Lady On The Street

Seek and you shall find. If you asked Allegra Monserrat what that phrase means to her, it's more than a cliche. It has been her reality since she was 13 when she immigrated to the United States to escape domestic violence. With just her sister in tow, Allegra experienced what life is like for someone going through the U.S. immigration system. With no parents and no adult family to advocate for...

With 2025 being all about the return of the blowout, it's a good time to be Melissa Turner. With one unique business concept, a background in finance and a heart centered around giving women a place to feel good on the go, Melissa opened up Hello Darling Blow Dry Bar in 2023. Success isn't always easy and becoming a businessowner in a field where you're outsourcing skills comes with it...

She started off doing hairstyles for prom in the early 2000's and 20 years later she has a successful business in SA. Between color corrections, hair extensions and all the in between, Atalaya Figueroa still finds a way to be philanthropic. With a handful of Cut-a-Thons under her belt, she is working towards creating an official non-profit to help aspiring stylists achieve their dreams. As som...

She started off doing hairstyles for prom in the early 2000's and 20 years later she has a successful business in SA. Between color corrections, hair extensions and all the in between, Atalaya Figueroa still finds a way to be philanthropic. With a handful of Cut-a-Thons under her belt, she is working towards creating an official non-profit to help aspiring stylists achieve their dreams. As someone...

She took a chance on a business model she knew nothing about and now, she's about to turn one! In this episode of LOTS Pod, Samantha talks about creating a coffee concept that's equal parts esthetic, clever and delicious. With names like Cinnahoe, Basic Hoe and Banana Nut In Me... it's not surprising Caffeine Hoe's specialty iced coffees are a hit amongst anyone looking for a great piece of conten...

Professionally speaking, her life's work is being all up in your business. No, really. With an extensive background in being a corporate girly and HR, Michelle Cantu is now teaching women to let their inner chingona shine. With wit and wisdom, she's created a community centered around her social media platform "The Corporate Chingona." Not only does she act as a mentor, offering...

Professionally speaking, her life's work is being all up in your business. No, really. With an extensive background in being a corporate girly and HR, Michelle Cantu is now teaching women to let their inner chingona shine. With wit and wisdom, she's created a community centered around her social media platform "The Corporate Chingona." Not only does she act as a mentor, offering...

What do you get when you cross Conjunto, Tejano, Norteno and hip-hop music? The answer is easy. His name is Devan, but you probably know him as DJ Aftermath. Whether he's connecting with you through funny commentary on TikTok or getting you through the day on the airwaves with FM 98.9... it's hard to turn away from his content. Not only does he dabble in a little bit of everything when it comes to...

What do you get when you cross conjunto and hip-hop music? The answer is easy. His name is Devan, but you probably know him as DJ Aftermath. Whether he's connecting with you through funny commentary on TikTok or getting you through the day on the airwaves with FM 98.9... it's hard to turn away from his content. Not only does he dabble in a little bit of everything when it comes to music......

With a name fit for a star, it's no wonder he's shining bright. From the time he was young, Marc Anthony Mendiola has known how to make a splash. Growing up with social media in the backdrop of his life, Marc started using his platforms from the time he was in elementary to share his passion for music, creativity and highlighting all the good in our community. Growing up on the south side...

With a name fit for a star, it's no wonder he's shining bright. From the time he was young, Marc Anthony Mendiola has known how to make a splash. Growing up with social media in the backdrop of his life, Marc started using his platforms from the time he was in elementary to share his passion for music, creativity and highlighting all the good in our community. Growing up on the south side...

Every so often you meet a person who everybody loves and sometimes that person ends up being your closest friend! [INSERT ALYSSA]With an energy that is unmatched and a laugh for it all, Alyssa is truly one of my favorite ladies on the planet. She's like the younger sister I never had. From the time I met her, she's always been someone who has motivated me without even knowing it. Growing u...

Every so often you meet a person who everybody loves and sometimes that person ends up being your closest friend! [INSERT ALYSSA] With an energy that is unmatched and a laugh for it all, Alyssa is truly one of my favorite ladies on the planet. She's like the younger sister I never had. From the time I met her, she's always been someone who has motivated me without even knowing it. Growing up as an...

Singing, producing and all things music; this is Shelly Lares. Her name carries recognition and it's all due to years of hard work and dedication. Shelly's skills and talent in the music industry go back decades to before she was even a teenager, and her career is far from over. As a chameleon of a musician, Shelly has not just reinvented her own sound, she has dedicated this next chapter to disco...

Singing, producing and all things music; this is Shelly Lares. Her name carries recognition and it's all due to years of hard work and dedication. Shelly's skills and talent in the music industry go back decades to before she was even a teenager, and her career is far from over. As a chameleon of a musician, Shelly has not just reinvented her own sound, she has dedicated this next chapter to disco...

You know the feeling when you meet someone and it's like you've known them all along? That's who AJ Rivas is. As a local social media personality, AJ has posted his way into our lives with his online persona Yesica. She's the ultimate Selena impersonator who has the look, the lips and the love for a cumbia down to a T. More recently, Alex has captured the hearts of SA and so many others by showing...

You know the feeling when you meet someone and it's like you've known them all along? That's who AJ Rivas is. As a local social media personality, AJ has posted his way into our lives with his online persona Yesica. She's the ultimate Selena impersonator who has the look, the lips and the love for a cumbia down to a T. More recently, AJ has captured the hearts of SA and so many others by showing u...

She's passionate about her community and spends her time learning all about others. As someone with her own podcast, she knows a thing or two about carrying a conversation and if you asked what topics she covers, the list goes on and on. As an active-duty U.S. Navy recruiter, she spends her days reminding people the positives of serving our country... but don't get it twisted sweetie, she knows ho...

PART TWO: She's everyone's favorite nail tech because she's so much more than that! With a personality as vibrant as her outfits, it's no surprise Yesenia Garcia has found her calling on social media. In this episode of LOTS Pod, Yesenia talks about getting over being self-conscious, understanding you're not everyone's cup of tea and not giving a damn. She's a lady with a plan and the epitome of d...

She's everyone's favorite nail tech because she's so much more than that! With a personality as vibrant as her outfits, it's no surprise Yesenia Garcia has found her calling on social media. In this episode of LOTS Pod, Yesenia talks about getting over being self-conscious, understanding you're not everyone's cup of tea and not giving a damn. She's a lady with a plan and the epitome of dreaming bi...

From folding jeans at her local department store to becoming one of San Antonio's most trusted beauty entrepreneurs, there's not a skill Natalie Sanchez doesn't have. (OKAY, maybe a couple, but she's still a triple threat.) Being a multifaceted creator as a hairstylist, makeup artist/esthetician and photographer truly sets June Beauty apart. Come along for part one of her pod where Natalie opens u...

From folding jeans at her local department store to becoming one of San Antonio's most trusted beauty entrepreneurs, there's not a skill Natalie Sanchez doesn't have. (OKAY, maybe a couple, but she's still a triple threat.) Being a multifaceted creator as a hairstylist, makeup artist/esthetician and photographer truly sets June Beauty apart. Come along for part one of her pod where Natalie opens u...

A caretaker by nature and a dreamer by heart, Ashley Sanchez aka Motivate Me Ashley isn't afraid to tell it like it is. Whether she's explaining the ins and outs of pursuing your own business or sharing her hot takes on what it means to be a good person, she always keeps it real. Ashley opens up about the challenges she faced growing up with a parent who struggled with mental health and ho...

From the 'For You' page to the main stage, Joanna Estrada, aka Chona E. is taking her comedy show on the road, touring all throughout Texas and more. In this episode of LOTS pod Joanna shares what life is like balancing her full-time job with her side hustle turned career as a comedian. No subject is off limits when it comes to her comedy and that's why people love her. Chona talks abo...

She's made a name for herself by breaking away from the Texas valley and coming up with a modern spin on the classic taco cart. In this episode of Lady on the Street Podcast, Zerena Volcy of Taco Couture shares her background in Mexican cuisine, going back to her roots and what inspired her idea of taking an upscale approach to something people already know and love, THE TACO! Zerena opens up...