Diana Vasquez shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Diana , really appreciate you sharing your stories and insights with us. The world would have so much more understanding and empathy if we all were a bit more open about our stories and how they have helped shaped our journey and worldview. Let’s jump in with a fun one: What makes you lose track of time—and find yourself again?
When I start playing my new gong. I recently purchased a 28-inch Feng (Wind) Gong, and I love experimenting with her—finding all her sweet spots and exploring the different tones she can create. My favorite place to be is right in front of her, as close as I can get without actually touching, just feeling the waves of vibration move through my body. In those moments, I completely lose track of time. It’s like giving myself a sound bath, a reset, and a reminder of why I fell in love with this work in the first place.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hi, I’m Diana Vasquez, founder of Soundbath Jax and The SOMA Collective in Atlantic Beach, Florida. I’m a certified sound healing facilitator and educator, but at heart, I’m someone who loves creating spaces where people can slow down, breathe, and reconnect.
For over 20 years, I’ve also been a licensed esthetician specializing in the art of Brazilian waxing. That career taught me the importance of presence, listening, and helping people feel safe in their own skin. In my own search for “what’s next,” sound healing became the bridge — a way to ground myself and move through transition with more grace and intention.
What began as small community gatherings to help myself reconnect organically grew into a larger community rooted in stillness and connection. I later founded The Sound Healers Collective, a group of incredible facilitators dedicated to making sound healing accessible through creative collaborations and community-driven nonprofits that support our local area.
My Sound Healing Mastery Certification program was born from that same desire — to offer hands-on, heart-led local sound healing education for those who feel called to this work.
Sound and vibration have been a path back to myself, and sharing that sense of peace and purpose with others has been one of the greatest gifts of my life.
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. Who taught you the most about work?
My family, absolutely. I come from a Colombian-American family, and I’m the first generation born here in Jacksonville. As far back as I can remember, my family has always run small businesses. My maternal grandparents owned a pharmacy in Cali, Colombia—my grandfather was a pharmacist for over 50 years and ran his own corner pharmacy that served his community. I spent most of my summer breaks there, learning the behind-the-scenes of business—cleaning bottles, making change, and watching the care he gave to every customer.
When I was younger, my parents owned a local ice cream truck, and we’d spend our afternoons rolling through neighborhoods selling ice cream and candy. Some of my earliest memories are sitting in that truck counting change and handing out Push Pops, snow cones, and Rocket popsicles, then coming back home to roll coins and count the day’s earnings. My dad later owned an automotive repair shop, as did my uncle and aunt, so I’ve always been surrounded by family who worked for themselves and supported one another.
My family taught me that hard work is only part of the equation—you also have to trust the process. Business, like life, has its ups and downs, but you don’t quit. You stay consistent, keep your faith strong, and trust that you’re being divinely guided and protected. That mindset has carried me through every challenge and continues to shape everything I do today.
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
I’d tell my younger self that it’s okay to find your own way, even when it looks different from what others expect. Growing up first generation came with a lot of pressure—especially as the firstborn grandchild in a Colombian-American family. The traditions and expectations from both worlds often pulled me in different directions, and I spent a lot of time trying to make everyone proud.
If I could whisper something to that version of me, it would be this: do what makes you happy. You don’t have to fit perfectly into either side—you’re allowed to create your own path. Life is too short to live by anyone else’s definition of success. Follow what feels true to you, and everything else will fall into place.
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. Is the public version of you the real you?
I think that’s such an interesting question. I’d say yes—and no. I think people often perceive me as someone who has it all together, but that’s definitely not the full picture. None of us have it all together all the time.
The public version of me shows up in a grounded, heart-centered way because that’s the space I hold for others—but behind the scenes, I’m also just human. I love being at home with my dogs, spending time with my partner and family, or hunting for shark teeth along the beach. I’m actually a bit of an introvert, and I definitely drop some F-bombs! I think people sometimes build an idea of who you are based on what they see online or at events, but the truth is, I’m just me—real, imperfect, and always learning.
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. When do you feel most at peace?
When I’m behind the bowls and gongs and everyone in the room is completely zoned out—I know I’ve done my job. That’s when I feel most at peace. Holding space for others to truly relax, to find spaciousness, and to let their bodies reset is such an honor. In that stillness, there’s this shared calm that fills the room, and it reminds me why I do what I do. It’s in those moments that I connect deeply with myself too—because their peace becomes mine.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.soundbathjax.com
- Instagram: soundbathJax
- Facebook: soundbathjax
- Other: www.TheSOMACollective.com
www.TheSoundHealersCollective.com
Image Credits
Velvet Edwards
Tim Dobbs
