Who is PRISCILLA M. MORA...
Mrs. Mora is noted for the voice of the Quinceañera. Although this event has been celebrated for thousands of years before she came alone, she was the one started the movement to have this category recognized in the "Market" industry. Now, when you go to the Dallas Market Center, there is a definite category for all the items needed to plan one. Mrs. Mora is also a public speaker that gives seminars on the Quinceañera, noting importance of the traditions history. "I realized the need for the "Quinceañera" to have it's own market as I was planning her daughters' celebration. Focusing on the rich history and traditions of the "Coming of Age" celebration is my cup of tea."  The importance of the Tradition and History of this wonderful celebration only comes once in a lifetime, trust me, I had one. This event was so meaningful for me. Families write me from all over the world and ask me questions. 'With the right tools and knowledge families can empower themselves to plan their event smoothly and successfully." Educating families and companies about the Quinceañera has been a blessing for me. They no longer have that sense of being lost and can focus on planning". Mrs. Mora.
 

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I am currently working on a wish for Olivia, with the foundation.   I have a great Quinceanera Radio Show on Virtue Radio Network, check it out!   I have done seminars at the Dallas Market to educate the retailer. I have written a Quinceañera Planner  - It was listed as a "#1 Resource" for Quinceañera Planning by   I have been sought after for advice from families all over the world. I have been used as a resource for Partyspot web site (Owned by "The Knot" - 2006) I am part of a nation-wide web site!! I will do any kind of seminar for any benefit. I have been nominated for "Emerging Business of the Year" Three consecutive times by the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber   I have been interview by Latina Magazine I have worked with Nickelodeon on a project called, "A Walk in Your Shoes" I have been on "San Antonio Living" and "Great Day SA" I am listed as a "FAIRY GOD-MOTHER" in the book "ONCE UPON A QUINCEAÑERA: Coming of Age in the USA" by Julia Alvarez.   I am at artist at heart: I take my paintings and show them to students. I turn the paintings Four different ways. I get Four different answers as to what They see. From what I heard, teens think they are really cool paintings. . I then tell the students that I am an artist, writer and a mom & also grandma.  What the paintings do is get their brains going and them encouragement about their talent. I maybe talented with my art, however one of them could be a future scientist, basketball MVP, manager at HEB, etc., or even a future leader. I inspire teens to place goals in their life, even if it is to get up early every morning, do homework, to make a list. If you feel angry, write it down, use your TALENT, everyone has one (writing, basketball, science, history, mathematics, cheerleading, reading, taking pictures, dancing, wrestling, football or even painting). I tell them that using goals and their talents will take them along way. I always sign autographs and answer their questions. It's important that they get goals in place for college or use their talents to have a successful in life. About my paintings: Some of them have sold for over $100, the funding for the last one went to The Rhode Island Victim's Advocacy and Support Center (RIVASC) is a non profit agency, offering free direct services to victims and their families following a violent crime. Since the late 1980's, RIVASC has helped people rebuild their lives after losing a loved one in a violent death, through homicide, terrorism (9/11 terrorist attacks), vehicular crashes, and mass victimizations, such as the Station Nightclub Fire. As a grassroots, crisis response agency with limited funding, their work largely relies on donations and fundraising activities. On Monday, July 24th, RIVASC hosted it's 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament and Gala Dinner at Quidnessett County Club in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. This event is attract up to 550 people, including many members of the Rhode Island House and Senate.   I will paint a picture for just about any organization. I will note that the painting for the RIVASC was personal, and was dedicated to a love one, it was a painting designed for a Golfer. As long as it is for a great cause, I do not mind...Blessings, Priscilla

For any questions, please call: 210-629-6458
www.priscillasadvice.com -  A Total Quinceañera Resource site,
check out my myspace http://www.myspace.com/quincelady

Testimonial for Women’s Conference on Money & Faith

The Women’s Conference on Money & Faith

I asked God to help me get better,
and to help me get my life in order.
I didn’t know how it was going to happen,
and then, poof, this conference came along.
Before this conference I had some
self-esteem, ideas, and my dreams.
It started with a shoebox,
and then the financial orientation.
Within this conference
my self-esteem became powerful,
my ideas became my dream,
and the story goes on in history...Thank you!! 

People often ask me how I got into the business I am in today. My answer is always “God, he gave me the passion.” What I didn’t realize the first time I answered that question was that it was the Women’s Conference on Money & Faith that really inspired me. This conference pulled me out of my shell, grasp hold of me, and never let go. It started with listening to all the stories, at the same time growing with them, and then applying them to my life.

 Since this Conference:
What inspired me to create the awareness of this event were my experiences and traditions that my daughter and I had in celebrating our respective 15th birthdays with a Quinceañera celebration. My memories as to how my Quinceañera was planned were vague. It was very frustrating a couple of years ago when I began to plan my daughter’s Quinceañera, trying to find the right dance hall, crown, caterer, dress, etc. These were very frustrating moments. I knew there had to be other ways to make this process easier not only for myself, but others.

 My motivation began when my daughter and I attended a bridal show to get ideas. My daughter wore a sticker that indicated that she was a "bride". I felt uncomfortable with this idea because everyone kept saying how young she was to be a bride. She did not need to register for a trip to Cancun or look for an 8-piece place setting. This is when I felt the need to "cater" to all debutantes, regardless of their gender or their having a “Sweet 16” celebration. There needed to be a separate category for these young adults, and living here in San Antonio was the place to create an event for them. When a young lady of Hispanic decent has a Quinceañera, her whole life is transformed. It is not only a celebration; it is a time to reflect on her life as she goes on to becoming a young woman. Regardless of your culture, you probably know someone who is planning to have, has been in, or has had Quinceañera.  

With my business I wanted to spotlight small and corporate companies that catered to this wonderful tradition. Many companies have told me how this highlight on the tradition has helped them prosper. One company for example has gotten two hotel contracts. Another company has grown with customers and contracts. Never in my life did I imagine this would effect so many people’s lives.  

Since the awareness, I have created a Quinceañera planner, so that families do not have to run around with their heads cut off like I did.

I feel that with out this conference I wouldn’t be the woman that I am today. I feel strong, independent, and overwhelmed with God’s presence. I feel that everyone has a destiny. Not only did this conference lead me to it, but it gave me a new way of looking at things with open eyes.

Thank you Lord:
for the efforts and encouragement’ of my dear husband, 3 children, family and friends.
for those who believe in me.
for the knowledge, inspiration, and "drive" you have given me to fulfill my destiny.
for the passion you have put before me to keep me going.
for the sleepless nights thinking about this event, and what I have to do to prepare for it.
for all the specialist who took a chance on this site!!

ESPECIALLY FOR:
The Southwestern Texas Synod - The Women’s Conference on Money, & Faith
Priscilla M. Mora - Thank you for this conference, I feel every woman should attend one of these.