Carmen Montijo
Carmen Montijo is a dedicated Legal Assistant with over 15 years of experience at Epstein Becker & Green, P.C., where she is known for her precision, reliability, and strong administrative expertise. Beyond the legal field, Carmen is a creative entrepreneur and children’s book author of the Little Life Skills series, designed to help young children learn everyday habits in a fun and engaging way. Her creative work can be found at www.justjoinincommunity.com. She has also authored adult and children’s coloring books, as well as a recently published a recipe book dedicated to her parents and their cherished traditional recipes.
Carmen is passionate about empowering aspiring authors and has created Home Study courses that guide individuals step by step in turning their book ideas into published works on Amazon.
Deeply committed to giving back, Carmen volunteers with churches and literacy programs while also caring for her elderly parent in Puerto Rico from a distance. Most recently, she had the opportunity to read one of her favorite books, My Magical Adventure of Brushing My Teeth, to children at three daycares in Colorado. Reflecting on the experience, Carmen shares, “What a joy! Such a satisfying journey to see these children light up with excitement and even join in a song that was created spontaneously during the reading.”
• M.O.U.S. Certified
• Microsoft
• Excel
• Word
• Powerpoint
• Outlook
• Litera
• Kofax
• Intapp
• KDP
• Canva
• ChatGpt
• Do The Thing Collaboration Group
• Rock Church
• EBG/Charities
What do you attribute your success to?
My journey toward success truly gained momentum two years ago when I joined Stacey Laurens’ “Do the Thing Collaboration Group.” Through this experience, I learned how to open, grow, and manage a Facebook community for pre-retiring and retired individuals—a space where people can come together to receive valuable resources, prepare for the next chapter of life, and learn directly from experts.
Within this community, I discovered my own value and the importance of sharing what I was learning with others. I began documenting my journey of creating children’s books, showing members step by step how I navigated the process, embraced the challenges, and pushed through the uncertainty. Their encouragement and motivation played a huge role in helping me accomplish that goal.
Along the way, I interviewed more than 52 experts, including financial planners, Medicare Advantage specialists, nutritionists, consultants across various industries, hypnotherapists, personal trainers, knee and neck injury therapists, authors, and many more. The knowledge shared was powerful and practical, benefiting not only me but the entire community.
While I have not officially retired yet, I feel prepared—and so do many of the members who walked this journey alongside me. None of this would have been possible without Stacey Laurens, who generously introduced her members to experts who truly made a difference. We listened, participated, took action, and ultimately emerged stronger, more informed, and confident—true winners in our own right.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Stacey Laurens blueprint, Do it messy, but do it. and a second resource that Stacey introduced us to was author Kristen Gutierrez. book "Say Yes and figure it out." (Book on Amazon). Together the combination provided a strength i needed to achieve the things I did.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
If you are inspired by something, don't wait, Just do it! Find that person that did what you want to do and follow them. Attend their seminars, read their books and learn.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Getting sponsors to support my journey financially, to read to more kids around the world.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
To be honest, to be supportive, to be committed and come through on what you say. Never Give up. No means, No, not now.
Milestone Moments
I traveled to Colorado to meet with a friend and while there, reading my book to children of the Sweet Kids Daycare. One of three schools in Colorado.
Locations
Just Join In Community
Rego Park, NY 11374