When I was younger, people always described me as a social butterfly. I was that kid who frequently got in trouble for talking too much or distracting others in class. (Anyone else?) Rather than spending my time reading textbooks, I socialized. Unfortunately, I grew up thinking my disposition for social interactions was a negative trait, and I didn’t realize its importance until almost a decade into my career. After many years, I’m now proud of my social butterfly designation, and…
The numbers don’t lie. There are various studies relating to Latinas in leadership positions, and as you can imagine, the data is dismal. The lack of Latina representation in positions of power is stark and downright depressing, if you ask me. Along with so many other challenges we face in the workforce, not seeing Latinas in leadership positions can have a negative impact on our morale and emotional well-being. And as much as I wish things were different, the reality…
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…
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…
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