Latinas Take the Lead

She is described as the Latina Martha Stewart-with a dash of Oprah optimism! This week we sit down with artist, author, designer & speaker Kathy Cano-Murillo also known as Crafty Chica!!!  From having her own line at Michaels and a best-selling book, Forever Frida, Cano-Murillo has been crafting for over 20 years. You have probably followed some of her fun and culturally themed craft videos on...

Oh my God Becky… do you remember Sir Mix-a- Lot’s 90’s video, "Baby Got Back?" Today’s guest, Mexican-American filmmaker Jeannette Godoy, was the choreographer behind that iconic video and has since worked behind the scenes on dozens of projects in the TV and Film industry. In this episode, Jeannette tells us how she jumped from ballerina to working on projects with big stars including Selena Quin...

From impersonating celebrities and politicians like J.Lo and AOC, Christina Igaraividez is a bag full of talent and surprises. She is a writer, performer, producer and storytelling coach. She has trained in comedy across Chicago, New York and Los Angeles at places like Second City, iO, and UCB.  Her YouTube channel has received notoriety from outlets such as HuffPo, Perez Hilton, LA Weekly, Upwort...

Mabel Frias started her career working for major companies including Macy’s, Nordstrom and Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty. But in 2019 she and her sister launched Luna Magic, a makeup line where  Latinas could see their culture celebrated. They even beat out 40,000 applicants to make an appearance on Shark Tank. Luna Magic is now carried at major retail stores such as Target, Walmart and CVS. In this ep...

Teresa Park has over a decade of experience advising Fortune 500 companies in marketing and business. She is a proud Asian Latina immigrant and Founder of Mujeres del Futuro, an organization she founded to help others struggling with the feeling of belonging.  She talks to us about her multifaceted identity. From being born in Korea to moving to Honduras at the age of 8 to then coming to the US to...

Milokssy Resto is the winner of HBO Max’s “The Big Shot with Bethenny Frankel” and the CEO and founder of MONARCHS, an empowering wellness brand. Milokssy takes us behind the curtains of shooting a reality show, and shares her journey to taking control of her own life and destiny by starting her own business. Follow Milokssy on Instagram @miloves You can find Monarchs on https://www.monarchsco.com...

They call her the Business Hada Madrina, or “the Business Fairy Godmother.”  Ashley Stoyanov is a business strategist, and author of the Eva Longoria endorsed book “Jefa in Training.” We sit down with Ashley who talks business. So, if you are looking to launch a project, grow a business, or thrive as a creative and entrepreneur we got you!! Learn how Ashley’s start in the music industry led her to...

Giselle Mariel Ibarra, better known as Sincerely Art , is a Mexican self taught surrealist artist. Ibarra specializes in acrylic painting, merging a world of dreams and reality in one. Giselle’s transparency and vulnerability combined with influences of nature with a twist of magic, allows for her paintings to come to life as she brings a new style of surrealism into the art industry. Giselle has...

In PART 2 of our interview with Linda Garcia, the founder of In Luz We Trust and author of “Wealth Warrior,” we dig a bit deeper into money wounds and how they hold us back from investing in ourselves. Did you know only 0.5% of stocks are owned by Latinos? We gotta fix this, and if you haven't listened to part one, I strongly encourage you to do so right now and then come back for this episode. In...

Linda Garcia, is the founder of In Luz We Trust and author of “Wealth Warrior.” From being a single mother at a young age struggling to pay bills to becoming a business owner and having a six- figure investment, Linda has made it her life’s mission to educate other Latinas on financial literacy. After working in the TV and Entertainment Industry for 17 years, Linda decided to pivot her life after...

Melissa Gallardo is the CEO & Founder of Bonita Fierce Candles , a company that creates luxury candles inspired by Latinx culture. In this episode, we explore her journey into entrepreneurship and the magic of re-imagining where we see ourselves. Melissa is also a brand consultant, an Ulta Beauty MUSE Accelerator Alum and is the first Latina to have her own candle brand at Nordstrom. Discover...

Jannese Torres, creator and host of the award- winning financial podcast, Yo Quiero Dinero.   She is a Latina money expert, speaker and business coach. After a sudden job loss in 2014, Jannese accidentally discovered her passion for entrepreneurship as she began her food blog, Delish D’Lites, which revenued up to $60,000 as just a side hustle. All together, Jannese’s content- based businesses have...

Sandra Velasquez, founder and CEO of Nopalera, -a Mexican luxury Bath and Body brand, was raised by Mexican immigrant parents in California near the US/Mexican border. Nopalera celebrates her culture, loud and proud. She launched her business during the pandemic, when she found herself in between jobs. Since its launch in November of 2020, Nopalera has gained thousands of loyal followers and can b...

In this episode, we delve into the pain of generational trauma which can affect us in ways we aren’t even aware of, especially for immigrant communities. In order to heal, we need to have open conversations about what trauma is and how Latinos can become better at destigmatizing mental health. To guide us through all of these complexities, we talk to Psychotherapist and Psycho-educator Jeannette S...

Author Reyna Grande is an inspirational and award- winning author. Her memoirs include A Dream Called Home  and The Distance Between Us,  which was a finalist for the   National Book Critics Circle Award .  Her novels include, Across a Hundred Mountains which draws heavily on her own experience as an undocumented immigrant, Dancing With Butterflies, and most recently, A Ballad of Love and Glory.....

Katya Echazarreta is a Mexican electrical engineer and Citizen Astronaut and Activist. She shares with us how she is helping change the landscape of space exploration in Mexico, and how she learned to navigate unfamiliar territory by using her voice. You can follow Katya on Instagram at @katvoltage . Also follow Latinas Take the Lead on Instagram @LatinasTakeTheLead If you loved this episode pleas...

Through fun yet intimate and revealing conversations, Latinas Take The Lead hosted by Emmy award-winning journalist Naibe Reynoso, dives into issues modern Latinas face. There are 29.6 million Latinas in the U.S., but many times they feel left out of the conversation. To help understand how Latinas navigate two worlds whose cultures and values sometimes clash, Naibe Reynoso will interview trailbla...