Stories From The Stage, Next Stop, Season 03 | Episode 6
Author: Lorena Leonard

Latinas in Tech
I led a workshop on building resilience for the non-profit Latinas in Tech. The excerpt below was taken directly from the Latinas in Tech website. Latinas in Tech…

“Suitcase Stories” Interview
After participating in various Suitcase Stories events I was interviews by the program’s Director. The excerpt below was taken directly from the International Institute of New England’s Youtube…

Thrive Global Interview
I was interviewed by Thrive Global on the topic of mental health. The interview below is exactly as what was published on the Thrive Global website. “Practicing Mindfulness.”…

Int’l Institute of New England “Suitcase Stories”
The excerpt below was taken directly from the International Institute of New England’s website. International Institute of New EnglandThe mission of the International Institute of New England (IINE)…

Salsipuedes: Leave If You Can
Corporeal KHÔRA February 2022 | Issue 13 I remember the day I left Colombia remarkably well. It was May 5, 1989. A Friday. I was twelve years old,…

Storytelling As Therapy
With the #GrittyGirl journey I’ve been more inclined to share my story beyond this blog. I recently ventured onto a stage to tell one of my stories to…

Boston Marathon Bombing
This year marked the 123rd Boston Marathon where over 32,000 runners tested their strength of body and mind as they sped past hundreds of thousands of spectators. “Boston.…

Tips For Reducing Anxiety
In the U.S. over 18% of adults and more than 25% of children suffer from anxiety disorders; that’s according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. Fortunately,…

Navidad and the Struggle of Having Too Much
Leading up to Black Friday I started the annual holiday shopping extravaganza from the comfort of my home. This gift-giving frenzy took weeks to accomplish –writing letters to…