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 […]
For centuries, the expectation has been for us to fall back, stay in our lane or sit pretty. The curse of inequality continues to loom in a variety of ways, hindering greater progress for women in society. We have been conditioned to play small, a frame of mind that has been ingrained in the fabric […]
Carmen Ortiz-McGhee’s resume speaks for itself. Graduating from the University of Virginia, as a Psychology major was only the beginning of a highly successful career. Her impressive background in the corporate world includes being named one of Business Insurance Magazine’s, Top 25 Women to Watch. She was Senior Vice President and member of the Diversity […]
There are countless difficult topics that we choose to set aside. We cringe, roll our eyes, and avoid conversations about religion, politics, money, and race. People can be passionate about their beliefs. This usually leaves little room to embrace an opinion that contradicts their own. Individual thoughts on some of these issues are quite personal, […]
Growing up Latina in New York had its advantages. We lived in a community filled with bodegas, botanicas, and people that looked like me until my parents moved our family to a different part of the city. A place that offered an improved environment but also exposed me to the contrasts that existed during that […]
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 […]
The inspiring Latina actress, Leticia Castillo has shared scenes with A-List actors such as Jennifer Lopez, John Leguizamo, and most recently, Jeremy Piven in The Last Call. The talented actress fell in love with films at a very young age. She arrived in the US at 5-years old from the Dominican Republic, not realizing that […]
Self-Awareness is one of the most valuable tools we have in the human tool shed. However, to reap full benefits we should do the work that helps shape and nurture our individuality. It is the gift that keeps on giving, once you get a grasp on the essence of your character. The ability to concentrate […]
On March 31, 2021, Lilliana Vazquez announced to the world that she was expecting! AW had the wonderful opportunity to speak with the style genius and interviewer to get the scoop. We talked about some of the challenges faced during the time leading up to her announcement. She was candid when discussing her journey with IVF, […]
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 […]