Recap of Latism'12

Latin@s/Latinos In Social Media And Tech Innovation - LATISM

So thanks to my wonderful sponsorship by Johnson & Johnson, I was able to attend my very first LATISM conference.  There was so much to do, so much to see, and so much to learn.  I was joined by some #HoustonBloggers Joanna from Madame Mariposa, Christy from My Timeless Blessings, and Pamela from A Renaissance Woman.  

We had an amazing time at the Southwest Bienvenida Party trying to learn how to 2 step, listening to Caliente and watching the story of the Llorona from HSPVA! (OUR FUTURE)

 Day 2-We started our day at McDonalds Breakfast.  Did you know the egg mcmuffin has been around for 40 years?  WOW...

 I spent the Day 2 and Day 3 going around to the classes and learning.  I even got to test drive a Toyota Prius.  I didn't even know the car was on.  It is push start and the car is so quite.  I thought it was still off.  Samba dancer, Folklorico dancers, Latinos with so much talent...

 I got to play the WiiU.  I am such a competitor.  I played Mario and even the sore loser in me can play this game.  Just Dance 4 was so much fun.  I burned so many calories while playing this game.  Have you ever seen bloggers in dresses play Just Dance?

Hasbro has my daughter's future doll.  She is learning to walk.  She is bilingual.  She is Baby Alive.  All of her Christmas wish list was there.  I took pitt stops at the Southwest lounge, charged up my phone and my tummy with airline favorites like pretzels, peanuts, and drinks.  I got to interview an amazing woman, future post to come with a video.  Stay tuned!!  Coca Cola gave us an AAAAAAhhhh moment with the speakers at the Adelante Movement.  

Did you follow my tweets?  The panels were full of powerful Latinos/Latinas with so much knowledge.  LATISM was an experience.  Next year, New York.  The big apple.  I have never been.  

Johnson & Johnson~Global Motherhood~Latism'12

It is almost going on a year now that my Lil Bit was still in my belly.  I am so thankful to that I received all the care I needed throughout my pregnancy and delivery.  With all my complications, almost miscarrying, and then the hemorrhaging, I am a very lucky mom to be able to hold my Lil Bit.  But I think about all the mothers out there in the world that are not as fortunate as I am.  The babies that will not have the care my baby had in the NICU.  Will they have oxygen when they can't breath?  Will they have a monitor checking to see if their little hearts stop?  Will they get the food they need to survive while their mother is not at their side?  Will they have a nurse assigned just to them like my Lil Bit did?  Will they keep them in the hospital until all their tests come out normal?  Will they even make it to a hospital?  Are there hospitals available to them?  Do you ever think how lucky we are?

Did you know that Johnson & Johnson supports Global Motherhood? 

Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies touches so many people’s lives each and every day.  And they continue to help around the world through non-profit organizations.  There are so many issues affecting women and children around our world. Johnson & Johnson is helping support programs particularly focusing on the rights of mothers and on maternal and infant health.

With programs like:

Note: These photos represent a few of the many programs supported by Johnson & Johnson and its partner organizations to serve the health and well-being needs of communities and people around the world. To read more about these programs and others that help us care for those in need, please visit our website:http://www.jnj.com/connect/caring/.”

-Making Childbirth Safer
Every year, 280,000 mothers die from complications in pregnancy and child birth and at least 3.1 million newborns die in the fragile first month of life. We partner with organizations around the world to help every mother and newborn survive and thrive.

I was born in El Salvador where there was not much for me or my family.  Many mothers in our family there lost their babies because they were unable to feed them.  They also had poor prenatal care, if any at all.  My mom became a mother at a very early age but overcame all of her circumstances.  Because of my mother's care, I am alive today.  She not only inspires me to be an awesome mom but to help others along the way.

This year Johnson & Johnson is the title sponsor for Latism'12 Conference in Houston, TX.  If you are attending the Latism, stop by the Johnson & Johnson suite (Arboretum II second level) to learn more.  Follow the conversation on twitter #LATISM, #InspireCare.  I will be tweeting, @independentmami. 

To learn more and to get more detailed information on how Johnson & Johnson is helping Global Motherhood, please click here.

***Disclosure-Sponsored conversation brought to you by Latina Bloggers Connect and Johnson & Johnson.  These are my own honest opinions.

I'm going to Latism 2012

What is Latism?


Latinos in Technology Innovation and Social Media (LATISM), is a 501(c) 4 nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to advancing the social, civic and economic status of the Latino community. LATISM is dedicated to raising awareness among corporate brands, NGOs and government entities about using social media and technology to reach the Latino community. A pioneering tech organization, LATISM has been hailed as the most influential online movement in the new multicultural Web.

For more information, visit http://latism.org

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LATISM'12 National Conference


Thursday, October 25, 2012 at 5:00 PM - Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 8:00 PM (EDT)

Houston, TX

Register today before it's too late!

***Disclosure-Thank you to the title sponsor Johnson &Johnson who is sponsoring me, Independentmami gets to attend this awesome conference.  Follow me @independentmami and #latism12 I will be tweeting from the conference.  I also will be giving away Johnson & Johnson products.  Stay tuned.