Cinco de Mayo, More Than a Fiesta

🎉 Celebrating Cinco de Mayo: More Than a Fiesta

May 05, 2025•1 min read

Today is Cinco de Mayo—a day many associate with tacos, music, and margaritas—but there’s a deeper story behind the celebration. It’s not Mexico’s Independence Day (that’s in September). Cinco de Mayo honors the Battle of Puebla in 1862, when a small, underdog Mexican army achieved a miraculous victory over the powerful French forces. It was a moment of resilience, pride, and unity.

That spirit still speaks to us today.

For me, Cinco de Mayo is a reminder that no matter how great the odds, faith and confidence can carry us through. It's about rising strong, even when the world expects you to fall. It’s about small voices making a big impact—just like the women I work with who are building their dreams, one courageous step at a time.

This day calls us to reflect on legacy. What victories are you fighting for? What story are you writing? Your journey might not make headlines, but every breakthrough, every journaled page, every act of self-love—it matters.

Let’s use today not just to celebrate culture and joy, but to step boldly into our own power. Just like the people of Puebla, you have strength inside you that’s waiting to be awakened.

So, whether you're dancing in the kitchen, learning something new, or just pausing to reflect—embrace the moment. Your story is unfolding, and every page you write adds to your empowerment and purpose.

Today’s Affirmation:

I am resilient. I rise with joy, faith, and purpose.

#CincoDeMayoInspiration, #EmpoweredLegacy, #FaithAndPurpose, #CelebrateConfidence, #StorytellingMatters, #JoyInEverySeason,

"Dr. La Wanna Parker is an international award-winning author, dynamic speaker, and inspirational specialist who inspires others to overcome life's obstacles with courage and humor. Creator of 'Courage to Live Your Dream,' she inspires women to unlock their potential and accept their best selves."

LaWanna Parker

"Dr. La Wanna Parker is an international award-winning author, dynamic speaker, and inspirational specialist who inspires others to overcome life's obstacles with courage and humor. Creator of 'Courage to Live Your Dream,' she inspires women to unlock their potential and accept their best selves."

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