Hello everyone, It’s been a long minute since I’ve written and posted on our community bulletin board. To put it simply, 2025 was a year of self-discovery, heartbreak, and, if I’m being honest, a little bit of chaos. But toward the end of the year, things began to click. The kind of work I want to pursue became clearer, as did the kind of people I need in my life and the kind of person I want to show up as this year. That clarity tends to come when you finally sit down and give yourself some honest feedback. I hope you’re all looking forward to this new year. While many of us may be navigating uncertainty, whether from the past few weeks, months, days, or even today, please remember that you have this community. I’m really looking forward to spending more time here and being more engaged. I also have a few plans of my own that I’m excited to share soon. A few reminders: - We have an Ask Me Anything session tomorrow - New member onboarding coming up - And during this week’s session, we’ll be discussing a few important updates We’d also love your input. Do you have ideas or suggestions on how we can improve community engagement? We know everyone here is incredibly busy, and we want to be intentional about creating meaningful opportunities to connect, whether that’s around goals, discussions, timing, or format. Looking forward to the year ahead with all of you.

Hi all, I wasn't able to make the session today, but I wanted to follow up with my problem statement, as it was my accountability task for this week. David and I had an insightful conversation yesterday about my idea. He challenged me to think more openly about the different avenues to break into the market and begin generating revenue. In parallel to the development of a baby pacifier, I will also be focusing on curating a brand that reflects the troubles many young Latino parents have. Here is my problem statement: Many young Latino parents struggle to find baby products they trust that align with their cultural values, aesthetic preferences, and parenting instincts. As a result, they default to generic, mass-market products that feel impersonal and disconnected from how they want to raise their children, leaving them overwhelmed and underserved. I welcome your feedback and suggestions. Thank you!

I’m excited to share that I will be speaking at the first-ever Latino AI Summit 2026! This groundbreaking gathering is more than a conference; it’s a movement to ensure our voices, creativity, and leadership shape the future of AI. Join us January 28–29, 2026 (Virtual) for powerful sessions, community, and innovation at the intersection of culture and technology. 💡 My session: Breaking Barriers: How AI Democratizes Executive Coaching & Career Advancement. ️ Date & Time: January 28th at 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm 🌐 Register here: The Latino AI Summit 2026 Discount code: LATINOAI5 Offer: $5 off registration We belong in the future, and we’re building it together. 🤖

Today I spent about 2 hours creating all the social posts for the next two months (Facebook and LinkedIn). Normally I only spend one hour for one month. But I know holidays are coming up and with kids, things are constantly interrupting structure. One thing I’ve noticed since I began this approach for these tasks (that I’m not fond of) is the amount of relief I feel when I know they are already created and scheduled to post automatically. This allows me to focus my energy on other tasks to help push business forward. Next content related task is to record the next months worth of videos, break them into clips, edit and post. I’ll update you all with progress on this next week! What’s one action you took today?

Hey team! What a couple of weeks it’s been! We launched our new HQ, celebrated Alejandro’s pitch competition win, watched Manuel move 20,000 pounds of frijoles like a legend, and welcomed some awesome new teammates. Everything is finally coming together—huge congrats! On that note, here’s a fantastic opportunity. Even if you think you’re not ready yet, go for it. The Brink SBDC is hosting a pitch competition, and I strongly recommend you apply! 🚀 Founders: Applications are OPEN for the ACE Pitch Competition 2026! Compete for your share of $250,000 in Acceleration Grants, pitch in front of expert judges, and showcase your company at the Elevate 2026 Conference. If you're ready to scale, this is your moment. 🗓 Deadline: December 12 🔗 Apply here: https://conta.cc/3M3Ce7b Hosted by The Brink SBDC at USD and funded through CalOSBA’s Accelerate California program. Even if you’re not applying, come join us! Get a firsthand look at the pitch competition experience, soak in the energy, and maybe spark a little inspiration of your own. General Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/elevate-2026-tickets-1748625107769