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From Buenos Aires to Mexico City, Lucia Victoria’s story is one of resilience, transformation, and the quiet power of starting again. Through distance, discipline, and self-discovery, she found not only a new home but a new purpose. She shares how moving abroad, embracing Pilates, and reconnecting with herself shaped the woman she is becoming.
Moving abroad is never easy. What did relocating to another country represent for you, and how did it shape your personal growth?
Moving abroad was a turning point in my life. I arrived in a country with a culture completely different from my own, and although I initially planned to stay only six months, the distance from my home, my family, and everything familiar was very hard. That experience forced me to face myself, to uncover new strengths, and to grow in ways I never imagined.
During that time, Pilates became an essential part of your daily routine. What did it mean to you?
Pilates became my emotional refuge. In every class, I was able to disconnect from the sadness and nostalgia of leaving Buenos Aires. It was a space of calm and satisfaction — somewhere I realised I could overcome any obstacle. I also built friendships there and found inspiration in each instructor, each with their own unique approach. For the first time, I could imagine creating my own space: a community where people feel supported, strong, and nourished beyond the physical practice.
You come from a diverse background — from psychology to fashion studies, alongside your modelling career. How did these experiences influence this new path?
My studies in psychology and fashion aesthetics, combined with my experience as a model, gave me valuable tools. I’ve always felt blessed, yet deeply aware that every choice shapes my present. But what I experienced through Pilates was different — more profound, more healing. Those fifty minutes each day created a genuine mind–body connection that I had never felt before.
What message would you like to share with those who still haven’t found their path?
I want to tell them that it’s normal to feel lost or to think something is too difficult. Everything worthwhile comes with challenges and commitment. But when you stop listening to the noise around you and start listening to your inner voice, you realise you can achieve whatever you set your mind to. I’m on that journey myself, and I hope to share soon how, after a year of living in this beautiful country, Mexico, I am building my next big project: my own Pilates studio.
Credits
Photo: Juan Jaramillo @juandjjstudio
Make-up and Hairstyle: Simbi Abner @simri_abner
Assistant: Airy Guerrero @_airyguerrero
Stylist: Alejandro Miranda @utopiacode
Model: Lucia Victoria @lucyyavictoria
Production: Manifest @manifestproducer