María Villagómez, Author at HipLatina

5 Facts About Mexico’s Independence That Everyone Should Know

María VillagómezMay 4, 2020July 16, 2020

by María VillagómezMay 4, 2020July 16, 20202 5138

Whether you’re Mexican or not, it helps to know more about the United States’ neighbor to the south. As we gear up to celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day, here are some facts that could help each of us look a little...

13 Books Every Latina Should Read at Least Once

María VillagómezApril 6, 2020August 21, 2020

by María VillagómezApril 6, 2020August 21, 202004696

There are so many incredible reads by Latino authors that every Latina should read at least once. The books are filled with characters that are magical, passionate, spiritual, powerful, opinionated, and determined to live a life full of integrity, honor,...

Culture

Las canciones en español más románticas de todos los tiempos

María VillagómezFebruary 3, 2018October 26, 2020

by María VillagómezFebruary 3, 2018October 26, 2020031498

¿Quién no se ha enamorado alguna vez acompañado de una canción romántica y sentimental? Recuerdan aquellos tiempos durante nuestra adolescencia (o incluso hoy en día) cuando escuchábamos una canción que nos transportaba a ese momento, a ese instante memorable y...

Culture

13 libros que toda latina debería leer por lo menos una vez

María VillagómezJanuary 8, 2018November 4, 2020

by María VillagómezJanuary 8, 2018November 4, 202001402

Hay tantas obras increíbles escritas por autores hispanos que toda mujer latina debe leer por lo menos una vez en su vida. Estas historias están repletas de personajes mágicos, apasionados, espirituales, poderosos, instruidos y determinados a vivir una vida llena...

Culture

8 curiosidades que desconocías del período de la independencia en México

María VillagómezSeptember 13, 2017December 21, 2020

by María VillagómezSeptember 13, 2017December 21, 202011807

Como todos saben, las celebraciones de la independencia de México comienzan en la víspera del 16 de septiembre. Muchos de ustedes también saben acerca de las figuras de la independencia, pero quizás algunos de ustedes desconozcan los siguientes hechos históricos...

Culture

Mónica Hurtado’s Commitment to Serving Her Community Is Beyond Inspiring

María VillagómezJuly 29, 2017January 7, 2021

by María VillagómezJuly 29, 2017January 7, 202101355

As we go through life’s journey, we often need and seek inspiration from colleagues, mentors, friends, and family. Such has been the case for this Latina whose inspiration came from her parents. Allow me to introduce you to Mónica Y....

News and Entertainment

13 Books Every Latina Should Read at Least Once

María VillagómezJuly 27, 2017January 7, 2021

by María VillagómezJuly 27, 2017January 7, 2021012888

There are so many incredible reads by Latino authors that every Latina should read at least once. The books are filled with characters that are magical, passionate, spiritual, powerful, opinionated, and determined to live a life full of integrity,...

Culture

4 Latinas in STEM That Everyone Should Know About

María VillagómezMay 27, 2017January 25, 2021

by María VillagómezMay 27, 2017January 25, 202112170

Latinas are less likely to get a degree in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) than any other woman. As of 2010 just 3.5 percent of STEM degrees in the U.S. went to Latinas. Though this number is painfully low, there...

Lifestyle

3 Tips para Ayudarle a Vivir una Vida Libre de Deudas

María VillagómezMay 15, 2017January 27, 2021

by María VillagómezMay 15, 2017January 27, 202101171

Si alguien me hubiera dicho hace veintitrés años que para cuando cumpliera cuarenta y un años iba a vivir sin deudas, no lo hubiera creído. A los dieciocho años tuve un accidente de carro bastante serio que mandó a una...

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¡Baja de peso con ensaladas súper divertidas y bajas en calorías!

María VillagómezApril 15, 2017February 3, 2021

by María VillagómezApril 15, 2017February 3, 202101490

¿Estás cansada de seguir dietas que no funcionan o de comer platillos saludables pero que tienen mínimo efecto positivo en tu peso? ¿Hasta cuándo vamos a poder comer algo delicioso sin tener que preocuparnos de subir de peso? Aunque estoy...

Lifestyle

Why EVERY Child Should Study Abroad

María VillagómezApril 7, 2017February 4, 2021

by María VillagómezApril 7, 2017February 4, 202102132

Your child is planning to study abroad next semester and you’re terrified. But now is the time to ease up. Studying abroad is a gift that every child should experience. If you’re on the fence about it, here are five...

Culture

5 Reasons Everyone Should Learn Spanish

María VillagómezMarch 27, 2017February 8, 2021

by María VillagómezMarch 27, 2017February 8, 202112162

Like many undergraduate students, I changed my area of study a few times during my college years. By my third year in college, I determined I would major in Spanish. Learning about my culture and the history of Spanish going back...