It seems like everyone is talking about networking these days, so let’s talk about it. The word networking often gets a bad rap. It’s not hard visualizing a room full of people dressed to the nines, passing around cards and empty promises to one another. I don’t know about you, but this type of interaction makes me cringe a little. Maybe it’s because this type of exchange has become associated with the “what’s in it for me” mentality where the…
It’s not a secret that a “perfect” job does not exist. But don’t worry, it’s not all doom and gloom. Just because a perfect job doesn’t exist doesn’t mean that you can’t have a fulfilling, rewarding, and purpose-filled role; it just won’t be perfect all of the time. There will be good days, and there will be bad days. That’s why it’s essential to reflect upon the things you do love about your career—especially on the days you feel frustrated…
I think it’s safe to say we didn’t see 2020 coming! I don’t know about you, but I sure didn’t. I should’ve known 2020 was going to be a rollercoaster because the morning of January 1st, I experienced the worst turbulence of my life. As my seatmates and I held hands and prayed in our respective languages, I begged diosito santo to give me another chance at life. And here I am. If 2020 has taught us anything it’s that…
Anel Aguirre was born with only one kidney. At the time of her birth, doctors told her parents she would eventually need a kidney transplant. Exactly one month after she started dialysis, she received a new kidney at the age of twelve. Her life completely changed when her donor gave her the gift of a second chance at life. Anel’s experience with a chronic illness inspired her to create her podcast, The Brave In Her. Through this platform, she has…
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” Who else was asked this question a million times throughout their childhood? When I was a young child, I wanted to be a doctor because I wanted to be just like my tía. But then she changed careers and became a science teacher. Growing up, I was surrounded by educators. My tía and tío were educators and my parents were always involved with the schools, in one way or another.…
Why is it so hard to advocate for ourselves? It’s such an important skill that can benefit us in many areas of our lives, but we often don’t do it effectively. If you think about it, the opportunities exist every day, even in the most mundane tasks. I remember being embarrassed when my mom would return to the store because the clerk accidentally overcharged her a small amount. Little did I know, she was teaching me an essential skill that…
Last week, I was a panelist on the Mujeres, Cultura, y Pasión panel hosted by Chicana Inc. and moderated by Estrella Serrato from the podcast Cafecito con Estrellita. When Estrella, endearingly known to all of us as Estrellita, asked me to be part of the panel, I was excited to share the virtual stage with such talented mujeres. Domenica and Estrellita’s goal was to bring together a group of mujeres to share inspiring stories about balancing priorities, the meaning of…
A few weeks ago, I posted a poll on my Instagram stories asking people if their workplace celebrates Latinx Heritage Month. 76% said no and 24% said yes. Immediately after I posted the poll, many people sent me messages asking me for ideas or letting me know how their workplace celebrates. Throughout the years, I’ve been involved in many Latinx Heritage Month events in the workplace. I realize that working at a large organization has many benefits such as leadership…
I recently read an article about a CEO who challenged women to include small typos in a professional email. Although it sounds counterintuitive, I can appreciate her reasoning. She explained how women tend to obsess over little mistakes, and by intentionally including a typo in an email, women will realize it’s not that big of a deal. She’s right! I don’t know about you, but panic sets in when I realize I’ve made a typo in an email—or on Instagram.…
In the business world there is always a lot of talk about how to show your value. …and although this is key, showing someone you value them is just as important. Making someone feel valued is simple and doesn’t take a lot of time and energy. Once you make it a habit, you will see how effortless and rewarding it is. Want to know the best part? Anyone can do this and it’s free! As a matter of fact, everyone…
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