Excerpt: Forbes by Vivian Nunez Have you ever dreamed of going into business with your best friend? Does it stay a dream, or in your mind does it turn into a nightmare? Ariana Stein and Patty Rodriguez, have been best friends since the age of twelve and will happily tell you that adding a business level to their friendship was the best decision they’ve collectively … [Read more...] about How Being Underestimated Drove These Two Latinas To Publish Lil’ Libros
Archives for August 2016
Breastfeeding 101: Ten Things I wish I knew with my First Child
by Perlita Dicochea, Ph.D. In celebration of World Breastfeeding Week and National Breastfeeding Month, I’d like to share a few pieces of information I’ve learned so far on my way to becoming Lactation Educator Certified, info I believe anyone having a baby and planning to breastfeed would want to know – because here I am in my second month of this course and with each new … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding 101: Ten Things I wish I knew with my First Child
7th Annual Sabor del Valle Event
by Linda Castillo A tardeada is how Board Member, Maria Del Socorro Castaneda-Liles, PH.D., described the Sabor del Valle event during an interview with Damian Trujillo on NBC Bay Area’s Comunidad del Valle. A tardeada is a social dance that is traditionally held on Sunday afternoons. The live mariachi music could be heard blocks away and upon entering the Mexican … [Read more...] about 7th Annual Sabor del Valle Event
Recipe: Mini Pizzas #CampbellSavings
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CampbellSavings #CollectiveBias It’s hard to believe that it is time for back to school. Soon my week will be filled after school activities, school projects and homework. To make my life a little easier during the busy week, I like to stock up on some pantry items … [Read more...] about Recipe: Mini Pizzas #CampbellSavings
Navigating Change #LoveYourLife
by Linda Castillo I am really excited to share this month’s #LoveYourLife feature with Lorraine Ladish the founder and CEO of Viva Fifty! Lorraine went through a difficult time in her life where she had to reinvent herself in order to survive, grow, and make it with her two little girls during the Great Recession. It was an incredibly difficult time when she lost her … [Read more...] about Navigating Change #LoveYourLife