Maritza Martinez of Echoing Green

A Young Professional Cheat Sheet
As a young professional, you're stressed out about a multitude of things: finding a job you're happy with, getting ahead, staying ahead and trying to enjoy it all at the same time. In an attempt to make your life a wee bit easier, we’ve created a hot list of useful resources that caters to the important facets of your professional life.

Scientist and Artist Nuvia Crisol Guerra
Nuvia Crisol Guerra, age 28 and professional artist, began showing her paintings in taquerias and coffee houses so that her creations could be more accessible to the general public. Within a few years, her work was displayed internationally and professional galleries were craving more. Thus was born the series ‘Loteria de la Mujer’ which focuses on the varying stages and roles of women’s lives, highlighting their strength and beauty in every which phase. Nuvia throws herself fully into…

Confessions of a Slacker
You know you shouldn't do it. But sometimes it's a pain to go to work 5 days out of the week; and sometimes you need to be a little, let's say, creative to get your boss to give you the day off. What was your best excuse to get out of work? We want to know. And don't worry, we won't tell on you. We'll just use it on our next lazy day and be very appreciative of the tip. Submit your professional confessional here.