Making Spirits Bright (or how to set an intention for the holiday season)
If we aren’t careful, we can look up at the end of a holiday season and say, “wow, that didn’t go the way that I wanted it to go at […]
Your holiday gift to yourself
So, here we are. If you are stateside, we are just days away from kicking off the most wonderful time of the year… the Thanksgiving to New Year time-span that […]
announcing visionSPARK 2019 + fun new New Year workshops (including one that is virtual!)
ANNOUNCING visionSPARK 2019 and 2 NEW & FUN New Year workshop options including a virtual option for those who aren’t local (and early bird rates) Are you ready to create your vision and […]
Ignite Your Power (or lessons from a 5th Grader)
I spent this weekend in Austin, Texas where I gave a keynote address to thousands (gulp!) of girls who were attending the Girls Empowerment Network conference and then taught a […]
Preparing for Presence
After my mamacita passed away, I sat down with the priest to plan the funeral. He was a relatively new priest and didn’t know my parents well since their volunteering […]
an invitation to join the Circle
Today I am inviting you to become a Circle de Luz mija, a member of our giving circle that supports higher education for Latina girls through scholarships. Circle de Luz […]
Why Struggle?
My fundamental belief is that every single one of us here on purpose. We all have a powerful gift (or gifts) that we are meant to give this world and […]
An Invitation to Spark Your Systems
Does your to do list overwhelm you? Are there not enough hours in the day for all of your competing responsibilities? Are your organizational and time management systems no longer […]
The Kids are Alright Spring 2018
At the end of each semester, my body image students write a process paper where they synthesize their learning- both personal and academic- for the semester. These papers are always […]
Illuminate Our Way… a letter to my students on the last day of class
Here is the truth that, even if you walk away with nothing else from this class, you must know: You are not broken. Or maybe the truth is really this: […]
