Werk Mija Podcast
74 episodes - English - Latest episode: 23 days ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsThe Werk Mija Podcast is a place for mujeres motivated to cultivate the life they deserve. We are amplifying Latina voices and sharing their entrepreneurial and professional journeys. The Werk Mija podcast is hosted by Xochitl Carmona. She is the founder of Werk Mija, an apparel and accessories brand for Latinas who unapologetically celebrate their cultura through empowering & relatable messages. Tune in as we create a space for Latina leaders. Also, follow Xochitl‘s personal journey as she navigates the reality and obstacles of being a business owner.
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Ep. 70: How Wendy Ramirez & Jackie Rodriguez Created Spanish Sin Pena, A Program To Empower Our Community To Feel Confident Speaking Spanish
June 28, 2024 00:02 - 44 minutes - 61.6 MBI am joined today by Jackie Rodriguez and Wendy Ramirez, The Jefas of Spanish Sin Pena, a program created to empower our community to feel confident speaking Spanish! Wendy Ramirez is the founder of Spanish Sin Pena & has 20+ yrs of experience teaching. She earned a JD from Loyola Law School LA & a Bachelors of Arts in Political Science & Spanish from the University of California at Berkeley. Wendy's family is from El Salvador & Mexico, she is a proud native of East LA. Jackie Rodriguez is t...
How Laura Santoyo, Turned The Hardest Times In Life Into Motivation To Launch Her Makeup Brand, Date Nite Beaute
June 19, 2024 17:06 - 36 minutes - 50.2 MBToday I am joined by Laura Santoyo. Laura is the owner of Date Nite Beaute, a cosmetics and accessories brand that inspires date night looks. With a passion for the beauty industry for 25 years, Laura was a makeup artist for almost a decade in her 30’s helping to put herself through college while working 2 other jobs. Due to COVID, she now works with the manufacturers to curate her own brand of makeup. Date Nite Beaute has received celebrity purchases and Laura is a national sponsor with U...
Ep.69: How Laura Santoyo, Turned The Hardest Times In Life Into Motivation To Launch Her Makeup Brand, Date Nite Beaute
June 19, 2024 17:06 - 36 minutes - 50.2 MBToday I am joined by Laura Santoyo. Laura is the owner of Date Nite Beaute, a cosmetics and accessories brand that inspires date night looks. With a passion for the beauty industry for 25 years, Laura was a makeup artist for almost a decade in her 30’s helping to put herself through college while working 2 other jobs. Due to COVID, she now works with the manufacturers to curate her own brand of makeup. Date Nite Beaute has received celebrity purchases and Laura is a national sponsor with USO...
Ep. 68: How Elena Flores Opened Sew Bonita, A Gift Shop In Corpus Christi, Texas: From Side Hustle To Full Time!
June 10, 2024 17:50 - 34 minutes - 48 MBToday I am joined by Elena Flores. Elena is the owner of Sew Bonita, a gift shop located in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born and raised in Eagle Pass, Texas on the border of Texas and Mexico. Sew Bonita reflects her upbringing with a little bit of Tex-Mex, a little bit of Mexico and a little bit of US. Follow Sew Bonita Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sewbonita/ Website: https://sewbonita.com/ Follow Werk Mija: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/werkmija/ TikTok: @werkmija Faceboo...
Ep. 67: Are You Ready For A Brick & Mortar?: What I Learned at The Berwyn Shops + Strategies To Implement For Your Own Successful Storefront!
May 30, 2024 22:18 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MBToday I am back with another solo episode! This one is for the entrepreneurs who were debating either dipping their toe into their own physical storefront or even jumping all the way into a traditional commercial space. I had an opportunity to be part of an incubator program in 2023 called the Berwyn Shops where you get to test out the waters at a more affordable and feasible price before jumping in fully to a traditional space. Even for my friends who maybe currently have just opened up the...
Ep. 66: How Vanessa Avalos Opened Luna Y Cielo Play Cafe, a Bilingual Spanish Playroom Supporting Parents Raising Bilingual Kids
May 02, 2024 20:37 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBToday I am joined by Vanessa Avalos. Vanessa is the founder and owner of Luna y Cielo Play Cafe, a bilingual Spanish playroom supporting parents raising bilingual kids. She is a 2nd gen Mexican American who grew up struggling with her identity because she didn't know Spanish. But she and her twin both separately fought to reclaim their culture and language. Her father also made sure to instill pride in her culture and her mom took her to folklorico classes keeping her rooted in her culture. ...
Ep.65: How Monica & Aidee San Miguel Created VOLVERde, a Sustainable Online Marketplace Inspired By La Cultura
April 18, 2024 23:22 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBI am joined by Monica and Aidee San Miguel, hermanas and founders of VOLVERde. VOLVERde is an online marketplace of carefully curated, beautiful, effective, low-waste products for your body and home sourced from a variety of responsible, diverse brands. Volverde exists to make it easier to discover sustainable product swaps, shop responsibly, and minimize plastic waste. Aidee studied electrical engineering at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Before starting Volverde, Aidee was a desig...
Ep. 64: How Wendy Amara Specializes In Coaching Ambitious Latinas Who Want To Reach Big Life, Career and Business Goals
March 28, 2024 20:35 - 42 minutes - 59 MBI am joined today by Wendy Amara. Wendy is a successful Latina Life and Business Coach- with over 16 years’ experience. She specializes in coaching Ambitious Latinas who want to reach Big Life, Career and Business Goals. She is an expert at follow through, consistent action, and managing your human mind while regulating your emotions. If you are feeling stuck, lacking clarity, or overwhelmed with your business or life- She is your coach. She is a child of immigrants from Guatemala and supe...
Ep.63: How Liset Adkins Opened Café Calidá, A Local Coffee Shop, In Humboldt Park Chicago With Her Husband Anton
March 21, 2024 23:18 - 42 minutes - 59 MBToday I am joined by Liset Adkins. Liset was born and raised in Chicago and is proud to be the daughter of Guatemalan immigrants. She is a wife, mother and co-owner of Café Calidá, a coffee shop located in the same neighborhood she was raised in, Humboldt Park Chicago. Owning a business in Humboldt Park has been extremely rewarding and yet surreal, as she never imagined it to be possible. Tune in to learn more about Liset's journey! Follow Café Calidá Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...
Ep. 62: How Ashley Stoyanov Ojeda, Author of Jefa In Training, Built a Multi-Revenue Stream Six Figure Consultancy Business.
March 14, 2024 19:32 - 51 minutes - 71.4 MBToday I am joined by Ashley K. Stoyanov Ojeda, a multicultural business strategist and top-selling author. With over a decade of expertise in business development, community marketing, and communications, Ashley, a Latina of Mexican and French descent, has carved an inspiring path. Join us as we explore her groundbreaking Spanglish business-launching book, "Jefa in Training," and learn how she's built a multi-revenue stream six figure consultancy that has gotten her featured in Business Insi...
Ep. 61: How Yovana Rosales is Equipping Latinas With The Knowledge & Tools To Leverage AI For Their Business, Profession & Self-Care.
February 29, 2024 22:30 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MBToday I am joined by Yovana Rosales. Yovana is an AI enthusiast, who equips Latinas with the knowledge and tools to leverage AI for their business, their profession, their self-care, and use AI as their personal assistant. Her career began in community building, driven by a passion for providing safe, nurturing spaces for conexion y comunidadI Yovana became so apacionada about comunidad, she created a podcast named Making Líder Moves where Latinas can embrace their authentic selves and be s...
Ep. 60: How Gabriela Cordero, Owner of Groove Chi, Opened an Inclusive Studio That Centers Women of Color in Wellness.
November 02, 2023 21:11 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MBI am joined by Gabriela Cordero. Gabriela is the owner of The Groove Chicago where she teaches yoga, pilates and barre at the studio. The Groove Chicago is an inclusive community that centers women of color in wellness. Tune in to learn more about Gabriela's journey! Follow Groove Chi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/groovechi Website: https://www.groovechi.com/ Follow Werk Mija: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/werkmija/ TikTok: @werkmija Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/...
Ep. 59: How Nancy Martinez, Owner of Nide Jardin, Has Created a Culturally Responsive Space for All Guests to Enjoy in Aurura, IL.
October 25, 2023 19:19 - 36 minutes - 50 MBToday I am joined by Nancy Martinez. Nancy was born and raised in Aurora, IL to parents from Michoacan, Mexico. She is a First gen Mexican American trying to elevate her cultura through nature and self care by reclaiming her indigenous roots. Nancy is the owner of Nide Jardin. Nide Jardin offers a unique cacti and houseplant collection to pair with a variety of healing crystals and self care products bringing a diverse yet classic enterprise to the city of Aurora, IL. Nide Jardin is Nancy’...
Ep. 58: How Bianca Huerta, Owner of Bee My Honey Sweets & Treats, Discovered Her Passion for Baking & Opened Her Own Storefront
September 28, 2023 22:11 - 37 minutes - 70.1 MBToday I am joined by Bianca Huerta. Bianca is a 26 year old, first-generation Mexican-American born and raised in Chicago. She has been baking since she was 14 years old and has taken both culinary, and pastry classes and even entered into many competitions to pursue her passions. It wasn't until after high school when Bianca received many scholarships and attended college for baking & pastry that she decided that baking was where her heart was. After that she worked at many restaurants/...
Ep. 57: How Aurora Diaz, Owner of The Jefas, is Building a Platform for Latina Founders and Consumers in the Beauty Space
September 12, 2023 20:14 - 32 minutes - 59.7 MBToday I am joined by Aurora Diaz. Aurora is the founder & CEO of The Jefas, the forthcoming beauty e-commerce platform and box for Latina founded brands. Aurora was named part of Inicio Ventures 100 Rising Latinx Founders to Watch list. Her expertise in product marketing has allowed her to work with brands such as Sephora, Google, Facebook, Levi's, Saint Laurent and Adidas. She is originally from Richmond, CA and graduated from the University of Oregon. She is excited to build a platform fo...
Ep. 56: How Maria, Owner of Freedomlei State of Mind, is Breaking Barriers & Shining Light on Inclusivity in the Business World
August 24, 2023 17:24 - 53 minutes - 98.9 MBToday I am joined by Maria Rodriguez. Maria is the heart and soul behind Freedomlei State of Mind. She triumphs as a disabled woman, breaking barriers and shining a light on inclusivity in the business world. She proudly embraces her ancestral roots and Native American heritage in every aspect of her business. With a deep connection to nature and a passion for holistic healing, Maria curates a stunning array of artisanal products, from handcrafted soaps to spiritual smudge sticks, herbal t...
Ep. 55: How Jennyfer Delgado, Owner of Artesanias La Luna, is on a Mission to Share our Stories
August 02, 2023 20:18 - 56 minutes - 104 MBToday I am joined by Jennyfer Delgado. Jennyfer is the founder of Artesanias La Luna, an artisanal boutique on a mission to share our stories. Growing up Jennyfer struggled to connect with her roots. As a former DACA recipient, she wanted to encourage her community "que si se puede". Artesanias La Luna was created to keep our culture alive through Mexican art. Jennyfer wants to inspire people in her community while creating safe spaces to grow. Tune in to learn more about Jennyfer's journey...
Ep. 54: How Chynna Monforte, Founder of Monforte Studios, Is Bringing Dreams & Legacies To Life Through Design
July 13, 2023 19:34 - 34 minutes - 64.4 MBToday I am joined by Chynna Monforte (she/they) is a queer, first-generation Mexican-Guatemalan artist and designer born in Alaska, and raised in occupied Tongva land Los Angeles. As founder of Monforte Studio, Chynna, brings years of experience in the arts and custom website builds since 2017. Prior to founding Monforte Studio, Chynna worked in the arts education sector with museums such as Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) and The Getty, and non-profits like Self Help Graphics and...
Ep.53: How Melissa Barrios, Owner of Healing Without Limits, Is Offering a Safe Space For Folks To Tap Into Their Power & Ancestral Medicine To Support Them On Their Journey
May 26, 2023 00:59 - 47 minutes - 88.8 MBToday I am joined by Melissa Barrios. Melissa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Reiki Practitioner but you can also call her a feminist, Bruja, advocate, hype girl, and nonjudgmental listener. Melissa is also the owner of Wicked Wick Candles which she started in 2020 and introduced Healing Without Limits in 2021. Her intention with Healing Without Limits is to offer a safe space for folks to tap into their power and Ancestral Medicine to support them on their journey. Her goal is to...
Ep. 52: How Ann Dunning & Christina Kelmon, Founders of Vamigas Botanicals, Are Creating a Space For Latinas in Clean Beauty & Wellness
April 27, 2023 20:34 - 47 minutes - 88.3 MBToday I am joined by Ann Dunning, the Co-founder along with Christina Kelmon of Vamigas Botanicals. Vamigas is a Latina-owned, vegan, cruelty-free wellness brand at Target created from Latin American botanicals from Chile, Peru, Mexico and more. Their mission is to create a space for Latinas in clean beauty and wellness, and educate everyone about the cultural context and power of Latin American botanicals. Tune in to learn more about the journey of creating Vamigas! Follow Vamigas: Instagram...
Ep. 51: How Tiffany Woodman, Owner Of Canna Bella Lux, Created a Brand Where Cannabis Fits Into Your Lifestyle, Not You Into The Cannabis Lifestyle
April 20, 2023 23:02 - 53 minutes - 97.6 MBToday I am joined byTiffany Woodman. Tiffany is CEO and founder of Canna Bella Lux, a luxury women’s cannabis brand. A proud Puerto Rican/Italian serial entrepreneur, she strives towards inclusivity and equity in the cannabis industry and believes that cannabis should fit into your lifestyle, not you into the cannabis lifestyle. Tune in to learn more about Tiffany's entrepreneurial journey! Follow Canna Bella Lux: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cannabellalux/ Website: https://www....
Ep. 50: What Had Happened Was: Entrepreneurial Journey Updates- Investing In Yourself To Help You Grow
April 19, 2023 21:38 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MBWelcome to a solo episode with me, Xochitl Carmona, the host of the Werk Mija podcast and owner of Werk Mija apparel & accessories for Latinas who unapologetically celebrate their culture through empowering and relatable messages. My last solo podcast episode was September 2022 (episode 38) and I wanted to share along the entrepreneurial journey updates and how we have navigated so far after year 2 celebrations. Let's talk how we have invested in ourself and the business to push forward new...
Ep. 49: How Paulette Piñero, CEO of Unstoppable Latina LLC, Is Guiding Latina Entrepreneurs To Harness Their Strengths, Amplify Their Voice & Live Their Purpose
March 16, 2023 14:58 - 1 hour - 113 MBToday I am joined by Paulette Piñero. Paulette is an award-winning social entrepreneur, Latina business coach, writer, and speaker dedicated to closing the opportunity gap for Latinas and Women of Color. Through her company Unstoppable Latina LLC, Paulette guides Latina entrepreneurs to harness their strengths, amplify their voice, and live their purpose so they become unstoppable CEOs of their small business. Using an equity and justice-focused approach, her business and marketing consult...
Ep. 48: How Naibe Reynoso Created Con Todo Press, a Publishing Company that Creates Books to Amplify the Voices of Underrepresented Communities
March 08, 2023 14:52 - 55 minutes - 103 MBI am joined by Naibe Reynoso. Naibe Reynoso is a Mexican-American Multi-Emmy award-winning journalist and mom based in Los Angeles California. Throughout her journalism career, she has worked and contributed to various regional, national and international networks.In 2018 she created Con Todo Press, a publishing company that creates books to amplify the voices of underrepresented communities. Her first children's book, “Be Bold, Be Brave: 11 Latinas who made U.S. History,” was an Amazon#1 be...
Ep. 47: How Michelle Barrionuevo-Mazzini, created Casita Michi, a candle brand to empower her comunidad to be and feel seen
March 02, 2023 14:50 - 57 minutes - 106 MBI am joined by Michelle Barrionuevo-Mazzini. Michelle is a first-generation Latina from San Francisco and the Creative founder of Casita Michi, a brand that celebrates cultura through empowering and sustainable candles. With the lack of representation in the home fragrance space, she set out to create a product that would empower her comunidad to be seen and feel seen. Casita Michi candles provide a sense of worth, the nostalgia of home and the feeling that you belong. Valuing women empowerme...
Ep.46: How Jelitsa Legarreta, Owner Of Uviña Skin, Is Giving Back The Power Of Time In 3 Simple Steps
February 23, 2023 17:28 - 44 minutes - 81.8 MBToday I am joined by Jelitsa Legarreta. Jelitsa is the owner of Uviña Skin. Uviña skin makes it REALLY easy for busy people to have healthy, glowing skin. Giving you back the power of TIME, by scaling down the 10-step skincare routine to get you results in 3 simple steps with The Uviña Power Bundle which is designed to cleanse, calm, brighten, and hydrate using ingredients inspired by tradition and culture! The inspiration for Uviña Skin is truly multi-generational and built from the stories...
Ep. 45: How Sophia Zarate, Quit Her Job in Finance to Create a Non-Profit Organization for New York Corporate Latinas & Latinos
February 15, 2023 17:30 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBToday I am joined by Sophia Zarate. Sophia is a first-generation Mexican American who was born and raised in a Texas border town called Laredo. She moved to NYC in 2016 while she was a Sophomore in college. Since graduating, she has attained professional experience in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, and Social Media. Many of you may have come to know her from her infamously hilarious TikToks where she has shared her journey of leaving her secure but soul sucking job in finance to put ...
Ep. 44: How Jessica Perjes, Co-Owner Of TacoTlan Tacos, Used Her Corporate Sales Experience To Bring Her Family Owned Business To The Next Level
December 06, 2022 17:53 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MBToday I am joined by Jessica Perjes. Jessica is the co-owner of Tacotlan, a family-owned restaurant located in Chicago that she runs with her father, Everardo Macias. Tacotlan has been in business since 2018 and is currently in growth mode. Jessica’s background has been in sales, specifically recruitment software sales but she has found a way to make her sales experience work for her when it comes to selling tacos. Tune in to learn more about Jessica's journey! Follow Tacotlan Tacos Ins...
Ep. 43: How Evelia Torres, Owner Of De Mi Tierra, Is Taking Skincare Back To The Basics, Just Like Abuelita.
November 17, 2022 22:05 - 1 hour - 93.5 MBToday I am joined by Evelia Torres. Evelia is the owner of De Mi Tierra, a natural skincare line that pays tribute to traditional Mexican skincare rituals. De Mi Tierra is taking skincare back to basics, just like Abuelita, using only earth-made ingredients indigenous to Latin America. De Mi Tierra is inspired by nature and influenced by culture. Raised in Chicago by Mexican immigrant parents, Evelia founded De Mi Tierra to honor them and their story. Tune in to learn more about Evelia's j...
Ep. 42 How Gaby Marentes, Owner of Lavaderitos, Was Able To Quit Her Corporate Job & Grow Her Small Business.
November 09, 2022 21:09 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MBToday I am joined by Gabriela Marentes. Gabriela is the owner of Lavaderitos. The original lavadero for your makeup brushes & more! Gabriela was born in Virginia but considers herself from Mexico. She was raised in a modern-traditional Mexican household with her parents both from Zacatecas Mexico. Growing up, she spent her vacations from school visiting Mexico lindo. For three years, Gabriela pursued a career at an immigration law firm, but she has since quit her job and pursued her small b...
Ep.41: How Daniela Rodriguez, Owner of Neems Jeans, Started a Denim Company That Designs Custom Jeans To Your Unique Body For A Perfect Fit.
November 03, 2022 18:12 - 46 minutes - 63.2 MBToday I am joined by Daniela Rodriguez. Daniela is the CEO and co-founder of Neems Jeans, a Latinx-owned denim company that designs custom jeans to your unique body for a perfect fit. Each pair is ethically handcrafted in Los Angeles and exclusively uses sustainable, rescued fabrics. Neems' mission is to empower folks with the confidence they deserve in their perfectly-fitting jeans, while never having to compromise on our planet or our people. Neems has proudly been featured in Business Ins...
Ep.40: How Susie Castro, Owner of O’hare Crossfit, Is Making Fitness & Wellness A Priority In The Latinx Community
October 26, 2022 18:50 - 53 minutes - 74.1 MBToday I am joined by Susana Castro aka Susie. Susie is the owner and head coach of O’Hare Crossfit. Fitness and wellness is her business but bringing those two lifestyle facets to the BIPOC community in the western suburbs of Chicago is her mission. Her Mexican background and seeing how the LatinX community and especially women don’t make themselves a priority especially for their health is her driving force! Tune in to learn more about Susie's journey! Follow O'hare Crossfit Instagram:...
Ep. 39: How Diana Stafford, Owner of Mota Magick, Went from Survival Mode To Self Healing With Intention & Herbal Magick.
September 21, 2022 16:06 - 57 minutes - 78.4 MBToday I am joined by Diana Stafford. Diana is the owner of Mota Magick, a Chicago based, Latina owned brand creating handcrafted CBD skin care products to encourage self-love, kindness and compassion for ourselves and each other, with intention and herbal magick. Like so many of us, for years Diana lived her life in survival mode. Working for over 15 years in a strenuous healthcare career. Taking care of her family, and keeping it together for everyone around her was taking a serious toll o...
Ep. 38: From Laid Off To Living My Best Latina Life: Celebrating Werk Mija 2 Years Anniversary
September 09, 2022 01:39 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MBGetting to year 2 in business has been a roller coaster ride that I could not have predicted. The day I was laid off from my full time job in November 2021, I knew it was a part of the journey I was going to talk about, but I also knew that there was still more to that story I had not yet experienced. There was still more to go through before I could fully share what the moment meant for me. Little did I know what my decisions from that day would bring me. Tune in for the chisme behind the ...
Ep. 38: From Laid Off To Living My Best Latina Life: Celebrating Werk Mija 2 Year Anniversary
September 09, 2022 01:39 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MBGetting to year 2 in business has been a roller coaster ride that I could not have predicted. The day I was laid off from my full time job in November 2021, I knew it was a part of the journey I was going to talk about, but I also knew that there was still more to that story I had not yet experienced. There was still more to go through before I could fully share what the moment meant for me. Little did I know what my decisions from that day would bring me. Tune in for the chisme behind the s...
Ep. 37: How Rosy Haedo, Owner of Rosy’s Chamoy Rim Paste, Went From A Fun SnapChat Post To A Popular Chamoy Business
August 31, 2022 15:05 - 43 minutes - 60 MBWelcome back to the Werk Mija Podcast, The podcast where Mujeres Empower Mujeres. I am your host, Xochitl Carmona. Today I am joined by Rosy Haedo. Rosy is the owner of Rosys Chamoy Rim Paste, a chamoy based business located in chicago, delivering around the City & Suburbs of Chicago, but you can also find Rosy at local Chicagoland area pop ups to sample her delicious creations! Rosy’s chamoy Rimpaste business started on snapchat when Rosy made a video showing a Chamoy that said “Miche Dip ...
Ep.36: How Natalia Garcia Opened The First Latina Owned Plant Shop In Waukegan Illinois
August 24, 2022 17:25 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MBToday I am joined by Natalia Garcia. Natalia is the owner of Plant House, a plant shop located in Waukegan, Illinois. Plant House was created during quarantine after Natalia realized the impact of plant care for her mental health. She wanted to create a safe space for the community where we all learn, grow together and benefit from the love of plantitas. Plant House has become the community’s local house plant dealers, a team made up of Natalia and her husband. Whether you’re a newbie or a...
Ep. 35: How Elizabeth Aguirre, Owner of Juicey Gems, Is Juggling A Global Marketing Role & A Growing Jewelry Business
August 03, 2022 21:32 - 54 minutes - 74.5 MBToday I am joined by Elizabeth Aguirre. Elizabeth is the owner of Juicey Gems, a handmade jewelry & accessories business. The mission of Juicey Gems is to offer bold and creative jewelry and accessories to help uplift your confidence and bring a pop of color into your wardrobe. From starting an online store and selling her products at local pop ups, Juicey Gems has recently opened a mini store front at the Berwyn Shops alongside 11 other women owned businesses here in Illinois. Tune in to ...
Ep. 34: How Laura Romani, Owner of Los Amigos Books, Is Advocating For Bilingualism & Multiculturalism a Través De Los Libros
July 28, 2022 15:44 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MBToday I am joined by Laura Romani. Laura is a former dual language teacher with a Masters of education as well as certifications in library information science and spanish language instructions. She is the owner of Los Amigos Books. Los Amigos Books advocates for bilingualism and multiculturalism a través de los libros. They have created a space that welcomes families who share the same values. Their Spanish language and bilingual books are sourced from international and domestic publishers....
Ep. 33: How Veronica Pesantes, Co-founder Of The Onikas, Is On A Mission To Preserve & Promote Artisan- Made Textiles
July 20, 2022 20:46 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MBToday I am joined by Veronica Pesantes. Vero is the Co-founder of The Onikas, a lifestyle brand that lives at the intersection of design, sustainability, and wellness. The Onikas is on a mission to preserve and promote artisan-made textiles. Dedicated to slow fashion, their products are made with great care and respect. The artisan textiles preserve the arts of weaving and block printing, two traditions which are in peril of disappearing. Every Onikas purchase is an investment in the people w...
Ep. 32 How Carolina Acosta, Owner of Tragos, Launched a Game That Celebrates Latinx Cultura & Family Traditions
July 14, 2022 17:22 - 48 minutes - 66.3 MBToday I am joined by Carolina Acosta. Carolina Acosta is the founder and CEO of Tragos, the party game for Latinos by Latinos. She spearheads the Tragos product development and partnership initiatives, while wearing many other hats alongside her all-female and Latinx remote team. After working with her partner, John Lim, to launch Azn Flush – the Asian card game equivalent to Tragos – Carolina launched Tragos in 2019 to build a product that spoke to her own interests and her identity as a U...
Ep. 32: How Carolina Acosta, Owner of Tragos, Launched a Game That Celebrates Latinx Cultura & Family Traditions
July 14, 2022 17:22 - 48 minutes - 66.3 MBToday I am joined by Carolina Acosta. Carolina Acosta is the founder and CEO of Tragos, the party game for Latinos by Latinos. She spearheads the Tragos product development and partnership initiatives, while wearing many other hats alongside her all-female and Latinx remote team. After working with her partner, John Lim, to launch Azn Flush – the Asian card game equivalent to Tragos – Carolina launched Tragos in 2019 to build a product that spoke to her own interests and her identity as a U...
Ep. 31: How Jen Ngozi, Founder of NetWerk, Is Helping 1 Million Women Get Promoted By 2030
June 29, 2022 17:15 - 51 minutes - 70.6 MBToday I am joined by Jen Ngozi. Jen was underpaid and underemployed for years. As a first-generation immigrant, she didn’t know how to ‘play the game’ at work. This inspired her to launch NetWerk®, a community and platform on a mission to help 1 million women get promoted by 2030. Today Jen is a global speaker and has spoken at events with the United Nations Foundation and Vogue. Her career advice has been featured in Huffington Post, Business Insider, Martha Stewart, and more. Jen is also a...
Ep. 30: How Denise Foley, Owner of Sunset Vibes Swimwear, is Empowering Women To Feel Their Absolute Best In a Swimsuit
June 22, 2022 18:39 - 47 minutes - 65.3 MBToday I am joined by Denise Foley. Denise is the owner and Mompreneuer of Sunset Vibes Swimwear. Sunset Vibes Swimwear is on a mission to empower women to feel their absolute best in a swimsuit, instead of self conscious. Denise spent 16 years in the corporate world but always had the dream of starting her own swimwear line. In 2019 she took the leap and spent two years in product testing and developing the perfect fitting swimsuit. Today she leverages her corporate acumen to bring a game ch...
Ep. 29: How Lucia Diaz is Empowering Latinas Through High-Quality Art Prints and One-of-a-Kind Stationery Products
June 15, 2022 17:57 - 1 hour - 111 MBToday I am joined by Lucia Diaz. Lucia, is founder of Lucia Diaz aka Fearless Yaya, a latina-owned small business that empowers and honors Latinas through high-quality art prints, one-of-a-kind greeting cards, and other exciting stationery products. Her designs are created with the goal of providing cultural representation and pride so that mujeres poderosas can see themselves represented in the world. Lucia is also a fellow recipient of the Caress Dreams Fund & IFundWomen Crowdfunding acce...
Ep. 28: How Bethany, Owner of Taupe Coat, Transitioned From Attorney to Beauty Brand Business Owner!
June 09, 2022 21:10 - 57 minutes - 78.6 MBToday I am joined by Bethany Peak. Bethany is a former attorney turned beauty entrepreneur whose mission is to encourage other women to invest in their own wellness to live a life of fulfillment. Beth is the CEO of Taupe Coat a vegan nail care brand that creates high quality beauty products that promote physical wellness and self-care. She is also the co-owner of JP Operations, a warehouse and order fulfillment center that services other woman owned product based businesses. Beth is also a f...
Ep. 27: How Melissa, Owner of Bonita Fierce Candles, Turned Her Self-Care Routine Into a Full Time Business.
June 02, 2022 18:07 - 57 minutes - 79.3 MBToday I am joined by Melissa Gallardo. Melissa is the founder of Bonita Fierce Candles, a candle brand dedicated to creating premium candles inspired by Latinx heritage and home. As burning candles was always her way of indulging in self-care, she decided that she would make her own candles during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Melissa realized that the scents she grew up with weren’t represented in the home fragrance industry. Navigating language, culture, and heritage has always been chall...
Ep. 26: How Annie Leal, Owner of I Love Chamoy, Launched a Healthy Snack Company To Make Mexican Cultural Flavors Accessible To People With Dietary Needs
May 11, 2022 19:41 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MBToday I am joined by Annie Leal. Annie, is the founder and owner of I Love Chamoy, a healthy snack company with the mission to make Mexican cultural flavors more accessible to people with different dietary needs. Annie was born and raised in Nuevo Leon, MX, and is passionate about sharing her culture with others through food and social media. Tune in to learn more about Annie's journey! Follow I Love Chamoy IG: https://www.instagram.com/shopilovechamoy/ Tik Tok: @ilovechamoy Website: https:/...
Ep. 25 How Lisbeth Vargas Rose As A Latina Leader In Tech & Launched Marketing Services For Black & Brown Professionals in The Cannabis Industry
April 14, 2022 17:31 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MBToday I am joined by Lisbeth Vargas. Lisbeth is a first-generation community builder and Chicago native. A marketer by training she has successfully grown companies in the tech and cannabis industry. In 2018 she was inspired to launch Canna Marketing U - an educational community aimed at increasing the involvement of black and brown professionals in the cannabis industry. Since then she has risen as a tech leader and continues to be an advocate for generational wealth and social equity activ...
Ep. 24: How Alba Mendez, Owner of Flores By Alba, Went For It & Blossomed Into A Business Owner
March 23, 2022 18:51 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MBToday I am joined by Alba Mendez. Alba is the owner of Flores by Alba, a small floral shop owned by a 1st generation immigrant. This small floral Journey started in 2018 when Alba was working at a Little Village flower shop, Floreria Gardenia. Her business has since blossomed into an S-Corp as of May 2021. A woman of many talents who is also a baker, artist, crafter and balloon designer, Alba decided to dedicate her time to being a florist because it tugged at her heart the most. Tune in...