My father was a brilliant electrician with an electrician's license in his pocket. My sister Daisy had her own agricultural agency. Coming from a Hispanic background, receiving recognition for your work was very difficult. You were always judged for your background. Class, education, and race were very important in whether or not one got the job. Since I was little I always knew that I wanted a career in fashion. I have always been very passionate about fashion and was fascinated by its enormous impact on people's daily lives. However, I was not a talented draftsman, so becoming a designer was out of the question. When I arrived at UTSA I knew I wanted to study a subject that would open many doors in the fashion world. I chose marketing to become Chief Marketing Officer of an important fashion magazine. This job gave me great perks like rummaging through the closets of the magazine's fashion department, meeting stylists, being front row at fashion shows, and traveling the world. Getting my dream job wasn't all glamor nor was it easy, I had to work hard every day. All my tears and sweat finally paid off, as my job didn't feel like work, it was a pleasure to have such an amazing experience