Tag Archives | Inspiring Latina

INSPIRING LATINA | Dolores Huerta

Dolores Huerta President, Dolores Huerta Foundation and co-founder of the United Farm Workers From Episode #144 of Hispanic Lifestyle We spoke with activist and co-founder of the United Farm Workers, Dolores Huerta. Our conversation began with Ms. Huerta discussing the importances of community activism. Question: We asked Dolores to explain the mission of the Dolores Huerta Foundation. [...]

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Inspiring Latina | Luisa Acosta-Franco

Hispanic Lifestyle caught up with with Luisa Acosta-Franco, Vice President of Multicultural Marketing at Farmers Insurance, at Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE) Latina History Day. In this segment Mrs. Franco was asked why mentorship is an  important component to having a successful career.

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Inspiring Latina | Nely Galán, Entrepreneur

Hispanic Lifestyle spoke with Inspiring Latina Nely Galán about career, education and her future plans.  Ms. Galán embarked on her career in entertainment at age 22 when she was named the nation’s youngest station manager for WNJU TV Channel 47 in New York. Owned by Jerry Perenchio and Norman Lear, the station became the launch [...]

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Inspiring Latina | Maria Castañón Moats – Chief Diversity Officer of PwC

Maria Castañón Moats Chief Diversity Officer of PwC Maria Castañón Moats is the Chief Diversity Officer at PwC US.  Ms. Moats, a partner in the firm’s Audit practice, leads PwC’s diversity and inclusion strategy, which is focused on attracting, developing and advancing the most talented individuals – regardless of race, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender or [...]

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KATHY VARA RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS LOCAL IMPACT AWARD

NBC4’S KATHY VARA RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS LOCAL IMPACT AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN BROADCAST JOURNALISM FROM THE NATIONAL HISPANIC MEDIA COALITION Veteran morning news icon Kathy Vara received the prestigious  Excellence in Broadcast Journalism award from the National Hispanic Media Coalition.  The awards ceremony celebrated the organization’s ninth annual Local Impact Awards Luncheon, which took place at the Westin [...]

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Inspiring Latina | Laura Harring

Actress Laura Harring featured in episode 149 of Hispanic Lifestyle. Here is a video segment of our interview with actress. We included the questions and website links. Laura Harring is an actress and former Miss USA. Hispanic LIfestyle began our conversation with Laura with her talking about  how she ended up in a boarding school in [...]

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National Hispana Leadership Institute Selects Leaders

The National Hispana Leadership Institute (NHLI), the nation’s premier organization for Latinas, selected 22 leaders from the public and private sectors to participate in its award-winning Executive Leadership Program (ELP). To close the opportunity gap among Latinas and address their underrepresentation in top leadership roles, NHLI’s programs are designed to develop Hispanic women as ethical leaders for [...]

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Inspiring Latina | Model Laura Soares

This segment was originally aired on episode HLTV#150 of Hispanic Lifestyle. In this segment we feature Brazilan born; model, swimsuit designer and business owner Laura Soares. We begin our conversation with Laura as she talks about her descision to become a model. After coming to America Laura reflects on taking her modeling career to the [...]

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Inspiring Latina | Rodri Rodriguez

Hispanic Lifestyle spoke with entrepreneur Ms. Rodri Rodriguez. Adding to her list of many accomplishments is restauranteur. The Mariachi USA concert producer and bank financier in this segments Rodri talks about her new venture becoming part owner of the historic Los Angeles restaurant La Fonda.

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Inspiring Latina | Laura Diaz

Hispanic Lifestyle caught up with journalist, and Southern California news anchor Laura Diaz at the Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE) at the their annual Latina History Day.   During our discussion she touch on supporting other Latinas, and the business of news. http://www.lauradiazonline.com

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