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Home » Life y Todo » Share More of What’s Important with a Reliable Wireless Connection #VZWBuzz
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Share More of What’s Important with a Reliable Wireless Connection #VZWBuzz

by Melanie Mendez-Gonzales|Published

This is a sponsored post in collaboration with Verizon. All opinions are my own.

As a social media reporter and digital influencer, a reliable connection is the most important tool I can have. I don’t even question if I’ll have a signal anywhere I go in San Antonio these days. Traveling for pleasure or for work is not as enjoyable if there is not a reliable signal to be able use your mobile apps. Digital sharing is my job and it has gone from written content to visual content to live content. I must keep up!

It’s been one year since I made the switch to Verizon. Below are some favorite Instagram moments of Latinos in entertainment, STEM education, traveling, family time and more. I love that I can share more of what’s important with mis queridos online community over this past year.

Share More of What's Important - QueMeansWhat


My first event to cover was the People en Español Festival where I had the chance to meet and interview Cristela Alonzo – the first Latina and Mexican-American to write and produce her own TV show.

A photo posted by Melanie / ¿Que Means What? (@quemeanswhat) on Aug 30, 2014 at 1:15pm PDT

Next, I headed out to the trip of a lifetime. Literally. The American Latino Expedition with National Park Foundation changed the way I relate to the outdoors and our National Parks. I got to share all of it online.

A video posted by Melanie / ¿Que Means What? (@quemeanswhat) on Sep 11, 2014 at 12:19pm PDT

I continue to take my son to STEM-related events in San Antonio to encourage others to introduce or support their children to engage in STEM.

A video posted by Melanie / ¿Que Means What? (@quemeanswhat) on Sep 20, 2014 at 1:52pm PDT

One of our favorite holiday events Las Posadas in downtown San Antonio, this year I was able to capture a lot of it and share via Instagram.

A photo posted by Melanie / ¿Que Means What? (@quemeanswhat) on Dec 21, 2014 at 5:16pm PST

I was so happy to learn about the SA Vestido Rojo event held each hear in San Antonio to bring awareness to women’s heart health in our Latino community.

A photo posted by Melanie / ¿Que Means What? (@quemeanswhat) on Feb 28, 2015 at 12:47pm PST

With a reliable wireless connection, I was able to take you along as I fulfilled a life goal of speaking at a major tech conference – SXSW! Our “How Latina Moms Are Raising the NextGen Coders” was a success. I even got to attend the VIP Verizon concert!

A video posted by Melanie / ¿Que Means What? (@quemeanswhat) on Mar 13, 2015 at 11:09am PDT

Back in San Antonio, I took my boys to the annual book fair and we heard and met Juan Felipe Herrera who would later be named the 1st Latino Poet Laureate by the U.S. Congressional Library. I love what he says about being a writer in this Instagram video that I shared.

A video posted by Melanie / ¿Que Means What? (@quemeanswhat) on Apr 11, 2015 at 12:54pm PDT

ANYTHING FOR SELENAAAASSS … including driving to Corpus Christi to cover the 1st-ever Fiesta de Flor Festival where thousands of fans celebrated her memory with other musicians and Selena’s family.

A video posted by Melanie / ¿Que Means What? (@quemeanswhat) on Apr 18, 2015 at 8:01pm PDT

Every year, San Antonio host THE BIG GIVE SA, in which the city’s non-profit organizations raise as much money as possible within 24-hours. There are so many worthy organizations. With STEM education being a focus, we created this Instagram video to encourage others to donate to SASTEMIC.

A video posted by Melanie / ¿Que Means What? (@quemeanswhat) on May 5, 2015 at 2:10pm PDT

We took a vacation! When we drove from Texas to California, I took mis queridos along with me and shared my most precious moments.

A video posted by Melanie / ¿Que Means What? (@quemeanswhat) on May 21, 2015 at 3:06pm PDT

When we returned, it was back to supporting STEM education. I covered the great work that Harlandale ISD is doing with their Puro Robotics Competition.

A video posted by Melanie / ¿Que Means What? (@quemeanswhat) on May 30, 2015 at 2:10pm PDT

And, I was muy excited to get to teach a group of high schoolers about blogging before they embarked on their first college campus tour.

A video posted by Melanie / ¿Que Means What? (@quemeanswhat) on Jun 9, 2015 at 11:39am PDT

My friends published a book!!! I was beyond honored to get to be the hostess of the San Antonio Stop of the LATIN TWIST Cocktail Book by @SweetBakeLife and @MuyBuenoCooking. It was one of my first Periscopes and a fun night of celebration!

A video posted by Melanie / ¿Que Means What? (@quemeanswhat) on Jun 12, 2015 at 7:33pm PDT

I took at trip to Atlanta and leaned about the amazing work by MITZ foundation who teach women in Mexico this unique weaving technique so they can begin their own careers in order to support their families. Moved. Me. To. Tears.

A video posted by Melanie / ¿Que Means What? (@quemeanswhat) on Jun 23, 2015 at 1:00pm PDT

Back in San Antonio, I took a trip to another favorite non-profit, SAYSi. This blog post is coming soon.

A video posted by Melanie / ¿Que Means What? (@quemeanswhat) on Jul 6, 2015 at 1:02pm PDT

My brother moved away. *sad face* Before he left, we spent the day with him and his friends in the beautiful Zilker Park in Austin, TX. Get outdoors, mis queridos!

A video posted by Melanie / ¿Que Means What? (@quemeanswhat) on Jul 26, 2015 at 3:27pm PDT

This stroll down memory lane began with Latinos on TV so it’s appropriate that it ends with Latinos on TV. Last night, I met the Mendez family, the stars of the Discovery en Español show Texas Trocas. I was so proud of this Tejano family being featured this top-rated show!

A video posted by Melanie / ¿Que Means What? (@quemeanswhat) on Aug 3, 2015 at 6:51pm PDT

Wow, after recapping this past year, I am feeling incredible grateful for all that I’ve been able to experience. These are the topics and events that are important to me. Thanks to being a Verizon customer, I’ve been able to share all of this with you. Thank you for following along! Stay tuned for much more to come.

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Original content creator for ¿Qué Means What? Texas Latina mom blogger celebrating culture in education, entertainment and family life.
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