Like Mother like Daugther

My sweet little girl that loves playing teacher every day received her first award!... She was recognized as Outstanding Citizen. I was going to cheer for her but my eyes became watery with happiness.

My little princess joined me when I received the Ahora Award in 2006. She too was so proud of her momma. I explained to her, that in order to receive awards it takes much work, determination and focus. Nothing happens if we do not take the first step.

My little 5 year old is ready to work hard for his award. His little pre-school is having a Wheel-a-thon. He has been pracitising for some time. While we were at the park, my little boy said "Don't you know.... I'm practing really hard so I can recieve my award". My parents both raised us to work hard, they did an excellent job now I'm carring on the tradition.

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National Hispanic Women's Conference

It was time again for the MAOF 31st Annual National Hispanic Women's Conference on April 27 at the Pasadena Convention. The key note speaker was . Lic. Margarita Zavala, First Lady of Mexico. More than 5000 women attended! http://www.maof.org/.

I along with Sallie Salinas, the Director of the Institute for Women Entrepreneurs presented a workshop. "Women and Business...Latina's Leading the way!

Our workshop discussed current employment opportunities and the growing trend of Latina's blazing the trial as business owners. www.ociwe.org .

While we were setting up, one of my friends Sylvia Mendoza an author and writer for Siempre Mujer Magazine expressed an interest in writing about our center.

Above you will see some beautiful pins for Mothers Day!...

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Las Comadres

Las Comadres Para Las Americas is an informal Internet-based group that meets monthly in many US cities to build connections and community with other Latinas. Since April of 2000 we have been building relationships, doing business together, helping each other find jobs, sharing news and introducing comadres and learning about/celebrating our Latinidad. We are creating "legacy" programs to provide educational opportunities that lay the foundation of wealth, health and making our voices heard. Come and join over 7,000 Latinas who connect with their comadres every day. Check out their website at www.lascomadres.org .

This is one of my favorite groups. Dr. Nora Comstock is the founder of this wonderful group. Las Comadres is different from other groups I belong to. There are no membership fees, women meet once a month and have an opportunity and fosters friendships by having some down to earth activities that are fun and lively. I've had the opportunity of meeting so many talented women from Dr., lawyers, writers, editors, artists, designers through out the country.

To the right, you see Dora Olivo, Texas Representative (light blue jacket) for our opening World Wide Comadrazo opening with a legislative breakfast held in Austin, Texas on April 20th, 2007. Dora made such a beautiful presentation ...it made me rethink of running for political office in the future.

There were so many educational workshops that were very innovative and creative. We also had a fun talent show with a variety of activities. Here we have the Mamacita Awards...one of the ladies read a beautiful piece of poetry that she had written. As she read it, many women wear touched with her message which brought tears to many.

I had the opportunity to meet Corazon Tierra, Editor from Siempre Mujer Magazine based out of New York. They were one of the sponsors along with DOVE. Corazon saw some of my dazzling book marks that she would like to feature in the future!

Here we have our Orange County Comadre, Dr. Ana Nogales....having a blast in our Sexy Shoe Contest.

What makes Las Comadres so special is that allows women to meet through out the country and formulate lasting friendships. We have fun, enjoy each others company but we help one another. As we assist one another, we grow stronger together and we will succeed!..

To the right is a beautiful scarf that was made by designer Marisol De Luna New York- Paris-Buenes Ares. The art work was from Laura Cano.



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