Meet Veronica Leon of Macaroni KID Scottsdale

Today we’d like to introduce you to Veronica Leon.

Hi Veronica, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
Small Business Owner and SAHM, Editor-Publisher of Macaroni Kid North Scottsdale-PV and S Scottsdale-Arcadia. I have spent my time volunteering for many organizations and generously giving my time in need. I have held positions as the VP Compliance/Secretary for National Society of Hispanic MBAS (NSHMBA). NSHMBA was created in 1988 as a non-profit organization to foster Hispanic leadership through graduate management education and professional development. I was also a member of eLatina Voices, an electronic forum connecting Latinas interested in economic, politcal and social issues.

In July 2010, AGUILA Youth Leadership Institute, awarded her with a recognition of her valuable contribution to the 2010 Latino Lider and in September 2006, Valle Del Sol, awareded her with their Profiles of Success award.

When I became a mom in 2011, I got involved and held many positions within International MOMS Club and got more involved in my community. When looking for things to do I came across Macaroni KID and their fun filled calendar of events, which helped me find and schedule fun things to do with out moms club.
In 2014 the local publisher was hiring an Assistant to help with the publication and I jumped on it. I love everything about Macaroni KID and have been part of this community of publishers since. I love connecting with my Scottsdale community, working with small businesses and helping families find their family fun. It’s more than providing marketing and advertising services, it’s being able to provide Scottsdale families all the resources, services and fun there is to offer. Just a local mom of two with a passion for promoting all things Scottsdale and making strategic connections for small business owners.
My publication reaches over 10k local subscribers and I provide my readers a variety of articles, local business information, giveaways, guides and more to help make their planning easier.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Starting a small business and local publication has its challenges but nothing is impossible. I can consider myself lucky that running Macaroni KID Scottsdale has been a smooth ride and having the great connections have helped my business grow but most importantly I have enjoyed getting out and meeting small business owners and my community.

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Macaroni KID Scottsdale ?
Macaroni KID Scottsdale is a local publishing platform answering the question: “Mom, what are we doing today?” For more than 10,000 families in the Scottsdale community.
Macaroni KID Scottsdale is a Free weekly hyper-local e-newsletter and website featuring events, activities, products and places for parents, kids and families. I host local events and parties to connect with my community via social media. I enrich my community by connecting the libraries, schools, rex centers, community centers and all of the wonderful organizations and businesses that create programs and fun for kids and families with local families.

Do you have any advice for those just starting out?
Get involved in your community, make connections and have a plan of action. What is it that you want to get out of your business? Have a 5 year plan on what you want to accomplish and make it fun!

Contact Info:

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: Nscottsdale.macaronikid.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mackidveronical/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NScottsdale
• Twitter: @mckidscottsdale
• Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCdG1lzmyiq_x9igrAlkgAKg

Image Credits
All images are owned by Veronica Leon, Macaroni Kid Scottsdale.