March has ended, coming in like the proverbial lion but going out like a wounded lamb. But it didn’t leave me unscathed. I am recovering from covid that I caught in Las Vegas. The Illness didn’t hinder the fantastic experience we had at the Ford Bronco/Raptor Off-Roadeo in Nevada. Without further ado, saddle up and […]
Art for Dia De Los Muertos
The long-standing Mexican celebration of the Day of the Dead (Dia de Los Muertos) was held at the Desert Botanical Garden this past November. The main featured artist of the day was renowned Mexican clay artist Rufina Ruiz Lopez. She, along with her artisan collective, Ruiz Lopez, was responsible for crafting calavera (skull art) for the […]
Inspirame Mujer: Vanessa Fierro from employee to co-founder
You may know me as Vanessa Fierro co-founder of Angie’s Lobster.But what you don’t know is that the journey to get me there has been not an easy one. This my rags to riches story: I am from Sinaloa Mexico and I emigrated to the United States when I was 18 years old and the road […]
Inspirame Mujer: Maria Valenzuela, Health &Wellness Program Director, Esperanca
1.- You may know me as Maria Valenzuela, Health & Wellness Program Director at Esperança, a global health organization. But what you don’t know is that the journey to get me there has been very challenging.This is my story, My mother and I moved to the United States in 1980, and in 1988 I entered the foster care […]
Inspirame Mujer: Ayensa Millan, CEO, Managing Attorney, Cima Law Group
You may know me as Ayensa I. Millan, CEO,Managing Attorney, Cima Law Group.But what you don’t know is that the journey to get me there has been anything but easy. This is my story: I was born in Caborca, Sonora and raised by my maternal grandparents in Puerto Peñasco, Sonora. I lived a border life going […]
Inspírame Mujer: Julie Giese, president, Phoenix Raceway
Julie Giese rehabbed the mile-long raceway in suburban Avondale, AZ like a Phoenix rising from the ashes. Giese sat down to discuss who and what inspires her and how she has one of the best jobs in the world. 1.- Who has Influenced your life the most? My family, especially my parents, Russ & Barb, […]
Inspírame Mujer: Amy Bidermann Halm, Founder, Desert Drug Dog,LLC
You may already know me as Amy Biedermann Halm, founder of Desert Drug Dog, LLC. Maybe you have seen me following drug dogs around your school or business! But what you don’t know is that the journey to get me there has been anything but easy. This my story I was raised on a dairy farm in the […]
Inspirame Mujer: Gaby Grajales
It’s not every day that you see a woman in the field of automotive engineering. But Gaby Grajales isn’t just any woman. Gaby is the Electrical Program Management Team Leader of the new Ford Maverick hybrid. We had a chance to speak with her about her journey, major influences, what inspires her to be the best, read […]
Inspírame Mujer Mignon Gould
You may already know me as Mignon Gould, founder of Mignon Media, a network of brands including The Chic Spy, an online style and entertainment magazine; Art of Preneur, a platform for women entrepreneurs and FashFilmFete, a fashion film festival. But what you don’t know is that the journey to get me there has been […]
Inspírame Mujer Amanda Russo
Amanda Russo overcame significant challenges before basking in her moment.This is her story. You may already know me as Amanda Russo, Business Consultant and Co-Owner of Babes who Create a Digital Marketing Company.But what you don’t know is that the journey to get me there has been anything but easy. Here’s my story: After graduating […]