I vividly remember the day, I turned 50 years old! We were in CoVid lockdown. My daughter was spending her senior year of high school at home and surprised me with delicious cupcakes. I had more than enough time for reflection. As I blew out my candle, all I could think about was getting older […]
Joelle Garguilo is an Emmy Winning Reporter, Producer, and Media Personality seen on NBC’s New York Live and Today Show. The journalist is strikingly genuine, possessing a jovial attitude that makes her interview style delightful. AW had the wonderful opportunity to sit down with the Television Host to discuss the feel-good stories we love so […]
Film and television are filled with high praised, male directors. Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard, and Dick Wolf are some of the most recognized names in their respective industries. More and more, we hear the buzz about women making a splash in the field. Jane Campion (The Power of the Dog), Chloe Zhao (Nomadland), Kathryn Bigelow […]
The world of dating has evolved over the years. Many women feel that gentlemanly customs have been abandoned. Holding a door, pulling a chair, walking her on the curbside of the sidewalk to protect her from the road, offering his coat when it’s chilly outside, are all gestures that demonstrate effort. We want to feel […]
Life is unpredictable. Oftentimes, it feels like a long movie, where you are the lead among a cast of characters that either support or antagonize the conflict of your story. My narrative is continuously evolving, people come in and out of my life to help me with the lessons. The beauty of this thing called […]
Shantall Lacayo is living the American Dream. The girl from Nicaragua was taught to sew at the early age of 4. By the time she was 13, Shantall started her first business selling her own brand of t-shirts. Although her dream was to have a career in fashion, it would not be possible, so she […]
The name Ava DuVernay is synonymous with greatness. She picked up a camera at the age of 32 and has been making magic, ever since. The Academy-Award nominee has a long list of film and television credits including Selma, When They See Us, 13th, The Wrinkle in Time, and Queen Sugar, just to name a few. […]
In 2018, Carolina Miranda won Best Actress at Los México Awards. It was a sign that she was on her way to a bright future. The talented actress is no stranger to the small screen with hits like Senora Acero and Los Rey. In the Spring of 2021, the stunning beauty became a household name […]
Gabriela Ponce‘s recent interview with CNN Espanol gave viewers insight into her knowledge on the development of the highly popular racing video game Forza but the spotlight, also offered hope. It was super inspiring to see a woman that looked like me thrive in a field that is mostly, male. AW had a chance to […]
Alexandra Garcia first came to my attention at the Smashbox Jefacon Conference in 2020. I instantly clicked with her presentation on how to effectively shape our stories. She has over a decade of marketing experience working with Fortune 500 brands across various industries and currently works at Google as Program Manager of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. […]