Building a foundation for healthy relationships requires the establishment of boundaries and the careful selection of who deserves access. Two weeks ago, I read an Instagram post on self-care. The post stayed with me because it mentioned that “access had to be earned, and is not freely given”. It led me to consider the times…
When you’re grateful for what is good and here, you are less likely to lament over what’s missing, gone or yet to come. It keeps you in a positive mindset. I’m a little old-fashioned, or at least still practice the daily ritual that my aunt taught me at a young age: when I lay down…
We are all unique, with something extraordinary to offer. Yet, we don’t always recognize that. Whether we are thinking about how to approach our performance review, apply for a new role or start a small business, we may begin our approach by thinking of the downside, instead of starting from a place of positivity. Last…
It was the last segment of the Proud To Be Latina 7th Annual Conference. I was moderating a panel focused on the Pillars of Leadership – one of those pillars was self-care. As we approached the end, I began to feel a low-pressure headache coming on, followed by a tickle in my throat. I excused myself for coughing.…
Small Steps to Big Wins The beauty of my role as founder of PTBL is listening to all of the amazing dreams the women in our community have. So much brilliance and exceptional ideas that can make a difference in others’ lives. I am so lucky to be able to see a lot of these…
Relevance is more about being fluid, focused and paced so that you’re able to make big, real, and tangible things happen. This past week, an event I was adamantly planning for my organization, was cancelled due to a lack of participation. I would be lying if I said I didn’t take it personally. Given past…