Our Experiences are Our Foundation

By Guest Blogger Alejandra Palos

A Sacred Journey

In the words of one of our Powerful Latinas audience, who has been through abusive relationships in her own life, her own struggles, and come out on the other side with words of wisdom to share:

Art has always been in my life; I was born and raised in San Francisco in the Mission district and have been inspired by witnessing my father pursue his artistic dreams in this country after emigrating from Mexico.

As the daughter of a well known artist, I have spent my life struggling to define my own identity and work. I was led back to art, after rejecting it as “my father’s” work.

I have been stone carving for 5 years, and it has been healing to claim my creativity and own my vision of change and empowerment. I am now continuing the passion without comparison. I am proud of this heritage, and I am emerging from my father’s shadow to follow my own artistic passions.

My work is an offering to my soul’s journey “one that fuses my art with a spiritual and healing perspective”. It is a creation on a worldwide scale that emphasizes love, enlightenment, and the healing touch of God. With great gratitude, my artistic offerings reveal painful lessons, blessings and a determination for a healthy future.

My own recent battle with thyroid cancer has given me the opportunity to use my voice through my work.  I have been given a second chance to live again, while   promoting spiritual growth and positive change.

Pieces of the journey:

•  “Dama” symbolizes my vision as an artist and the woman I am becoming, I am evolving.
• “Volando”-celebrates the healing change, faith in my future and divine intuition.
• “Siempre Frida”is homage to Frida Kahlo’s strength and resilience which has impacted me personally through my own struggle to overcome illness, emotional pain and suffering.
• “My Death is my re-Birth” is a self portrait symbolizing my death as the “past person” who was a physically ill and spiritually yearning soul, and now re-born a new woman.

Blessings on your own journey!

Alejandra Palos

F.R.E.E. Webinar from the Latin Business Association (LBA)

The Latin Business Association Institute (LBAI) and Management Action Programs (MAP) have partnered to bring you learning opportunities to increase your leadership and management skills. 

They cordially invite you to attend a complementary Live Webinar:
“10 Key Strategies to Help Your Business Thrive During the Economic Recovery”

When: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at 10:00 AM PDT
Where: Right from your Internet Browser
Duration: 60 minutes 
Fee: Complimentary

Register Now: http://www.mapconsulting.com/webinar

LBAI and MAP offer you this 1-hour web seminar that will offer practical tools to position your business for significant profitable growth during the Economic Recovery.

Powerful Latina Mini Profiles

Rossana Rosado was the first Latina, and among the first women to hold a position of editor in chief, publisher, and CEO of a major newspaper. 

In 1995, she became editor in chief of El Diario/La Prensa, the largest and oldest Spanish-language daily newspaper in New York City, and the oldest Spanish-language daily in the U.S.  In 1999, she became Publisher and CEO.

Save the Date!

I hope that you will join the NHLI 2010 ELP class fundraisers during the month of July to support NHLI's wonderful programs.

There will be events in NYC, DC, LA, and San Diego.  Please contact me if you want further info on any of these!

Look for a special individual invite to each of you for the San Diego event July 22nd... More info posted here.