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Showcasing personal interviews with famed faces, everyday women who make a difference in our society or tough topics that need addressing.

What Are the Traits of Millennial Givers in 2014?

With the start of the holidays upon us, many of us have turned our attention to the inevitable: Christmas shopping. Thanksgiving week starts the marathon off with Black Friday followed by Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday. All three days are well-branded excuses to spend more money than you were planning on. The surge of…

Don’t Feel Like Praying?

Praying Chispa Magazine

Over the years I have been amazed at the paltry desire I’ve felt to pray. I am especially aware of this aversion just prior to the times that I’ve specifically set aside to pray, whether in private or with others. I suppose this confession may come as a surprise to some. Others relate immediately and…

Am I High on Evangelism or Ego? Is the Spotlight on Me?

We can do all the right things for all the wrong reasons. The New Testament gives various examples of improperly driven religious people. These included the pious Pharisees who prayed and led in noble religious enterprises with all the wrong intentions. Jesus spoke of those who preached, baptized, and cast out demons but not for…

How Can I Begin to Heal My Life?

Neglect. Abuse. Divorce. Addiction. These are just a few of the life experiences that can leave children emotionally bruised or worse, causing some to develop dysfunctional outlooks and behaviors that condemn them to perpetual self-victimization as adults. “We not only perpetuate, but also protect the obstacles that stand in the way of our healing and…

Ana Quincoces and Her Million Dollar Marinade

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?

Sometimes a deep tug in the heart needs no written words… Inspired by Boyd Bailey‘s message on how true forgiveness leads to humble thanksgiving, understand the deep meaning of forgiveness witnessed in the story behind the song “Forgiveness” by Matthew West. Photo by Daniel Nanescu

Selfies + Chat With Dr. Ana Marìa Polo

Dra. Ana Maria Polo and Mavian Arocha-Rowe Chispa Magazine

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…

Laurice Rahmé Celebrates Birthdays with Perfume Launches

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Happy 30th anniversary Saks Miami Dadeland! As an anniversary present, Laurice Rahmé made a public appearance yesterday, Thursday November 13th to launch the Saks Fifth Avenue Miami-Dade limited edition Swarovski fragrance and the launch of the Queens fragrance. As a gift to Chispa, Rahmé sat with us and explored the whys to her success and the what’s…

Why Has There Never Been an Unemployment-Themed Reality TV Show?

After perusing the many niches of reality TV—well-to-do housewives in multiple major cities, the rugged Alaska lifestyle, and working the dirtiest jobs known to man—employment strategist Richard B. Alman wonders why we haven’t seen a show about a popular and compelling subject: long-term unemployment. While unemployment has seen an impressive two-year decline and currently hovers…

Will Obama’s ‘myRA’ Accounts Fall This Fall?

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Important changes are coming this fall for what’s become one of the biggest concerns of the era: Affording Retirement. Those who are saving for retirement and meticulously troubleshooting tax obstacles may want to restructure their plans. While members of Congress continue to battle over the budget, the Obama administration is preparing to roll out “myRA”…