I may be mildly addicted to posting vegan food photos on Instagram. It’s no wonder why many people are curious and want to learn to prepare the secret to my easy vegan recipes: how to make Dominican sofrito, or sazón, which is what I usually call it. In my culture, we rarely use anything that …
Elayna Fernandez ~ The Positive MOM
Do you have difficulty saying “NO”? I struggled because I feared this word most of my life and choked on these two little letters because my belief was that they meant rejection. And rejection had been painful. I thought “NO” meant I wasn’t going to get what I wanted. It meant I wasn’t important, valued, …
When talking about your brand (your company, your products, your services, your blog…you), it helps to “get in your reader’s shoes.” Whether you call them your target market, your audience, your prospects, or your niche, they all have one thing in common: They follow people, not brands… they follow the person behind the blog or …
A new year offers the opportunity to look back and reflect on the past months and review the lessons learned, but more importantly, to move forward and create the success we want to experience. Many people set New Year’s resolutions, vowing to get in better shape physically, financially, or emotionally. But how about professionally? While …
I am a huge fan of LinkedIn and I have enjoyed teaching LinkedIn workshops and webinars over the years to empower mom entrepreneurs to take advantage of the power of LinkedIn to grow their home based business. We all know that Social Media has redefined journalism and LinkedIn is a great outlet to connect and …
A few months ago, after fervently praying and working through my own fears, insecurities, and stumbling blocks, I finally summoned the courage to work on making one of my dreams come true. And the Inspiring Mom Bloggers Virtual Summit was born. In this online event, moms, bloggers, and mom bloggers worldwide, have the opportunity to …
With the start of a new year, it’s almost inevitable to feel excited about the future, while reflecting upon the year we leave behind. It’s a great time to ask ourselves: What worked well? What can we do differently? What do I most want to create in my life? These questions allow us to learn …
I entered the unexpected journey of single motherhood when my daughters had barely turned 1 and 2 years old. With my family and friends living overseas in the Dominican Republic, and having to suddenly enter the workplace to support my family, this meant I had to juggle and struggle in ways I never imagined. I …
I’ll cut to the chase: I’m not a fan of resolutions, simply because I believe they don’t really work. I agree that starting a New Year is a great opportunity to start over, but the fact that only about 8 percent of people who make these resolutions really stick to them, tells us that despite our …
Whether it’s for Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanza, in December, we make the time to focus on celebrating miracles, faith, and family. I love the bright lights, the joyful music, the giving spirit. I love celebrating Christmas with my family. Though I know Christ did not remain a baby, He wasn’t literally born on December 25th, …