Isabella Acker – Inspiring People to Create, Build, and Stay in Miami
Isabella Acker is a culture crusader, community builder and influencer in the culture scene in Miami. As the founder and Curator of Culture of Prism Creative Group, she elevates the community through curated and impactful content. She worked as the Marketing Director for Live Nation Florida Clubs & Theaters and co-founded her first company, Black Key Group, a platform for
Malena Santos – Promoviendo la Cultura del Café
Malena Santos combina su pasión por el café y por crear espacios donde sus clientes se sienten bienvenidos en su Jervis Delicatessen Cafe en Cumbayá, Ecuador. Gracias a su experiencia de casi 15 años trabajando en el mundo de la publicidad, Malena trae creatividad y una energía especial a su café y con su perspectiva de aprendiz y curiosa en
Andrea Guzman Oliver – Advocating for Diversity in Higher Education
Dr. Andrea Guzman Oliver is the highest ranking Latina at Florida Atlantic University and with that accomplishment comes the responsibility of not only demonstrating that Hispanic/Latina women are equally strong, competent, and as politically savvy as their counterparts, but also serving as an example and mentor for other young Hispanic/Latina professionals seeking administrative positions in higher education. Thanks to her
Telsys Tarallo – Storytelling with a Purpose
Telsys Tarallo is a loving mother, a dedicated co-founder of Athlete Race, successful owner & director of Afterglow Marketing, a driven triathlete, soon-to-be Ironman, Yogi, paddleboarder and doer. Her work and initiatives bring together her passion for storytelling and doing good. A Miami native of Cuban parents, Telsys determination leads her to achieve great results for her clients and live
Valeria Hinojosa – Influencing Lives with Mindfulness
Valeria Hinojosa is a Latina on a mission to influence our lives through mindful living. She was born and raised in Bolivia and after working in private banking for 5 years she switched to a life of meaning. A true social entrepreneur, Valeria brings her love for veganism, yoga, mindful living and adventure to WaterThruSkin, Miami’s blog about a lifestyle
Hipatia Lopez – Innovating Your Kitchen
Originally from Mexico, Veronica Alanis got a MSc in Sustainable Design at the University of Edinburgh. After graduating, Veronica worked as a Grad Design Engineer for Electromechanical components before joining Dyson in 2016. At Dyson, Veronica worked in New Product Development for the Personal Care Category as a Design Engineer. Since joining, Veronica has completed a secondment in
Frances Prado – Inventor and Entrepreneur
France’s charisma is rivaled only by her creativity and determination. She took her “Aha!” moment, obtained a patent and is now building her own business helping other women organize their beautiful lingerie in a convenient way. She is the Inventor and CEO of Hanging Secrets, which won her the HSN (Home Shopping Network) Project American Dreams National Contest and is
Veronica Pesantes – Preserving Cultural Authenticity Around the World
Veronica Pesantes has been immersed in the world of art and design for over 25 years and has studied, worked and travelled across continents, receiving awards and grants including a Fulbright scholarship to study Quechua in the Andes. This richness of experiences came through immediately when I first met her at the first #FashionRevolution event in Miami, and when she
Linda Lopez-Stone – Promoting Latino Heritage
Linda Lopez-Stone was inspired to pass on her Hispanic heritage to her children and her passion became finding and being the resource to raise them bicultural. To do that, she founded the online platform HispanicMama.com where she shares tips, stories and information to promote biculturalism, creating awareness of other cultures and languages, with special interest in promoting her Ecuadorian culture.
Codie Sanchez – Helping the World Rewrite Stories
Codie Sanchez is a force of nature. She has an indomable spirit, enormous ambition and an unlimited supply of drive. She dreams big and makes those dreams happen. And she enjoys her life. If you have signed up for her Monday Slay newsletter you are proud to be one of her “animals” or one of her favorite “homo-sapiens”. She motivates