How to see possibilities instead of problems with Elisa Schmitz 

Elisa A. Schmitz is an award-winning Latina entrepreneur and journalist. She is the founder and CEO of 30Seconds.com, with millions of unique users every month. She is also the founder of iParenting, a “Best of the Web” digital media company that was acquired by the Walt Disney Company.

Elisa is the author of the new book Become the Fire: Transform Life’s Chaos into Business and Personal Success. “We all experience chaos, challenges, and friction in our lives. Although it manifests in unique and personal ways – racism, ageism, sexism, abuse, illness, disease, disability, divorce, disconnection, inequality, injustice, and more — everyone deals with it. But women who are outsiders experience it more intensely,” says Elisa.

Elisa spoke openly and honestly about her experience in life and what she has learnt. She is incredibly passionate and I thoroughly enjoyed this interview.

More information at www.elisaschmitz.com and www.becomethefire.com.


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