I had the honor of covering Steve Harvey’s Act Like A Success conference in Washington D. C., a life-changing event presented by Strayer University, as part of “The Success Project;” a movement that has the purpose to remove perceived barriers to success and to help us chart our own personal path and definition of success. …
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I was in Los Angeles this past weekend for the #WeAllGrow Summit, by Latina Bloggers Connect. It was an epic experience so I warn you… I foresee I’ll be talking about it for quite a while. I arrived in LA on Thursday and went straight to The Springs, a very innovative hub that houses a …
We’ve been talking about the importance of putting yourself first, saying no, and setting boundaries in motherhood, because when you are your best self, you have the true capacity to be the best mom you can be. Today, I want to share a quote that went viral online that truly resonated with me as a …
One of my dreams come true was meeting Brian Tracy, one of my personal heroes. I started reading his personal development books when I was 9 years old and have loved learning from him ever since. Brian Tracy is a success expert who has produced over 300 video and audio learning programs and has written …
With the start of a new year, it’s almost inevitable to feel excited about the future, while reflecting upon the year we leave behind. It’s a great time to ask ourselves: What worked well? What can we do differently? What do I most want to create in my life? These questions allow us to learn …
I’ll cut to the chase: I’m not a fan of resolutions, simply because I believe they don’t really work. I agree that starting a New Year is a great opportunity to start over, but the fact that only about 8 percent of people who make these resolutions really stick to them, tells us that despite our …
Whether it’s for Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanza, in December, we make the time to focus on celebrating miracles, faith, and family. I love the bright lights, the joyful music, the giving spirit. I love celebrating Christmas with my family. Though I know Christ did not remain a baby, He wasn’t literally born on December 25th, …
I quit watching the news and mainstream television back in my military wife days, to avoid receiving ill news about the war and, because, to be quite frank, I didn’t have time for the negativity and I was busy enough with my own life. I was pregnant with Elyssa, and she is now 11 years …
In Spanish, Thanksgiving Day is translated “Dia De Accion De Gracias,” which literally means “the day of action of thanks.” While pondering upon the non-literal translation a while ago, I stumbled upon a powerful truth that reveals a fundamental difference between GRATITUDE and THANKSGIVING. Gratitude is a feeling… an attitude; thanksgiving is an action. That …
Earthly life presents a diversity of setting, background, and daily experiences for each of us, and I would dare say no two people experience life the same way. However, there is a common thread to our mortal existence: We were all born into our body through pain We all experience pain, trials, and challenges We …