Grasie Mercedes had a successful career as a fashion stylist and beauty blogger before moving on to be a Producer at MTV Networks. The work behind the scenes was only the beginning of her journey in the entertainment industry. The Writer, Filmmaker, and Actress is an uber-talented Afro-Latina with film credits that include A CoVid […]
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 […]
The opportunity to tell the stories of unstoppable women is a gift. The mission to continue sharing our stories comes from my belief in the importance of designing a space where we share positive messages that encourage others to rise. Everyone has individual challenges, being a witness to the resilience of other women is a […]
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 […]
Women’s love for jewelry is undeniable. We enjoy embellishing looks with fancy jewels. Leveling up our femininity makes us feel beautiful and confident. My earliest memory of wearing jewelry is an evil eye necklace, I wore as a young girl. My mother had faith in the significance of the amulet, used as a charm to […]
Laura Londoño is no stranger to audiences in the United States and across international waters. She has appeared in popular, Spanish language telenovelas such as Sin Cenos No Hay Paraiso and La Ley de Corazon. The Colombian beauty was also seen in the third season of the Netflix hit series, Narcos. Most recently, we can […]
Durante una época en la que la única preocupación de un niño debería ser la escuela, los amigos y disfrutar de su pasatiempo favorito, María Trusa estaba lidiando con una terrible experiencia adulta. A la edad de 9 años fue víctima de un violento asalto sexual a manos de un hombre despiadado y vicioso. El crimen dejó cicatrices mucho más profundas […]
Women have long-lived in censorship to accommodate the invisible rules society dictates as to how we speak, act and carry ourselves. Saving others from discomfort has been a constant mission, forcing many of us to exist in a quiet life filled with shame, embarrassment, or fear of been judged. The use of the word vagina […]
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, […]