Hey Y'all, I'm BB Soto
Also known as, Rita Sotolongo (to those who knew me before I chose my pseudonym)
And this is my tale...
Once upon a time, a young maiden sought escape from her childhood home, venturing to a faraway land of gardens, woods, and swamplands. Uncertain of her path, she pursued higher education, changing her course thrice before emerging with a degree in art history.
Though she wanted to continue on to post-graduate studies, fate intervened—as it so often does—and the maiden became a mother. Setting aside her dreams of further study, her son is a ray of sunshine. He is now her knight in teenage armor, and motherhood rescued her from despair.
In the quiet moments of domesticity, she discovered her true calling—to be a writer. Though her initial attempts at monetizing academic-style stories met a fated end, a magical opportunity arose to learn from wise mentors in the realm of marketing.
She's now spent over a decade building a marketing career—first as an apprentice, now emerging as a master at making things happen—and she's acquired mystical skills, allied with benevolent leaders, to support others as a freelance copywriter, brand strategist, website and project man
But alas this sedentary work left her feeling chained to a desk at times. And she is one who needs movement and fresh surroundings. So her curious mind led her to also become a yoga and meditation teacher, publish poetry, and find true love.
As her family grew, including two bonus sons and the long-awaited princess, so too did her physical challenges. Finding herself confined to her bed and walking with a cane, she dove into the enchanted world of tarot and astrology, rekindling her passion for reading symbols.
The cards and stars revealed her soul purpose—to be a message carrier, always questioning, exploring, and sharing her work. She began weaving her words into the Divination Dispatch newsletter, hoping to help others unlock their inner mystic.
Now, she offers her writing and tarot readings from her home in the swamps of Central Florida. Her natal chart also revealed a destined path linked to Chiron—the wounded healer—showing how her past trials embolden her to guide others in finding their healing paths through healing past wounds.
Though she doesn't believe in "happily ever after," she lives her life quite happily, embracing her role as a guide for those seeking to connect with their inner High