As a 3X founder and CEO, I’ve educated millions globally, generated over $100 million, and earned recognition in Forbes, Vogue, Elle, and more.
I know what it takes to come from nothing and build a life that turns heads.
And now? I’m leading a movement of SELF Makers—people who refuse to settle, rewrite the rules, and create their dream lives on their terms.
I want to save you years—maybe even decades—of trial and error and tens of thousands of dollars chasing bullshit advice found on every corner of the internet.
On a personal note… I have a husband I’m stupid in love with, a daughter I would fight a tiger for, and friends who would help me bury the bodies.
When I’m not helping people become SELF Made, you’ll find me deep in my latest skincare routine, creating art, or relaxing with a true crime podcast.
It starts with me growing up in a 4-room shack with no running water or indoor plumbing. We relied on social security disability checks (that totaled a whopping $13,000 a year) and food stamps to make ends meet. I was surrounded by drug and alcohol abuse.
My home was chaotic and unpredictable and domestic abuse took place almost daily. Children’s Services got involved after my dad was arrested for attempted murder of my mom.
Like I said, it's not your typical story.
"What do you mean you don’t have a bathroom or water in your house?” she said with a disgusted look.
I felt my face turn red as the other kids started to laugh.
Don’t let them see you cry, Cynthia.
“Whatever!” I said.
“One day, I’ll have so many bathrooms it’ll take me TEN MINUTES just to pick one!” I shot back.
I turned around, my hand-me-down sneakers pinching my toes, and walked straight into the bathroom with my head held high.
And THEN I let the tears flow. For a really long time.
Eventually, the embarrassment and hurt turned to anger. And anger turned to determination.
And in that moment, I swore that I would do whatever it took to make my declaration come true. I would be rich as fuck.
And now?
Well now, I have plenty of bathrooms and running water. And, I no longer wear hand-me-down shoes.
Today, I run multi-million dollar businesses that help people - like you - live their dreams too.
My goal is to be the mentor I never had. It's to make it easier for you than it was for me so you don't have to work long hours or sacrifice your sanity, health, or relationships.
And while it doesn't take me ten minutes to pick a bathroom, I'm grateful every day that I have the option.
I’ve been broke, bullied, and homeless. I’ve dealt with depression, abused drugs and alcohol, and suffered from mental health issues like depression and anxiety as long as I can remember.
I had no rich uncle, didn’t inherit money, didn’t marry rich, and no one gave me anything.
She wasn't ashamed of her home or her family environment.
Instead of hand-me-downs or clothes from Goodwill, she dressed to the nines.
She had friends and parties. She was rich. She was the vibe.
I spent every single moment planning how I would become her.
And then I got to work.
I painted signs for trailer parks, cleaned houses, picked and sold berries on the side of the road, and any other random jobs people would pay me for. Clearly entrepreneurship was in my future.
Within 48 hour of arriving in the city, I was homeless. Good times.
But again... I was not deterred and I was absolutely still delusional. I was not giving up on my dream.
I started modeling (some people have a trust fund, I had a face) and working in the TV industry. That led to a horrible case of imposter syndrome that I used drugs and alcohol to cope with.
When that lifestyle led to a complete health breakdown, I used the last available credit on my three credit cards to enroll in a nutrition coach certification program to heal my self - and that changed my life.
I had always known that education was the key to everything I wanted and this situation would prove it for good.
It was slow at first and I hustled hard, creating opportunity after opportunity. Soon, word spread. I worked with celebrities, CEOs, and thought leaders.
I co-founded an award-winning supplement company whose products were used by top celebrities, sold in stories like Whole Foods, and wildly featured in the press.
I was featured as an expert in media all over the world. When I couldn't keep up, I created more of what had helped me change my life: education.
I wrote books, created online programs, and eventually founded my own institute for training other coaches to practice Transformational Nutrition. Time Magazine recognized my book, PINK Method, as one of the most popular diets of the year.
While this was all amazing, I was working all the time. My "never fucking again" moment came when I burnt out, my marriage ended, and I became a single mom overnight. Something had to change.
One night as my daughter slept, I saw a quote from Earl Nightingale that read, “We are all self made but only the successful will admit it.”
And as you already know... it actually worked.
I used what I now call The SELF Made Model to get clarity on exactly what I wanted my business and life to look like. No more sacrificing what mattered most. Then, I worked backwards.
I created the identity of my future self and started acting like her.
And once I did? The strategy revealed itself. I changed everything—the way I moved, the way I made money, the way I lived. I built a life where wealth, power, and freedom became effortless.
To be clear... I made ALL the mistakes in the process. But I learned.
I mastered the identity, the mindset, and the moves that turn dreams into reality.
Now? I’m handing you the playbook.
My mission is to take everything I’ve learned—building wealth from nothing, rewriting the rules, and turning the impossible into my reality—and help you take control of your life, money, and freedom.
So you can live rich, unbothered, and SELF Made—without burnout, bullshit, or sacrifice.
And I'm really good at it.
You don’t have to buy into the lies of hustle culture, self-sacrifice, or waiting for permission.
We’re here to break the rules, build our empires, make our money, and change the world—without losing ourselves in the process.
It took me years to figure out the secret to being SELF Made (as it does most) but I can teach you what I’ve learned, the things that will change your life, in just months.
It’s time to rewrite the stories and rewrite the rules.
It's time to remember who the fuck you are.
It’s time to become SELF Made.
Start Here by Discovering Your Iconic Identity!
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I also cuss. A solid amount. Here's why.
fave
food + drink
Champagne and oysters, and of course, pizza!
Fun fact: I didn't have sushi, champs, or oysters until I was almost 30! I'm now making up for lost time.
What I'm
obsessed with
My daughter, Rain. Completely.
And skincare. ALL the skincare!
And true crime. Why is this relaxing to me?
What I'm
not about
Excuses, fake people, and perpetual victims.
what I
believe
Everything is possible. Yep, everything.
I believe it doesn't matter where you've been or what you've been through, you too can create a life and career so good you're only jealous of yourSELF!
You Are Not Alone
I too worked the long hours, sacrificed my health and relationships, and was terrified that if I let up, I would lose it all.
I know what it’s like to feel like an imposter—to think everyone else got some secret memo and I'm out here winging it.
I believed I had to do more to have more—but all I got was exhaustion. And I desperately wanted to change things.
So, I let go of all the lies and limiting beliefs holding me back. I confronted my own bullshit.
I rewrote the stories that had kept me stuck.
I created and embraced a new identity of the person who was living my dream. And my entire life changed.
I designed the life I wanted to live, without apology, and then stepped into it like it was Cinderella’s slipper. I became SELF Made.
YOU can too!
I invite you to take my hand, grab your cutest pair of shoes, and step out of your world and into mine.
It’s a world brimming with possibilities where you’ll discover the secrets to becoming SELF Made and become the designer of your destiny.
A world where you can finally relax and grow rich.
QUIZ: Start Here by Discovering Your Iconic Identity!
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Cynthia Garcia is the unapologetic, SELF Made multi-millionaire who’s redefining what it truly means to be SELF Made—and do it on your own terms.
From growing up in a house with no running water to building an empire that’s sold over $100 million, Cynthia isn’t just successful—she’s proof that you can come from nothing and still have it all. She’s the driving force behind the SELF Made Movement, rewriting the rules of wealth, power, and freedom.
As the founder and CEO of the Institute of Transformational Nutrition and The Modern Life Coach School, she’s helped millions of people break free from the status quo and build lives so good, they’re only jealous of theirSELF.
Cynthia’s no-BS approach saves people years of trial and error by cutting through the noise with real strategies that work. Her mission? To help you become SELF Made—so you can create wealth, power, and freedom on your own terms.
She’s a 3X founder, investor, best-selling author of books that have sold over a million copies, and the host of the highly-anticipated show, I’d Like to Thank MySELF. Cynthia has advised Fortune 500 leaders, coached billionaires and celebrities, and built businesses that stand the test of time. Her corporate clients have included Morgan Stanley, Kodak, and Fidelity Investments.
Her work has been featured in Forbes, Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, The Today Show, Good Morning America, and more. She was also the official nutritionist for Revenge Body with Khloé Kardashian, and Forbes called her the “leading expert in modern-day mindset.”
Cynthia is a leader and an inspiration born of her own personal history. She lives in Los Angeles, CA with her husband (Zak), daughter (Rain), and cats (Oliver and Bogart).
To connect with Cynthia, you can follow her on all social media channels at @iamcynthiagarcia.