ABOUT US

We use a process that is bold, energetic, inclusive, and deeply human.

Prospera 359 was born from a belief held deeply in Latino communities: The wisdom, strength, and brilliance we need are already among us.

“The impossible becomes possible when we choose to challenge what’s expected and step into what’s waiting for us.”

Our founder, Janet Padilla,  learned this early in life. After losing her mother at a young age—just as she welcomed her first child into the world—she received a lasting gift: a reminder that life is short, purpose matters, and we are not meant to settle or conform to the expectations placed on us.

That moment shaped everything that came after.  It deepened her appreciation for each day, reaffirmed the power of community, and ignited her commitment to help others live and lead with intention.

Through years of working with leaders and organizations, she saw how traditional strategic planning and leadership spaces often overlooked the lived experiences of the very people doing the work—especially in social impact, community-based, and culturally rooted organizations.

So Prospera 359 was created with a different purpose:

to honor people, challenge outdated beliefs, elevate community wisdom, and build strategies that activate possibility.

The name 359 represents the moment just before breakthrough—the degree before what others think is “complete.”

It’s a reminder that the impossible becomes possible when we choose to challenge what’s expected and step into what’s waiting for us.

The name 359 represents:

The moment just before breakthrough—the degree before what others think is “complete.”  It’s a reminder that the impossible becomes possible when we choose to challenge what’s expected and step into what’s waiting for us.

Our Work Lives at
the Intersection of:

Strategic
Planning

We design strategies rooted in lived experience, clarity, and purpose.

Leadership
Development

We help leaders grow with intention, resilience, and cultural awareness.


Coaching

We create space for personal clarity, momentum & meaningful action.

Community &
Culture

We center collective wisdom, shared values, and culturally grounded transformation.

Real Results - Real Breakthroughs

At my first Life Strategic Planning journey meeting I was very skeptical. I didn’t want a stranger to tell me what to do. I didn’t want someone random to evaluate whether what I wanted to do with my life was right or wrong. My guard was up. Until we started to talk. Things shifted as the conversations flowed and the questions began to unlock doors in my heart and mind that I didn’t think would.

Ken Alvarado

Director of Networks and Community Partnerships at Enlace Chicago

FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS

Strategic planning is a structured process that helps you define your vision, set clear goals, and create actionable steps to achieve them. It provides clarity, aligns your resources, and ensures every decision moves you closer to your desired outcome—whether in business or life.

Prospera359 is designed for leaders, founders, and high-performers who want to grow with intention. Whether you’re scaling a business, navigating a career transition, or redesigning your life, our planning framework helps you gain control and momentum.

We combine strategic rigor with personal clarity. Unlike traditional consultants or coaches, we integrate business strategy and life planning into one cohesive system. You don’t have to choose between professional success and personal fulfillment—our approach ensures both are aligned.

Yes. While we believe both are most powerful when aligned, you can engage with us for business strategy only or personal planning only. However, many clients find the integrated approach creates the most sustainable and meaningful results.

It depends on your goals and complexity. Most clients complete an initial strategic plan within 4–6 weeks, followed by ongoing refinement and execution support. We prioritize progress over perfection—you’ll have clarity and momentum from day one.

Ready to Rewrite What's Possible for Your Organization or Your Life?

Let’s build your strategic plan — with clarity, confidence, and momentum.