Lea Landaverde’s Top 10 Gifts for Jefas and Activistas

Welcome to Mis Favoritas! A special shopping guide curated by Latinas influencers and content creators who are part of the HL community and are well-versed in the items all Latinas need to have. From Latina-owned brands to big-name brands that carry the essentials, these mujeres are highlighting their favorites in fashion, home decor, fashion, and accessories. Each guide will be themed to provide the best of the best in their respective categories in a variety of price points for all needs.

This holiday season, I wanted to create something special—a gift guide that not only celebrates the incredible mujeres in our lives but also uplifts Latina and POC-owned businesses. These handpicked gifts are deeply personal to me because they reflect the strength, creativity, and resilience of our comunidad.

Whether you’re shopping for tu amiga la activista fighting for justice or la jefa paving her own way, each gift is a small way to honor their unique light. From culturally inspired accessories to thoughtful tools that empower and inspire, this guide is about more than just giving—it’s about supporting the amazing people and cultura behind these products.

Every purchase is a chance to invest in our culture, our stories and our future. I hope this guide helps you find meaningful ways to show love and support our community this holiday season. — Lea Landaverde 

Disclosure: Every product is independently selected by the guest influencer. Items purchased through our links may earn us a commission.

For La Activista

1. JZD’s Latina Power Tote Bag

Since 2014, JZD has been empowering Latinas by making clothes and accessories that represent la cultura. What started as an apartment venture and a ramen noodle diet, is now an incredible business showing the world how far Latinas can go. Their Latina Power Tote is the perfect accessory to take your Latinidad everywhere you go. With a 100% cotton beige design, it boasts an inside pocket, measures 14X14 inches and 5.5 inch deep. The beautiful design also has the infamous “Latina Power” lettering in pink to match all your JZD outfits.

“I wanted to support brands that I’ve worked with that I love and that maybe some that haven’t been supported enough” Landaverde said about brands like JZD. “I wanted to not only support my local economy but the brands that have supported me along my journey…I did everything with just that little hint of extra love.”

JZD Latina Power Tote Bag, $32, available at shopjzd.com.

2. For Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts by Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez 

Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodriguez has created a community to empower women to stick together as the founder of Latina Rebels. In For Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts, Rodríguez writes a love letter to the challenges Brown girls face, including sexism, racism, and classism while addressing everything in between from colorism to imposter syndrome. This empowering tale will challenge established beliefs while challenging the status quo and helping women of color own their stories. At 680 ratings, people are calling this a “must read” and saying “my heart needed this.”

For Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts, $14.38, available at amazon.com.

3. Poderosa Mug

Does anything make you feel more poderosa than some cafecito in a cool mug? Well, this stoneware mug from Opalhouse. Featuring the “Poderosa” lettering with an allover floral print, it holds up to 16 fluid ounces that will hold everything from cafecitos to your favorite teas, both hot and cold. It’s also dishwasher and microwaves safe, so you’ll never have to worry about your favorite drink going cold. Part of Landaverde’s mission with this gift guide was to inspire thoughtful and sustainable gifting that didn’t break the bank. Especially those regalitos that never seize to feel special to the personitas around us.

Poderosa Stoneware Mug, $7, available at target.com.

4. “Tú Eres” Affirmations Poster

Let’s get real, sometimes we need to be our own best cheerleader and what better way to do so than with an affirmation poster? This “Tu Eres” affirmation poster by LivingSpanglish includes 12 affirmations to remind you to unleash the chingona within. The poster comes in a digital download available in high-resolution files from 5 x 7 inches to A4. With 144 five-star reviews, customers called this poster “detailed and beautiful,” saying it “exceeded expectations.” Others are calling it a “great gift for a friend.”

“I wanted to help other entrepreneurs feel confident,” Landaverde says. “This is a poster people can put people up on their offices.”

“Tú Eres” Affirmations Poster, $7.99, available at etsy.com.

5. Échale Ganas – Quiero Prints Sticker

Another gem for the activist in our lives is the “Échale Ganas” sticker from Quiero Prints. This five-star rated shop started out as a Quinceañera invitations shop and is now one of the most beloved Etsy shops for silly, fun, and inspirational Latinx millennial designs. This sticker will make a great addition for laptops, water bottles, or even a journal. Either way, it’s definitely an encouraging token for your budding emprendedora and activista. With over 1,000 reviews, people called this a “super cute sticker” and added that it was “great quality.”

Échale Ganas Sticker by Quiero Prints, $3.99, available at etsy.com.

For La Jefa

6. Make Jefa Moves Necklace by Hija de tu Madre

Nothing makes a jefa feel better than a special reminder that she’s killin’ it in her journey and doing great. This two-sided “You’re Doing Great Mija” and “Make Jefa Moves” necklace from Hija de tu Madre is a perfect memento for the jefa you know. She can pick which side to wear up depending on her mood! Also, the necklace comes in 18k gold plated or stainless steel options, a 16-inch chain, and a three inch long chain extender. The LA-based Latina lifestyle brand knows a thing or two about making jefa moves, so you can trust the jefa in your life will feel the power of community with this necklace.

Make Jefa Moves Necklace, $48, available at hijadetumadre.com.

7. La Jefa Desk Plate

Another awesome piece from Hija de tu Madre is this “La Jefa” desk plate that will make you feel like you’re in Caso Cerrado. The plate can be used to rep your jefa chops at your office, home desk, bookcase or even around la sala. You can be a jefa anywhere you want! The plate is made out of aluminum and soft enamel, so it’s definitely going to be time proof, plus with all five-star reviews, people are saying it “instantly” made them feel like a jefa.

La Jefa Desk Plate, $26, available at hijadetumadre.com.

8. Jefa in Training: The Business Startup Toolkit for Entrepreneurial and Creative Women

Jefas support other jefas, that’s something we’re all sure about. Ashley K. Stoyanov Ojeda has created this blueprint for budding entrepreneurs looking to build their imperios. As the only Spanglish project-launching toolkit and planner for Latina entrepreneurs, this treasure is everything you need to start your entrepreneurship journey—ahora mismo.

“I thought about who’s in my community? Who’s trying to do the work? Who’s trying to support?” Landaverde shares about her pick. “I feel like Ashley for Jefa in Training. She’s really gone out of her way to really help support her community.”

Inside the book, Stoyanov Ojeda shares first-hand experiences, guest stories of successful Latinx business women, worksheets, and other exercises to take things to the next level.

Jefa in Training: The Business Startup Toolkit for Entrepreneurial and Creative Women, $22.95, available at amazon.com.

9. Jefa Sweatshirt

Let your jefa colors fly with this Jefa sweatshirt from Buena Loba Designs. This super comfy sweatshirt is as versatile as it is powerful. It’s made with a classic fit and double-needle stitching that ensures durability withouth compromising comfort. Even more, it’s made with 100% ethically grown U.S. cotton, so you’ll be looking fabulous, supporting a small business, and supporting the U.S. economy. Sizes range from small to 5XL and colors range from maroon, sand, and black. Reviewers are raging about how comfortable this piece is, with 42 of them giving it five stars. Pro tip: just get one of each!

Jefa Sweatshirt, $24.80, available at etsy.com.

10. Jefa Vibes Candle

If she looks like a jefa and smells like a jefa, then she’s probably a jefa. This candle lights up the muses with its sweet spice with touches of wood, musk, bergamot, soft white florals, and a touch of vanilla. Think old boleros and palm trees as you’re lighting this up and coming up with your next million dollar idea.

The soy candle by Gold and Palms Atelier is a perfect gift, it’s also phthalate free, and burns for 45-60 hours. It has 1,329 five star reviews, calling this an “amazing scent” and a “perfect and unique gift.”

Jefa Vibes Candle, $24, available at etsy.com.