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Empowerment Series: Founder & CEO of We Are All Human & Hispanic Star, Diplomat, Activist, Media Contributor, Public Speaker & Special Adviser to United Nations, Claudia Romo Edelman Shares Invaluable Insight

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Each year from September 15 to October 15, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. I take time to reflect on what it means to be Latina.  Many of our parents came to this country with expectations to do well. Part of their journey required assimilation into American society, to increase their chances of being accepted. We […]

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The Women of the AW Empowerment Series

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AW went live in May 2018. I have been lucky to communicate with readers all over the globe. Your messages about how these articles have encouraged you to fight for your goals, seek counseling for trauma, or empower you to ask the tough questions in your lives have made the work incredibly rewarding. The AW […]

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Empowerment Series: Latina Comedian, Writer, Actress, Jasmine Ruiz Shares Love, Dating, and Relationships with AW

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Jasmine Ruiz is a Comedian, Writer, and Actress from The Bronx, New York, who creates digital content that is relatable and authentic.  She is a proud first-generation college graduate who finds passion in encouraging others to be cycle breakers. Her online and stage skits revolve around everyday struggles and topical events. The fiery Latina is […]

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Empowerment Series: Puerto Rican-Dominican Actress, Writer, Comedian & Author, “Legitimate Kid,“ Aida Rodriguez Shares her Truth with AW

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We’ve all heard stories about the Latino upbringing. Generally, our parents tend to have overprotective practices. Abiding by their commandments is the best way to stay in good graces and out of trouble. I was raised in a relatively strict home but as we got older, our mom and dad loosened up the reigns. Despite […]

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Empowerment Series: “A Million Little Things” “Jane the Virgin,” “Mrs. America,” “Law & Order,” “Guiding Light,” and “El Cantante” Actress, Andrea Navedo Shares Self-Love with AW

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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 […]

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Empowerment Series: CEO and Founder of Golden Dream Beauty and Beauty Influencer, Ydelays Rodriguez Shares her American Dream with AW

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According to a Nielsen report, our beauty and personal care industry grew to $25 billion in the second quarter of 2023 with no signs of slowing down and neither did Ydelays Rodriguez, the CEO and Founder of Golden Dream Beauty. The Venezuelan Influencer has connected with fans, growing her community to 1 million subscribers. The […]

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Empowerment Series: Latina Actress from “Freedom Writers,” “Persons of Interest,” “Dexter,” Author, Speaker, and Creative Director at Lionchaser Media, April Hernandez-Castillo Shares Generational Trauma with AW

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The goal of this platform has been to blow the doors off topics that for decades have been taboo, ignored, or shameful in some way. Generational trauma can be a bad word in the Latino community. The cycle of trauma is passed down across generations and impacts families physically, mentally, emotionally, and psychologically. It is […]

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Empowerment Series: Dominican Comedian-Actress from Fuse’s Like, Share, Dimelo, “De Lo Mio” and “Righteous Thieves,” Sasha Merci Shares Roots with AW

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Sasha Merci’s credits include the film De Lo Mio, a Fuse series called Share, Like, Dimelo, and El Teteo in Los Angeles, as well as, collaborations with Bumble, AT&T, Heineken, and many other brands. She began her music career and then transitioned to an art form that would offer more freedom of expression and creative autonomy. […]

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Empowerment Series: Founder of WORD Creative, Host of “Feel Everything Podcast,” Zoila Darton Shares Community with AW

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Panamanian-Jamaican and Jewish Founder of the WORD agency, Zoila Darton is building spaces for people of color by using cultural storytelling.  She believes in creating content that reflects our community and history. The Creative Director says “Community is the foundation of a great brand.” The highly successful entrepreneur has worked with big brands like HBO, […]

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Empowerment Series: CW’s “Jane the Virgin” and ABC’s “A Million Little Things,” Actress, Andrea Navedo Shares her Book, “Our Otherness is Our Strength: Wisdom from the Boogie Down Bronx”

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I grew up in Upper Manhattan. The 1980s in New York City were some of the toughest times that residents had ever seen in its history. While Wall Street was having a boom, the rest of the city was in shambles. Reportedly, over 1800 homicides were committed, and the introduction of crack cocaine unleashed a […]

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