Valentine Marie Torres
As a Business Teacher and Career Advisor. I serve high school and college students along with career seeking adults. Helping them with self-discovery, organization tips, and time management skills.
August Cover Story 2021
Motto: “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an act, but a habit.” -Aristotle
Selected work
Keynote Speaker for LULAC
Valentine Torres
The title of my piece is 'Everyone is a Mother.' I am a career mom as many women are. I juggle my career and motherhood simultaneously. During the day I am Ms. Torres, a Business Dual Credit Instructor at Hobart High School/Hobart University where I advise and teach high school students. After school hours I am Mom to Felix, 14, and Liliana, 11. My children are the center of my world and I am blessed to be their Mom and work hard on my commitment to help them become the best versions of themselves. I also serve as a stepmother to my bonus daughter Anahalia, who is 18 and I am thankful for the support I receive from my husband Aaron.
'Listen to your Mother' is important to me because it highlights that everyone is a mom at some degree or another. Motherhood is a blessing whenever we can play that role. Some of us are mothers to our biological children, while some are mothers to stepchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and even grandchildren.
Indiana Latino Institute September 2019
EMCEE
http://indianalatinoinstitute.org/
AN OPPORTUNITY TO:
Identify scholarship and financial aid opportunities
Explore universities and businesses at the College and Career Fair
Attend workshops on Financial Aid, College Application Process & Choosing the Right College, and Navigating COVID-19
Workshops will be provided in English and Spanish
This event is completely free and is geared toward Latino high school students and parents, but is open to anyone interested in joining.
“You’re going to be terrible at a lot of things for years until you’re successful. People probably aren’t going to listen to your podcast initially. But if you like it and you keep putting it out, people will find it.” Keith Kingbay
Conversating with Coach Valentine Torres
Episode 1 "Talking business coaching with Valentine Torres" and how her entrepreneur mindset has gotten her where she is today. Talking about Motherhood and her upcoming events!!!
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Building Resilience and Becoming Confident
Coach V Torres is a Business Teacher and Career Advisor. She serves high school and college students along with career seeking adults. She also helps them with self-discovery, organization tips and time management skills.
Mental health clarity has been a focus of mine for many years now. It became a lifestyle focus of mine when I turned 40 in 2018. At that time I started my MBA and juggled being a Mom, Wife, Teacher, all while taking courses on a full-term schedule. In 2018 my maternal Grandmother passed away. This was a hard death to deal with because I had her in my life for so many years. During my childhood she lived with us, so our bond was very close. I learned since then the importance of aging naturally yet gracefully. I learned to focus on me and those close to me. This has resulted in so many life changing events for me, my kids, and my husband.
Since the podcast
Motto: “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an act, but a habit.” -Aristotle
Young Entrepreneurs Podcast with Angel Santos
Listen to Your Mother "Everyone is a Mom"
Mentoring with the Professional Young Women of NWI
40 over 40 'Inspiring Women to be their truest self'
Mom to Mom, NWI feature "My hope that my students learn to build a business plan for their lives."
Influencers in Action - Feature with the Hobart Chamber of Commerce
January 2022 "Teacher of Excellence" recognized in NWI Times by Allen Law Group"
Legislative Committee member for Indiana Latino Institute district 1: to devise a plan to better serve Latinos when it comes to public policy. The mission: to improve health and advance education for the Indiana Latino community through statewide advocacy, research, and culturally responsive programs.
"Don't chase the money, chase the knowledge because gaining knowledge is going to help you accomplish your dreams."
"Being a business teacher has shown me how valuable the content is that I present to students. Teaching employability skills, time management, organization, the tricks to getting hired, the secret to getting that promotion at their dream job, and so much more. Every single subject a student takes has so much value. I'm just a little biased to my subject. The School of Business is a total vibe."
Northwest Indiana Influential Women Association
Up & Coming 2018
Valentine Torres, Hobart High School – Education
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2022 Education Finalist
https://nwiiwa.org/influential-women-award-finalists/
2022 Influential Women Award Finalists
Empowering Moms in Careers and Motherhood with Valentine Torres
In our podcast, Valentine and I dive deeper into these insights and experiences. So, grab a cup of coffee, put your feet up, and join us here for this heartfelt conversation.
Let's keep dancing, ladies, and remember—we're all in this beautiful, messy, challenging dance together.
With all the love and camaraderie,
Kelly McGuire