for me.
For the first time, I was learning about the menstrual cycle in a way that felt empowering, practical, and deeply validating. It lit a fire in me. I couldn’t believe how much wisdom our bodies hold — and I also couldn’t believe how many women, myself included, had gone so long without being taught this information.
That moment sparked a deeper curiosity and journey into menstrual cycle education, which eventually led me to Jema Lee’s Cyclical School. I became certified as a menstrual cycle coach, and from there, my vision became clear: I wanted to help women understand their bodies, honor their natural rhythms, and live in deeper alignment with their cyclical nature.
Today, I am creating a menstrual cycle coaching program rooted in my motto: “Awareness is knowledge, and knowledge is power.” My work is about helping women reconnect with themselves — physically, emotionally, mentally, and intuitively — so they can stop fighting their bodies and start living in partnership with them.
My mission is to make menstrual cycle awareness more accessible, empowering, and practical for women who are ready to understand themselves in a whole new way.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
No, it has not been a smooth road — but I can now see how every detour, closed door, and redirection has helped lead me here.
For a long time, I never imagined entrepreneurship or menstrual cycle coaching would become part of my path. After being laid off just shy of completing nearly a decade with a corporate company, I found myself navigating a season of uncertainty. My daughter was preparing to start kindergarten, and I was looking for work that would allow me to provide for my family while also being present for her.
One of the hardest parts was realizing how many doors closed when I shared my need for a flexible schedule. Those rejections were difficult, not only professionally, but personally. They forced me to confront what I truly wanted my work and life to look like.
I’ve also encountered doubt and questioning from others about my goals and whether this path will work, especially because it looks different from a traditional career route. But those questions have also strengthened my commitment to building something that feels aligned, purposeful, and supportive of the life I want to create.
Looking back, I can see that the struggles were not random. They helped clarify my values and ultimately became part of the foundation for my business. Today, they fuel my passion for helping women reconnect with themselves, honor their natural rhythms, and create lives that support who they truly are.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
Ruby Luna Muse is a space I created for women who want to better understand their menstrual cycle and learn how to live in deeper relationship with their cyclical nature. My work centers on helping women become more aware of what their bodies need throughout each phase of the cycle so they can support themselves physically, nutritionally, and emotionally — not just during their bleed, but throughout the entire month.
What sets my approach apart is that I don’t view the menstrual cycle as just a reproductive function or something to push through. I see it as a framework for self-awareness, self-care, and living more intentionally. In a culture that often encourages women to prioritize everything and everyone else first, I want my work to offer a return to the body and a deeper sense of inner connection. I especially love supporting women who feel disconnected from their bodies or who want a more holistic understanding of their health.
What I’m most proud of brand-wise is the heart behind Ruby Luna Muse: creating a space where women can receive practical education while also feeling seen, supported, and empowered. I want readers to know that my offerings are designed to help women understand their cycles in a more holistic way and use that knowledge to care for themselves with greater compassion and clarity.
What quality or characteristic do you feel is most important to your success?
The quality that has been most important to my success is unwavering conviction — the conviction to choose myself, my needs, my interests, and the vision I feel called to build. For a long time, I followed paths that made sense on paper, but this chapter has required me to create a life and career that align with who I am, what I value, and the season of life I am in as a mother.
Choosing an unconventional path has required faith, especially when others have questioned my goals or wondered how this vision will work. But I’ve learned that not everyone has to understand the vision for it to be valid. If God placed it on my heart, I believe there is a reason for it.
That is why I see this chapter as a leap of faith — one rooted in purpose, self-trust, and the desire to positively impact the lives of women.
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