Aileen Cruz, MBA
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22 Things 22 Taught Me
22 was not the year I expected, but it was the year that changed me the most. It started with heartbreak, loss, and a lot of uncertainty. Somewhere in the middle of all of that, I graduated with my MBA,… Continue reading
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Discipline Over Motivation: My 50-Pound Transformation
In just four months, I lost 50 pounds, but the real transformation wasn’t just physical. It was learning how to show up for myself, even on the days I didn’t feel motivated. Through simple routines, high-protein meals, structured workouts, and… Continue reading
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Life Lately: Building a Life I Once Prayed For
Life lately has been a balance of growth, discipline, and stepping into opportunities I once only imagined. From speaking at conferences to building better habits and expanding my own path, this season has been about showing up, even when it… Continue reading
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Day 75: What Actually Changed
75 days ago, I made a commitment to myself. Today, I kept it and became someone stronger because of it. Continue reading
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Lately: Growth, Discipline, and a Lot of Change
Lately, life has felt full in ways I didn’t fully process until I finally paused to reflect. Between new beginnings, personal discipline, and unexpected changes, this season has been about growth in ways I can’t always measure, but can definitely… Continue reading
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Halfway Into 75 Hard: 40 Days of Discipline
Halfway into 75 Hard and 20 pounds down, but the real transformation hasn’t been physical. Forty days of discipline, sobriety, structure, and keeping promises to myself have changed more than the scale ever could. This is what consistency actually looks… Continue reading
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Navigating Imposter Syndrome in a New Workplace
Imposter syndrome does not mean you are unqualified. Often, it means you are stepping into a space that is stretching you. Growth rarely feels comfortable at first. Continue reading
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Life Lately: A Softer Pace
Seven days into 2026, life feels slower. No classes, a new role ahead, more time with family, and a quiet reset to start the year. How are you entering this new year? Continue reading
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What 2025 Taught Me and How I’m Carrying It Forward
As 2025 comes to a close, I’m reflecting on a year that held both loss and growth, heartbreak and joy. This year shaped me in ways I never expected, and as I look ahead, I’m choosing to move forward with… Continue reading
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A Gentle Reminder This Holiday Season
The holiday season has a way of arriving all at once. With it comes joy, but also pressure to do more and be more. This year, I’m choosing something different. Slowing down, being present, and remembering that rest is not… Continue reading
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