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Jennifer Lopez to Help Provide $14 Billion in Loans for Latina Entrepreneurs by 2030

Virginia IsaadJune 13, 2022June 13, 2022

by Virginia IsaadJune 13, 2022June 13, 2022058722

We all know Jennifer Lopez as an actress and singer but she’s also a businesswoman including her skincare line, JLo Beauty and now she’s giving back to help fellow entrepreneurs. She teamed up with Grameen America, a New York City-based...

Lifestyle

Meet Bianca Espinosa: a Latina Whiskey Aficionado Shattering Stereotypes

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMay 20, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMay 20, 202202651

Sometimes, women who imbibe — let alone on something like whiskey — garner a certain sort of reaction from men, and even from other women. In many parts of America and the world for that matter, it’s considered unladylike for...

Culture

Mompreneur Sarah Zubiate Talks Developing Organic Latin Staples + Family First Approach

Sofía AguilarMay 9, 2022

by Sofía AguilarMay 9, 202202789

Mexican American entrepreneur Sarah Zubiate has always been determined to have it all. She’s a wife and mother to four children, not to mention the founder, CEO, and owner of ZUBI’S, a small business that develops salsas and cremas with...

Culture

Activist Elsa Marie Collins Believes Immigration Reform Is About Humans, Not Politics

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonApril 19, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonApril 19, 202203430

First-generation Mexican American activist Elsa Marie Collins straddled the border most of her childhood. Born in San Diego and raised in Tijuana in the 80s and 90s, she remembers an entirely different experience than the one many children and families...

Lifestyle

Latina Entrepreneur Launches Business With Latinx & BIPOC Investors

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonApril 4, 2022April 5, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonApril 4, 2022April 5, 202208786

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

8 Latina Entrepreneurs Who’ve Made History in Their Industries

Nicole YoungMarch 7, 2022March 8, 2022

by Nicole YoungMarch 7, 2022March 8, 202205613

This month (and really all year long) we’re celebrating Latinas who’ve made history in all industries especially as business owners and entrepreneurs. Latinas represent 40 percent of all Latinx business owners and the number of Latina-led employer firms has grown...

News and Entertainment

Latina Entrepreneur María Trochimezuk Develops Platform for STEM Scholarships

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMarch 2, 2022March 4, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMarch 2, 2022March 4, 202204188

Latinas held 10 percent of science and engineering jobs in 2019, as reported by the National Science Foundation, an increase of 8 percent from 2015. Despite the growth, it remains a financial challenge for many Latinas to enter science, technology,...

Lifestyle

These Latina Jefas Should Definitely Be On Your Radar

Virginia IsaadOctober 19, 2021October 19, 2021

by Virginia IsaadOctober 19, 2021October 19, 202104378

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, 2021011751

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, 2021010611

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, 202105606

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, 202109054

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...