In my opinion, the best way to make money is doing something you love.
To me, financial security means having a plan for life’s curveballs.
An important lesson that I have learned working in the finance industry is to be open minded, ready to pivot and always have a plan.
My favorite wintertime comfort food is hot chocolate.
My college alma mater is Old Dominion University.
What makes me laugh is hearing my children laugh—it’s contagious.
And what makes me cry is injustice in the world.
My favorite time of the day is evenings because that’s when I get to hear about my daughters’ day and spend time with them.
When I am splurging on junk food, I am reaching for French fries!
My three heroes are my mother Maricela, because growing up she was always there for me; my husband Derick, who served six years in the U.S. Army with two deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq; and my children, because through them I see life differently.
A perfect day off would be spent on the beach in summer with my family and friends.
Something I could not live without is coffee!
My favorite aspect of the holiday season is being together with family.
A cause of which I am in passionate support is humanitarianism.
The advice I would give to my 18-year-old self if I could go back in time would be to travel more.
The motto by which I live is to stay positive.
