Why do we sometimes experience another woman’s success, confidence or visibility as a personal threat? And what if the problem isn't actually her?

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been told some version of the same thing: “You need to smile more.” Apparently, my face has been having a career of its own. But somewhere along the way, I stopped worrying about whether I looked approachable enough for everyone else. Because the older I get, the more I realize that a smile tells you very little about a person. Some smiles are genuine. Some are polite. Some are practiced. And some, over time, simply fade. Maybe the real l

On dressing for a garden party, trusting your creative instinct, and a full-circle moment with Marie Galvin. On June 24, I had the pleasure of attending Mayor Wu’s annual Rose Garden Party at Boston City Hall. It was my first time attending, and naturally, I thought very carefully about what I should wear. Something modest, perhaps. Nope. That’s a lie. I had a sequin dress. A colorful, unapologetically joyful sequin dress from my own collection, lalla bee everyday. And somewh

Earlier this week, I was invited to give a few words at the launch of Hispanic Image Magazine’s 25 Women of Legacy — Rhode Island Edition. It was a wonderful and intimate gathering celebrating 25 remarkable women in the state of Rhode Island. Of course, I went off script. Not because I am difficult—I promise I am not—but because when I started writing down what I know, or perhaps more accurately, what I feel about legacy, a few questions came to mind. I am an ’80s cool kid. W

What if being nice isn’t the same as being kind? A personal reflection on the messages we’re taught about being agreeable, the cost of always keeping the peace, and learning that kindness doesn’t require self-abandonment.

What if walking away isn't failure, but self-respect? We're taught to wear endurance like a badge of honor — to stay longer, push harder, tolerate more. But what happens when perseverance becomes permission to remain unhappy? Sometimes the bravest thing a woman can do is stop proving she can survive it and start asking whether she should have to. Read the latest on Marca Mujer.

I have to start by saying I LOVE my dentist and his entire team. I am 45 years old and have never had a cavity. Not one. I love them because they take good care of me and because they somehow manage to tolerate me as a patient — which, trust me, is no small accomplishment. Don’t get me wrong, I am very pleasant. But there are a few things in life that make me anxious the way a trip to the dentist does. There is flying (I have been known to ask a flight attendant if we wer

This Marca Mujer journal entry explores the power of authentic connection in leadership and the impact of simply “taking the call.” It challenges the pressure to treat every interaction as transactional, highlighting instead the value of curiosity, openness, and relationship-building. A reflection on women in leadership, it shows how meaningful growth often happens in unplanned conversations that deepen connection and expand perspective.

n Marca Mujer: You Are the Brand Before the Title, we explore how personal branding begins long before a title or promotion. Through her experience in corporate leadership and fashion, she reflects on influencing teams without formal authority and the pressure of separating identities across industries. This journal entry highlights the power of consistency, presence, and values-driven leadership, showing that true credibility comes from being the same person in every room.