Rooted in Reflection: Lessons from a Month in Mexico
I was fortunate to spend all of October back home in Mexico. Being home always rejuvenates me, but this trip was different for many reasons. I was going for an entire month. It was my first trip after Norman. I was taking a momentary step back from all the things.
Reflect, Refocus and Refresh: Your Guide to an Intentional Year-End Review
Many in my circles and beyond are using these last few months of the year to reflect and make plans for what’s to come. Goals. To-do’s. Priorities.
Personal Announcement: I’m Deepening My Commitment to Chicago
I’m deepening my commitment to Chicago.
At Our Roots, More Connects Us Than Divides Us
Just as flowers grow and prosper in groups and healthy environments, so too do people. This is true of all of us, and especially for the collective I find myself in as a female, minority entrepreneur with Mexican roots.
Dear Norman, Thank You
To know me is to know my four-legged sidekick, Norman. He’s been a constant in my life for the last 13 years.
My Thoughts on Life and Entrepreneurship
Bestola has been a shining light in my life and professional world for the last year, but I’ve gotta admit: It’s been hard, too.
How to Balance Motherhood and Leadership
We all have things going on in our lives our larger networks don’t realize. Family dynamics. Health issues. Personal hardships. I’m in the thick of my adoption journey that has brought its own unique challenges. For all of us — myself included — finding balance between business and personal can be tough, and its often a never-ending pursuit we’re all after.
Happy Birthday, Bestola. Here are 6 Lessons I’ve Learned This Year
Doing the work to be your best version is hard. Listening to your intuition and following your own path is hard. Building a business is hard.
Celebrating the Strengths and Gifts of Immigrant and Minority Business Leaders
Immigrants and minority individuals often face incredible hardship in life, in work and in the world around them. Getting picked on for being “different” as children at school. Being passed up for professional opportunities. Overcoming barriers and biases to achieve the comforts most of us are used to in our lives.
Customer Appreciation 101: Why it Matters and 4 Tips to Show You Care
Showing your customers and clients your appreciation for their investment in you and your business isn’t just a one-time gesture on hallmark holidays like Customer Appreciation Day or over the holidays. It’s a regular necessity.
