I always say I’m an ordinary woman who has lived an extraordinary life. But of all the things I’ve been able to achieve, nothing fulfills me more than knowing I can inspire and motivate women–of all ages, and from all walks of life–to become self-made.

Being self-made means you’re in the driver’s seat of your life. It means you control your ...

I’m so excited to tell you about Adelante’s next live webinar, because the subject is social media—a topic that, I have to admit, is relatively new (and often scary!) to me. Let’s see this as an opportunity for all of us to learn together. As you know, I’m a huge proponent of digging deep to achieve mastery—even (and especially!) when ...

We have been on this journey of financial empowerment and self-reliance since 2012, and I can honestly say I have never felt more proud or excited than I do right now.

I’m in Washington DC as we speak where, along with Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet, the head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and member of President Obama’s Cabinet, we are ...

What a week! Two nights ago Hillary Clinton became the first woman in history to become the nominee for her party, in order to run for the Presidency of the United States. This glass ceiling has been shattered and now all women know it may be possible for all of us in the future.

On a personal note, I broke my ...

It’s been four years since we have been on this journey together to control our financial destinies through empowerment and entrepreneurship. I have loved meeting and getting to know all of you on this road. Along the way we have spoken about how this is your home, but also, how important it is for us to not marginalize ourselves; and ...

It’s been four years since we have been on this journey together to control our financial destinies through empowerment and entrepreneurship. I have loved meeting and getting to know all of you on this road. Along the way we have spoken about how this is your home, but also, how important it is for us to not marginalize ourselves; and ...

Now, it’s been a busy beginning of the year! I have been on the road meeting many of you, and I am also about to launch my book, SELF MADE: Becoming Empowered, Self-Reliant, and Rich in Every Way (Random House, May 31st 2016).

I cannot lie, it has been hard to take on an endeavor like this, and I carry you ...

You have all heard me say that my theme last year was “Completion,” and for 2016 it is “Manifest with Ease.”

Well, as we all know, when it comes down to actually going for it, when we are finally ready to embark on doing big things, they don’t come easily and we become afraid. Guess what? I, too, get scared. But ...

Happy 2016!

Last year, I started the year speaking about not marginalizing ourselves. We spoke about beginning our entrepreneurial journeys in our own communities, and then incorporating into other communities.

I also asked all of you to look at your pain, create a brand from it, and then market that brand in your own social communities, and then into the mainstream.

Hollywood Casting ...

It’s the end of 2015 (there will never be another 2015) and the beginning of 2016.

Who is the “New You” for next year?

I find that the thing I have come to love the most about life is change. It is inevitable. Good things don’t last, but neither do bad things. For those of us struggling with difficult things, remember, these ...