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Serie Empoderamiento: Actriz, Escritora, Comediante y Actriz Puertorriqueña-Dominicana. La Autora de “Legitimate Kid”, Aida Rodríguez Comparte Su Verdad con AW

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Todos hemos escuchado los cuentos sobre las costumbres Latina. Generalmente nuestros padres suelen tener prácticas sobreprotectoras. Cumpliendo sus mandamientos, es la mejor manera de mantener la calma en casa. Crecí en un hogar relativamente estricto, pero a medida que crecimos, nuestra mamá y nuestro papá aflojaron las riendas. A pesar de la flexibilidad de las […]

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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 to crack cocaine unleashed a […]

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Empowerment Series: Beverly Hills Licensed Psychologist, Clinical Director of SHAPE Center, and Sexual Health Expert, Dr. Shannon Chavez Educates AW During Sexual Health Awareness Month

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September is Sexual Health Awareness Month. The topic of sex, as a whole, can trigger embarrassment, alarm, or delight. There can be different reactions, depending on gender, culture, upbringing, and experiences lived. Men are perceived to be more confident when talking about it, while women, can be more private. However, modern times are changing the […]

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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 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 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 career in music and then transitioned to an art form that would offer more freedom of expression and creative […]

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Empowerment Series: Netflix Star of “Designing Miami,” Founder and Creative Director of Sire Design, Eilyn Jimenez Shares her Dream with AW

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The road to our dreams is never easy. We are discouraged by rejection, delays, naysayers, and the challenges presented along the way to success. Eilyn Jimenez says that “With tenacity, dedication, and hard work, anything is possible.” About 5 years ago, Eilyn dreamed about where she is today and the experiences she is living. Her […]

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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: “With Love,” “Righteous Thieves,” Grey’s Anatomy, The Baker and the Beauty & Being Mary Jane – Actress, Lisa Vidal Shares with AW how She is Living Her Best Life

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Lisa Vidal is well-known for playing strong characters in television series such as Chicago PD, Southland, Rosewood, Boston Legal, The Division, ER, and Third Watch. She has also been seen in films, among them Star Trek and Mighty Aphrodite.  The first time I saw Lisa in action was in 1994’s coming-of-age film, “I Like It Like […]

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