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Empowering Women: The Fight for Equal Rights

Latinas, Hispanic Businesses Can Lead the Way to Pay Equity

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Are You Ready to Attract Women?

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Why Working Out & Health Is Essential for Success in Business & Life

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3 Tips To Keep People Engaged on Conference Calls

By Lisa Parker | ,

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Charting New Frontiers: Science and Engineering in the Latino Community

By Johanna Godinez | , ,

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3 Virtues of Conscious Leadership, Why Now?

By Maria Gabriela Hoch | , ,

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Join Latin Biz Today in Saluting Our Veterans

Many Hispanic veterans played a vital role in protecting democracy and keeping our nation safe Today we honor veterans and active duty military personnel for their sacrifices and contributions to …

Hispanic Roots and Designs on Chocolate

National Chocolate Day Celebrates Hispanic Roots and Designs on Chocolate

As a child in Honduras this Hispanic businesswoman was inspired by chocolate which has come back full circle National Chocolate Day comes full circle via the heart and hands of …

Les "Coach" Fernandez

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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Latina Helped People Through Equine Assistance

Meet 2024 Hispanic Woman of Distinction- Latina Pioneer of the Year, Emily Marquez-Dulin, CEO, Brooke USA “Hispanic women have additional strains placed on our bi-cultural identities as a result of …

Latin Biz Today, partner and Latina entrepreneur Tina Trevino

Empowering Change: Latina Entrepreneurs Leading the Way

Honoring Trailblazers, Latina Entrepreneurs  Each March, Women’s History Month invites us to pause, reflect, and celebrate the women who have broken barriers, inspired communities, and forged new paths toward opportunity …

Paulina Lopez

Redefining Entrepreneurship to Empower Latinas

A Conversation with Paulina Lopez elevating Latina entrepreneurs, con ganas Meet Paulina Lopez, the dynamic force behind The Business of WE (Women Entrepreneurs), and a best-selling author, international speaker, business …

Latin Biz Today partner Johanna Godinez

Creating Space to Re-energize the Self and Business

Learn to deal with burnout as a form of change In this piece I talk about burnout and change, as I see interconnectedness between the two. Burnout is an internal …

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Business Success Steps to Revisit Those Entrepreneurial Seeds

How to find those seeds is to ask the right questions and take the steps to entrepreneurial success. Entrepreneurial endeavors are challenging; occasionally, the demands of the endeavor can shake …

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The Rise of Latina Entrepreneurs

Spotlight on Latina Entrepreneurs: Breaking Barriers and Building Legacies In the evolving landscape of American entrepreneurship, Latina-owned businesses are emerging as one of the fastest-growing segments. According to the 2022 …

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Integrative Health Day: Balancing Body, Mind, and Spirit 

Small business owners need to make their health a priority in to ensure they are at their best Integrative Health Day is a reminder of the profound connection between body, …

A Technological, Innovation and Cultural Shift in Education

Education, innovative ideas will most likely come from countries, individuals and institutions who face significant limitations. Editor’s note: this is part two of a two part series. Part one covered This …

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Latin Christmas Dishes From 12 Countries, Any Look Familiar?

Latino Christmas dishes and traditions are as diverse as their origins. Some similarities and many differences. Work, Life & Culture is a blend of tradition and success. Being Latin, Hispanic …

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Sustainable Fashion: Latino Businesses Setting the Stage

  • by Teany Hidalgo

The emergence of Latino-owned sustainable fashion brands The fashion industry has faced scrutiny for its environmental impact, from excessive waste to unethical labor practices. In response, sustainable fashion has emerged …

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Eight Ways We Can Reduce Textile Waste in the Fashion Industry

  • by Tina Trevino

We can combat textile waste and be more sustainable in our clothing choices The fashion industry is an exciting business that creates a broad range of apparel, from undergarments that …

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Latino Streetwear Entrepreneur Balances Style & Struggle [Video]

  • by Tina Trevino

Hispanic business owner Mathew Galvez’s brand is a reminder of the strength and resilience Age does not limit success. You’re never too young or too old to start pursuing your ambitions. …

How Tech is Revolutionizing the Business of Fashion for Latino Entrepreneurs

How Tech is Revolutionizing the Business of Fashion for Latino Entrepreneurs

  • by Tina Trevino

Here are 3 of the top tech trends that are reshaping the fashion industry today Fashion is no stranger to the fast pace of creativity and innovation when it comes …

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Hispanic Businesswomen Are Baking Up Goodness

  • by Latin Biz Today

Business is a family affair for two Hispanic businesswomen the owners of Bronxville’s Chantilly Patisserie. When they were in high school, Maria and Mariana Delgado Gambini did some community service …

Give a Latin Twist to Thanksgiving Leftovers with Arepas [Recipe and Video]

  • by Tina Trevino

How to make Thanksgiving leftovers something to be thankful for! While on a call with Chef Lorena Garcia, I asked her to share what her all-time favorite recipe is. She …

Five Ways to Make This Thanksgiving a Latino Thanksgiving- Latin Business Today

Five Ways to Make This Thanksgiving a Latino Thanksgiving

  • by Latin Biz Today

Here’s a round up of Thanksgiving ideas to make your Thanksgiving a Latino Thanksgiving 1. American Latinos have a very different relationship to Thanksgiving because of their unique history. No …

Latin Biz Today partner Tina Trevino and family

How Will You Celebrate Your Latin Heritage This Thanksgiving?

  • by Tina Trevino

American Latinos have a very different relationship to Thanksgiving because of their unique history. No Spanish speaking countries celebrate this holiday because they weren’t colonized in the way the United …

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10 Past & Present Christmas Ads, Hispanic & Classics Worth a Look [Videos]

  • by Latin Biz Today

Christmas advertisement and some of our favorite videos in the U.S. and worldwide we’ve come to love…. Whether Hispanic, Latino or Latin it’s a Feliz Navidad time of year! Enjoy these videos …

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It’s Never Too Late to Embrace Curiosity!

  • by Rich Tozzoli

How your natural curiosity can help you be more successful in business and life. Another installment of Rich Tozzoli “Unemployable Millionaire” series  When NASA names a Mars Rover “Curiosity,” there …

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The Day I Got Fired Was One of the Best Days of My Life

  • by Rich Tozzoli

Introduction to the Unemployable Millionaire Entrepreneur series. There I said it: One of the best days of my life was the day I got fired along with 5,000 others in …

The Joy of Puerto Rico's Extended Christmas Season

The Joy of Puerto Rico’s Extended Christmas Season

  • by Johanna Godinez

The festivities not only celebrate the island’s history and religious heritage but also embody the resilience and joy of its Latino people. Puerto Rico, a land of vibrant traditions and …

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The New Year Brings with It Some Sports Excitement

  • by Dave Torromeo

Professional & College Football, Team USA Hockey I hope Larry David doesn’t read this as he might get mad at me for saying “happy new year” too late in the …

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It’s a Wonderful Time of Year on the Sports Calendar

  • by Dave Torromeo

 An October overview in the world of sports Well, to some people, this is the most wonderful time of the year. Baseball playoffs are in full bloom, the NFL season …

Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, FL, the home of Major League Soccer team Inter Miami.

Messi Mania: Fútbol Fever Hits Greater Fort Lauderdale 

  • by Latin Biz Today

Visit Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, FL, the home of Major League Soccer team Inter Miami Soccer, or fútbol, ignites a passion like no other sport, especially among devoted fans …

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The 2024 Summer Olympics…It’s a Mixed Bag!

  • by Dave Torromeo

Paris and Olympics, the controversies, the money and heartwarming stories Paris and Olympics, the controversies, the money and heartwarming stories It is very difficult to provide an Olympic overview on …

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Collaboration, Trust and Accountability- part 2

  • by Maria Botta

What’s my role in a collaborative organization? Editor’s note: This is the second and final part of 6 Characteristics of a Collaborative Organization The trust factor Collaboration is at the core …

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Redefine What It Means to Be Smart [Video]

  • by Chuck Garcia

Career Q’s: What traits do companies seek? The answer may surprise you. Editor’s note: Chuck Garcia Latin Biz Today advisory board member on emotional intelligence in the workplace. This is the first session …

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Top 3 Year End Resolutions to Ensure Your Business Thrives

  • by Lily Winsaft

How to steps to discard anything that no longer serves your business Resolutions, although most of us seem to make them every New Year, rarely work because they are usually …

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2025 a New Year and a New Chance for Growth

  • by Chuck Garcia

Here are 5 proven ways to help change your attitude when you find yourself amid difficulty. What will be your takeaway from 2025?  The thousands of memes about the year – suggest …

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Why So Many Small Businesses Fail & How Not to Become a Statistic

In the past, and probably in the future, the most common reason small businesses fail is that the owners lack financial management skills. Entrepreneurs know their trade. Whether it is …

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4 Tactics To Turn Around Employee Negativity

Be open to hearing what your employees have to say, even when how they are saying it is not easy to hear. Be prepared to demonstrate to your employees your openness to working with them to find solutions. Here are four tactics to address employee negativity.

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Why Gross Profit Margin Is the Most Vital Metric for Small Business

Understanding gross profit margin for privately held businesses There are many ways of looking at a company’s financials. For example, operating profit, net profit margin, and return on assets. Although …

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Small Business Absent With Leave

The best defense is to have the right policy in place here are four tips to help avoid minefields. It’s rarely easy for a small business to work around the loss …

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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GEC – Puerto Rico Conference

“Unleashing Potential: The Booming Value of Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in Latin America & the Caribbean – Insights from GEC Puerto Rico Conference” A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to …

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Latina Marketing Leader Transfers Her Skills

Latina businesswoman with transferable marketing and strategy skills represent a boon for nonprofit businesses. Anyone who knows my business background seems surprised to have heard about my involvement in the not for …

The Corporate Transparency Act for Small Business Owners- 4 Tips Latin Business Today

The Corporate Transparency Act for Small Business Owners- 4 Tips

The Corporate Transparency Act will impact millions of small businesses and add to their regulatory woes U.S. business owners have, for the most part, been free from onerous filing requirements. …

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Visit Puerto Rico’s Latino Legacy of the Taíno People [Video]

  • by Johanna Godinez

The Indigenous Ceremonial Park of Utuado: A Sacred Legacy of the Taíno People Nestled in the lush, mountainous region of Utuado, Puerto Rico, the Indigenous Ceremonial Park of Caguana (Parque …

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The Art of the Work-Life Balancing Act

  • by Pia Velasco

Finding perspective and balance for your 24/7   Wake up. Go to work. Rush out. Head to class. Go home. Do homework. Sleep. Repeat. This is what my schedule looked …

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Would You Like the Option of Walking or Biking to Work?

  • by Marj Weber

Three options to consider Your residence is your refuge that offers comfort after a busy day at work. Your home is also the point of departure for most aspects of …

Mexican Day of the Dead Holiday

A Spooktacular Business Opportunity: Dia de los Muertos

  • by Tina Trevino

How to Leverage Dia de los Muertos for Business Success A Dia de los Muertos event can be a boost for your business. The celebration has been growing in popularity …

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Cultural Beliefs Latinos Need to Leave Behind to Achieve Financial Success

  • by Lucia Ballas-Traynor

Here are eight of the most critical mistakes which inhibit financial success Like many foreign-born Latinas, it was not until I joined corporate America that I learned that to achieve …

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Independence Day, Happy 4th- Why We Celebrate

  • by Latin Biz Today

July 4th, Our Annual Celebration, Brush Up on History- 5 Resources Here are five resources on the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776   1. …

Latinas During Women’s History Month- Latin Biz Today

How Latinas Can Ignite Change During Women’s History Month and Beyond

  • by Tina Trevino

There are many ways we can do it as individual Latinas and as a community of Latinas Women’s History Month is a dedicated month for recognizing the contributions of countless …

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Mi Mamá Es Una Brava

  • by Gaby Alcántara-Díaz

She was fierce, unapologetic, unselfish and brava. Editor’s note: This is a reprise piece from Gaby Alcantara Diaz remembering her late parents and brother.   Over 21.2 million (all) immigrant …

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Raising Awareness for Alzheimer’s Disease in the Latino Community

  • by Eva Fernández

Alzheimer’s in our community: A call to action for awareness and support The image above shows an orange flower windmill at the Walk to End Alzheimer’s that took place at …

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Mindfulness to Market Share: How Conscious Businesspeople Contribute

  • by Dr. Monica Coronel

Entrepreneurs too focused on goals may not give value to the journey of  true learning and personal growth The practice of taking 1 minute for self-reflection is a powerful tool …

Digital Detox

Reclaiming Our Life In the Age of Technology

  • by Johanna Godinez

Implementing a digital detox doesn’t require drastic measures, but has multiple benefits In an age where technology infiltrates every facet of our lives, the importance of a digital detox has …

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Engineering Wellness: Top 10 Recommendations for Busy Professionals

  • by Teany Hidalgo

The journey toward a balanced and healthy lifestyle begins with a single step In the precision-driven world of engineering, where innovation and problem-solving reign supreme, personal well-being often takes a …

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Traveling? Protect Your Identity and Credit

  • by Elizabeth Karwowski

 3 tips to ensure you safeguard your personal assets and business credit worthiness.  Credit plays an important role to many business owners in their daily operations.  Many vendors actually pull …

Madrid, Spain

¡Felices vacaciones! It’s About Relaxing, Recharging and Savoring Life

  • by Eva Fernández

I have seen first-hand how team members productivity increases after a well-deserved break On a recent trip to my hometown of Madrid, during the month of August, there were signs …

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Traveling Out of the States? 5 Tropical Latino Destinations

  • by Teany Hidalgo

Once you experience Greater Fort Lauderdale, five Latino options worth considering As the summer sun continues, there’s no better time to plan a rejuvenating getaway that will leave you refreshed …

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Travel Getaway: Visit Fort Lauderdale’s Excellent Yoga Studios [Video]

  • by Latin Biz Today

Greater Fort Lauderdale yoga studios are second to none It’s the perfect work, life culture destination…Latin Biz Today’s Johanna Godinez (a yoga instructor) takes a tour of Las Olas Yoga …