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Elianne Ramos: Confessions of a Social Media Geek

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You’ve probably heard Elianne Ramos’ name before. She’s an active volunteer at Latinos in Social Media (LATISM), where she writes the organization’s blog, leads the weekly Twitter chats and helped coordinate this May’s first top…
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6 Tax Deductions Every Mom Should Take

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Every year there are five common reasons why people don’t file their personal income tax returns by the April 15th deadline. Procrastination—This is hands down the most common reason. Certain people view tax preparation similar to…
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Is Your Latina Passion Getting in the Way of Your Promotion?

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A few months ago, Regina, a woman I met at a conference, complained to me about the fact that her boss always tells her that she’s too passionate. “I think that’s code for ‘You’re too loud,’ or ‘You’re being irrational.’…
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Celeb Moms Get into the Baby Biz

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More and more celeb moms are getting into the baby biz. Jessica Alba recently added savvy and socially conscious entrepreneur to her resume with the launch of The Honest Co. The breathtakingly gorgeous, insanely talented, and proud mom of two…
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Stay-At-Home Mom Turns Fitness Trainer

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Josette Puig thought she had it all. In 1993, she married her high school sweetheart. The couple had four children. Her husband had a successful career in Major League Baseball. But one day she woke up and realized that she had lost herself…
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Thank Your Mentor on National Mentoring Month

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January is National Mentoring Month, and January 26 is Thank Your Mentor Day. And while every single mentor engages with a person whose development they care about without any expectation of a thank you, I know that there is an infinite…
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Mompreneur Spotlight: Celebrity Chef Melissa Guerra

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Melissa Guerra is a celebrity chef, cookbook author, and owner of an award-winning Latin American culinary store in San Antonio. If you’re looking for the best pan de polvo recipe or an authentic mortar and pestle hecho en Mexico, Guerra’s…
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Maria Cardona: Wise Latina Mom & Political Operative

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Editor’s Note: Cardona will serve as Mamiverse contributing editor, guiding readers through the political process, and analyzing issues important to the influential Latina mom vote. Hobnobbing at the White House is business as usual for…
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How to Write a Killer Resume: Avoid 6 Common Mistakes

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If you are looking for a job or to advance in your career your resume represents you. That means, it is your one chance to get your foot in the door. So when it’s filled with errors or difficult to read, you can bet the person reviewing…