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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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Empowerment Series: Adia Smith-Eriksson, Actress in the Role of Ranger West of Netflix’s Action/Sci-Fi film “ATLAS”

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I will never forget seeing Wonder Woman on screen for the first time. The superhero symbolized physical beauty but also strength during a time when women were generally perceived as damsels in distress. Princess Diana was stronger than most men, exuded wisdom, and fought for justice and peace. Thankfully, modern society has delivered its version […]

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How the W Hotels “What She Said” Initiative is Driving Progress in Gender Equality

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Modern-day women are fighting to have their voices heard. We are collectively pushing back on gender inequality and letting society know “This is not okay.” When the opportunity arises to speak up against the unfairness and disadvantages we face daily, women have stepped up to the podium. We’re now taking our power back, beginning with […]

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Empowerment Series: AW Founder Unwraps Graves’ Disease Diagnosis

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On August 6, 2024, Star Wars, Actor, Daisy Ridley shared her 2023 Graves Disease diagnosis in Women’s Health. She opened up about her condition, symptoms, and the perils of normalizing not feeling well. Our bodies speak to us. If we are in tune with it, we can recognize the signals it sends when something is not […]

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Empowerment Series: Actress from Apple TV+ Sugar, Peacock’s Apples Never Fall, and Showtime’s L Word: Generation Q, Paula Andrea Placido Shares her Authentic Self with AW

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Paula Andrea Placido was born in the Dominican Republic. Her father is Argentine-Italian and her mother is Colombian. The multicultural Latina lived in Palm Beach, FL until the age of 18, when she moved to Los Angeles, CA. The initial decision to make the change was scary but her bold moves are paying off. The […]

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Empowerment Series: Money Mindset Expert, Licensed Investment Advisor & Broker, Author and Speaker, Scarlett Joyce Rojas Shares Financial Expertise with AW

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We all need it, don’t have enough of it, and lately, we worry about it more often. If you guessed, money. You are correct! A survey done by Bankrate in 2023, revealed that concerns about money are taking a negative toll on the mental health of Americans. April is Financial Literacy Month. What better time […]

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Empowerment Series: Mexican Actress, Writer & Tedx Speaker, “New Amsterdam, In the Summers, Seven Cemeteries,” Emma Ramos Shares Secret with AW

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Emma Ramos was born and raised in Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico. It is a place known for its violence and notorious cartels. Despite the terror endured by its residents, her parents made sure to fill childhood memories with beautiful sunsets and great seafood. Her father saw life through the lens of humor and together with her […]

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