WE HONOR HER | Connie Gomez | Houston, TX

​I Am Woman
Tell us about Yourself

I am a full-time outside the home employee of a non-profit organization. I have a degree in Psychology from the University of Houston. I've worked in non-profit, governmental sectors and in the medical field. I am married and have two children. I also write a blog called Momma of Dos since 2008 and helped establish and run a local organization called Houston Latina Bloggers. I was born in Brenham and raised in the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) and have lived in Houston for the last 20 years. 
Full Bio: http://www.mommaofdos.com/p/contributions-features.html

When Life Gives You Lemons
How would you turn a negative situation into something positive?

First I would cry, and allow myself that sadness or feeling of failure, but I would not give up. I would try to remain positive and push forward. It's happened to me many times. The setbacks and disappointments seem so big now but trust me, you can overcome. You simply resolve to move forward despite the bad situation or ill feelings. If you still have life in you, you can make it through!

Making HERStory
What and/or Who inspired you to follow your dream?

As cliché as this may sound, my Mom. She is a hardworking Mexican woman. She came to this country to find success for her children and she has done just that. With all her hard work and sacrifices as her daughter, I have tried to always do more than she thought I could do and accomplish all that she wants me to accomplish. Because of her I am who I am. Because of her, I strive for MORE.

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