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ATPF Lunch & Learn with Pablo Fernandez!
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Contact Pablo Fernandez via email: pablo@secrettable.co
Learn more about Pablo A. Fernandez
ATPF Board Member
Founder & CEO of Secret Table
Pablo A. Fernandez was born in Guatemala and raised in California and grew up in a holistic home that combined a rich Latin heritage with forward-thinking health and wellness principals. His love for food and health inspired him to create Secret Table in 2012 with over 10 years of experience in the field of finance under his belt. Fernandez has been active with ATPF since 2014.

Quote of the Day:
Video of the Day:
The Easiest Way to Improve Your Relationship
What Have You Been Doing During Shelter In Place Since March To Help You Through The Day?
Answers shared by the ATPF Community in Chat:
  • Joy Wahlmann: "Try to have a gratitude mindset and embrace 'good enough'."
  • Marilee Burgeson: "Connect with others!"
  • Michelle Nguyen: "Be appreciative of my loved ones."
  • Alexandra Taccone: "Meditation, biking on my new bike."
  • Lisa Kaufmann: "Connect and be PRESENT in daily moments."
  • Cindy Poulin: "Grateful for my family and friends"
  • Melissa Vetti: "Practicing yoga to connect myself and feel grateful for my wonderful life!"
  • Pablo Fernandez: "Remind myself to breathe deeply and constantly, releasing stress and bringing in life."
  • Tamar Blanco: "I count my blessings, read my bible every day. I've been making a point to call family and friends and checking up on them and asking them if they need food or anything. I make sure my kids go with me to drop off food or just drive by and wave to family and friends from our car. The kids even made a home made sign to show to family and friends from our car that says 'We Miss You'."
  • Cindy Ramirez: "Family & keeping up to date with everyone, finding something small to look forward to each day."
  • Jon Hickey: "Spending time with my boys, reconnecting from our busy lives. Cooking a lot with Lawson, work with Levi on merit badges for him to get his Eagle rank in Scouts. Quiet morning in my garden, watching YouTube videos to learn more about the plants I have then going out and putting it to work."
  • Danielle Levy: "I am actually taking a ton of doula shifts at the hospital and trying to read all day! Learning about Greek mythology right now. Spending time with Dad and brother."
  • Emily Rangel: "Getting to know more people in this group and community :)At home, I feel closer to my kids and have been able to focus on and get a strong IEP for my son!! I also have focused on making my home and surrounding space fitting and better for our senses. I love the positivity of Pablo and outlook on life! I have joined a book club and also enjoyed journaling!!"
Resources from Pablo Fernandez
& ATPF Community Members
Connection Tips from Pablo:

  1. Start a weekly recorded Zoom interview series with family members and relatives. Ask all the questions you've always wanted to ask them.
  2. Increase the amount of hugs you give with the people you live with.
  3. Spend time outdoors soaking in the sunshine.
Book Recommendation from Danielle Levy, ATPF Volunteer
Learn more about Secret Table
Secret Table is an event planning company designed to produce entire events, consult event producers when producing their own, or come in to facilitate connection.
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