I had the honor of covering Steve Harvey’s Act Like A Success conference in Washington D. C., a life-changing event presented by Strayer University, as part of “The Success Project;” a movement that has the purpose to remove perceived barriers to success and to help us chart our own personal path and definition of success. …

Even before I became I mom, I had the desire to raise empowered children who would pursue success in all areas of life: health, wealth, knowledge, spirituality, connections and relationships, and more! Of course, I didn’t know that my journey included struggling as a single mom. The money conversation tends to go a little different …

I was in Los Angeles this past weekend for the #WeAllGrow Summit, by Latina Bloggers Connect. It was an epic experience so I warn you… I foresee I’ll be talking about it for quite a while. I arrived in LA on Thursday and went straight to The Springs, a very innovative hub that houses a …

I work from home. I also mentor moms who work from home – or aspire to! As you may know, working from home is a blessing that can quickly turn into a curse, and can become quite the accelerated learning experience – learning the hard way, that is. I decided to ask a few savvy, …

We’ve been talking about the importance of putting yourself first, saying no, and setting boundaries in motherhood, because when you are your best self, you have the true capacity to be the best mom you can be. Today, I want to share a quote that went viral online that truly resonated with me as a …

One of the most treasured memories of my childhood was meeting my paternal grandmother. To our humble family, it was difficult to travel 6 hours using public transportation, leaving behind duties and chores, to walk for hours, and climb mud up to our knees to a remote destination. Mama Lidia was as beautiful as a …

Family togetherness is the key to raising happy, well-adjusted, kind and compassionate children, and therefore, impacts our society at large. However, family relationships are suffering because there is not enough communication. Did you know that parents in the U.S. spend an average of 3.5 minutes a week of meaningful conversation with their children? [Tweet “Parents …

It may not be a surprise to you that one of the most frequent issues I mentor my mom and mompreneur clients on is in the area of setting boundaries. As caregivers, we struggle with drawing lines, setting limits, and taking time for ourselves. In my recent post “How To Set Clear Firm Healthy Boundaries …

One of my dreams come true was meeting Brian Tracy, one of my personal heroes. I started reading his personal development books when I was 9 years old and have loved learning from him ever since. Brian Tracy is a success expert who has produced over 300 video and audio learning programs and has written …

Let the confessions begin. Seriously… If there is a woman out there who has never struggled with boundaries or felt guilt in setting boundaries, I’d pay for her autograph. And I’ll buy a door-sized poster. As women, most of us were raised to believe that with setting boundaries and saying no, we would take the …