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• A Latina Trailblazer’s Secrets to Business Success

  Ingeniera Alma Guajardo-Crossley has worked at General Motors for the past 25 years. But it was only when Alma became GM's diversity director that she felt she was really making a difference.

• Chisme: Can it Boost Your Mental Health?

  Gossiping isn't usually celebrated -- but it may actually be good for you. Here's why.

• Belleza Trailblazer: Stephanie Flor

  This sexy makeup artist-slash-filmmaker shows us how to succeed in style

• Motivating Latinas to Start a New Beginning

  Self-help guru Karen Hoyos has gone from victim to victorious, and now she motivates Latinas to start anew.

• Mi Cuerpo, a Winter Wonderland

  Get sexy fast with these feel-good Pilates moves.

• Yanira Garza’s Rules for the Stylish Mom

  Easy, near-instant style tips for busy women.

• Leticia Vélez on Success: Keep It by Giving It Away

  Balancing a successful career with giving back to la comunidad isn't easy -- but it can be done.

• Comedy’s New Reigning Queen: Debi Gutierrez

  How a public high school teacher-cum-comic uses humor to improve marriages and communication.

• La Poderosa Janet Murguía

  As President and CEO of National Council of La Raza and the producer of the annual Alma Awards, Janet Murguía is increasing Latinos' visibility in entertainment and beyond.

• How to Feel Successful

  When it comes to finding your voice and true calling in life, there will always be setbacks. But sometimes the biggest obstacle of all is learning what success really means.

• Nine Ways to Move up the Ladder at Work

  Aim high. Here's how to dress, act and strategize for the job you want.

• Can We Really Have It All?

  Balancing work with family -- while trying to leave some "me" minutes in your daily schedule -- can sometimes seem like a daunting task. Fortunately, it's not impossible.

• Protecting Our Autoestima

  For many Latinas, meeting family obligations, as well as professional and beauty standards in two very different worlds, can be challenging. Author Rosie Molinary shares how to boost confidence while growing up bi-culturally.

• Corazon Tierra: Cultivando Body Confidence

  When everyone sheds the layers of clothing in the warmer months, it's easy to feel too curvy, too bony or out of shape. Corazon Tierra, a Latina body image expert, shares how to reawaken your inner goddess.

• Dara Torres: Age Is Just a Number

  Competing at the London 2012 Olympic Games this summer, the 45-year-old gold medalist reminds us that we’re never too old to reach for our dreams.

• The Luminarias Club

  It's only been a few months, and you already forgot your resolutions. One way to complete your goals? By making them with a group of trusted comadres.

• Get Inspired in No Time

  Have you lost your motivación? Life coach Monica Borbely tells us how to quickly get our inspiration back.

• Ivian Sarcos: Campeóna de Belleza

  New Miss World winner Ivian Sarcos went from orphan to beauty queen. Here's what she learned along the way.

• How to Make Real Cambios

  Could failure be your friend when it comes to keeping your resolutions?

• Keep Your Cool at Work

  Everything from anger to excitement can make you less effective. These tips will help you recognize your feelings before they take over.

• Xiomara Sosa: Leading the Way

  When it comes to good mental and physical health, Latinas still lag behind. That's why Xiomara Sosa is dedicated to fighting the mental health crisis in la comunidad.

• How to Nail an Interview

  When it comes to an interview, every detail counts. Nab your dream job with these simple steps.

• Your Personal Swimsuit Guide

  We promise -- one of these will work for your body type.

• Shakira: Earth Angel

  Shakira Mebarak has had more hits than any other artist over the past decade, but this megastar has kept her feet rooted to the ground.

• Jennifer Lopez: Madre of Reinvention

  From singer to fashion mogul, J Lo is one Latina that can show us how to wear many career hats with lots of grace, confidence ... and a little bit of sass.

ExpertQA

• My best friend recently asked me to loan her some money. She promises to pay me back right away, but I’m worried about jeopardizing our friendship. How should I handle it?

  My best friend recently asked me to loan her some money. She promises to pay me back right away, but I’m worried about jeopardizing our friendship. How should I handle it?

• What healthy winter meals can I make that aren’t high in calories?

  What healthy winter meals can I make that aren’t high in calories?

• Every time I open my closet, none of my fall clothing excites me. How can I become re-inspired, and create new looks?

  Every time I open my closet, none of my fall clothing excites me. How can I become re-inspired, and create new looks?

• Since I got promoted at work, I’ve been working extra hours to make things run smoothly. But somehow, my co-worker seems to be getting all the praise! How can I make myself shine?

  Since I got promoted at work, I’ve been working extra hours to make things run smoothly. But somehow, my co-worker seems to be getting all the praise! How can I make myself shine?

• I’m newly single and going on a date. How do I stay confident?

  I’m newly single and going on a date. How do I stay confident?

• It seems like everyone is in a couple but me. It’s so hard to be single, but I’m not quite ready to join the dating pool. How can I be happy alone?

  It seems like everyone is in a couple but me. It’s so hard to be single, but I’m not quite ready to join the dating pool. How can I be happy alone?

• My new boyfriend is very flirtatious toward other women when we’re out together. What should I do?

  My new boyfriend is very flirtatious toward other women when we’re out together. What should I do?

• Help! I have spider veins and other blemishes I want to hide. Do you have any tips on how I can still wear the season’s cute dresses, shorts and skirts?

  Help! I have spider veins and other blemishes I want to hide. Do you have any tips on how I can still wear the season’s cute dresses, shorts and skirts?