Tomorrow is the solar eclipse … which you already know unless you’ve been living under a rock or completely offline and away from any kind of media. If you were smart, or siply better organized and prepared than I am, then you ordered the correct type of “eclipse glasses” weeks ago so you would be […]
Hispanicize Texas Recap Video
Last week approximately 500 Hispanic marketers, communicators, brands, influencers and social media stars gathered in Houston for the inaugural Hispanicize Texas event. The event gathered many of my favorite bloggers, vloggers, and friends (see me with Kathy Cano Murillo, a.k.a. Crafty Chica, above). Did you miss it? You may want to check out this recap […]
Stamps to make my Latina Geek heart happy
How often do you send mail through the Post Office? And by that I mean when was the last time you used a real stamp? My mother still sends all her bills through the mail. But she never buys stamps. Every few months we have the same exchange: HER: “Do you have any stamps.” ME: […]
UH to offer doctorate in Spanish with a Creative Writing concentration
The University of Houston is breaking ground once again with a new Spanish creative writing program. Beginning Fall 2017, UH will offer a doctorate program in Spanish with a Creative Writing concentration…
Binge on “One Day at a Time” beginning January 6, 2017
The new Netflix original “One Day at a Time” will hit your queue on January 6, 2017. I’ve been waiting for this since I first heard about it. I’m glad Netflix shared a release date and a trailer (see below): When no one else is there to tell you you’re wrong, there’s always family. Nobody […]
My Words For Trump: Prove Me Wrong!
I have spent years trying to avoid talking politics on this blog and in most public channels. It’s a result of spending most of my professional life being a spokesperson — I’ve learned to avoid sharing my personal beliefs. Today, I step away from that. I’m not certain it will be a one-time event. * […]
Video Pick: How interpreters juggle two languages at once
Ever wonder how your brain manages speaking in two languages? I came across this wonderful TED Ed video on “How interpreters juggle two languages at once” that’s a must-watch for anyone who thinks that just because you can speak a language you also can interpret it. You actually have to retrain the way you think. […]
Video Pick: A better way to wake up in the morning
I am not now (nor have I ever been) a “morning person.” Getting up early is akin to a punishment. And no matter how much I intend to be better organized, mornings are always crazy. This video from Entrepreneur magazine has several tips on how to improve your mornings by, well, taking away your decisions. […]
Video Pick: “Sweet Plantain Casserole”
Today’s video pick is “Sweet Plantain Casserole” from the HeyVivala YouTube channel. Want to see more? check out our videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgA4r_mhyNw Real talk among bold + savvy Latinas: www.vivala.com Stay connected with Vivala: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeyVivala/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/heyvivala/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyvivala Tumblr: http://heyvivala.tumblr.com/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/heyvivala/ * * * SOURCE.
Audio pick: Mexico is Houston’s No. 1 International Tourism Market
Today’s audio pick is “‘Hola Houston’ Campaign Aims to Keep Mexico as Houston’s No. 1 International Tourism Market” from Houston Matters: Houston tourism officials say Mexico is Houston’s No. 1 international market, bringing in nearly two million visitors a year. But Visit Houston wants to attract even more visitors from Mexico, and that’s why they’re […]