By James Hale, Tube Filter
Sofia Vergara, Tommy Mottola, and Thalia are among the investors in a $5 million seed round for Influur, an influencer-brand marketplace launched by four Latina women. Continue reading Latina-founded Influur raises $5 million to connect digital creators with brand campaigns
By Em Chan, Statesman Journal
Down the corridors of the 45th Parallel building, the industrial metal and neutral-toned interior lends itself to many small offices. But in the far back, one space is bright orange, with one wall decorated with faux straw texture, shelves and containers of juice. This pop of brightly colored juice paradise is Teja Juice Company, owned by a Latina aunt and niece duo. Continue reading Latina-owned juice company Teja Juice Co encouraging better health with fresh fruits, vegetables
By Natalie Venegas, Ad Week
While small businesses have endured major economic setbacks since the start of the pandemic, survival has become especially difficult for Latina-owned businesses, which have been tasked with overcoming both Covid-specific obstacles and longstanding systemic barriers. Continue reading PepsiCo Puts a Neon Spotlight on Latina-Owned Businesses With ‘Jefa-Owned’ Campaign
By Edwin Flores
When Maribel Campos was 11, she was living in her parents’ trailer home in Sonoma, Calif. She recalled wanting her own iPod, but her parents, who were working multiple jobs to make ends meet, couldn’t afford one. Continue reading Underrepresented in tech, Latinas are using TikTok to help others navigate the industry
BY , Mitu
I’ll never forget when I sat down with my former manager to inform her I was leaving the company for a higher-paying position, which was similar to one she once told me I was unqualified for. And I believed her. Continue reading From Quitting Corporate Jobs to Building Startup Teams, These 5 Latinas Reveal Their Boldest Career Moments
L’ATTITUDE Ventures, a venture fund focused on supporting U.S. Latino-owned startups, has received a $20 million commitment from J.P. Morgan, making it the anchor investor in the $100 million fund. Continue reading J.P. Morgan commits $20 million in support of Latino-led businesses
By Business Wire
Breaking barriers through music, acting and style, Colombian powerhouse Maluma is launching his first fashion collection for men and women exclusively with Macy’s. Continue reading International Latin Superstar, Maluma, Launches His First Clothing Line for Men and Women Exclusively for Macy’s
Abbott and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) recently announced a $37.5 million initiative to empower diverse small businesses to help create a more diverse healthcare supply chain. Continue reading Diversity in the Healthcare Industry, at Every Step
BY GRISELDA FLORES, JESSICA ROIZ, Billboard
Billboard Latin kicked off Women’s History Month with an industry mentorship dinner, hosted by Billboard’s Leila Cobo — courtesy of WhatsApp, as part of their new campaign, “Escúchanos. Míranos.” Continue reading Elena Rose, Erika Vidrio & More Latina Hitmakers Share Best Music Industry Advice
By Angélica Fuentes Téllez, Cision
The momentum of Latina women in the United States continues to reinforce that it is they have a decisive role that will mark the US economic recovery, foresees Angélica Fuentes. Continue reading The future of the US economy will belong to Latina women: Angélica Fuentes Téllez
