AW went live in May 2018. I have been lucky to communicate with readers all over the globe. Your messages about how these articles have encouraged you to fight for your goals, seek counseling for trauma, or empower you to ask the tough questions in your lives have made the work incredibly rewarding. The AW […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
The first time I boarded a flight alone, I felt an inexplicable level of anxiety. The idea of leaving my comfort zone, and separating myself from everything I knew was daunting. Up to that point, I had not traveled alone, therefore a trip from New York to Montana seemed crazy but I was ready! Organizing […]
Manifestation is the realization of something that’s been conceptualized or visualized. It is not a simple wish but a belief that the things you’re wanting are already yours. Certainly, there’s an immense amount of work behind manifestations, we don’t just blink dreams into reality. However, they can happen if you are determined, persistent, and have […]
My appreciation for wine began during my 20’s. However, it wasn’t until the 30’s when I took a genuine interest in learning about the many regions, varieties, and vineyards making the fermented grape juice. The world of wine is complex and extensive which takes time to understand. No two palates are the same, neither are […]
She is a rockstar boss than can be described as limitless, wearing multiple hats including mother and wife while living her best life. Vanessa Coppes is Bella Magazine’s CEO + Editor-in-Chief. She is also an Author, Lifestyle Blogger, Social Entrepreneur, Founder of V+Co. Consulting, Co-Founder of ETTWomen and The ETTWomen Foundation. Reading the collection of […]
