Nathalie Arocho | Community Member Spotlight
Who are you? Give us a little peek into your background, lifestyle, interests, and goals.
Nathalie Arocho, Greater Lansing resident
I’m Nathalie. I live intentionally and tend to move slowly and observantly. My background is rooted in creativity and deep self-inquiry, and my lifestyle reflects a focus on health, quality, and awareness, what we consume, what we create, and what we pass on. I’m especially interested in how environment, culture, and daily habits affect our nervous systems and long-term well-being. My goal is to encourage higher standards of care and conscious living, not just for ourselves, but for future generations. Nathalie’s Skool
Tell us about a recent local event or experience you enjoyed.
I’ve spent time along the Riverwalk, where historical placards mark different areas and moments from Lansing’s past. I find spaces like this meaningful because they invite people to slow down, learn, and connect with the deeper story of where they live. I often imagine how revitalizing areas like the Riverwalk and downtown—through care, creativity, and shared effort—could encourage people to gather more, spend time together, and develop a stronger relationship with the city’s history and identity. Places like these hold real potential for connection and renewal.
If you could only eat at ONE locally-owned restaurant for an entire month, which would you choose (and why)?
I’d choose Habana Delights. The food is rooted in lived tradition and made with care rather than trend. It’s nourishing, consistent, and intentional. When it comes to food, authenticity and quality directly impact health and that matters to me.
Which local business, organization, or place deserves way more attention than it gets?
I’m especially drawn to Lansing’s natural spaces. Near the McGuire side that connects to Hawk Island Park, there’s a stretch that feels almost magical in the spring—trees waking up, birds and wildlife moving through, and a sense of calm that’s hard to find elsewhere. I also think about local gardens and green spaces that could benefit from more care and participation. These places naturally bring people together, offer opportunities to learn about plants and food, and invite children and families to reconnect with nature in ways that feel both grounding and meaningful.
I believe we’re meant to grow alongside one another. When people come together around shared intentions, we create space for both individual fulfillment and collective strength. In a world that often pulls us apart, choosing connection, cooperation, and mutual care becomes an act of restoration. Especially here, now, coming together with purpose has the power to shape a healthier future for everyone.
What’s a piece of life advice you’d like to share with anyone reading this?
Choose quality over convenience in what you consume, what you create, and what you support. Communities are shaped by everyday choices, and future generations inherit the standards we normalize today.