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April Hernandez Castillo

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 […]

Sahsa Merci

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: 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 […]

Loren Escandon

Empowerment Series: Award-Winning Filmmaker, Afro-Latina Actress, Netflix “Purple Hearts,” and Freevee’s Casa Grande Star, Loren Escandón Shares her Legacy with AW

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Award speeches often begin with a celebration of accomplishments. We see the person in his or her glory and seldom think about the hardship endured on the way to the win. Loren Escandón graduated with a degree in Theatre from Universidad del Valle in Colombia. Instead of staying put in her native country, she made a […]

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Empowerment Series: Dominican-American Writer, Journalist, Digital Creator & Content Strategist, Johanna Ferreira Shares Career Hurdles with AW

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A writer’s journey is filled with rejection and uncertainty but that is only the beginning of the challenges faced by Latinx Journalists. According to a 2023 Bloomberg article, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) published a report in 2021 that showed 8% of people in publishing were Latino. A 2022 follow-up report, reflected 7% of writers, […]

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Empowerment Series: Award-Winning TV & Radio Personality, Actress in Prime’s “Harlem,” Co-Host of Bravo’s “Fashion Queens,” Bestselling Author, and Ted Talk Speaker, Bevy Smith Shares”Bevelations” with AW

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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 […]

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Empowerment Series: ABC’s Station 19, FOX’s Rosewood, and Hollywood-thriller, “Righteous Thieves,” Actress, Jaina Lee Ortiz Shares her Fire with AW

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Jaina Lee Ortiz is best known for her roles on ABC’s Station 19 and Grey’s Anatomy, FOX’s Rosewood, USA’s Shooter, and the film Girls Trip. Now, audiences can see her in “Righteous Thieves,” as, Lucille. More than a tech-savvy badass, she brings explosive energy to the screen. The movie stars a cast of dynamic actors […]

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Empowerment Series: Mexican-American, Multi-Emmy Award-Winning Journalist, Peabody Board Member, Producer, Host, Author, and Founder of Con Todo Press, Naibe Reynoso Shares her Entrepreneurial Journey with AW

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Mexican American, Naibe Reynoso is known by millions around the world as a 4-time Emmy award-winning Journalist, and Television Host. She has also made great strides working on the radio and as a Producer. The investigative journalist is a Board Member of the prestigious Peabody Awards since 2015, the same year she was cited with […]

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Empowerment Series: CEO & Founder of The Spicy Life, Relationship Expert and Matchmaker, Spicy Mari Shares her Best Spicy Tips for the Holiday Season with AW

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Spicy Mari is a powerhouse. She is a Matchmaker, CEO, and Founder of The Spicy Life which focuses on helping individuals and couples unlock the power to attract their purpose-mate and find love.  The prominent expert is knowledgeable, strong, confident, and fearless when it comes to delivering the truth about relationships. Her expertise has been […]

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