Blog – Daniel Candelaria

Case Studies

The Business of Inclusion Podcast Pilot Episode

Not everyone that knows me knows that I am someone who has spent many years working through intense feelings of shame over being myself. Being raised with values that didn’t always feel like who I was was truly valuable was a lot to work through, and I still find myself working through feelings of shame to this day. However, I’ve learned over the years how to value myself for who I truly am, including those parts of me that I was taught were wrong. Having this personal experience is a big reason why I jump at the opportunity to work

Case Studies

Queer Money Branding, Graphics and & Podcast Post Production

The guys over at Queer Money have been some of my favorite people for some time now. I remember when I first found their podcast. I was working at a retirement account services company and pondering my personal finances after seeing first hand how dire most people’s long term financial prospects are. At the time, I would often commute back and forth between my hometown of Las Cruces, New Mexico, and Denver Colorado, where I resided. During the ten hours it took to commute each way, I wanted to find something that was educational, entertaining, and also catered to my

The Organ Mountain Range which contains 3 needles of rock

Creative Writing

Listening to the Chihuahuan Desert of New Mexico

Almost every day of my childhood was spent basking in the shadows of giants. These giants are made of quartz and granite and they are known as the Organ Mountains or La Sierra de los Órganos in Spanish. Their dominance of the desert I was born in makes us feel like we have gods looking over our shoulders, always there to observe and oversee our daily lives. But these mountains are not gods only to be adorned. Their many faces and ever-changing facade dictate that these are gods to be feared, to be respected, and to be humbled by. Even

The statue Angel de Independencia with blooming tree flowers in the foreground and a clear blue sky in the background.

Creative Writing

A Seed Long Since Blown Far, Far Away

I like to look down at my feet. These days they are the only thing that looks familiar. Yet always they are framed by new, like the long windy grass that I walked on when I walked through the first park I visited here. Or cracks in the pavement that seem to have existed many years before my arrival. This country was the country of my grandparents before they risked everything to leave it. I am just a visitor, a seed of a seed that’s long since been blown far away in the wind. And I am not a natural

Personal

We’re Thinking of Buying a Used EV

It’s really interesting that in the last 10 years or so EVs have managed to become more and more mainstream, and yet, the infrastructure, the cars themselves, and the understanding of how electric cars will fit into our lives are still needing a ton of development. The idea of owning an electric car is often heralded as an environmentally conscious choice, not something that you would do because the technology is advantageous in some way. But the reality is that EVs are not hand over fist better for the environment during the first 5 years or so of an Electric

low angle photography of green trees during daytime

Informational

5 Eco-Startups and How to Support Them:

It’s all too easy to say that on Earth Day we should visit a park, donate to a cause, sign a petition and call it a day, but the five organizations we’re talking about today don’t celebrate the earth just one day a year. They work relentlessly day in and day out to make progress towards driving biodiversity, decarbonizing the atmosphere, and educating the public in fun and creative ways. That’s why we thought it would be amazing to give these organizations a shout-out on one of our favorite holidays — because, let’s be real. If the earth doesn’t survive,

man carrying baby boy and kissing on cheek

Informational

How to create a post on a WordPress website

By some estimates, WordPress accounts for over 54% of internet websites. It has a huge range of themes, plugins, and widgets to help you build your website in minutes or even hours. In addition, WordPress is super-easy to use and can be customized to suit your needs. I recommend WordPress over other options for small to mid-size business owners because it is easy to use and maintain but versatile enough to meet almost all the needs of small businesses. Another thing that makes WordPress great is that you don’t have to be a web developer to create new content for

freelancer deciding that it is worth it to freelance

Informational

Is Freelancing Worth It? An In-Depth Analysis For Those on the Fence

Are you stuck in an unfulfilling corporate job, dreaming of a life of independence, but worried about taking the plunge into freelancing? Maybe you’re not happy with your salary, but you’re just worried that the entrepreneurial life is only for the brave and the bold. And perhaps you’re thinking, “I feel like my life is going nowhere, but I don’t know if I have the courage to quit my current job and start freelancing.” Well, you’re not alone. Many people worry over this kind of decision, and for good reason. It’s a giant leap, both in terms of time and

Woman who is using our tips for being on a podcast

Informational

The Business of Inclusion Podcast Pilot Episode

Queer Money Branding, Graphics and & Podcast Post Production