Being an entrepreneur is like breathing to me. I’ve been an entrepreneur since I was a little girl and my brother and I would go door-to-door in our projects selling things we found. Today, folks call it reselling vintage, but back then, it was just a hustle. This is my journey as a latina entrepreneur.
Meet Alexis Chiquete, founder of Como La Latina. I love her passion for showing the badassedness of the Latina spirit. Alexis Chiquete is from Nogales, AZ and is the founder of Como La Latina . As the founder it has become her mission to raise the next generations of Strong Bad Ass Latinas. Latinas are […]
Meet Juliana Suarez, owner and creator of Bilingual Marketplace. I am proud to share that I am a member of this amazing community. Juliana will be supplying 100 little ABC books in Spanish and pens for our goody bags! Juliana was born in Bogotá, Colombia. She has been an elementary bilingual teacher for the […]
Meet Isabel Magana, owner and creator of Isa’s Crafts. A few years ago, she went through some personal changes that took her to a space where she felt alone, a failure, and old. Her only child had left for college and her marriage of 17+ years ended. She turned to sewing as a way to […]
I love when someone creates a product after trying to find a solution and ends up solving a problem for others too. Such is the story with Rebekah Jensen of Sanara Skincare! After 15 years of suffering from psoriasis, Rebekah decided to take skincare into her own hands, literally. Managing psoriasis takes so much more […]
I’m such a fan of these ladies! Their creations are beyond creative, and I am thrilled to include them as a LatinaMeetup DC sponsor! Meet Ruby & Gaby the proud owners of La Casa Frida based in San Antonio, Tx. Check out what they have to say! We were both raised in Cd. Juarez, Mexico […]
Life happens. Often. Just these past couple of years, our family has dealt with medical emergencies for 3 out of 4 family members. We are also facing sending our second child to college and re-evaluating our retirement. Now, I consider myself a smart person. I own my own business and I love to learn. I […]
I’m a mom, an entrepreneur, a wife and a volunteer. The list of daily tasks I attack is daunting, so I need all the help I can get to make sure I’m the most productive version of myself. The apps I use need to give me an edge. They need to make soar, or at […]
When a book really grabs me, it gets pushed to the top of my extensive reading list. Such was not the case with Lean In.
Still looking for that perfect Christmas present that celebrates Latina culture?You’re in luck. Here are some great options that also support Latina entrepreneurs.
You know how I always talk about doing something that scares you?
Going back to my hometown and pulling off a great event while keeping sponsors and attendees happy was very, very scary for me.
Thankfully, the LatinaMeetup Miami was a success!