Tag Archives: women

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month

By: Gabriela Yareliz This is something I am very passionate about, and I want to share that January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Please check out the links below, which have fact sheets. More importantly, read some survivor stories. Let us raise awareness and join together in prayer for those who are victims of modernContinue reading “January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month”

Women Speak

By: Gabriela Yareliz Below is a piece by an honest Rega Jha, and a video showing how women were represented in the media this year. We still have a long way to go. This was a moving piece. http://www.buzzfeed.com/regajha/spring-break-mumbai-how-surviving-sexual-abuse-makes-it-hard Going along with the thought of how women are treated, perceived and represented: When you engageContinue reading “Women Speak”

This Week’s Picks: October 20, 2013/ Women’s Issues

By: Gabriela Yareliz Aloha! Man, it’s crispy outside! Today, I am staying in to hibernate. Okay, it’s not that cold, but still–why leave the house if you don’t have to? Yesterday, I was rocking the tights. Yes. We are there. I HATE TIGHTS. I miss Florida so much. If this were Florida, we would allContinue reading “This Week’s Picks: October 20, 2013/ Women’s Issues”

Proverbs 31

By: Gabriela Yareliz To be a Proverbs 31 woman means to act like the royalty you are; to be set apart, and know that regardless of what is on the outside, what is on the inside should become more beautiful with each passing day. What withstands time–that is what truly matters.

Abedin’s Choice

By: Gabriela Yareliz She’s been on our mind for a while now; ever since her husband announced his candidacy for Mayor of New York. The Huffington Post might as well have a section about Huma Abedin, Anthony Weiner’s wife, with the many articles that have focused on her in recent days. The Huff hasn’t beenContinue reading “Abedin’s Choice”

Beauty Rules

“Beauty is a very complex thing that cannot be put in a cage or defined by rules. It doesn’t have to be within the parameters that society dictates. My definition of beauty is without rules. It can be the face of a beautiful 90-year old woman that is full of stories and emotion. Beauty isContinue reading “Beauty Rules”

Michelle Rodriguez for Cosmo Latina

By: Gabriela Yareliz Michelle Rodriguez is gracing the cover of Cosmo Latina (Yes, Cosmo now has a Latina Edition–my, the times are changing!) Anyway, I really like her personality. She is known for tough girl roles and a fit bod. She has the perfect amount of attitude, femininity, confidence and beauty. She is a writerContinue reading “Michelle Rodriguez for Cosmo Latina”