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Empowerment Series: NBC Peacock’s “Saved by the Bell,” Alycia Pascual-Pena and Director, Maureen Bharoocha Share thoughts on Cultural Identity with AW

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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, […]

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Empowerment Series: Dominican-Puerto Rican, Actress, Writer, Comedian of HBO Max’s “Fighting Words” Aida Rodriguez Shares her Vulnerability with AW

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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 […]

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Empowerment Series: Netflix Series “Fake Profile,” “Who Killed Sara” and Telemundo’s “Malverde: El Santo Patron”, Mexican Actress, Carolina Miranda Shares a Gift with AW

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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 […]

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Empowerment Series: Emmy-Winning Journalist, Style Expert and E! Entertainment’s – Lilliana Vazquez Shares her Journey from IVF to Pregnancy

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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,  […]

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Empowerment Series: Program Manager, Microsoft/Turn 10 Studios & Team XBox – Latinx Community Lead, Gabriela Ponce Shares Industry Experience with AW

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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 […]

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Empowerment Series: Jolene Rodriguez, President, Broken English Productions – A Powerful and Influential Latina in Entertainment Shares her Superpower with AW

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The shortage of Latino representation is a hot topic that is not going away anytime soon. In 2019, a Forbes article disclosed that less than 5% of speaking roles for top-grossing movies in the US were given out to Latinos. The numbers for us, behind the cameras were just as gloomy. The following year, CNN […]

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Empowerment Series: Program Manager, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Google – Alexandra Garcia Shares Her Story with AW

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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. […]

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