🎶I don’t know when, I don’t know how, but I know something’s starting right now… watch and you’ll see…🎶 Hola! I’m so excited to have you share your energy over at @thelightgrid. This community has been a long time in the making as abstract ideas kept coming in pieces for the last couple of years. I hope that space serves as a sanctuary where you find sparks of inspiration, support when human life gets weird, and validation of the power that resides within you. A light that is ready to come out to guide you forward and upwards in your life. I believe all spiritual journeys start at birth, but some of us are more aware and open to it than others during our time on this planet. What we call a spiritual awakening is us tapping into that innate power and inner knowing to uncover the "truths" about ourselves, life, and the Universe and use it to create a better life for ourselves, and in turn, the cosmos. Everything starts with you... and YOU... are an integral part of the bigger picture or collective. You deserve to know, feel, and use your power and light, the same way the world deserves to see it in action, receive it, and get inspired by it. My connection to the "unknown" started very early on and that path, plus my own spiritual awakenings (yes, plural!) have led me to create The Light Grid. I had to learn a lot on my own, put the pieces together, and thankfully have encountered other souls along the way that have validated my findings, experiences, and nudged me into paths of more learning and discovery. I want you to know that you are not alone and that The Light Grid is a safe haven where you can come for all of that. If 2020 reminded us of a very important truth, is that we are all in this together, and we need YOUR LIGHT in order to light up THE LIGHT GRID. If the energy of @thelightgrid resonates with you, I invite you to go give it a follow, then go to the fairy 🧚🏼‍♀️ to introduce yourself and tag any friends who might enjoy it, too! Thank you. ✨ 📸 by @nessnessphotography

📺 NEW YOUTUBE VIDEO IS UP! Check it out on the link in profile. This new moon 🌑 solar eclipse in Scorpio ♏️ is a new beginning laced with a dose of release and big, sudden changes. Pay attention to what happens in your life in the next 2 weeks leading to the full moon 🌕 to 6 months. The Universe is saying to relax, let go, surrender, and allow the Divine to deliver your heart’s wishes. Follow the light of your heart and trust that the Universe will deliver. What are you wishing for? Share a ⭐️ in the comments as you think of your wish(es) to confirm them to the Universe. 📸 by @nessnessphotography

Next stop on the horizon of the Maxim Cover Girl competition? TOP 15! Help me get there with your daily vote (you can vote every 24 hours) and by sharing with friends and family. This round is shorter than the first, so let's go all in! The Top 15 will be announced on June 30 at 10 PM EST. Thank you so much! Vote on the link in my profile or go here https://maximcovergirl.com/2022/carla-ortiz 📸 by @nessnessphotography

Happy 3rd birthday 🎂 to the best kitty 🐈‍⬛ a girl could have ever asked for!! I love 💕 you to the moon 🌙 and back, my little fur ball. I honestly don’t know where I would be without her company, love, and the relationship we have built. We talk, we play, we laugh, we are there for each other, and have experienced some big changes together. She makes me smile on a daily basis, sometimes annoys the hell out of me, but always fills my heart with an infinite amount of love. Here’s to my little best friend and roomie. To many, many, many more years together! #catsofgram #kittybirthday

Happy Summer ☀️ Solstice! Taking this opportunity to share a bit of an update since I moved to the new place 12 days ago! ✨ 🦩 Made my way to a pool party to meet some neighbors. 🐊 One of those neighbors is a baby alligator! 🔪 🩸 🏥 Went back home to chill and… sliced my hand open with a knife. Ended up driving myself to the ER to get stitches. Still healing from that! You can see my very bruised hand in the picture. 🥄 Broke the ice with an Amazon gift card a friend gave me and got myself some gold silverware that I officially used to down a well deserved chocolate mousse. 🛏️ Built my bed with the help of a friend in preparation to receive my mattress. 🧵 + 💤 Yesterday, I finally got the stitches removed AND got to sleep on my bed again. Praised be! Here’s to new beginnings, rest, and a summer of abundance, fun, and magical developments. ✨ How are you doing? #lifeupdate #summerishere☀️ #nationalselfieday

So, I have an apartment! 🎉 Move in day was on Friday and I’m looking forward to making it a home with the perfect furniture and decor for this new life. Aura already claimed a corner of the balcony and it makes me the happiest 🥰 fur mama to see her enjoy being “outside”. Check my Stories for the full tour! 🏡

So a week ago today (June 1st), I got in my packed car 🚙 with a large latte ☕️ from @cremajc to drive 11.5 hours to Charleston, SC and start a brand new life! 💁🏻‍♀️ It’s been a crazy two weeks with packing 📦 and emptying my apartment the 4 previous days to my departure, loading the car, having to leave a day later, the drive, remote work, looking for a place to live 🏡 over here, and all of that rebirth energy that comes in and out dressed in excitement, butterflies in the stomach, the brain catching up to everything… all that good stuff! ✨ This new book 📕 is still on its first pages and I can’t wait to see what unfolds and where it leads me! Have you ever done a “If it doesn’t fit in the car is not coming” move? Anyone in South Carolina? You know… asking for a friend. 😂

Rest 🛌 and ground 🌳 yourself to allow more guidance to come in to help you move through and release anything that is blocking you mentally, physically, and/or emotionally. Things are starting to gain momentum, and as it continues to do so, you don’t want to get stuck in old worries, beliefs, regret, guilt, frustration, etc. Allow things to flow and move through and out of it into more of all the greatness that is unfolding for you. #energyreading PS: Emptying apartment in progress. Big move uploading. 😉

So… I’M MOVING! 📦 Some of you might already know from the last couple of LIVEs (join those on Monday at 6 PM EST!), however I hadn’t fully shared that I’m not only moving apartments, but moving out of NJ. I came, I saw, I conquered, and my time here has come to a close. ⭕️ I’m ready for what’s next and like you might all be aware, we are all going through massive shifts and letting go of a lot of past and karmic energy. It turns out this piece of land was one of mine and it is with so much love and gratitude for all the growth that happened here, that I release it and open myself up to receiving this next journey with arms and heart wide open. ♥️ Oh! And for those of you that were wondering… I’m heading south to South Carolina… for now. 🥰 #lifeupdate #lifestyleinfluencer #spiritualbeings #edgewaternj #cityskyline #nycskyline

AWESOME AND UNIQUE EXPERIENCE! ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Thank you so much @unarthodoxnyc for having me last night to ground through clay play. It exceeded all my expectations! Curious to try it? I say “go for it!”. There is magic that happens when you allow your senses to guide you in creating something when you can’t rely on sight. Such a parallel to life itself! You don’t need to “see” in order to move forward and mold your life, and this experience that makes you lean on your sense of touch, hearing through music, and scent through essential oils and incense will inspire your next move in life. That’s without mentioning that creating with clay connects your to the earth and your root chakra! As you rejoice in what you created… I fell in love with mine immediately! 🌹 👑 🌹 They also teach you to… let go… so you can move on into creating other amazing moments, things, and experiences for yourself. Go by yourself, bring a friend, celebrate something with a group, or make it the most unique date night! 👉🏼 Get your tickets with 10% OFF with code CARLA10 at unarthodox.com.

“I’m still processing the new operating system and sometimes I glitch.” Anyone else? 😂 Remember that every moment and every day is an opportunity to learn, recalibrate, and debug the system to bring forward your best self and life. Have grace with yourself and others. Growth is not a straight line, and we are all navigating it at different levels, speeds, and timelines. ✨ ♥️ ✨

Just a week ago I was celebrating my birthday with a @voodoodoughnut 🍩 in Portland. Now, I’m on my couch in NJ dreaming about a donut. 😂 As promised! Reel 2 of all the foodie adventures during my trip. 🍚 A very well deserved Saturday brunch at @cherylson12th of Portuguese Fried Rice. 🫖 Tea time with a tasty nut and fruit cake at Umami Cafe inside the @portlandjapanesegarden 🥟 Comforting Sunday dinner at @mothersbistro on a rainy night. 🍩 Birthday donuts from @voodoodoughnut. I tried the Bees Knees, Maple Cream, and the Voodoo Doll. Had one and saved the other two for hotel life. 🍜 Birthday dinner trying Burmese food for the first time at @topburmese with my friend the cutie robot. ☕️ Had coffee at Java Man Coffee and @sthonorebakery near the hotel. 🌮 Had a quick bite to eat at @pepinospdx before heading to the airport. I was craving vegetarian chorizo quesadillas with guacamole and they had it all! 🗽 A mention to Escape from New York Pizza ‘cause I had to share even though I didn’t try it.