Have you noticed how social media can add to the ‘keeping up with the Joneses’ mentality? My argument for why we should take pride in saying we can’t afford something.

From cultural expectations to historical disparities, women of color encounter several differences in financial and estate planning.

Entrepreneurship is anything BUT a strategy to get rich quick. It requires dedication, hard work, and taking on significant risks. Here's my take on the common myth that business owners are all wealthy.

Amid mass layoffs, are you considering becoming self-employed? Let me help you weigh the risks and benefits.

If you're looking to boost your money mojo in the face of inflation and market wobbles, here are my creative tips as a financial advisor and entrepreneur.

Three strategic money moves I recommend starting with, to help you feel prepared to navigate these turbulent times.

My experience of closing our beloved Boyle Heights restaurant, five years of lessons in entrepreneurship, and some sneak peeks of what we’re planning next.

My journey from a public school teacher to a financial educator and entrepreneur during the 2008 recession, and insights on how to thrive in uncertain times.

How I redirect well-intentioned questions into more constructive conversations.

My thoughts around the age-old expression: "Do what you love, and you'll never work a day in your life."

Why women are at risk for financial turmoil, best-practices for protecting your assets, and the financial essentials of entrepreneurship.

Defining how the spirit and values of immigrants are the backbone of the modern “American Dream.”

My hard-earned story of starting a venture during the pandemic, and advice for navigating the unavoidable, unpredictable parts of entrepreneurship.

My love letter to the makers. Don’t just innovate. Invent. Your unique insight on what your family or community needs could be your superpower. Let’s talk about what that means and how you can do it.

Starting a business is an exciting journey, but it's also a challenging one. See my recommended step-by-step guide for going from ideating to acting, and starting your first (or next!) great venture.

Learning from others is vital for personal growth. If you’re into reading, here are my recommendations to help expand your horizons and provide fresh perspectives on entrepreneurship.

No doubt about it, we all just went through some sh#&t. As covid19 spread from China through Europe and into the US, we really never saw it coming our way and affecting our daily lives the way it did for the last two months.

As a WOC entrepreneur there I feel a level of responsibility to shine some light on (if you haven’t already seen the light for yourself) on some of the very real social disparities that have existed, continue to exist, and are even more prevalent now in the small business world.

There really are no words that can provide comfort other than we are in this together, but what I can offer is a list of resources that I have spent countless hours on researching.

An introduction on my work and background, and what I hope to share with you on this platform and others. Thank you for reading - I’m so glad you’re here!