I was number seven in a large Latina familia. Being born the youngest daughter had many beneficios. My two sisters hovered over me like mourning doves cooing every time I did something cute, smart, or funny. Being the youngest meant that my sister Rosemary sewed me special clothes. My sister Maggie paid for braces to straighten my teeth and have a beautiful smile. Once … [Read more...] about Dia de Los Muertos – A time of power, reflection, and celebration
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Personal Branding 101
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE BRAND? If I were to ask you what your favorite brand is, and to describe it in 1-3 words, what would you say? When I ask this question at the personal branding workshops I teach, some of the common brands mentioned include Apple (modern design, functional), Volvo (safe), BMW (fast), Nordstrom (customer service focused), Oprah Winfrey (inspirational)…you … [Read more...] about Personal Branding 101
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
Preserving the Spanish Language for the Next Generation #LoveYourLife
Were you ever told that being bilingual and being connected with your heritage culture would be a handicap for you in the future? I was. When I was about 6 years old, my mom, who was from Mexico and studying to be a bilingual education elementary teacher, offered to teach free Spanish classes at my elementary. My principal told her that no other language would ever be taught … [Read more...] about Preserving the Spanish Language for the Next Generation #LoveYourLife
Alter Your Mindset for Career Success #LoveYourLife
If you are reading this right now, you have come to the right place. There are thousands of books, blogs and other media on the subject of career success. They say you should do that, then do this. Yet, very few of them actually dig deep into your psyche in order to get you in the right frame of mind for success. Even fewer push you to ask yourself the deeper questions so that … [Read more...] about Alter Your Mindset for Career Success #LoveYourLife