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A recap from “Su Negocio” Financial Education Event for Latino Business Owners
In 2015 there were an estimated 4 million-plus Hispanic-owned businesses nationwide. This was an increase of 57% from 2007 (according to a report from Geoscape). Latino-owned small businesses are the fastest growing segment of small businesses in the country. MassMutual, HNBA, SCORE, and the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recently joined forces to offer Houston Latino business owners “Su Negocio,” a free financial education program…
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What they did & didn’t tell me about Parkinson’s Disease
It’s been more than 10 years since my father died of Parkinson’s Disease. As I watch the news coverage of the recent death of Muhammad Ali I realized that (to […]