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These Latina Jefas Should Definitely Be On Your Radar

Virginia IsaadOctober 19, 2021October 19, 2021

by Virginia IsaadOctober 19, 2021October 19, 202102126

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...

Beauty Culture

Dominican-American Priscilla Jiminian Built a Skincare Brand That Honors Her Heritage

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonAugust 31, 2021September 5, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonAugust 31, 2021September 5, 202105268

At just 34 years old, Afro-Latina Priscilla Jiminian is on the path to creating a veritable skincare empire. Priscilla was raised in the Bronx and has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and it wasn’t an easy path to where...

Beauty Fashion

6 Summer Collections from Latina-Owned Brands You Need to Check Out

Virginia IsaadJune 4, 2021

by Virginia IsaadJune 4, 202107461

Summer is almost officially here and as we slowly transition to post-pandemic life we’re excited to actually get out of our loungewear (though not for long, let’s be real) and enjoy outings with our friends. But we’re not the only...

Culture Lifestyle

Digame: Ana Flores Talks Building Community through We All Grow Latina

Virginia IsaadApril 30, 2021April 30, 2021

by Virginia IsaadApril 30, 2021April 30, 202104204

Digame is a monthly series featuring prominent Latinx leaders, activists, entrepreneurs, and public figures uplifting the community and making a difference. Ana Flores is the founder and CEO of #WeAllGrow Latina (formerly Latina Bloggers Connect) the first network of Latina influencers...

Culture Family Lifestyle

11 Amazing Products to Buy from These Latina Mom-Owned Shops

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMarch 11, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMarch 11, 202105182

Having kids and being a member of the traditional work force has become increasingly impractical and challenging throughout the years, and for those of us who do manage to pull it off, it often still doesn’t bring in enough income...

Lifestyle

5 Ways To Master Multiple Incomes

Mariela RosarioMay 15, 2020July 15, 2020

by Mariela RosarioMay 15, 2020July 15, 202004926

In today’s world, there’s no such thing as job security. It’s important — now more than ever — to secure the bag by way of multiple income streams. It’s getting harder and harder to rely on 9-5 jobs to keep...

Culture Lifestyle

Undocumented Latina Entrepreneurs Thrive Despite Their Status

Virginia IsaadApril 23, 2020July 24, 2020

by Virginia IsaadApril 23, 2020July 24, 202005135

Rosa Torres is a 23-year-old undocumented sociology student who co-founded Floreria Esperanza with her mom selling custom flower arrangements through Instagram as a creative avenue to make money. Torres was born in Guadalajara, Mexico and came to the U.S. when...

Beauty Culture

Sweet Street Cosmetics is an Ode to LA Chola Style

Virginia IsaadMarch 30, 2020March 31, 2021

by Virginia IsaadMarch 30, 2020March 31, 202101389

Natalia Durazo and LaLa Romero love makeup but felt like the industry didn’t necessarily love them back as they didn’t see themselves represented so they decided they would fill that void. Born and raised in Los Angeles, the entrepreneurs celebrate...

Culture

Sisters Open Cake Bash Studio Selling Puerto Rican Delicacies

Virginia IsaadMarch 25, 2019August 12, 2020

by Virginia IsaadMarch 25, 2019August 12, 202001952

Sisters Miredys and Karla Peguero migrated from Puerto Rico to California and cultivated their family’s recipes and love for baking into a newly-launched cake studio in Los Angeles. A year ago they opened Cake Bash Studio in Van Nuys, a neighborhood...

Culture

Latina Beauty Entrepreneurs Share Their Top Business Lessons

janelmartinezOctober 13, 2018September 23, 2020

by janelmartinezOctober 13, 2018September 23, 202012596

The beauty industry is big business. It is estimated that there are at least 40 beauty startups founded by women, making $455 billion in sales, according to Forbes. In terms of the global beauty market, it’s predicted to grow from...

Lifestyle

5 Unexpected Latina Entrepreneurs To Watch

kamariAugust 11, 2018September 14, 2020

by kamariAugust 11, 2018September 14, 202002323

While it’s no secret that the Black community has made many efforts to build Black-owned entrepreneurs businesses and encourage a habit of “buying Black,” there are many economic reasons why members of the Latinx community should emphasize (or continue to...

Lifestyle

With Their Super Mamás Podcast, These Latinas Are Winning By Putting Family First

Yvette MontoyaJuly 13, 2017January 11, 2021

by Yvette MontoyaJuly 13, 2017January 11, 202101082

Paulina and Bricia Lopez are the type of women you look at in awe. In addition to running their super popular podcast, Super Mamás, the Lopez sisters are owners (along with their other siblings) of three family-run businesses: Guelaguetza, a popular Oaxacan...