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Getting the New Hire Off to a Good Start

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Hispanic Heritage Inspiration Celebrated Retrospective

Latin Business Today mentors share their Hispanic Heritage month insights by answering the question: who inspires you? It’s Hispanic Heritage month. Look around you. Who inspires you? Which Latinos have …

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Hispanic Heritage Month, Dedicated to Les “Coach” Fernandez

Les “Coach” Fernandez inspired LatinBusinessToday, and many others before us. Dr. Leslie Fernandez (“Coach”) amassed an incredible legacy and our mission to Inform, Inspire, Mentor & Empower. This is his story: Coach Fernandez …

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Latino Heritage: Gratitude Achievement Purpose

Latino heritage and leadership, an ongoing dedication to higher causes Last Saturday afternoon I sat in my garden, in Northern California.  I was enjoying the gorgeous bright blue sky and …

Angelina Nicole Campos

Peruvian-Colombian Latina, Law Clerk, Youth Advocate

Meet Angelina Nicole Campos, 2025 Hispanic Woman of Distinction UP & COMER, Legal Clerk, Skeen Law Group  “Getting ahead is just the beginning. Latina women should strive to invest in …

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Third-Generation Vintner & Proprietor Sam Parra [Podcast]

Hear Sam’s back story on carving niche in the wine industry as he chats with Latin Biz Today partner, VP, Tina Treviño Third-Generation Vintner and Proprietor Sam Parra Cultivates Success …

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Latina Small Town Dreams to Fashion Industry Success [Podcast]

An inspiration story to those who dream with lessons on turning passion into a purpose-driven career. Tina Trevino’s Inspiring Journey In this special episode of Cafecito with Latin Biz Today, …

Alejandra Chaparro, 17 Entertainment CEO & Founder

Colombian American Latina Passionate About Empowerment

An entrepreneur whose mission is to mentors entrepreneurs Alejandra Chaparro is a dynamic leader in multicultural media and PR. As founder of 17 Entertainment PR in New York City, she …

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A Latina Judge’s Journey of Purpose & Community Impact

Building confidence from the bench to building dreams Growing up in Puerto Rico in a home where poverty was a constant and English was a distant sound; I never imagined …

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Hispanic Entrepreneur Lessons After Life

Returning to the workforce as an employee selling his company has benefits and challenges but Carlos E. Garcia looks to a new lease on life In part one of this chapter, …

Latin Biz Today partner, VP Johanna Godinez

Empowering Latino Entrepreneurs Through Yoga and Meditation

For Latino entrepreneurs, these practices are not simply stress-management tools—they can be meaningful components of a strategy Entrepreneurship, by its very nature, demands adaptability, courage, and resilience. For Latino business …

Latin Biz Today, partner VP, Johanna Godinez

Achievements of Hispanic Business Women, Why So Successful?

Latina women in business a celebration of the creativity of female business owners Fearlessness and knowing when to ask for help can aid women in building a business. 5 simple …

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Healing by Tradition: A Latino Wellness Reset

Healing doesn’t mean we abandon ambition, it we must pay the price for success. Latinos are the backbone of countless industries in the U.S., from healthcare to hospitality, from construction …

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An Entrepreneur’s Launch of a Luxury Accessory Brand

  • by Tina Trevino

What does it take to launch a luxury accessory brand? Creativity, a passion for what you do, the talent to produce a high quality product, business sense, creating outlets to …

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A Latina’s Swimwear Business with Hispanic Roots

  • by Tina Trevino

Melinda Huff’s business philosophy is let’s take women from beach to brunch. Blending her Honduran heritage with a New York flare to create outstanding outfits, Melinda Huff’s company, Mirame Swim, …

Meet Jordana Guimaraes, the Visionary Behind Fashinnovation

  • by Tina Trevino

The fashion industry has been making strides to shed its past There’s a long list of (often negative!) descriptors that have been applied to the industry, from its American Industrial …

5 Hispanic Fashion Designers Changing the Face of the Industry

5 Hispanic Fashion Designers Changing the Face of the Industry

  • by Tina Trevino

As we approach the end of Hispanic Heritage Month 2021, we recognize Hispanics who have had an impact on the Fashion Industry. Their creative vision, collaboration and innovation are leading …

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Do You Work with an Overly Demanding Boss?

Self-awareness allows us to recognize inflexible ideas that label other people as complex, irrational, unreasonable… Most of the time, we are unaware of where our judgments stem from, but increasing …

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Hispanic Heritage, My Parents, My Heroes

Family’s devotion and sacrifice taught daughter the importance of hard work and dedication Devotion to family is an easy trait to find among Latino parents. When it comes to heroes, …

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11 Deal Making Lessons by an Investment Banker- Part 3

During negotiations entrepreneurs need to have a plan and stick to it  Editor’s note: This is Part 3 of 3: leadership characteristics that can lead to great business success. Find: Part …

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Deal Making an Investment Banker’s Perspective- Part 2

2 difficult lessons entrepreneurs must learn before an M&A deal Editor’s mote: In this series of articles, the author highlights the intangibles that make for a successful transaction and explains …

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The Policy Ripple Effect on Latino Small Businesses

How immigration, tariff, and tax policies are reshaping Latino small businesses in the U.S. Latino entrepreneurs are among the fastest-growing segments of small business owners in the United States. According …

Data Privacy Rights: An Evolving Area That Cannot Be Ignored

When it comes to small business customer data, be aware of privacy policies Rinaldo Sells His Own Fashion Line Over the Internet Rinaldo sells his own fashion line over the …

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Want to Be a Part of the Creator Economy? 6 Ways to Monetize

How will Web 3.0 change the Creator Economy? Editor’s note: this is part two of a two part series. Find part one “What Is the Creator Economy”  here The Creator …

Latin Biz Today partner Johanna Godinez

3 Issues for Hispanic Businesswomen

A view of Hispanic businesswomen on education, equal pay and safe, affordable childcare, issues that support a better society   Recently, the New York Times ran a story that caused …

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Experience Greater Fort Lauderdale’s Proud Multiculturism History

  • by Latin Biz Today

The Cultural connections are both delightful and extensive. Greater Fort Lauderdale’s vibrant multicultural scene is sure to educate, enlighten and delight visitors. Indeed, the community encompasses everything from Latin American, …

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Four Agreements to Enhance Productivity, Grow and Live By

  • by Josi Gago

Here are four agreements…with yourself and others.   When Don Miguel Ruiz wrote his book titled The Four Agreements, I think it would have been fair to say that he …

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The Venice of America

  • by Latin Biz Today

Greater Fort Lauderdale’s water and beach scene promotes a culture of relaxation and rejuvenation Anything that gets you out of the office—whether a retreat, training session or tradeshow—is likely to …

Latin Biz Today, VP, partner Johanna Godinez chats with Neki Mohan, VP MultiCultural Business & Community Engagement for Visit Lauderdale about the attributes of this great travel destination.

Traveling? Reasons to Make Fort Lauderdale a Must Visit [Video]

  • by Latin Biz Today

Latin Biz Today, VP, partner Johanna Godinez chats with Neki Mohan, VP MultiCultural Business & Community Engagement for Visit Lauderdale about the attributes of this great travel destination. Whether it’s …