ROOTED IN RESILIENCE
Empowering authentic personal growth and professional alignment for purpose-driven women
About Wilder Growth
The Purpose: Intentional Growth
Wilder Growth was founded with a vision to support women seeking greater alignment and purpose in their professional or personal journeys. Born from firsthand experience navigating complex environments, Wilder Growth is a space where authentic growth and self-advocacy are championed.
At Wilder Growth, the community of women we support are our growth partners—collaborators in a journey of empowerment and transformation. We are women who seek to stay inspired by collective learning and thoughtful development. The Wilder Growth mission is to provide crafted guidance and a supportive community, helping each of our growth partners identify, nurture, and amplify their unique strengths to thrive in any environment they choose.
The Story: Why Wilder
The name "Wilder Growth" embodies a belief in resilience, self-discovery, and the courage to thrive beyond conventional boundaries. "Wilder" is a nod to “bewilderment”—a journey of wonder and self-realization that calls us to "be wild" in the truest sense.
Embracing our authentic selves can often be bewildering for those around us who may expect agreeability rather than authenticity, which is why Wilder Growth is committed to helping women stand in their power. Rather than internalizing feelings of misalignment or minimizing personal and professional goals, women should be encouraged to embrace their strength and to show up authentically in every space they occupy.
Wilder Growth also draws inspiration from the resilience of wildflowers, which grow and flourish in even the most unexpected environments. Wilder Growth empowers women to grow boldly and authentically, no matter where they are planted.
THE FOUNDER: CHRISTINE GARZA-ARCOS
I’m Christine Garza-Arcos, the Founder of Wilder Growth, a proud third-generation Mexican-American, and a product of San Antonio’s Westside, one of the most economically underserved communities in the country. My journey, like so many women’s, has been marked by opportunities and challenges, with the most life-altering being the 108 days I spent in the NICU with my twin girls, born in February 2018 at just 23 weeks gestation and weighing less than one and a half pounds each. That experience revealed a strength in me that I didn’t know I had, and it profoundly shaped the course of my life. The time I spent with my babies in the hospital has served as a benchmark for the challenges life presents, reminding me that resilience, hope, and determination can overcome even the most daunting obstacles.
Reflecting on my professional journey, I think of the remarkable women and mentors who have guided and believed in me, helping me navigate so many environments, from the structured corporate world to the dynamic energy of startups. Their influence drives my commitment to advocate for women—especially those from underrepresented backgrounds—to uncover opportunities, build careers, and develop personal brands that reflect their unique strengths. Through Wilder Growth, I’m dedicated to helping others find purpose, empowerment, and alignment in every step of their journey.