Connecting Latinas of Influence | Florida
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Connecting Latinas of Influence | Florida a production of Hispanic Lifestyle Sponsored by Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
October 23, 2024 | 4pm – 7pm • Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street • SE 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
WORKING PROGRAM
4:00pm | Check-In • Exhibitors • Networking • Pre-Event
Welcome – Richard Sandoval, Hispanic Lifestyle
4:15pm | Pre-Event Surviving to Thrive Florida Real Estate (Register in advance)
Michele Camps, Branch Manager, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Judith Leon P.A. | NAHREP West Broward President REALTOR® Broker Associate
Carolina Valderrama, AMP, Manager, Affordable Lending & Housing Outreach, Freddie Mac
Rebecca Flores – My Homeownership academy/ Hispanic Lifestyle
5:00pm | Panel Discussion – Building Generational Wealth
Lady Natasha Fines – CEO, Founder, and Creative Director Lady Fines Adaptive Fashion LLC
Emeline Fines – COO, CFO, Co-founder of Lady Fines LLC
Michele Camps – Branch Manager, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Moderator | Denise Navarro – President/CEO Logical Innovations, Inc.
GUEST SPEAKER Breast Cancer Awareness Month
SPEAKER – Charley Ferrer, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer and Founder @ Cancer Tamer Foundation, Empowerment Speaker, Breast Cancer Awareness Advocate
5:40pm | Networking – Break – Heavy hors d’oeuvres
6:15pm | Presentation of Latinas of Influence
* program subject to change without notice.
Sponsorship opportunities, table top exhibitor space and table sponsorship are available now. Please send your request to Richard Sandoval directly at 951.640.1146 or RDS@HispanicLifestyle.Com
EXCLUSIVE EVENT PHOTOS
Michele Camps
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Lady Natasha Fines
CEO, Founder, and Creative Director Lady Fines Adaptive Fashion LLC
Emeline Fines
COO, CFO, Co-founder of Lady Fines LLC
Rebecca Flores
Entrepreneur, Real Estate Professional
Connecting Latinas of Influence | Florida
Our Connecting Latinas of Influence | Florida event will feature speakers with diverse professional and personal background. Below are the bios of our featured speakers.
Speakers, panelists are subject to change without notice.
Judith Leon P.A. | NAHREP West Broward President REALTOR® Broker Associate
With over 20 years of experience as a Real Estate Consultant and Broker Associate specializing in residential transactions, she is dedicated to helping Buyers and Sellers achieve their real estate dreams. As President of the NAHREP West Broward Chapter, she champions affordable and sustainable homeownership for Hispanics and has proudly represented the industry in numerous local and national broadcasts. Her growing passion for helping clients drives her commitment to support individuals in their real estate journeys and in acquiring generational wealth.
Michele Camps, Branch Manager Wells Fargo - Home Mortgage
With over 25 years financial industry experience, Ms Camps is dedicated to building and developing the best Mortgage Production Team in the industry at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, one of the nation’s top mortgage lenders. With a strong, nationwide branch network, we strive to provide the very best platforms, technology, tools, and products. At Wells Fargo, we foster an inclusive, customer focused work environment where innovation is encouraged We invest in you, develop your talents, and help you maximize your potential.
Please visit wellsfargo.com/careers to learn more about our opportunities and feel free to call or email me. If you are interested, know someone who is, or simply curious to discover what opportunities Wells Fargo Home Mortgage has available in West Palm Beach. I look forward to hearing from you.
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Lady Natasha Fines
Lady Natasha Fines is the visionary CEO, Founder, and Creative Director of Lady Fines Adaptive Fashion LLC and the Rebels with a Cause Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to advocacy, representation, and equality. Her journey into adaptive fashion was deeply inspired by her late aunt’s six-year battle with breast cancer, driving Natasha to merge her passion for fashion with a mission to create stylish, adaptive apparel. In her ant’s honor, Lady Natasha is dedicated to revolutionizing the fashion industry with adaptive designs that celebrate Emma’s legacy.
Born and raised in Tampa, FL, and of Puerto Rican descent, Natasha holds a Psychology degree from the University of South Florida (USF) and a Fashion Business Management degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City.
Natasha’s career began as a buyer at The Home Shopping Network, where her passion for fashion and understanding of human behavior flourished. She recognized a significant gap in the market for models with physical disabilities and adaptive fashion options. Her drive to fill this gap led her to deplete her savings to start Lady Fines LLC. Convincing her mother, Emeline Fines, to join as her business partner. Presently the mother-daughter duo has propelled the brand to new heights, championing inclusivity and innovation in fashion.
Lady Natasha Fines is now poised to launch Lady Fines Adaptive Fashion for a national debut on the world stage, having been hand-picked as a feature designer with during New York Fashion Week on September 8th. Natasha is transforming the fashion industry, making it more inclusive and representative for all while propelling Lady Fines LLC to unprecedented heights, championing inclusivity, innovation, and a new era in fashion
Emeline Fines
Emeline Fines is the dynamic COO, CFO, and Co-founder of Lady Fines LLC and the Rebels with a Cause Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to advocacy, representation, and equality. Born in Puerto Rico, Emeline’s journey into the fashion industry began in 2022 when her daughter, Lady Natasha Fines convince her to be her business partner to finance her pioneering adaptive fashion brand.
In 2024, Emeline made the bold decision to leave her high-profile role as Vice President of Sales for Southeast, Caribbean, and LATAM at Casa Dragones Tequila. This move allowed her to fully commit to the emerging Lady Fines Adaptive Fashion brand, bringing her extensive business experience and passion for innovation to the forefront. Emeline is also the CEO of Fines Spirits Consulting LLC.
The inspiration for Emeline’s dedication to adaptive fashion came from her late sister Emma, who bravely battled stage 4 breast cancer. Driven by a desire to honor Emma’s legacy, Emeline joined forces with her daughter, Lady Natasha, to revolutionize the fashion industry with adaptive designs that cater to diverse needs.
In addition to her role in the business, Emeline spearheads advocacy initiatives through the Rebels with a Cause Foundation, ensuring their mission of inclusivity and innovation extends beyond fashion. Together, this unstoppable mother-daughter duo is elevating Lady Fines LLC to unprecedented heights, transforming the fashion landscape and championing a more inclusive world.
Hispanic Heritage Month in South Florida – 2024 Connecting Latinas of Influence Series
Hispanic Lifestyle will celebrate our 27th anniversary with our first in-person event in the Fort Lauderdale/Miami area. Connecting Latinas of Influence | Florida will take place on October 23, 2024 at the Embassy Suite Fort Lauderdale. The “mini conference” format is sponsored by Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, will feature panel discussions, presentations by business experts, community leaders and the presentation of regional Latinas of Influence.
Recognizing Excellence in Our Community for Over 25 years
Established in 1997, Hispanic Lifestyle takes pride in our proven track record of establishing meaningful connections with hard-to-reach Latino professionals and community leaders. We focus on producing original, authentic content that is designed to inspire our audience. A leader in connecting communities, Hispanic Lifestyle set the regional standard when we produced our first Latina Conference in San Bernardino, California in 2000.
After returning to in-person events last year, we’ve witnessed the power of personal connections and the impact they have on our community. While we appreciate our online audience, there’s truly something special about the energy and camaraderie at Hispanic Lifestyle events.
Latinas of Influence to be recognized in Florida
Hispanic Lifestyle is recognizing an impressive group of Latinas of Influence during our event in Florida on October 23, 2024. These honorees, with diverse backgrounds ranging from finance to healthcare, community service, entertainment, and entrepreneurship, are celebrated for their leadership and achievements. The presentation will take place during our Connecting Latinas of Influence | Florida event to be held at Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Below are the names and links to the honorees that will be acknowledged during our Florida visit.
- Adis M. Vila., JD, MBA, NACD.DC. CEO & Founder, Vila & Associates. Board Director, Latino Corporate Directors Association and Private Directors Association
- AnaCristina Blandon, Senior Manager, International Wealth Structuring & Global Family Office – Scotiabank. ALPFA Miami Chapter Co-President
- Angela Sustaita-Ruiz, Co-Founder & CEO – Nuestro Stories
- Arlyn Broche, Actress, Entrepreneur and Producer
- Carolina Valderrama, AMP, Manager, Affordable Lending & Housing Outreach, Freddie Mac
- Charley Ferrer, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer and Founder @ Cancer Tamer Foundation, Empowerment Speaker, Breast Cancer Awareness Advocate
- Dr. Luisa Montoya, Chief Executive Officer – Diversity Matters
- Mary Sol Gonzalez, Chief Executive Officer – Hispanic Entrepreneur Initiative
- Silvia Fresneda, Home Mortgage Consultant – Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
- Wendy Preciado, founder and Chief Executive Officer – CM & D National Construction LLC.
This event highlights the impact these Latina leaders have in their fields and communities. Such a wonderful way to inspire and empower others!
Note: Latina of Influence Honoree listing subject to updates.
WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND
Discover the power of connection at Hispanic Lifestyle events, where a vibrant community comes together to champion women lifting each other higher. We showcase insightful speakers and esteemed honorees—community leaders and business professionals—who generously share their personal and career journeys. At Hispanic Lifestyle events, attendees have the unique opportunity to learn from industry experts, expand their networks, and cultivate lasting relationships. With over 25 years of event production experience, we’ve consistently provided platforms where impactful moments are experienced and cherished. Join us as we continue to educate, engage, and inspire attendees to reach new heights in both their personal and professional lives. Our goal is to promote a culture of empowerment and growth within our community. Come be part of something extraordinary with Hispanic Lifestyle
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SPECIAL HOTEL RATE FOR HISPANIC LIFESTYLE
We have a special rate of $159.00 which includes 2 Room Suite-2 Double Beds-nonsmoking • Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street for October 23, 2024 through October 24, 2024. Booking your room is simple, just select “Book a Room” to receive your group’s preferred rate.
We’re looking forward to seeing you in October! We hope you enjoy your stay and your group’s event!
- 2 Room Suite-2 Double Beds-nonsmoking – $159.00
- Discounted self-parking of $20.00 per vehicle, per night
- Complimentary guest room internet
- Full breakfast each morning 6:00am – 9:00am weekdays; 7:00 am – 10:00am weekends.
- Evening reception serving cocktails 5:00pm – 6:30pm
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street • 1100 SE 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316, USA Two blocks from the Broward County Convention Center and six blocks from the Port Everglades cruise port. Las Olas Boulevard and the beach are two miles away.
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