Feb 25, 2019Entrepreneurship Means Learning That Balance Is Not Synonymous With PerfectionAbout a month ago, I was on a conference call with one of our manufacturers. It was the middle of a holiday break, the call was meant to deal with some challenges we were having, and my “CEO” hat was firmly placed on my head. It just so happened that…Life3 min read
Oct 4, 20185 Essential Human Values For Business OwnersA successful company is more than just numbers. I worked in the corporate world for nearly two decades before making the jump to entrepreneurship. I spent many years building my career, working quality time at various global companies. I paid my dues and rose through the ranks, all the while…Leadership6 min read
Aug 28, 2018Hobby or business?My experience as a Latinx Female Founder. Hint: the gender bias is alive and thriving. Three years ago, I decided to start a business. I had been working in the corporate world for almost 20 years when I decided to leave. …Entrepreneurship8 min read
Aug 22, 2018The Year of Magical EatingThose aren’t chia seeds. They’re black sprinkles! I love food. I always have. I love trying new things and exploring the world in foods. I grew up in and around the kitchen and have a deep appreciation for the hard work that goes into making a good meal. …Food5 min read
Aug 9, 2018If it ain’t broke, fix it anyway.How my husband’s annoying hobby became my secret weapon. My husband is a corporate exec by day and handy man by night. He fixes everything around the house like a pro. He climbs ladders, changes light fixtures, installs dimmers, unclogs toilets and even wears a tool belt. He’s the real…Entrepreneurship6 min read
Aug 7, 2018I will never ever eat broccoli. NOT EVER!Were the famed words of our previously broccoli loving toddler. She had an insatiable appetite, our two year old. She ate anything we served— Swiss chard, scallops, pickled beets, broccoli. She loved it all. Sautéed, roasted, or baked. It didn’t matter, she devoured it. She was a curious and adventurous…Food5 min read
Aug 4, 2018I’m a Mom. Sorry, Not Sorry.I’m a career woman and a mom. I didn’t always feel good about being both. My professional career spans 20 years. I graduated college and started working full time when I was 20. Yes, that means I was under the legal drinking age when I joined the workforce. I landed an attractive job at a big shot PR agency right after college and worked my…Parenting5 min read