In her journey through life, Mayra Porrata, the granddaughter of Spanish immigrants from Oviedo, Spain, has traversed diverse cultural landscapes. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, she experienced a pivotal transition at age 11 when her family relocated to Munroe Falls, Ohio. This shift thrust her into a profound valley of cultural, social, mental, emotional, and spiritual exploration—a space where she grappled with the complexities of identity, language, and belonging.
Over the decades of her ordinary yet inspiring journey, Mayra encountered a myriad of experiences, from moments of triumph to periods of loss and confusion. Along the way, she forged deep connections with a spectrum of individuals, from kindred spirits to challenging adversaries, all soul friends-- each contributing to her growth and understanding.
In her professional endeavors, Mayra has worked in diverse sectors, including entrepreneurship, non-profit organizations, public service, and corporate environments. Armed with a bachelor’s degree in business management and minors in Spanish, communications, and marketing, she embarked on a journey of higher education, earning a master’s degree in community health education from Kent State University (KSU) in 2007.
Following her academic pursuits, Mayra dedicated a decade to teaching in the School of Health Sciences at KSU, sharing her knowledge and passion for improving community health and wellbeing. Additionally, she extended her expertise to the realm of marketing management, teaching at Case Western Reserve University’s Weatherhead School of Management. However, her academic career took a poignant turn in the summer of 2018, marked by the profound loss of her daughter to cystic fibrosis—an event that reshaped her perspective and illuminated an even deeper purpose for her work.
In 2016, Mayra founded SEE, LLC with a mission to inspire holistic health and wellbeing. Little did she realize then that true wellbeing necessitates inner peace—a realization underscored by her own journey through grief and mourning.
In 2024, SEE, LLC transitioned into SOLARA PUBLISHING, marking a significant evolution in Mayra’s work in educational publishing and health education. Today, she continues to explore the intersections of personal leadership and individual + community wellbeing through grief awareness and recovery, offering powerful insights into our innate benevolence and potential for true prosperity and peace.