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Latinxs Severely Underrepresented in Corporate Boards in the U.S.

Sofía AguilarOctober 21, 2022

by Sofía AguilarOctober 21, 202203454

It’s 2022 but corporations across the U.S. continue to lack equitable representation for Latinxs in their leadership. In 2020, Latinxs occupied just 4.1 percent of board seats at Fortune 500 companies, a stark contrast to Black people (8.7 percent) and...

Lifestyle

Latina Entrepreneur Launches Business With Latinx & BIPOC Investors

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonApril 4, 2022April 5, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonApril 4, 2022April 5, 2022021055

What would you say if we told you that the first-ever kid snack brand with no hidden sugars or masked veggies to go to market was Latina-owned and founded? What if we told you that brand is now ranked among...

Lifestyle

Reset Before the New Year for the Most Epic Version of YOU

Vicky AyalaDecember 31, 2018August 19, 2020

by Vicky AyalaDecember 31, 2018August 19, 202001268

What a year 2018 has been! While the Merriam-Webster declared “justice” as the word for 2018, I will go one step further and add “awakening” as another important word for 2018. This was a year many of us awakened from...

Culture

How to Launch Your Own Podcast in 7 Days

Vicky AyalaDecember 24, 2018August 21, 2020

by Vicky AyalaDecember 24, 2018August 21, 202001775

[article_ad] It seems like everyone has a podcast nowadays. Most newspapers and many former reality TV show personalities have dabbled in the podcast game. If you’ve ever given the idea a thought, now’s the time to take action since “112 million...

Lifestyle

7 Steps To Launching a Successful Lifestyle Brand

Vicky AyalaDecember 11, 2018August 19, 2020

by Vicky AyalaDecember 11, 2018August 19, 202003223

Instagram is where the party’s at and if you’ve ever wondered how people make a living posting their selfies and trips to Bali, then you’re not alone. What exactly is a “lifestyle brand?” Nowadays anyone can claim to be a...

Lifestyle

These 3 Millennial Latina Entrepreneurs Want To Empower Young Women in Business

Virginia IsaadSeptember 21, 2018September 25, 2020

by Virginia IsaadSeptember 21, 2018September 25, 202003440

With just $500 and a dream, 26-year-old Mexican-American Patty Delgado left her full-time freelancing job to establish clothing and accessories shop, Hija de tu Madre. The Instagram-famous, roll-off-your-tongue shop is most famous for their sequined denim jackets featuring La Virgencita,...

Lifestyle

How to Launch Your Own Online Store in Just One Week

Vicky AyalaSeptember 11, 2017December 21, 2020

by Vicky AyalaSeptember 11, 2017December 21, 202001061

So you want to open up your own online store? If you haven’t taken the leap of faith because you’re not quite sure where or how to start, then let this quick seven day guide give you the direction you...

News and Entertainment

How to Select the Right Team for Your Brand and Business

Vicky AyalaAugust 21, 2017December 29, 2020

by Vicky AyalaAugust 21, 2017December 29, 20200898

One is the loneliest number especially when you’re building a digital empire. You can do it all but not alone. Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned pro, getting the right people to support your hustle is crucial for upgrading...

Culture

Prepare Your Brand and Business for the Summer

Vicky AyalaMay 8, 2017January 28, 2021

by Vicky AyalaMay 8, 2017January 28, 202101016

The spring and summer can be great for our personal lives. There’s such a vibrant energy. Flowers are blooming and people are smiling. I get to wear my girly boho chic skirts. Life is good. Because the weather is beautiful...

Culture

The Savvy Business Woman’s Guide to NOT Getting Played

Yvette MontoyaMay 3, 2017January 29, 2021

by Yvette MontoyaMay 3, 2017January 29, 202102073

In my fairly short, somewhat corporate career I’ve met my fair share of business people. Anyone from CEO’s and building owners to entrepreneurs and freelancers, and I’m here to tell you – if you don’t already know – it’s a...

Lifestyle

A Conversation With Tamiah Bridgett of Diversamé

Tara Sherry-TorresJanuary 23, 2017February 23, 2021

by Tara Sherry-TorresJanuary 23, 2017February 23, 202101002

I first heard about Tamiah Bridgett through a mutual friend who was telling me about a hair meetup group called “It’s a Natural Thang.” Tamiah and I were introduced a short time later and ever since then I have been an...