20 Years as a Latina Entrepreneur: 20 Bites of Wisdom <br/>

Best Cities to Shape You, Shake You and Make You—My Experience Growing Up In 5 Cities

Reflecting on the cities that made me who I am today has helped prepare me for all the unknowns that lie ahead.

I am currently on a whirlwind adventure of experiencing life without a home to my name, and instead, two suitcases and many loved ones’ homes to share across the U.S. I never imagined that I would be on the journey at 57, but the universe has a way of putting necessary opportunities for growth in your path.

Here’s to the path behind us, the path that grew us and the road beyond.

Marcela GomezOctober 25, 2022Moving, Growing Up, Entrepreneurship, Female Entrepreneurs, Self-Reliance, Confidence, Latina Entrepreneur, Culture ShiftComment

Hey, I’m Latina! Will You Pay Attention To Me Next Week?

It’s part of my identity that I am Colombian, it’s part of my identity that I am a woman, it’s part of my identity that I am an entrepreneur, a film fanatic, a single mother, and on and on we go with all the pieces of me I identify with.

Let’s go over the five top insights for you to read, mull over and question about celebrating, acknowledging or not even caring about Hispanic Heritage Month—especially if you’re not “Hispanic.”

The Most Important Relationship Is the One You Have With Yourself

Marcela Gómez, kickass CEO and female entrepreneur, takes you on a journey to discover who you really are with 5 challenging questions and what that means for you.

Marcela GomezSeptember 27, 2022Female Entrepreneurs, Relationships, Self-Reliance, Women in business, women empowerment, EntrepreneurshipComment

Dear Men, Sincerely Pause. (Or Why Menopause Matters to You.)

While most folks want to shun the notion of speaking openly about matters that have historically been taboo, I don’t want to keep repeating that mistake.

So here is my Menopause Manifesto where I hope to shed some light (not my uterus lining) on the life-changing event for anyone who’s gone through most of the years of their lives bleeding out every month. This isn’t just for them, though, as I believe it’s crucial for everyone to gain some sliver of knowledge on menopause in order to talk openly about it and provide what can be life-saving education for many.

Marcela GomezSeptember 13, 2022Female Entrepreneurs, Female CEO, Menopause, Women EmpowermentComment

Mentorship 101: How Do You Actually Mentor Someone Successfully? - Part II

Marcela GomezAugust 30, 2022Mentorship, Women in business, Women in mentorship, Mentorship 101, Community, EntrepreneurshipComment

Mentorship 101: Who It's For and Why It’s Essential for Growth - Part I

In Part 1 of our 2-part Essential Mentorship Guide, we dive into why mentorship is crucial as a lifetime skill, how to build a strong foundation for it and how to identify and become a great mentor and mentee (yes, both!).

Marcela GomezAugust 16, 2022Mentorship, Women in business, Women in mentorship, Mentorship 101, Community, EntrepreneurshipComment

3 Ways to Build A Life You Love As A Solo Mompreneur

What does it mean to have it all anyway? It’s imperative as a solo mompreneur that you learn to trust yourself and relax into what feels good for you to do. Only you will know your gut feelings, your boundaries, your inner support circle and the difference between what needs to get done and what can get done—and if you even want to get everything done in the first place.

The Recipe for Sustainable Business Growth: The Breakfast Parfait Effect

Marcela Gómez, CEO of Culture Shift Team, dishes out the secret for lasting business growth and success—where you’ll never burn out, but thrive with confidence, sweetened by a bit of strawberry syrup on top.

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