Brown-hazel, with a slight hint of yellow, only when sunlight hits my eye, or you’ll find dark brown raisins at night. Wanting blue sky eyes or green meadow as the color was my wish, my constant dream. As I would sing to the highest with Amy Grant [as I heard her over the radio, of…
Women, He is Serious
by Mavian Arocha-Rowe •
In Women, Are You Serious, author and life coach Sharif K. Rasheed asks women to question their relationships with both self and others. Rasheed, 28, speaks to Chispa editor-in-chief, Mavian Arocha-Rowe on the purpose of his book, the journey, and more. He believes happiness starts with awareness and honesty and wants to help women embrace…
Wonder Woman’s Real Name is Thalía
by Mavian Arocha-Rowe •
Singer, songwriter, published author, actress and entrepreneur, who has sung in various languages including Spanish, English, Portuguese, French and Filipino, Thalía has done so much. However, her most important roles are married to music executive Tommy Mottola, and being the mother of their two children, daughter Sabrina Sakae and son Matthew Alejandro. Thalía is recognized…
Best Way to Start the New Year?
by Mavian Arocha-Rowe •
To know without His birth on Christmas Day there is no crucifixion; and with no crucifixion… there is no resurrection. Did you know the worst circumstances bring out the best in us? So… what we perceive as the wrong circumstance can actually produce something right or righteous in us. Moses needed to tend sheep for…
#StartingTheNewYear WithGiselleBlondet
by Mavian Arocha-Rowe •
Living in Miami as the mother of three children, Giselle Blondet is your typical mom who cares, loves unconditionally, and provides laughing therapy. As her profession, she is an on-air personality, host, actress, model, designer, author, and yes soon-to-be producer. Born in New York to Puerto Rican parents, Giselle Blondet reached worldwide fame as one…
Always Best Care Provides Insight on Aging
by Mavian Arocha-Rowe •
In support of family caregivers nationwide and National Family Caregiver Month in November, Always Best Care Senior Services Chief Executive Officer Michael Newman is providing Chispa the best advice for helping families identify the need for increased care for their loved ones at home. Founded in 1996, Always Best Care began franchising in 2007 and…
Ana Quincoces and Her Million Dollar Marinade
by Mavian Arocha-Rowe •
TV personality, lawyer, chef, thrice published author, Target partner and “A Bullseye View” contributor, brand ambassador for IMUSA (the largest Hispanic cookware brand), the face of Unilever’s “Vive Mejor” campaign, South Beach Food and Wine Festival chef, creator and developer of Skinny Latina food line, which includes the delectable Million Dollar Marinade, Ana Quincoces is…
Who Do You Need to Forgive Today?
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Selfies + Chat With Dr. Ana Marìa Polo
by Mavian Arocha-Rowe •
After attending a private roundtable discussion with Cuban American lawyer and arbitrator on Telemundo’s Caso Cerrado, Dr. Ana Marìa Polo has won our hearts. Her sincere personality is jolly yet professional, to the point yet wise, witty yet thought-provoking. And, full of surprises. With my crossover question at hand, Polo beat me to it and announced, “For Thanksgiving I…