self-esteem Archives

My Self-Esteem Journey Lead Me to Reframe What it Means to Be Confident

mariahpicouMay 27, 2022June 1, 2022

by mariahpicouMay 27, 2022June 1, 202202248

“Confident” “Poderosa” “Bad B*tch” ”Boss” “Jefa” are all words put on us as Latinx womxn on a daily basis from a very young age. I remember being a teenager and feeling like I had to be all of these words...

Beauty

Shaving My Head Freed Me From Body Insecurities

kamariSeptember 18, 2018September 9, 2020

by kamariSeptember 18, 2018September 9, 202001246

A few weeks ago, I found myself on vacation feeling everything but relief, which is ironic considering travel and vacation are supposed to be immediate stress relievers. In fact, for most folks, from the moment of arrival at the beach...

Family

A Tribute To Puerto Rican Women I Admire: Byankah Sobá

lolaSeptember 9, 2018September 4, 2020

by lolaSeptember 9, 2018September 4, 202002162

I have been contributing with HipLatina for about a year and a half now. Every week, this seventeen-year-old latina (who happens to think she’s hip) has shared her point of view on just about everything from pet adoption, to feminism,...

Lifestyle

My Star Scar

lolaJuly 30, 2017January 7, 2021

by lolaJuly 30, 2017January 7, 20210626

I started off the week with an invitation from my dance teacher to visit her dance camp and speak to the girls about my story, acceptance and how to overcome challenges in their lives. I usually adjust my speeches according...