Hello, we are so happy you are here! I’m Esperanza, a farm girl from Eastern Washington. I’m Italian and Irish on my dad’s side, and my mom is from Colombia. I have a degree in interior design, a huge passion of mine. I have an older brother who lives in Salem and a younger sister who lives in Los Angeles. I have been a lifestyle blogger & content creator for over 8 years. I moved around the country during my 20s which allowed me to create a lot of travel content. I have lived in Portland, OR, Nashville, TN, and Pittsburgh, PA. My parents retired in Phoenix over 5 years ago, and I ended up moving to Phoenix after splitting with my partner of almost 10 years, a little over halfway through my pregnancy, which was very tough. After about a year of being single, I decided to start dating again. I got on a dating app where I met my current partner Andrew on the first day! After chatting for a few weeks, he flew out to Phoenix from Portland, OR to meet Sage and I which is when we officially started dating. A few months later, we moved into our rental home together! He is a chef and food consultant, so we are both able to work remotely while watching my son, which is amazing.

The Urban Darling is a lifestyle blog dedicated to everything I love, from style to home, travel, and more! I am so thankful to all of you that read my blog and/or follow me on my other social media platforms. It’s because of you that I am able to do what I do, which has been a dream come true. The Urban Darling has given me so many amazing opportunities! I’ve traveled to Europe with Expedia, visited amazing cities in the United States, like Columbus with Experience Columbus, the list of amazing brands I’ve been able to work with goes on and on. I hope that my content is helpful, inspirational, and motivational to you, which is always my goal. I hope you continue to stick around!

XOXO