How I became a Carry-on Girly as Latina who is Extra
Trust me, if I can pack efficiently for a 4-week trip to Europe, you can learn how to stop overpacking too. First of all, why should we consider taking only a carry-on and a personal item when we can always check in a bag at the airport? It’s simple: it makes carrying your items a […]
How I became a Public Speaker Full-Time
After leaving Microsoft, I was overwhelmed by the support and happiness from many of my friends and peers, however many of them might not have known that I was venturing into a whole new realm beyond the world of Tech and Engineering (it felt a bit like my own Hannah Montana moment). I got a […]
Creating Multiple Streams of Income as a First Generation Latina from a Low-Income Background
As a first-generation Latina from a low-income background, securing my financial future after higher education became a top priority. I was raised in a traditional household, and I’m passionate about sharing this journey with college students and young professionals as a latina speaker and educator to those aiming for financial freedom before retirement. I went […]
Why I Left My Job at Microsoft
I worked at Microsoft for 4 years, and I was a big advocate for people to join the Tech industry (I still am), and maybe you were thinking, “Wow, she’s really living the dream,” and in some ways, I was. Working remotely from wherever I wanted, making 6-figures, having a stable paycheck, and frankly, not […]
5 Teachings from our Hispanic Culture that May feel Unnatural in your Career
Hello everyone, welcome! I am super excited for this topic because it has taken me years to pin down. Even now I feel like I am continuing to learn and understand my Hispanic culture and how it plays a role in my life. This is based on my experience, research and what I have lived […]
7 Realizations that are allowing me to pursue my bigger dreams fearlessly
As much as I have loved being intentional with what I do, and have the courage to chase the life of my dreams, IT IS NOT EASY. There are times where I am met with fear of judgement, uncertainty, feeling inadequate or even that I don’t deserve the place that I have. It is a […]
5 Reasons Why you Should and Shouldn’t Consider a Masters Degree
Hello, welcome back friends! In this blog I will be sharing my popular and unpopular opinions of why you should or should not enroll in graduate school. I’ll start by saying I’m a huge advocate for higher education, but the last thing I want to see is people close to me get in debt to […]
4 Common Resume Mistakes that are keeping your Resume from Jumping to the Next Level
Resumes are the foundation for many professional development areas and I hope these tips can serve you! These fixes can take your resume to the next level and can help showcase what a great candidate/employee you are. Having a well-written resume can translate to having a strong elevator pitch, interviewing skills, and negotiation skills. When […]
9 Things I learned from Long-Term Travel
I spent the last 3 weeks traveling on my third long term vacation trip, and I strongly believe that I have become a better person thanks to my explorer nature. I did not travel much as a child, as I grew up in a low income, strict household, but started traveling a lot more in […]
My Raw Self-Healing Journey Thus Far
My self healing journey has been a journey to step into being the woman I’ve always wanted to be and more about unbecoming & unlearning everything that I’m not. It has been exhausting, wonderful and everything in between. Here is a list of things I was able to compile. My purpose is to 1) tell […]