"You can't be what you can't see.My blog posts are examples, advice, and encouragement from my own life that I hope will inspire you to reach your goals and dreams."
- Nina Vaca
Nina Vaca on Inspiring Young Minds at the Hispanic Scholarship Fund’s Entrepreneurship Summit
As the daughter of immigrants and the first person in my family to graduate from college, I was honored to speak at the Hispanic Scholarship Fund’s (HSF) Entrepreneurship Summit last month in San Jose, California. The annual conference...
Celebrating International Women’s Day
March 8 will always hold a very special place in my heart since Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner proclaimed it Nina Vaca Day last year. It was particularly special receiving the recognition on International Women’s Day moments before bei...
The Importance of a STEM Education
It’s always been important for me to lift others up, and most recently, I’ve focused my efforts on expanding opportunities for women and girls in STEM. There’s no better day to delve into STEM’s importance than today, February 11, wh...
Pinnacle Group marks 22 years at Night of the Stars holiday party and awards show
Pinnacle Group celebrated its 22nd anniversary and the remarkable accomplishments of its associates over the past year at its Annual Awards Presentation and Celebration. The Night of the Stars-themed event occurred on Dec. 15 at the Rena...
Approaching role models with courage is key to reaching our aspirations
As I continue to discuss courage, it’s important to remember that harnessing courage is how we trust in ourselves and take control of our lives. That includes using our courage to overcome nerves and approach role models because you real...
Harnessing courage
For those who saw my 2017 recap, you may think my life is only filled with joy and happy moments, but in all honesty and candor, it isn’t void of struggle. No matter how many wonderful experiences are packed into a year, they can’t c...