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Mexican Master Tequila Distiller Estela Anguiano Launches Her Own Tequila Brand

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonAugust 5, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonAugust 5, 202206676

Trailblazer. Master Tequila Distiller. Latina in STEM. Mexicana. Mom. These are some of the titles Estela Anguiano, who was born and raised in Mexico, holds and now she can add “jefa” since launching her own brand of tequila. The move...

Fashion Lifestyle

Digame: Jen Zeano of JZD Talks Jefa Life, Self-Care, and Latinx Representation

Virginia IsaadJune 30, 2022July 5, 2022

by Virginia IsaadJune 30, 2022July 5, 202207833

Digame is a monthly series featuring prominent Latinx leaders, activists, entrepreneurs, and public figures uplifting the community and making a difference. Jennifer Zeano is the Mexican-American jefa behind the brand, JZD, a Latina empowerment apparel and accessories brand she launched...

Beauty

Jefa’s Desk: Margarita Arriagada, Founder of Valdé Beauty

Virginia IsaadDecember 22, 2021November 17, 2022

by Virginia IsaadDecember 22, 2021November 17, 2022012938

What items are on the desks of some of the most successful jefas that help them manage their workload and stay motivated? On Jefa’s Desk readers get a glimpse of what the desks of entrepreneurs, business owners, and all-around successful...

Lifestyle

Gift Guide For Jefas featuring 10 Latina-Owned Brands

Nicole YoungNovember 16, 2021

by Nicole YoungNovember 16, 2021010204

We all have a jefa in our life and it’s easy to admire their hustle, it’s important to remember the day to day grind they experience and finding the gift that’ll help make their life easier. Get them a weekly...

Lifestyle

These Latina Jefas Should Definitely Be On Your Radar

Virginia IsaadOctober 19, 2021October 19, 2021

by Virginia IsaadOctober 19, 2021October 19, 202104959

Latinxs are not new to hard work and real hustle. We saw it in our parents growing up, and we’re constantly inspired by seeing it in the many business owners in our comunidades. Two Latina entrepreneurs who represent this hustle...

Lifestyle

Patty Rodriguez’s Jefa Day in the Life

Virginia IsaadSeptember 21, 2021September 23, 2021

by Virginia IsaadSeptember 21, 2021September 23, 2021010466

SPONSORED BY Patty Rodriguez often wears many different hats. You may know her as the creator of Lil’Libros, a bilingual children’s book publisher. She’s also the senior producer and on-air talent at “On-Air with Ryan Seacrest” and works on many...