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Proud Latina 🇨🇴, Fintech Co-founder, Board Member, Nonprofit Exec Director, Startup Advisor, Speaker, Activist, Future Fund Manager & Single Mita 🥰

Pittsburgh, PA
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@teach_vc
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2 years
Who are the GPs raising right now? Multiple funds of funds looking to invest. Let me intro you. Comment below and DM me.
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@teach_vc
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@kiIlalImen Why aren't we talking about the cat's name being Lucifer as well? This seems very problematic... Especially with sound...
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@teach_vc
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2 years
I was named to the 2022 Latino Power 100 today! 🔥💃💥
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@teach_vc
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3 years
Got a huge check that I've been working on for years.... I'm not crying... YOU are crying lol Guys, I am SO HAPPY
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@teach_vc
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2 years
The Forbes Funds has accepted me in to one of their new programs for Directors 💓 Super pumped for the opportunity. I feel like I'm on fire today 🔥
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@teach_vc
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3 years
The game winning decision was amazing to get on film! The vibbbbbbbbbbbbbeeesssss! That's a win for the @penguins 💗 Thank you Pens and @LetsLattus for hosting us!
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@teach_vc
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2 years
It took 3 hours but I replied to every single person who replied to that tweet or messaged me ✊
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@teach_vc
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3 years
Anyone want to partner on a mini nonprofit "mock accelerator" to teach the Latinx community about startups, funding etc. ? Open to ideas
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@teach_vc
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3 years
Guess who will be receiving the NFL Hispanic Heritage Leadership Award? Yaaaaaaa giiiirrrrrrrllllll 💕🥰🎉🥳🎊💃
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@teach_vc
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3 years
If you aren't excited about your pitch... Why would I be? 🤔😬 It's the vibes for me. 🤷‍♀️
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@teach_vc
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4 years
@haplions @aquarieaux Wth. Things happen. People need to reschedule... How about being understanding and kind? Justification of this video in any form is gross.
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@teach_vc
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3 years
What percentage of founders do you think have ADHD?
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@teach_vc
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8 months
Since when is a newsletter a "startup" ? 🤦‍♀️
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@teach_vc
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3 years
The pain is so intense that I can't feel anymore. I love you so much Daddy. I don't know how we are going to live without you. My best friend, my biggest supporter, my hero and the best man I will ever know. I just can't fathom reality right now.
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@teach_vc
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1 year
Thrilled to announce my first corporate board appointment... 🚀
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@teach_vc
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1 year
I told one of my board members that we received notice that we were awarded a $250k grant that I applied for... His immediate response was "what do I get?". 🥴
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@teach_vc
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2 years
Today my first paid corporate board seat was officially announced 💗 I can not wait to be a part of the bank's initiatives in the areas of equity, accessibility and education for all! ... Another step forward!
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@teach_vc
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2 years
I love connecting with people from Twitter. The reaction is always "wow you really are exactly who you are Twitter". Why is it so shocking for someone to be their authentic self in all areas? It has been a common topic of conversation as of late.
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@teach_vc
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4 years
First Xmas as a single Mom.... I did it! Egg Casserole ✔️ Fruit Salad ✔️ Cinnamon Rolls ✔️ Nintendo Switch Set Up ✔️ Toy Kitchen Built ✔️ Home Made Cookies for Santa ✔️ Gifts Wrapped and Placed ✔️ Night Cap for Mommy Santa ✔️ Giving kids a normal and beautiful Xmas? Priceless.
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@teach_vc
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1 year
Did you know that the average age of most successful startup founders is 42? (-Harvard Business Review) I've still got time!
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@teach_vc
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3 years
Looking for Latinos to speak on topics (NFTS, Crypto, VC & other business related topics) for a Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as an info session to the public on a Livestream Do you have any suggestions or would you be interested in volunteering? 1-2 hr time investment
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@teach_vc
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2 years
🚀 Today I was very excited to hear that it is extremely likely that my second largest funder will double their commitment for the coming year and that it will be a multi-year commitment Looking forward to hiring more staff, increasing our impact & moving towards sustainability
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@teach_vc
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2 years
If you aren't terrified you aren't dreaming big enough. Wish me luck today 💓 I am terrified and I LOVE it.
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@teach_vc
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3 years
Today is a difficult day. Dad would have been 69 today. Please send love and good vibes.
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@teach_vc
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1 year
I DID IT! AT 11:58pm I submitted my first Federal Grant. I completed the ENTIRE THING with all supporting documents. Nevermind the fact that it took 10x the amount of time that it will take me to complete foundational grants totaling more than 3x it's potential value! 💥
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@teach_vc
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1 year
You don't truly know someone until you see their response to crisis; yourself included.
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@teach_vc
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4 years
Make donations to the cast and crew for all of their hard work, time and talent #TheLionKingCH on @joinClubhouse #lionkingch
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@teach_vc
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Yesterday I submitted a 1.1 million dollar grant.... ... And today I did an interview for the New York Times. 💥🚀 Thank you for all of your help @NRaush @jwestric @asternaks and everyone else who supported with good vibes 💗
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@teach_vc
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1 year
Men who accomplish are seen as more desirable. Women who accomplish are seen as "intimidating" . 🤦‍♀️
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@teach_vc
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2 years
A founder asked me "Oh, you mean dick pic VC? Thatd what we call HIM. Founders talk." 🍆😬👎 Don't be that guy.
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@teach_vc
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1 year
Who is making the ChatGPT of Due Diligence?
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@teach_vc
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2 years
Received commitments today from two funders today securing my salary and one full time employee for two years 💗 So much more to build out but a bit of security is always helpful. Onward and upward 🚀💥
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@teach_vc
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2 years
Not able to be there tonight to receive my Women of Influence award tonight because of COVID :/ But I'm still super proud! ❤️
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@teach_vc
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2 years
👀 Look who is named as a speaker for the U.S. Hispanic Chamber National Convention: YA GIRLLL!!!!! What an honor! Thank you to the @USHCC for always supporting and elevating myself and our community as well! Special shout to @msmonicagarza for your support and friendship!
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@teach_vc
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3 years
Today is one year on @Clubhouse 💓 it has surely changed my life. I feel so blessed to have met so many of you, made lifelong friends and grown so much as an individual from the experience. Sending you all love, appreciation and good vibes.
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@teach_vc
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1 year
HELP: Where can I purchase 40 laptops for a nonprofit program? They will be provided to underestimated low-income participants living in "opportunity zones" (high poverty & unemployment rates) who will be receiving training in nursing and construction and placed into jobs & more.
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@teach_vc
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2 years
A founder behind me at Panera just told someone on the phone that he chose one candidate over another "well, he has a southern accent so let's take the other one" as a hiring final decision. 🥴
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@teach_vc
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2 years
This morning I was asked to be interviewed for a project by the Forbes Funds! Super Pumped! 💥🚀
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@teach_vc
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1 year
You learn the most about people during a crisis... yourself included.
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@teach_vc
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3 years
Why are people so willing to pitch ideas on Clubhouse publically with no NDA or protections at all? Is it just me or does this seem completely insane?
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@teach_vc
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2 years
Help! I am seeking private, foundational and corporate sponsors for: - accelerator program for Hispanic Founders (50k) - tech training and jobs for Latinas (50k) - scholarship program (financial and programmatic support for Latinx students) (50k) 501c3 tax deductible Dm me❤️
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@teach_vc
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2 years
I. Am. So. Happy. Just wanted to share 🥰
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@teach_vc
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1 year
Look who it is! YA GIRL! 🥰🎉💕🔥
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@teach_vc
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3 years
Anyone want a room in Charleston until Sunday? I can't use it anymore and it's already paid. Dm me asap. $20/night for parking. Yes, I am serious.
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@teach_vc
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2 years
Earlier this year I was in the first cohort of a fundraising course with the Forbes Funds. This morning I am on my way to film pieces of a fundraising course that they will provide for others in the future. Onward and upward!
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@teach_vc
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2 years
Should I put "Web 3" and ".eth" in my profile? Will that make me one of the cool kids? 🤔
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@teach_vc
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1 year
It has been 2 years since we lost the greatest man we ever knew. Dad may be gone, but his love lives on in our hearts, guiding us every day. We miss him so much, but find comfort in knowing his spirit lives on in all we do. 💗💖
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@teach_vc
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1 year
In Greece for the Holiday. If you are around lmk. Staying at the Hotel Grande Bretagne until we head to Crete 🇬🇷
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@teach_vc
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1 year
To all those teachers who SARCASTICALLY said if I could just get paid to speak.... Take that! 😂 First paid speaking gig since COVID... CHECK!
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@teach_vc
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3 years
@laura_buhler I'm sorry but they're just aren't men with the education and experience at that level in the field that you're looking for. I'm sure if you donate $5 to a men's charity and publicize everywhere that you support men, no one will even remember that you lacked men on your panel.
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@teach_vc
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2 years
Does anyone else judge email servers? .... I am all for inclusion.... But @hotmail .com? 😳😬
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@teach_vc
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2 years
Why are women so often labeled as "crazy" when we are outspoken, passionate, assertive and driven? I feel like being a Latina just exacerbates this.
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@teach_vc
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2 years
I don't often share personal pics on Twitter but I thought it would be nice to show you guys how big my kiddos have gotten. They will be 4 & 10 this year. ❤️🥰😊 #MomLife
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@teach_vc
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2 years
I was in a meeting and I asked "How do you envision us working together". He replied "Let's get a good team behind you and get a fund going". 😮
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@teach_vc
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2 years
In the last week I have lost 2 grandma's, my home hot water tank, my well pump & hit a deer. Nothing is going to bring me down. Grateful that grandma's aren't suffering & just dealing w/ the other stuff as it comes. I can't control anything but my attitude actions. #KeepMoving
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@teach_vc
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3 years
I know a lot of people are worried about us and I just wanted to tell you that your messages have been such a wonderful shining light in this time of darkness. Despite everything we are still smiling knowing how blessed we are to have had such a wonderful man in our lives...
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@teach_vc
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2 years
I received a prestigious award.. then they sent me the packages to attend an event to receive my own award.. starting at $10,000.... This is not a nonprofit / fundraiser. Thoughts?
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@teach_vc
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3 years
Goodbye Covid and HELLLLLLOOOOOOO MELANIE MARIE! #ShesBack
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@teach_vc
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3 years
Is there ANYONE ELSE who is not on vacation right now?! 🙄
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@teach_vc
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6 months
Feliz Navidad 🎄 Merry Christmas 🎁 Happy Holidays 🌟
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@teach_vc
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2 years
Can you even call yourself an entrepreneur if you haven't cried in your car between meetings? #AskingForAFriend (I am the friend)
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@teach_vc
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4 years
How Emerging Venture Capital Fund Managers Should Think About Their LP Fundraising Strategies. Thoughts? #vctwitter #emergingfundleaders #vc #protips
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@teach_vc
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2 years
Super feelin' myself today... Enough for Twitter selfie! On my way to speak to a school about the economic impact of the Hispanic community nationwide & Hispanic American culture :)
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@teach_vc
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2 years
It's official. I made it through the 13th Birthday party I've thrown for my children 🥰💥 my car is packed with balloons, gifts and delicious foods what a wonderful way to end an amazing weekend
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@teach_vc
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3 years
Have you ever worked with someone who creates a problem for every solution? I am not talking productivity, but invalid, unrealistic and unrelated stress points seemingly for the sake of friction? Asking for my sanity.
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@teach_vc
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1 year
Just filmed my first ever documentary scene! 💥
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@teach_vc
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2 years
Feeling cute. Won't delete. 😂 #FeelinMyself
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@teach_vc
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2 years
The happy face of a woman who just did range day with the FBI Citizens Academy 💥💖 Can we go back next week? ... And the next week?
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@teach_vc
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3 years
Guess who was invited to participate in the federal communications commission advisory meeting? Yaaaaa girrrllllll 💥💗
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@teach_vc
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4 years
I would appreciate if you could send some Positive vibes for a Negative test tomorrow ❣️ Feeling awful but hoping it is not "covid awful".
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@teach_vc
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2 years
Workout pants with a colored blazer and black pumps are totally fine right? 😬
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@teach_vc
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1 year
Two years ago right now my Dad hugged me for the last time.
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@teach_vc
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2 years
Onboarding my first paid hire tomorrow and I can't wait. It feels long overdue. She is a first generation Latina powerhouse 💥🔥🚀👑
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@teach_vc
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3 years
Who is looking for a cofounder or to become a cofounder? What do you do and what are you looking for?
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@teach_vc
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1 year
First date protip: Don't ask someone if they have a girlfriend, boyfriend, wife or in a relationship. Ask them if there is anyone else who thinks that they are in a relationship with them. You would be surprised how much these answers can vary.
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@teach_vc
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2 years
If you have to tell people that you are an influencer, you are most likely not an influencer. 🙄
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@teach_vc
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2 years
I love this one! 😊
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@teach_vc
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2 years
What are you doing on this beautiful Saturday morning? I'm busting out the spring colors to teach a leadership and digital strategy course for Coro and the New Leaders Council and I'm so excited to test out the additions I made to the course content I created at 6:00 a.m.
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@teach_vc
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3 years
Do not trust people with your ideas. You will see very quickly who your real friends are and who the real opportunists/capitalists are... Especially when they stop talking to you while pursuing your idea... Just wow. #Shady
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@teach_vc
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4 years
This is not Instagram but how do we feel about selfies on Twitter every once in a while? Feeling myself enough to step out of the norm.... This is me twitter fam. 😂🤣♥️ #selfie #WhyNot
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@teach_vc
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2 years
Am I too old to wear a crown all day on my birthday? 👑 Tbh.... I've considered wearing one every Friday 😂
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@teach_vc
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1 year
As a high achiever with ADHD & the anxiety that goes w/it, ChatGPT has unlocked new levels of productivity. Tasks that felt difficult to embark on, I plug it in to CGPT & (while I may not even use the output) it gives me a sense of having started. Anxiety points disappear. 💥🚀
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@teach_vc
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2 years
Looking for sample job descriptions I came across this gem 🚩😬 "Requirements: - Sense of humor and ability to withstand intense sarcasm"
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@teach_vc
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1 year
My two major grantors told me today that they are doubling from the previous years and doing multi year grants.... The catch? Due Weds and Fri. 🤣 LFG. 💥🚀
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@teach_vc
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3 years
People who only love you when they get their way don't really love you. Friends who only want to talk when things are bright and sparkly aren't friends. Business partners who expect you to do all the work while they take all the credit aren't partners.
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@teach_vc
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1 year
I booked 3 paid speaking engagements this past week without even knowing it.... I think my assistant may be the 4th love of my life (after my children and future husband, of course 💗)!
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@teach_vc
Teach Me VC
2 years
When you don't get to a message in time and someone shows their true colors... Not removing the handle or name. I do not follow this person. I don't know them irl. I've never interacted to them. I owe you nothing bro ✌️
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I will be on a paid corporate board by the end of the year. #Manifesting
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2 years
"I'm only about 25k followers away from 30k, can we do this today?" 🥴 Am I the only one who hates these posts? 😬
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@teach_vc
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3 years
What is better than seeing people succeed? Seeing people who have succeeded give back.
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@teach_vc
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2 years
I hate the phrase "Fake it 'till you make it". It should be "Fake it till you fake it" because who really has it all figured out? Never. Stop. Growing.
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@teach_vc
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3 years
Acceptance to coveted "Executive in Residence" program?
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@teach_vc
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4 years
14 Black and Latinx Emerging Fund Managers YOU should know... Shout out to all of the familiar friends on the list ♥️ @MacConwell @JasonPTorres @siheagwam @SamaraMHernandz
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@teach_vc
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2 years
People will despise you simply for the fact that others like you. They will hate you because you are succeeding. If you don't have haters you need to work harder 🤣
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@teach_vc
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2 years
Today I heard someone say "children from broken homes" and I spoke up and said "divorce didn't break our family, it fixed it..." 🙄🥴 Labeling is bs.
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@teach_vc
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There is no need to work with people who suck your energy or treat you poorly. There are plenty of brilliant, amazing and kind people out there to still thrive without disturbing your peace.
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@teach_vc
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1 year
First Paid Corporate Advisory Board Meeting IN THE BOOKS 📚💥🚀💖💃🇨🇴✊
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