Author Archives: AlejandraSalgado

Motivation is like exercise

A few weeks ago, I found myself feeling guilty because I wasn’t working as hard compared to the week before. I felt unmotivated and was watching more television than necessary. When that happens I have two choices. Drown myself in self-pity or recognize that I feel unmotivated and make some changes. I went with choiceContinueContinue reading “Motivation is like exercise”

Your brain is like a muscle, it grows

When you exercise and focus on working on a specific muscle it will grow with time. The same way we exercise our body we also can exercise our brain. Neuroplasticity is the ability for the brain to change. When the brain changes it enlarge or creates new neurons. In order for these changes to happenContinueContinue reading “Your brain is like a muscle, it grows”

Three reasons why you should join #WAG Latina Network

#WAG stands for We All Grow Latina. #WAG Network is an online platform dedicated to empower Latina women from all backgrounds providing resources, community, workshops, and opportunities for growth in business. Laura Flores is the founder and CEO of #WAG. She has built an incredible career with connecting, uniting and empowering Latina entrepreneurs. The workContinueContinue reading “Three reasons why you should join #WAG Latina Network”

The Power of Journaling

I have been journaling since I was in elementary school. It wasn’t until I was in the beginning of my professional career that I learned how valuable my journaling has been to my life. I recommend journaling to everyone because it can be therapeutic to write down your emotions and growth in all aspect ofContinueContinue reading “The Power of Journaling”

You Didn’t Get the Job, Now What? Here Are Some Recommended Steps for Success

Applying for jobs is not as simple as applying and interviewing. It can be a game of cat and mouse. Yes, in the way that one is chasing the other for a response. One of three things can happen. First, the typical automated email where you are advised that they appreciate you for applying butContinueContinue reading “You Didn’t Get the Job, Now What? Here Are Some Recommended Steps for Success”

Attending NABJ/NAHJ Virtual Convention and Career Fair

Today, Wednesday, August 5th kicked of the first day of the NABJ/NAHJ Convention and Career Fair. Once a year NABJ and NAHJ host their own individual convention. This year they have joined together to bring double the impact. About 3,400 people registered to attend. This marks the sixth highest-attended event in their convention history. Originally,ContinueContinue reading “Attending NABJ/NAHJ Virtual Convention and Career Fair”

How to Help the Global Movement Against Racism and Inform People that Black Lives Matter

On May 25, George Floyd, a 46-year-old man was buying cigarettes in Minneapolis when a deli employee called the police, accusing Floyd of paying with a counterfeit $20 bill. 17 minutes after the call, Floyd had three police officers pinning him to the ground. Video surfacing on the internet and in the news shows oneContinueContinue reading “How to Help the Global Movement Against Racism and Inform People that Black Lives Matter”