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Español 👇 Many entrepreneurs believe burnout happens because they work too much.But in my experience, burnout usually ha...
03/13/2026

Español 👇 Many entrepreneurs believe burnout happens because they work too much.

But in my experience, burnout usually happens when effort and results feel disconnected.

You can work 12 hours a day and still feel energized if progress is visible. But when the effort feels endless and the results uncertain, the mind begins to lose hope.

Entrepreneurship requires emotional endurance, not just hard work.

One simple habit that protects against burnout:

At the end of each day, write down three things that moved your business forward—even small ones.

Our brains are wired to focus on problems.
This small ritual helps your mind register progress, which energizes you.

Progress fuels motivation. Motivation protects your energy.

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Muchos emprendedores creen que el agotamiento se produce porque trabajan demasiado.

Pero, en mi experiencia, el agotamiento suele ocurrir cuando existe una desconexión entre el esfuerzo y los resultados.

Puedes trabajar 12 horas al día y aun así sentirte lleno de energía si el progreso es visible. Pero cuando el esfuerzo parece interminable y los resultados inciertos, la mente comienza a perder la esperanza.

El emprendimiento exige resistencia emocional, no solo trabajo arduo.

Un hábito sencillo que te protege contra el agotamiento:

Al final de cada día, anota tres cosas que hayan hecho avanzar a tu negocio, por pequeñas que sean.

Nuestro cerebro está programado para centrarse en los problemas.
Este pequeño ritual ayuda a tu mente a registrar el progreso, lo cual te llena de energía.

El progreso alimenta la motivación. La motivación protege tu energía.

What are the chances of running into my amazing sister-in-law at one of the busiest airports in the U.S.? Proof that fam...
12/16/2025

What are the chances of running into my amazing sister-in-law at one of the busiest airports in the U.S.? Proof that family always finds a way ❤️✈️

 Thank you Tulsa! 🎉🌮💃🏻🕺🏻🎼🥁
10/06/2025

Thank you Tulsa! 🎉🌮💃🏻🕺🏻🎼🥁

Yesterday, we were warmly welcomed to our new neighborhood with a Fourth of July block party invitation. It was kind of ...
07/05/2025

Yesterday, we were warmly welcomed to our new neighborhood with a Fourth of July block party invitation. It was kind of our neighbors to include us, especially as the newcomers on the street.

As we made our way to the gathering, the young man who takes care of our lawn arrived for his regular visit. This time, his wife joined him—gracious, cheerful, and carrying the bright energy of someone who has known both joy and hard work. As we chatted under the shade of a front porch, enjoying food and fellowship, I couldn’t help but notice: The only people working on the holiday were this immigrant family—quietly, diligently, doing the kind of work that sustains so many aspects of our daily lives.
It made me reflect deeply.

How is it that, in a nation that proudly calls itself Christian, so much hatred is aimed at the very people who clean our yards, prepare our meals, make our hotel beds, care for our elderly, build our roads, harvest our food, and keep the engines of daily life running? The people who ask for so little but contribute so much?

I believe we are better than that.
Today reminded me that true patriotism is not just about fireworks and flags—it’s about seeing the dignity in every person, and honoring the hands that labor—especially those who are too often overlooked. 🇺🇸

The most joyous and the saddest Fourth of July in 27 years. At the same time. Life’s paradoxes and mysteries. In God we ...
07/04/2025

The most joyous and the saddest Fourth of July in 27 years. At the same time. Life’s paradoxes and mysteries. In God we trust; by the grace of God we all go—so more than ever. 🙏

06/23/2025

Reflections After a Violent Weekend in Tulsa

After reading about the multiple violent incidents that shook Tulsa over the weekend, I felt compelled to share a few thoughts. Honestly, I hadn’t heard about any of it until late Sunday evening. I spent the long weekend volunteering at an event, and each night I came home completely drained, unplugged from the news, and went straight to bed. Like many, I don’t regularly watch TV, so the news hit me all at once—and it was heartbreaking.

My heart goes out to the families affected. To those who lost loved ones, and to those recovering from injuries—especially gunshot wounds, which are not only physically but emotionally traumatic—my deepest sympathies. I’m also thinking of the first responders and medical teams who jumped into action and continue to care for victims. Thank you for your service in the face of such tragedy.

Violence—especially when it involves youth—is never simple. These events aren’t isolated. Community violence has deep, systemic roots. It reflects layers of social, economic, and structural issues. It’s easy to react with blame or frustration, but finger-pointing won’t heal our wounds or prevent the next tragedy. Lasting solutions require systemic change, and that means collaboration across every sector.

The good news is that Tulsa has the people and potential to make change happen. We have a young, dynamic mayor who is deeply committed to improving our city. We have a capable, professional police force. We have business owners, faith leaders, nonprofits, and everyday citizens who care deeply about our neighborhoods and are already working toward equity and safety.

I trust that working groups will study the data and seek out patterns to identify real, effective solutions. But policy alone won’t solve this. It takes people—leaders from government, business, faith communities, and grassroots organizations—coming together, listening to one another, and taking action.

Is that overly optimistic? I don’t think so. I believe in Tulsa. I see the talent, the heart, and the momentum that already exist in this city. We’re capable of confronting our hardest challenges—and building a brighter, safer future for everyone.

🎉 Today, I enjoyed a delightful Peruvian lunch cooked by chefs Charito and Anita, with support from  For orders, call 91...
06/14/2025

🎉 Today, I enjoyed a delightful Peruvian lunch cooked by chefs Charito and Anita, with support from For orders, call 918-798-3000. They have ceviche, duck, and fish cooked with Peruvian spices and lots of love.

Mother’s Day.This day can be joyful, painful, or complicated—especially for those of us who have lost our mothers or gra...
05/11/2025

Mother’s Day.
This day can be joyful, painful, or complicated—
especially for those of us who have lost our mothers or grandmothers,
or who never became mothers ourselves.

I’ve lost both of my grandmothers.
I’ve lost my mother.
I never became a biological or stepmother.

20 years ago, I had an ectopic pregnancy.
18 years ago, I tried IVF.
The embryos didn’t take.
Those were my only chances for biological children.

And yet—Mother’s Day doesn’t make me sad.

Why?
Because I’ve learned to live by a simple truth:
I focus on what I do have, not what I don’t.
That’s how I choose to go about life.

So today, I celebrate.
I honor the losses and rejoice in the blessings.

I celebrate the mother who loved me deeply
and sacrificed greatly.

I celebrate the father she chose for me—
a man who raised me and still loves me without condition.

I celebrate generations of strong, generous, purposeful women
who nurtured not just families, but whole communities.

I celebrate that I am a woman—
and that womanhood is not defined by motherhood alone.

I have birthed visions, projects, organizations, and opportunities.
I have mentored, led, created, and cared.
That, too, is a kind of motherhood.

Today, I honor ALL women:

Bio moms. Bonus moms.
Those who longed for children.
Those who chose another path.
Those who’ve endured loss.
Those who’ve embraced freedom.

Because being a woman—
through joy, pain, birth, loss—
is to be life itself.

And that is worth celebrating.
Happy Mother’s Day!

The photo shows my mother and grandmother, circa 1960.

🎊 I had an amazing day celebrating Kendra’s birthday, Veronica and Elsa’s new store, and Dr. Delgado’s graduation. It’s ...
05/11/2025

🎊 I had an amazing day celebrating Kendra’s birthday, Veronica and Elsa’s new store, and Dr. Delgado’s graduation. It’s a blessing and a joy to celebrate the successes and milestone of the people in our life. 💙🙏🎊

🌟 We were thrilled to attend the Albert Schweitzer Fellowship graduation this evening at The University of Tulsa! 🎓✨  ha...
05/08/2025

🌟 We were thrilled to attend the Albert Schweitzer Fellowship graduation this evening at The University of Tulsa! 🎓✨ has proudly hosted three cohorts of Schweitzer Fellows and is gearing up to welcome a fourth—an incredible partnership that’s helped us serve over 200 of our neighbors. 🏥🤝

Huge congratulations to Christopher Coronado for successfully completing his Schweitzer Fellowship at UMA! 🎉👏

I enjoyed engaging with the art works displayed as part of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards at the . Special kudos to...
05/07/2025

I enjoyed engaging with the art works displayed as part of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards at the . Special kudos to Jude Martinez!

GRACIAS to our sponsors! 🙏 Together, we make a difference. 🤝❤️🌎
04/27/2025

GRACIAS to our sponsors! 🙏 Together, we make a difference. 🤝❤️🌎

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