Violeta Garcia

In a world that often pits us against each other, sisterhood is our sanctuary. The dominant social culture wants us to believe that there’s only one spot at the top, one seat at the table, especially for women of color. It’s a scarcity mindset rooted in Western supremacy, designed to make us compete for crumbs […]

Shame. Vergüenza.“No des vergüenza.”“No seas una vergüenza.”“Shame on you.” These phrases echo through our lives in subtle and not-so-subtle ways. They are spoken aloud and whispered in silence. But what is shame, really? Shame is more than an emotion; it’s a deep, unseen force. It hides beneath our words, our decisions, our silences. It shapes

Let’s talk about time. When people say “I need better time management,” what they usually mean is: “I’m overwhelmed. I’m behind. I don’t feel in control.” Sound familiar? That’s because for many of us, especially first-time leaders, as Latinas and women of color who are holding it all together, we were taught to do more instead of doing

Have you ever stopped to ask yourself, who wrote the story of your life? Is it the person your parents wanted you to become? A version of yourself shaped by culture, obligation, or survival? Or is it the version you’re still dreaming about becoming? This month’s theme, Our Stories. Our Power, is an invitation to pause and

Power. Poder. It’s a word that carries weight, energy, and authority. We hear about it in politics, leadership, and movements that shape history. But when we think of power in our own lives, especially as women of color, we don’t always claim it as our own.  As women of color, we are often taught to

It’s negative four degrees outside. I check the temperature and immediately feel my brain start negotiating with me: Maybe I can skip my walk today. Maybe just this once. But then I remind myself—I am someone who walks every day, no matter what. So I get up, put on my shoes, and step outside. Because

We All Have 168 Hours A Week! 📖 I Just Finished 168 Hours by Laura Vanderkam…Here’s What Blew My Mind! This book completely changed how I think about time.   Like so many of us, I used to say things like: “I just don’t have enough time.” “Once things slow down, I’ll focus on what

Mujeres, let me tell you a story that reminds me of the power we hold when we choose to take massive action. Back when I was working a full-time job in education — a job I deeply believed in — I had convinced myself I didn’t have the time to finish my dissertation. A whole