“Right now, the men who are in leadership positions in Silicon Valley and across the tech industry are the ones who can do something to help women go to the next level. They are key to making sure that more women sit at the table and make decisions,” said Susan Wojcicki, YouTube’s CEO when asked Who … More Who Will Help Women in Tech?
Exuding candor, intelligence, and lots of charisma, Jessica Alba rocked at Dreamforce. The actress-turned-business woman (she is co-founder of The Honest Company), was part of a panel on Women’s Leadership, along with Susan Wojcicki (YouTube), and Gayle King (CBS). It was a one hour conversation on Day 4 of the important tech conference in San Francisco. Among … More Jessica Alba Rocked at Dreamforce!
People who have been away from their families for many years by choice or circumstance, can instantly feel the pain and courage presented in the film “Prodigal Daughter,” by Mabel Valdiviezo. Everybody will feel inspired by this powerful story lived by a Latina woman and told in first person. It is a documentary where Valdiviezo shares her struggles … More When your Latina voice tells you: “Don’t Die With Your Dreams.”
I found this video and found her story and pitch for a no-alcohol life, totally amazing. It is giving me ideas; it is showing me possibilities. This woman looks healthy and radiant. Here is her video, for your consideration. Tell me what you think. Curated by Lupita Peimbert.
A woman was walking her four children to school this morning. She had a bracelet on her left ankle, the type of bracelet that people facing deportation have to wear. I can imagine her worrying about a possible separation and how that may affect her children and their future. But this woman was different, she … More A Woman With a Bracelet.
By Lupita Peimbert. Having just returned from a women’s weekend retreat led by Sarah Sandhill, I am looking at and thinking about men with different eyes. We have been conditioned to see each other as entirely different beings because of gender, when all of us are souls having a human experience. Sarah’s women retreat in … More Men, Women, and Gender.
By Lupita Peimbert. Latino Journalists of California (formerly known as CCNMA) is recognizing the longevity and outstanding work done by radio and television broadcaster Celina Rodriguez, a well-liked media personality in Northern California. Celina Rodriguez holds an impressive media trajectory: 35 years working in Spanish-language radio, television, and newspapers in Mexico and in the United … More Journalism Award to Celina Rodriguez.
By Lupita Peimbert. Photography by Luke Thomas. It took me a little while to process the one-woman show “Cuál es el Escándalo? – What is the Scandal?” presented to members of the media last Thursday, the day before its premiere at the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts in San Francisco. It was powerful, although … More A Powerful Revisit to a Scandal in the City.
Reviviendo los escandalosos hechos que estuvieron a punto de destruir a su familia, La actriz Eliana Lopez, esposa de Ross Mirkarimi, Sheriff de San Francisco, brindó una muy buena actuación en su obra “Cuál es el Escándalo?”, donde a la vez pudo expresarse a nivel personal, por fin. “Me siento muy contenta porque pude tener voz y contar … More Poderoso Estreno de “Cuál es el Escándalo?” en San Francisco.
By Lupita Peimbert. Courageous Leadership: the conviction to speak up for what is right, the ability to act in the face of fear, and the habit of continuously giving ourselves credit for our strengths, just to give a few definitions. At a recent event by the Bay Area Women Leader’s Network in San Francisco, … More Women Leaders Talk About Courageous Leadership.
By Lupita Peimbert. Photo by Nerusunero. It all depends who says it, those who study them or women themselves. In recognition of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, here is data to ponder about, by the United Nations, Gallup, and the US Census. Rights and Opportunities There is not one country, city or … More Women’s Day: Are We Thriving or Struggling?
La Mujer Ahora ¿Florece o Sufre? Enseguida le presento como se sienten las mujeres, a que realidades se enfrentan, y cuanto ganan, según las encuestas de Gallup, la ONU, y el Censo de los Estados Unidos. SENTIMIENTOS Un 26% de las mujeres en todo el mundo dice estar “thriving,” es decir, sienten que están prosperando … More La Mujer Ahora ¿Florece o Sufre?
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Estremece “Juana in a Million,” por su realismo. Es el monólogo de Vicky Araico, en San Francisco. Cuando personifica a los que participan en la historia de “Juana in a Million”, la actriz mexicana Vicky Araico cuenta los abusos y revive las desilusiones de millones de mujeres inmigrantes recién llegadas a otro país. Con una … More “Juana in a Million” – Poderoso Monólogo Sobre Mujer Migrante.
Despite of a few hateful, ignorant and arrogant groups of people, closed-minded to the contributions of immigrants of all types and perhaps fearful of real competition, the United States of America –the country I love, the country I call home too, continues as the land of opportunities. A place where we can fight for our … More Happy 4th of July!.
Those of us who work independently have as much freedom of time as the obligation to be productive. How do you keep yourself going in those days when you just do not feel like doing anything? I know and so do you, I am sure, that simply rituals may structure your work life: Start the … More How do you keep going?
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