Creating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their Spaces
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Creating Espacios: Interviews with Self-Made Latinas Who Are Innovating in Their Spaces
The personal stories highlighted on Creating Espacios will serve as a resource for other aspiring entrepreneurial women and act as a first step in closing the gap in information and resources for diverse communities who want to become a part of the media or startup world.
Episodis Recents
32 episodis
Lorena Garcia — Don't Let Superwoman Syndrome Stop You From Self-Caring
Lorena Garcia is a Latina entrepreneur, a mom, and a staunch advocate for self-care. The Arizona-based co-founder of Wela Creative, a creative studio,...
Regina Merson — You Have The Right To Change Your Mind
Regina Merson went from lawyer to beauty brand founder and she wouldn't take any of her decisions back. Throughout the episode you'll learn more about...
Saskia Sorrosa — Following Your Passions Isn't Impossible, It's Just Hard Work
Saskia Sorrosa had her career made — she was a top executive in the NBA and was leading a department that allowed her to be entrepreneurial within the...
Liz Flores: How People Feel About Your Decisions Is Not Your Responsibility
Liz Flores is an artist, a dog mom, and the best person to talk about the ever present "you vs the unit" conversation that's born when you grow up in...
Dannie Lynn Fountain — To Pursue Your Passion, First Let Go Of How Others Define You
In this episode Dannie Lynn Fountain shares something that so many individuals know to be true — owning your identity is layered. No matter how you se...
Denise Soler Cox — On Being Latina, Being American And Learning To Choose Yourself
Denise is the co-founder of Project ñ, a movement that is anchored in the many worlds first-generation Latinx-Americans live in. Throughout our conver...
Natalie Boden — You Are The Architect Of Your Own Life
Natalie Boden is the mastermind behind BODEN Agency, an award-winning agency that has worked with everyone from Target to Pepsico. During our conversa...
Leticia Gonzalez-Reyes — Beginning Makes The Conditions Perfect (So, No More Excuses)
Leticia Gonzalez-Reyes is the co-founder of 109 World, an org that allows you to use your social media platforms to change the world (seriously!). She...
Michelle Herrera Mulligan — Learn To Get Out Of Your Own Way
Michelle Herrera Mulligan is the former editor-in-chief of Cosmo for Latinas and a constant champion for Latinas and the power their stories have. Thr...
Mitzi Gaitan — Being First Generation and Thriving Comes With Its Own Set of Responsibilities
Mitzi is a twenty-something career woman, who lives in LA and balances her tech job with one of her other (big) passions - her family. This episode fo...
Catherine Cuello-Fuente — Prioritize Wellness In Your Entrepreneurial Career
Catherine Cuello-Fuente is the founder of Inside Crowd and Greenhopping, an app dedicated to making healthy living more accessible. Throughout this ep...
Gina Rodriguez — On The Importance of Being A Meaningful Specific
Gina Rodriguez encourages Latinas to live life on their own terms and conditions because at the end of that path is where they can find happiness. On...
Marly Gallardo — Building Your Hustle Starts With Not Selling Yourself Short
Marly Gallardo is a RISD-educated artist based out of New York City, but more than that she's a creative driven Latina who understands the very common...
Marines Duarte — Why Latinas Are Princess Warriors
As the founder of En Tus Zapatos, a one-stop shop for women who are conquering life at home, at work and in their relationships, Marines has created a...
Francesca Kennedy — How To Act On Your Passions, Instead Of Your Fears
Francesca Kennedy is the founder of Ix Style, a socially responsible brand that produces huarache sandals and donates 15% of its profits to organizati...
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Denise Paredes: You Wanting It Is Enough Of A Reason To Follow Your Dreams
Denise Paredes is the Founder of Equal Uprise, a lifestyle brand dedicated to producing handmade and ethically sourced products. During our conversati...
Barbara Gonzalez - It's Okay To Pursue Your Own Version Of Happy
Barbara Gonzalez kicks off Season 2 of Creating Espacios the only way she knows how, by not being afraid to be herself and speak her mind. The episode...
Soledad O'Brien: You've Earned Your Right To Be Exactly Where You Are
As an award-winning journalist and CEO, Soledad O'Brien is a woman who knows the significance of a good story. With her company Starfish Media Group a...
Jessica Mendoza — The Balance Between Relentless and Real
Jessica Mendoza is an ESPN analyst, who just so happens to be the first woman to take on the role. Her resume is packed with Olympic medal wins, notew...
Pilar Pinel - Giving Back to the Communities The Raised Us
As the founder and CEO of ELLAS, Pilar Pinel has invested her life in mentorship. ELLAS creates clear pathways for young women, particularly high scho...
Ana Flores — Deciding To Be Authentic Can Be The Launch Pad For Growth
Ana Flores is the mastermind behind #WeAllGrow Latina Network, formerly known as Latina Bloggers Connect. As the first brand and blogger network in th...
Catalina Girald — On Building A Brand You Can Be Proud Of
As CEO and co-founder of lingerie company Naja, Catalina Girald has worked tirelessly to keep empowerment for all women at the root of her company. Th...
Dior Vargas — Taking the Cultural Stigma Out of Mental Illness
Dior Vargas is the Creator behind the People of Color & Mental Illness Photo Project, a social media campaign that took over Twitter and emphasized th...
Patty Rodriguez: Bad Days Lay Foundation For Big Accomplishments
As a Senior Producer at "On Air for Ryan Seacrest," owner of two businesses, and mother of two, it's safe to say that Patty Rodriguez has a lot on her...
Tiffany Vazquez — The Importance Of Having A Home Team Who Will Send Congratulatory Gifs
As a Senior Editor at Giphy, Tiffany understands how one well placed gif can change an entire conversation. It's why she strongly believes that Latina...
Ramona Ortega — When Survival Is All You’ve Known, Managing Finances Can Be Scary
Oftentimes being a Latina Millennial is synonymous with being a first-generation American. When it comes to finances, this means that we know both end...
Gaby Natale - Don’t Make Your Side Hustles Pay The Bills Just Yet
As the producer and creator of the SuperLatina Show, Gaby Natale knows what it means to put everything into a side hustle with the dream that it will...
Aurora Anaya-Cerda — The Bravery in Quitting Intentionally
Aurora Anaya-Cerda shows us how quitting can be an intentional part of success. As the owner of La Casa Azul Bookstore, she worked in New York City's...
Nathalie Huerta: How Guts and Google Can Move You Forward
Nathalie Huerta sat down with us to talk about how vulnerability, community building and Google helped her build The Perfect Sidekick Gym, the first q...
Janel Martinez - How To Get Paid For Being Yourself
In this episode of #CreatingEspacios we talk to Janel Martinez about how to make a profit while still being true to who you are, your culture and your...
Andrea Guendelman - Start Treating Your Culture As Your Alma Mater
Andrea Guendelman knows that as a Latina it’s hard to build a network around yourself. This is why she helped start BeVisible.soy, a website that help...