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Yvette Bodden

About Yvette Bodden

http://awakenedwomancom.wordpress.com

Founder, Author of AW, and Host of the AW Confidential Podcast. Past contributor to BeLatina News, Thrive Global Digital, SmartCoparent, and other platforms. Self-help/Memoir book, “Journey to Becoming the Best Self” was published by Black Rose Writing published in 2019. ANY QUESTIONS FOR AW? LET'S CONNECT, PLEASE POST COMMENT OR USE CONTACT FORM.

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Empowerment Series: Actress, Singer, Songwriter, NBC’s Songland & The Voice, Fox’s Empire, Brooklyn’s Finest, Liv & Maddie, and Jersey Girl, Raquel Castro Shares Self-Love with AW

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Raquel Castro isn’t new to the spotlight. She stole hearts in Jersey Girl at just seven years old..  Her role as Gertie, the daughter of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck in Jersey Girl, was a perfect fit. Since then, the Latina has blossomed, showing her talents as Marisol in Fox’s megahit Empire,  acting in Brooklyn’s Finest, […]

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Empowerment Series: Founder, Curamia Tequila & Winner, The Cooking Channel’s CHOPPED, Dafna Mizrahi Shares Process

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According to a 2024 Globe Newswire article, the global tequila market size surpassed $16 billion and is projected to continue flourishing. Tequila is one of the most competitive categories of spirits. The Industry, dominated by men, has been disrupted by women, who launch new tequila brands yearly. Dafna Mizrahi is the Founder of Curamia Tequila […]

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Empowerment Series: Actress, Film Producer, Writer and Entrepreneur, Grace Patterson Shares Healing Journey with AW

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Perfectionism is a trait that leaves a trail of endless disappointments. The pursuit of flawlessness is a losing battle. Human beings are, by nature, flawed. I understand what it means to have a deep-seated need to seek external validation. You live to keep up appearances and, by all means necessary, the thirst for recognition becomes […]

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Empowerment Series: Puerto Rican Comedian, Actress, Writer, and TED Speaker, Gina Brillon Shares Life Truths with AW

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Gina Brillon says, “A woman’s brain is a 24-hour thinking machine.” She is so right! The native New Yorker who grew up in the South Bronx is a dynamic, funny, and intelligent Latina who has made audiences laugh since she was 17. Her content is relatable, some would say self-deprecating, real, and hilarious! If you […]

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Empowerment Series: Singer, Songwriter, Urban Bachata Recording Artist, Jae Camilo Shares her Music with AW

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I have never met anyone who hasn’t been touched by music in some way, shape, or form. Whatever emotions you are experiencing in this moment of your, you can lean on music to make you feel better. I remember the first time I listened to Bachata, a 1994 song called “Medicina de Amor” by the […]

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Empowerment Series: Managing Director, Banijay Mexico + US Hispanic, named one of 25 Most Powerful Women in Entertainment, Emmy-Nominated, Marie Leguizamo Shares Sage Advice with AW

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In 2025, Marie Leguizamo was named one of People Español‘s Most Powerful Women in Entertainment. She has made the list of Hollywood Reporter’s Most Powerful Women in International Television. The Executive was recognized by the International Academy of Arts & Sciences with Emmy nominations. The Imagen Foundation honored the dynamic Latina as one of 2024’s […]

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Empowerment Series: Dominican Founder, CEO & Creative Director of Fashion Designers of Latin America, Albania Rosario Shares the FDLA Dream with AW

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Albania Rosario arrived in New York from the Dominican Republic, without knowing any English. She had no connections or resources to open doors into the fashion industry. What did she have? The young girl had a dream and an eye for what was missing. She discovered a void and a lack of opportunity for emerging […]

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Empowerment Series: Fashion Designer & Founder, JVLAURANT, Content Creator, Jennifer Laurantius Shares Love of Fashion with AW

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Jennifer Laurantius is a Fashion Designer & Founder of JVLAURNT, and a Content Creator. Her NYC-based brand is dedicated to ethical and circular fashion. The designer’s work has been recognized through projects with brands such as Adidas NYC and the H&M Group. She has been featured on CNN Indonesia and Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam, and was […]

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Empowerment Series: Founder, Bloomi & Nationally Recognized Sexologist, Rebecca Alvarez Shares Journey to Sexual Wellness

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Rebecca Alvarez is a champion for women. She is blazing her trail, helping us destigmatize pleasure and instead empowering us to embrace it. This Latina is a nationally recognized Sexologist. She was featured in People Español, The Cut, Business Insider, Refinery 29,  Forbes, TODAY, and Calo News. She is the Founder of Bloomi, a company […]

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Behind-the-Scenes of “Unstoppable”: Jharrel Jerome, Anthony Robles, & Judy Robles in NYC

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The journey to greatness comes at a high cost. It is the road less traveled because enduring the pain it takes to grab the prize can be grueling. The path is filled with setbacks, rejection, and disappointments that sometimes, feel impossible to overcome. Anthony Robles conquered his struggles and won, over and over, again. He […]

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