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You don't have to
fight your body to
belong.

A culturally-rooted space for women and

LGBTQ+ folks ready to heal body shame

through movement, storytelling, and

community.

SINCE 2017​​

​Healing over shrinking. 

Community over

comparison.

Gorditas Way began as a wellness blog because women who look like us weren't represented in the fitness and wellness industry. What started as documenting one journey became a realization: no number on a scale creates worthiness.

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In 2019, the book Gorditas Way: The Ways of an Unapologetic Latina and the #VIVAGORDITA campaign launched — a storytelling movement amplifying the body stories of women of color in Chicago.

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Now, Gorditas Way is a body liberation conference centered on healing, cultural identity, and community.



70-80%

2017

200

of women report body dissatisfaction

Gordita's Way founded 

seats at the conference

generations of healing

The Main Experience

Body Liberation Conference

Transforming Pain into Power

What You'll Experience:

May 30, 2026 — Chicago

In-person immersive experience

100–200 attendees

Consent-based, judgment-free

Venue information Coming Soon!

  • Movement sessions rooted in Afro-Latino & Puerto Rican dance

  • peakers sharing body stories & cultural identity

  • Community healing spaces & sisterhood circles

  • Somatic and culturally-rooted practices

  • Networking with aligned communities

Limited to 200 Guests
This is a live experience, not just content.

Presented by Felicia Hernandez,
Founder & CEO at Gordita's Way

Felicia Hernández is the founder of Gordita's Way, a body liberation movement helping women and LGBTQ+ communities heal their relationship with their bodies through dance, storytelling, and ancestral practices. With a background in public health and over a decade of experience in social work, Felicia blends cultural healing with somatic wellness to challenge diet culture and reclaim joy. Her signature workshops, talks, and Limpieza sessions create space for radical self-love, confidence, and purpose, especially for those navigating systems that were never built for them. Through her book, coaching, and community work, she reminds us: liberation isn't a trend it's our birthright!

OUR PHILOSOPHY

Not a motivational brand. A liberation movement!

"Calladita is NOT mas bonita."

"Shrinking is not healing."

"Our bodies are not problems to fix - they

are stories to honor."

"When we heal our bodies, we heal generations."

Let’s collaborate, book a workshop, or build something powerful together. Drop your info and let’s connect!

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