Dolores Huerta – Not an Icon but an I CAN
Leadership is something that has to be shared. A leader is someone who helps other people grow. Dolores Huerta I met her in 2011 at Latism Conference. In a recap blog post, I wrote...
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SAY Sí Continues to Grow to Serve San Antonio (Plus, I’m Serving on the Board)
Think of your favorite spaces in your city. Do they have space for students to learn and be creative? Are they open to the community to experience art? Does it provide opportunities for families...
Leadership Lessons from the 19th Annual Texas Conference for Women
“So much of what we grow up into – or believe we are capable of – is what we see.” – Dr. Jen Welter, First Female Coach in the NFL This is true. It’s...
Chevy Equinox Road Trip with Friends to Hispanicize Texas
Learn, teach, network, and have fun! Those are my goals at a blog conference like Hispanicize Texas. Houston was the place to be for Texas-area Latino/Hispanic bloggers and influencers this summer. We were there!...
There’s Power in Coming Together and Learning from Each Other – Trinity University Women’s Leadership Summit
Disclaimer: I am receiving admission to the summit in exchange for this post. All opinions and fan-girling are my own. As someone who is motivated to connect with leaders in my community and learn...
Mexican-American Human Rights Activist Emma Tenayuca Honored at Holiday Posada
Hola Queridos! Here’s a little history lesson about a Mexican-American human rights activist from San Antonio who happens to be a woman. I’ve included a few resources to teach others about Emma Tenayuca. On her 100th...
Willie Velasquez: Your Vote is Your Voice Documentary
UPDATE: May 9th is Willie Velasquez Recognition Day in Texas. – Southwest Voter Registration Education Project (SVREP) WATCH WILLIE VELASQUEZ: YOUR VOTE IS YOUR VOICE With all of today’s conversations about the Latino vote,...
Learn About Gravitas at Command the Room: Executive Presence for Women
Listen up, ladies! You can have whatever you want but if what you want is success, it will take a certain set of skills. One of those skills is gravitas. According to Merriam-Webster Online...
Join Me at 2015 Texas Conference for Women Social Media Roundtable #TXConfWomen
Join me and my friend Robin Roberts in Austin at the 2015 Texas Conference for Women on October 15th! Okay, we aren’t friends – yet. However, she is a woman whom I admire for her work and...
HISPANICIZE Tecla Awards 2015 Deadline Jan 27th! Guess Who’s Judging?! #TeclaAwards
Blogging, Vlogging, social media and digital marketing! Are you a Latino these industries? Are you inspired by Latinos in of these industries?! You now have a chance to recognize them for their work with...
Leadership Qualities, Top Blogueras and LATISM 2014
Are you a leader? Leaders are people who move you to take action, inspire you to be your best, and get sh*t done! In today’s digital age, it’s not surprising to find many leaders...
Honor and Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Global Latino Summit
Typically when people celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, they reflect on the past accomplishments and traditions of the Latino community. Debrah Deras has created a way to honor today’s Latinos while empowering them at the same time....
Believe. Achieve. Succeed. Action Steps for Success #InThisTogether
{Disclosure: Strayer hired me to write this blog post on their behalf as an Educational Ambassador but all opinions are 100% my own.} For the third year in a row, People en Español’s FESTIVAL...
Where Was My Personal Success Coach? Don’t Miss Yours at #FestivalPeople
{Strayer hired me to write this blog on their behalf. All opinions are my own.} I am an equal opportunity education advocate. I’ve written before about the importance of education for elementary students, high...
Soloprenuership, San Antonio and Tejano Culture on Ray’s Podcast: Latino Talk
Queridos, the tables have turned and this time I’m the one being interviewed! I had the honor to record this session on Ray’s Podcast: Latino Talk That Will Change Your Life. Please enjoy the interview discussing...
LISA GUERRERO – Journalist. Latina. Leader. #LatinaLeadership
Meet Lisa Guerrero – a Latina leader in investigative journalism. You probably already know her from her reporting on Inside Edition. Lisa Guerrero started her career in California as a reporter and became the...
Leadership Lessons from Latina Leader Nely Galan The Adelante Movement
In the Best of 2013 series, I’m highlighting some of the amazing people I got to meet in 2013. These posts have not been published on Que Means What before, so it’s a treat...
Creating Bilingual Apps for Kids with Carmen Hernandez at Cupcake Digital
In the Best of 2013 series, I’m highlighting some of the amazing people I got to meet and interview in 2013. These interviews have not been published on Que Means What before, so it’s a treat...
Spirited Leadership Book Review
Disclaimer: QMW was provided a complimentary copy of Spirited Leadership for review. All opinions are my own. Spirited Leadership…52 Ways to Build Trust has been a go-to source for leaders and those wanting to...
Shine Through The Next Level! Top Blogueras 2013 and Suave Professionals
The Top Blogueras Retreat and Latism 2013 were filled with moments of inspiration! Surrounded by hundreds of influential Latin@ leaders in a historic venue like Waldorf Astoria can only make you want to step...