Education is not THE answer…

This week’s interview, Madeline Padilla, nationally recognized Executive Director of Publicity for Arenas Entertainment, shared with us that she grew up learning passion, respect and commitment.
 
Madeline has passion for what she does, respect for others and her own obligations, and a commitment to being the best she can be.
 
These lessons spill over into the rest of her life and have informed her career and her relationships.  Her lessons, and her being, are what created her success, not her educational background.
 
I know that each week I am inspired by the amazing women I interview.  Many times my guests have been women who have impressive educational credentials. 
 
In the case of Madeline, her education was the WORLD experience she gained from traveling so much and from keeping her eyes and her mind open.
 
She is impressive, not just because of her remarkable accomplishments, but *also* because she reached these heights without formal training.
 
Madeline can inspire us to do what we want to do even when we *think* we’re not "prepared."  An education can be very helpful — and Madeline is bright and did succeed educationally — however, an education alone is not the key.
 
Madeline’s story shows us how each component — by itself — is not determinative.  Instead the WHOLE is always more than the sum of its parts.
 
This week, allow yourself to experience who you are and rejoice in the wonder that is *YOU.*  Where do you think you’re not "prepared" and how can you overcome that state of mind?
 
As we "fall" back this weekend into another season and another part of the year, and as the days get shorter and the nights longer, it is a magnificent time to reflect, and learn from your internal musings.
 
I hope that you are as inspired and moved as I am by our spectacular guests, and even more important, that they incite you to learn more about yourself.
 
Have a Happy Halloween (and Dia de los Muertos), and as we prepare for next week, make sure to vote!
 
Con mucho respeto,
 
Aurelia 

P.S.  In case you missed Madeline’s interview, you can purchase either the audio or the transcript (or both) of the interview at the special pre-sale price until next Wednesday.  Click here to find out more…

Madeline Padilla

Madeline Padilla is the nationally recognized Executive Director of Publicity for Arenas Entertainment. Arenas is the largest and oldest marketing agency in Hollywood specializing in marketing entertainment products to the U.S. Latino market for major studios, networks and independents. Madeline has a particular skill in effectively reaching the community she comes from.

Originally from Puerto Rico, Ms. Padilla has been with Arenas since 2002 and has been crucial in marketing campaigns like Apocalypto, Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Pirates of the Caribbean; Dead Man’s Chest, Ugly Betty, Desperate Housewives, The Incredibles, and many others. Her dedication and hard work have delivered multi-layered campaigns that incorporate the use of broadcast media, print, on-line, grassroots and community efforts.

Ms. Padilla is a key member of the Arenas team and an accomplished film marketer dedicated and committed to serving her clients as well as advancing her own Latino community.

Ms. Padilla has participated in orchestrating and directing successful publicity campaigns on more than 100 films including Pirates of the Caribbean; At World’s Ends, Ratatouille, Goal!, Chicken Little, Catch Me if You Can, Old School, Cars, Step Up, War of the Worlds, Meet the Robinsons, Sahara, Fast and Furious, and Nictotina among others.

Ms. Padilla and her publicity team at Arenas are working on new films that include Disney’s upcoming project currently in production in Mexico titled, South of the Border, featuring the voices of Salma Hayek, Placido Domingo, George Lopez, Eddie “Piolín” Sotelo, Andy Garcia and other renowned actors, and MGM/UA’s upcoming release Lions for Lambs directed byand starring Robert Redford, and also featuring Tom Cruise, Meryl Streep, Michael Peña, and Derek Luke.

Ms. Padilla has collaborated on and developed marketing campaigns for major Hollywood studios including Universal, Universal Home Entertainment, Disney/Pixar,
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, MGM, Paramount and Dreamworks.

Other recent projects include marketing the DVD releases of the multi-Emmy Award winning ABC television series Ugly Betty and the internationally popular ABC television series, Desperate Housewives.

Ms. Padilla was recognized as one of 2007’s Top 25 LATINA WOMEN IN ENTERTAINMENT by the HOLLYWOOD REPORTER.

Ms. Padilla currently resides in Los Angeles.

Build a Supportive Team

This lesson has two components.  One, you need to find a mentor that has had the kind of success you want to achieve, and will help you along the path as well.  This can be one person or a combination of people.
 
Second, you want a group of people around you who will be supportive of you on your path.  These are the friends and family that will help you in a multitude of ways, including by listening to you when you’re down.

Many of our guests talked about finding a mentor. For example, Nancy Mirabal, professor at San Francisco State University, told us about mentors she’d had in college who encouraged her learning about things in which she had an interest, even if they were not interests she followed as a career path.  In one instance, the mentors she found encouraged her love of, and knowledge about, art.
 
Jessica Herrera-Flanigan, former Staff Director for the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security, told us how important it was for her to find a mentor when she started at the law firm where she worked immediately after law school.

Emily Matos, Graduate Student at NYU, shared with us the mentoring program in which she took part right after college that helped her choose her career path.  In this program, Emily came into contact with many high level executives in the field of philanthropy.
 
In each of these cases, the mentorship happened at different levels.  Often in a work setting, but not necessarily a formal program.  And mentorship is not always sought out.  Sometimes it just comes and finds you.  However, if it doesn’t, many of our guests shared their belief that it is CRUCIAL that we take it upon ourselves to go and find a mentor.
 
Note that the mentor doesn’t have to have anything in common with you, simply some knowledge that you want to learn and a willingness to share it.
 
The other part of a supportive team is the people around you who are encouraging you, helping you, listening to you, and supporting you however they can (and depending on what you need at the moment).
 
So many of our guest talked to us about the power of their friendship circles and all that their friends and family give to them in the way of motivation, perspective, inspiration and encouragement. 
 
Lora Villarreal, Chief People Officer at ACS, shared with us that there was a group of people at a former employer that helped her along her way, even with her school assignments!
 
The key here is to form a supportive team around you and if you don’t have that now, reflect upon how you can create that in your life.  Even for me, there are several goals that I have for which I need to find mentors to help me achieving those particular mile-stones because the goals require particularized knowledge and experience.
 
So, go to it, mujer, start building your team!  And don’t forget to thank those that are already part of your supportive network.
 
Next week we’ll talk about doing the hard work to make your dreams come true…

Take care of yourself and trust your gut…

Sometimes when someone tries to undermine you, it is best to remove yourself from the situation (even for a while) and get affirmation and validation elsewhere.
 
This week’s guest shared a story that illustrated this point, but other guests have shared this similar sentiment. 

For Dr. Silvia Martinez, bilingual speech-language pathologist and assistant professor at Howard University, she had this experience while in her doctoral program at Boston University.  Silvia had an advisor who didn’t appreciate her or understand her area of study.  Moreover, he was discriminatory toward her and said derogatory things about Puerto Ricans. 
 
Instead of leaving the program or getting therapy, Silvia decided instead to pursue studies at Harvard.During this time of advanced study, she was praised and appreciated by multiple professors.  This enabled her to go back, get a new advisor and complete her Ph.D. confident in the knowledge that she was competent, capable and outstanding in her field.
 
Something similar happened to Christina Sarchio, partner at the law firm of Howrey, LLP.  While at a prior law firm, Christina had a very difficult time, was not appreciated, and was in a stressful work environment where Latinos were derided and made fun of. 
 
Christina likewise decided to remove herself from the situation and found herself in a much better and more productive (and appreciative!) work environment. 
 
For both women, at one point, they wondered if it was "them" and if they had done something wrong, and if they needed to "stick it out."  But both of them — and other guests too — figured out that sometimes other people are put in your way that have their own issues (including prejudice) that has nothing to do with you.
 
It’s up to each of us to choose our battles and to take care of ourselves and to make our lives better.  In the case of both of these women, the outcome was fantastically better for their career.
 
So, remember, take care of yourself, trust your gut, and get out of bad situations when necessary.  I know that I’ve had to do the same.  And even though the experience is never any fun, something much better is out there waiting for you!
 
Con mucho cariño, 
 
Aurelia 

P.S.  In case you missed Silvia’s interview, you can purchase either the audio or the transcript (or both) of the interview at the special pre-sale price until next Wednesday.  Click here to find out more…

Silvia Martinez

Dr. Silvia Martinez, assistant professor at Howard University, has focused her professional work on effective service delivery to bilinguals in the health and education arenas. Dr. Martinez has degrees from the University of Puerto Rico (B.A., M.S.), Harvard University (C.A.S., Certificate of Advanced Study) and Boston University (Ed. D., Doctor of Education). Silvia also has a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology (CCC-SLP). She has worked as a bilingual speech-language pathologist, a special education teacher, consultant and an ESL teacher in Massachusetts, DC and Puerto Rico.

>> What do all these degrees mean, what did she have to do to obtain them, and what has Silvia learned from her studies?

Silvia was born in Nurnberg, Germany, her father was in the army, and she was an “army brat.” Her family traveled a lot between Germany, the US and Puerto Rico, where her family is from. Both of her parents came from a small and poor “barrio” called Campanillas in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico. It was a sugarcane barrio, and her ancestors were peasants who worked for the sugar cane mills, most of them cutting cane.

Silvia’s mother, whose own mother died when she was 5, went to school until the third grade. Silvia’s dad went to school until the ninth grade, and later on got his GED. From there, his best bet for progress was for her dad to join the Army. In spite of a lack of formal education, her parents are extremely bright (Silvia’s dad has since passed), and before she was born (she is the eldest child) her father bought a house in the city 15 minutes away from the university because he had a dream that all his children were going to go to college. All her life Silvia heard her father mention that fact.

Also, while in the US and in Germany, Silvia’s father made it a point that Silvia and her siblings would all speak Spanish, because her father intended to eventually retire in Puerto Rico so his children could go to college in Spanish. That point was also made to Silvia and her siblings throughout their childhood. Silvia also had a third aim ingrained into Silvia and her sister by her mom –the girls were to study because they were never to depend on anyone, especially any man, to sustain them. The girls were to be independent women.

Her parents’ influence – to have a good handle of Spanish, to plan to go to college and to be independent women – influenced the three children. Eventually Silvia’s sister became a Chemical Engineer and her brother is an aeronautical engineer. Both have successful careers and healthy lives.

Silvia also learned the lessons very well! She went on to get multiple degrees and focuses on bilingual issues. Prior to Howard University, Silvia held positions at various universities and urban school settings.

>> I’ll be talking with Silvia about her early influences, and how her family shaped her career path.

At Northeastern University she served as coordinator/supervisor of Project: Communicate, a multicultural training grant training graduate speech and language pathology students and preschool teachers. At the University of Massachusetts she was adjunct professor in the bilingual special education program, and at Roxbury Community College (Boston) she was instructor/acting chair of the Early Childhood Education Program. She also was the Director of Multicultural Practices and Education at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association where she developed programs and materials for pre-professionals and professionals.

>> Join us as we discuss Silvia’s career path and how the different work she’s done has had a uniting theme…

Silvia is the author/editor of articles, books and the creator of products. For example, one of her areas of research is on dialectal diversity, developmental data and the development of assessment protocols for Hispanics in the United States. Presently, she is developing speech assessment clinical tool for Central Americans. Another area of interest for Silvia is health disparities in minority populations.

Silvia is also exploring how the use of technology can be used with low literacy Hispanics and African Americans to increase their health literacy. She recently launched her website www.myhealthstories.com which contains photonovelas being developed.

>> What kinds of other tools can be useful in the learning setting, and what has Silvia brought to the table in her educational offerings?

One final influence that Silvia feels is an important driver in her life is that her parents are highly ethical and strict. She and her siblings were taught likewise, and further, to treat all with respect. Their experiences contributed to our appreciation of multiculturalism in society and Silvia became enamored with the whole concept of celebrating people’s differences and uniqueness. She is passionate about studying these differences and experiencing them as well. Therefore, she loves to travel for work and play. One of her most interesting experiences, for example, was traveling to Saudi Arabia to teach a course.

As Silvia continues to pursue her job path and personal life, she always keeps in mind the sacrifices that her parents and ancestors made. She does not forget those who came to Puerto Rico either freely or in slave ships and endured hardships. She does not forget the poverty of her parents’ ancestors, and in the barrio, which she saw with her own eyes –peasants walking barefoot, large families living in small torn-down shacks.

>> How does Silvia use her past as a tool for motivation? What can we learn from her?

Silvia is married, but has no children. When Silvia was 18 she suffered from ovarian cancer, which necessitated having a hysterectomy performed. The experience at such a young age, helped to shape her view as a young person. Specifically, she learned the value of life and an appreciation of what nature and experiences have to offer. Therefore, Silvia thrives on having the opportunity to do new things: travel, learn skills, etc. But, this experience also left Silvia without the joy of being a mother. Silvia was alone for many years and between working and going to school, the opportunity to be a mother never came to fruition. And that probably is her biggest regret…because she knows she would have been a GREAT mother.

>> We’ll be talking about various family choices, and what these mean for Latinas.

Silvia also does a lot of volunteering. At present she is with Teatro de La Luna, a Spanish speaking theatre which has productions for children and adults, and also presents educational activities to cultivate the Spanish language in Hispanic children. Silvia loves to paint, and has always wanted to be a painter…maybe in the future. At present, Silvia and her husband are very much involved in doing renovations on their house, and she has become very adept at using power tools, doing construction work and redecorating.

>> What life lessons can Silvia impart to us? How does she balance her career with outside interests?

Prepare Yourself for Opportunities

To achieve the outstanding successes they’ve had, each of our guests first laid the proper groundwork. You might have heard the old adage, "Luck is when preparation meets opportunity."  So the key is to be prepared! 
 
Preparation can come in many forms — it can mean obtaining an education, building marketable skills, or even just keeping your eyes open (and knowing what to look for!).
 
Manuela Bump Murillo, entrepreneur, business-owner and saleswoman extraordinaire, told us that she is always taking classes and learning new things.  When she first came to the U.S., she took all kinds of classes just to help her learn English.  She also spoke with us about being aware of what is going on around you to be able to take advantage of opportunities — in her case, in the real estate market.  So her preparation met opportunity in a real financial way.
 
Dr. Elma Gonzalez, professor Emeritus at UCLA said that she learned if you work out the details in advance, you can make things happen.  She learned that good preparation could overcome negative feedback.  In her case, she was talking about being prepared to meet any potential "no’s" for plans she might have.  And this helped her in writing grants and convincing university administrators to let her start new programs.
 
Susana De Anda, co-Executive Director of the Community Water Center, told us about her difficult coursework in the area of Environmental Studies, but how she loved it.  She also shared with us several jobs she had that paved the way for her current position.  Both the coursework and the jobs later prepared Susana for the work she does now, helping communities fight for safe, clean and affordable water.
 
Lora Villarreal, Chief People Officer at ACS, shared with us her belief that if you’re going to lead a company at the executive level, you really have to prepare yourself by learning what goes on at every level within a company — from the ground floor on up.  Lora also spoke with us about preparing herself through education, and she also discussed being prepared when going into meetings and having a plan about what you’re going to say and why.  Preparation is a necessary prerequisite for this Powerful Latina!
 
Adriana Vela, Founder of NanoBioNexus, told us that her years in the high-tech industry, even though in a different focus area, actually prepared her to see trends and that when she first started learning about nanotechnology, she could see that it was going to have a huge impact and be the "next big thing."
 
And, of course, many, many of our interviewees have prepared themselves through education — several of our interviewees have Ph.D.’s and other advanced degrees, but ALL of them are life-long learners and continue to prepare themselves for their next opportunity.
 
So, you might want to reflect on how all of your past preparation has brought you to this point, and then decide what other kinds of preparation you need to put in place now to be ready for YOUR next big thing…
 
Have a great week!

Do you always know what you want?

Know what you want.  This week’s interviewee Dr. Ana Nogales, shared with us the idea that it is important to be able to articulate and know what your dreams are and what you desire. 
 
Ana also said that sometimes she hears women complain, but they are not able to state what they want because their past has taught them not to want or not to know what they can expect.
 
Do you always know what you want?
 
As we’ve discussed before, it’s important to know both what you want and what you don’t want.  And if you’ve got to start with what you don’t want, that’s ok.  But don’t stop there.  Use the guide of what you don’t want to point you in the direction of what you DO.
 
It can be difficult to ask for what we want from others — or even ourselves! — if we know only what we *don’t* want.  On the other hand, when we get good at knowing what we DO want, then we can find multiple ways to go about getting it.
 
So this week, think about all the things you WANT in your life (and I’ll do the same) and share those things with others.  And when you come across something that is what you don’t want, use that as a "pointer" to direct you to better understand the positive.
 
For example, if I’m upset because someone cut me off on the freeway (or in line at the grocery store), I can focus on the fact that I’d enjoy more space and respect on the road (or in line).  
 
And if I can figure that out for the small stuff, think about the possibilities for the BIG stuff.  :)   Go for what you WANT, mujer!
 
Un abrazo,
 
Aurelia 

P.S.  In case you missed Ana’s interview, you can purchase either the audio or the transcript (or both) of the interview at the special pre-sale price until next Wednesday.  Click here to find out more…

Dr. Ana Nogales

Dr. Ana Nogales immigrated to the United States in 1979 and completed her doctorate degree in psychology at the United States International University, San Diego.

She opened her private practice in Los Angeles and Orange Counties, and has been supervising a clinical program for fifteen professionals in mental health since 1982.

>>  Join me as I discuss with Ana how she decided to focus her career on clinical psychology, and why she chose her specialty areas?

She is a clinical psychologist and founder of Nogales Psychological Counseling, Inc., and Clinical Director of the nonprofit organization, Casa de la Familia, established for victims of crime, such as rape, sexual assault, child sexual and physical abuse, domestic violence, and human trafficking.

She is also the President of ALMA, Association for Latino Mental Health Awareness in Orange County, dedicated to eradicate mental illness stigma.

>>  What has Ana learned during her years of practice in these different areas, and how do we address the stigma of mental health?

Currently, Dr. Nogales sits on the board of the California Women’s Commission on Addictions as the President, and is an active board member of Las Comadres para las Americas and Women’s Transitional Living Center.

Dr. Nogales began her career in media in 1980, at Univision, Channel 34, with a regular weekly segment entitled “Ella y Él” at Mundo Latino. Her own radio (8:30 am, La Voz), and television (Channel 22, Los Angeles) talk shows, “Aquí Entre Nos” (”Just Between Us”) established her as a household name throughout the Latino community.

Dr. Nogales also had a regular segment “Solo Para Adultos”, in the News, Univision, Channel 34 and at KLVE Radio, Univision. She participated in many radio and TV shows.

In addition, she has written for the last sixteen years in La Opinión (Los Angeles), the country’s #1 Spanish language newspaper, and La Raza (Chicago) and La Prensa (New York), and her bi-monthly column in the magazine Para Todos.

>>  What have been Ana’s challenges in conveying messages in the media, and what has worked well for her in those settings?

In 1998 she wrote Dr. Ana Nogales’ Book on Love, Sex and Relationships, A Guide for the Latino Couple, co-authored with Laura Golden Bellotti (Broadway Books, A Division of Bantam Doubleday Dell, NY) the first book ever, to address the specific needs and idiosyncrasies of the Latino Couples. Dr. Nogales teamed up again in 2003 with Laura Golden Bellotti and wrote Latina Power! Using the Seven Strengths you already have to create the success you deserve (Simon & Schuster, USA and Puerto Rico and Grijalbo, in Latin America).

>>  I’ll be talking with Ana about her different products, and what led her to develop each.

She also produces a series of self-help audio cassettes called Auto-Ayuda Psicológica. The tapes address many of the topics that are discussed during her radio and television appearances, such as “Combating Depression”, “Managing Anxiety”, and “Understanding the Opposite Sex”. These tapes appeal to the many individuals who are, for whatever the reason, unable to attend psychological sessions but still want the benefit of Dr. Nogales’ knowledge and expertise.

Dr. Nogales has been featured at workshops and conferences all over the United States, including at the Omega Institute, The Women’s Foundation, as well as in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Buenos Aires.

>>  What kinds of messages does Ana speak about most often in her presentations, and why are these messages important to her?

In recognition of the critical role she has played in California, her life story and her varied accomplishments are being featured at the exhibit Latinas: The Spirit of California at the California Museum for History, Women, and the Arts, in Sacramento.

She has also been honored with the “Humanitarian Award” by Soka Gakkai International, USA in 2006. In 2004, she received the Paloma Award from the organization FLAMA (Future Leaders of America) for her “Inspirational Leadership to Serving the Community” and the Mentorship Award from the organization Dialogue on Diversity for “Career Contributions, through Writing, Teaching, and Counseling”. Most recently, she was awarded the Latina Entrepreneur of the Year Award by the Latina Business Women Association on June 2, 2007.

>>  Which awards have meant the most to Ana, and why?

Dr. Nogales is committed to condemn racism and discrimination, and has been appointed to the APA Presidential Virtual Working Group on Anti-Semitic, Anti-Jewish and Other Religions, Religion-Related and/or Religion Derived Prejudice and Discrimination Task Force.

>>  How did Ana become appointed to these working groups and task forces, and what has this meant for her work?

Persistence and Perseverance!

Mujer, tienes las ganas?  Do you really want it?  If you want it, you can have it.  Believing you CAN means working for it, even when it doesn’t come the first time, or maybe even the second or third time…
 
Dr. Elma Gonzalez, Professor Emeritus at UCLA, is a master of persistence.  She shared with us her conviction that you can make things happen if you keep trying and believe that it is possible. 
 
Dr. Gonzalez was in an area of study for which it was incredibly difficult to obtain funding.  Additionally, she wrote grants to fund various projects to support students in the sciences.  In both cases, she had to write multiple grants and submit multiple times to finally get funding.  But she kept on, and it paid off.
 
Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez, best-selling author and god-mother of chica lit, told us that the only difference between herself and non-published authors others was the persistence of continuing to submit her work.  Of course, we know she also has incredible talent…
 
Cristina Perez, successful lawyer, television personality, radio host, entrepreneur/business owner, national author and columnist, told us that one of the skills she learned from watching her parents was to never give up, to struggle and to go for what you want.  She saw her father persevere in his quest to become a doctor, and also saw the payoff in his patients telling her that he was meant to do what he does.  She took this trait into her own life.
 
Arisa Batista Cunningham, Vice President, Global Diversity, for the Johnson & Johnson Comprehensive Care and Surgical Care Groups, is a fabulous example of persistence and perseverance.  While still a student in Panama, she applied for and received admission and scholarships to U.S. universities.  Yet she didn’t receive enough financial aid. 
 
So she applied yet again and finally obtained the funding to attend school but didn’t have the money to be able to buy a plane ticket.  She convinced the manager of the airlines to give her a ticket for free!  Her story, and her belief that when people tell you "no" that you don’t have to accept that reality is a powerful testament to perseverance.

Share some gratitude…

Because we didn’t have a guest this week, I’ll be offering a little bit more retrospective, in addition to the other things we’ve talked about before.  And make sure and refer back to this past Monday’s newsletter if you want to see who’s coming up over the next couple of months.  It’s gonna be exciting!
 
Although Powerful Latinas is focused on motivation, I also share with you all thoughts on things we all talk about among our girlfriends.  We talk about body image, anger at injustices we see perpetrated on others, or ourselves, what’s going on in our relationships, parenting struggles, issues with our families, challenges at work, as well as celebrations of work victories, networking ideas, connections among girlfriends, money issues, among many, many others.
 
Let me know which issues/ideas you’d like to hear more on, and look for more of those topics to be covered in future newsletters and blog posts.  But back to the idea of sharing with girlfriends. 
 
I don’t know about you, but I turn to my girlfriends, and other women in my life — including my mother and my sister-in-law, for example — to talk about things that are bothering me, work through thoughts that I need to figure out (including those that may need immediate decisions) and to share triumphs and good news.
 
It’s amazing to me how important and key we are in each other’s lives, and how much it means to just be able to share things with another person, even if only to get them to listen. 
 
Doesn’t it lessen the burden at times just to have someone with whom you can unload the thoughts going on in your head?  And at other times, it’s wonderful to have women with whom you can just do something fun, whether it be go see the latest "chick flick," have a glass of wine, enjoy a good meal together or go out dancing!
 
And although we probably all have close Latina girlfriends, we may also have among our closest friends women who are not Latina.  I know I do!
 
So this week, if you’d like to share some gratitude with some of the women around you who bring meaning, joy and support to your life, I’m sure those women would love to hear it.  I’m going to email some of my close friends right now…
 
Be on the lookout for some exciting changes both in the PowerfulLatinas.com website, as well as the format of this newsletter.  We’ll be offering lots of statistics on Latinos in the U.S. as well as encouraging feedback on both the newsletter and blog postings, and so on.  I’ll keep you posted as we get ready to share some details about the upcoming changes, but for now, just know that I am grateful to YOU for being part of the PowerfulLatinas.com community.
 
Un abrazo fuerte!

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