Smart Latinas Meditate
Normally, when I think of meditation, I conjure up images of Buddhist monks sitting for hours on the steps of some very holy building, high up in the mountains, with big puffy clouds that look like chunks of cotton as…
Smart Latinas Support #LATISM
On Wednesday, November 9, I flew to Chicago to attend the first national LATISM (Latinos in Social Media) Conference. I know, it’s been more than a week, but I’ve needed that long to take it all in and properly reflect…
Smart Latinas Are Smart First, Latina Second
I can’t hide the fact that I’m Latina. It’s in my name, in my hair, and in my food. But I don’t get to go places simply because I’m Latina. I didn’t get into college because of my name –…
Smart Latinas Trust Themselves
It’s easy to lose confidence in yourself. I, for one, have a tendency to rely on others’ views about me to validate my own abilities. I love it when people praise me for good work that I do – knowing…
Smart Latinas are Always Prepared
Last Saturday, I gave a presentation at BarCamp Charlotte 6. In short, the point of BarCamp is that it’s an “unconference.” Everyone gathers into a room, and people who are interested in giving talks each have 30 seconds to pitch…
Smart Latinas are Level-Headed
Everyone gets frustrated. Whether you get frustrated once a day or once a year, however, it’s critical to remember to think with your head and not with your heart. I have a tendency to get frustrated when I’m faced with…
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