A native of Mexico, Azucena moved to the States to study Computer Sciences and swim for the University of Texas at Austin. She later pursued a professional career in Latin dance and has won Dancing with the Stars in Austin in 2017 and third place at the World Salsa Championships in Puerto Rico in 2008, among others. Currently, she's the Head of the Mentor Program at Ceresa in Austin, Texas and enjoys writing about personal growth, career development and mindfulness.