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Latina With Puerto Rican- Cuban Roots Drives Philanthropy

Vanessa Seltzer, 2022 Hispanic Woman of Distinction, Director of Philanthropy,...

Latina Cuban American Education Mentor Driving the Arts

Susy Diaz Piesco, 2022 Hispanic Woman of Distinction and Executive Director,...

A Latina Proud to Be the Only Cuban-American Dean at FAU

Meet Naelys Luna, a 2022 Hispanic Woman of Distinction and Ph.D., MSW,...

Colombian-American Latina Pediatric Surgeon and Lecturer

Hispanic Woman of Distinction 2022, Monica Payares-Lizano, MD, FAAOS, FAAP,...

Cuban American Latina Human Resources Entrepreneur Gives Back

Dunia Cuneo, 2022 Hispanic Woman of Distinction Honoree, Owner, Doral Human...

Latina IT Executive Maria Hernandez Is All About Innovation

She left Cuba with her family as a child trading possessions and a middle...

Latina Mercy Diaz Miranda a Mercy Gift, a Family Legacy

Inspirational Latinas making an impact. Honoring the legacies of our loved...

Spotlight: Cuban Born, Miami Raised Technology Executive Maria C Villar

My Advice to STEM professionals “take risks and speak up” Maria C. Villar...

A Latina’s Journey from Dominican Republic to Immigrant to CEO

Starting a family and a medical practice to help an under served Hispanic...

Small Business Is Risk and Change

Risk comes with life-long rewards, whether the business is successful or not....

Latino 4X Olympian Luger & the Power of Perseverance [Video]

Latin Biz Today's Dave Torromeo chats with Ruben Gonzalez about perseverance,...

Meet Director, Actor, and Author Elaine Del Valle!

Elaine Del Valle’s passion for her work is a thing to behold. The...

Silicon Valley Disrupter Cecilia Flores Receives Latin Business Spirit Award [Video]

Latin Biz Today is honored to recognize Cecilia Flores with the Latin Business...

Latin Biz Today Salutes Our Veterans

Today we honor veterans and active duty military personnel for their...

5 Contemporary and Past Hispanic Musicians Who Have Influenced the Music Industry

Winding down 2021 Hispanic Heritage Month, we look at Hispanic musicians who...

5 Hispanics Making a Difference in the Sports Industry

Wrapping up 2021 Hispanic Heritage Month, Latin Biz Today recognizes 5...

Cuban American Latina Surgeon-in-Chief Medical Innovator

Meet Omaida C. Velazquez, M.D., Hispanic Woman of Distinction, 2021 Latina...

Spotlight Mexican-American Latina Melissa Melkonian, Founder of the American Dream Charter School

I had the pleasure of interviewing Melissa Melkonian, founder and head of the...

Mexican-American Latina Nurtures Children Experiencing Grief

Kimberly Valentin, Hispanic Woman of Distinction, Hospice Liasion,...

Colombian American Latina Builds a Culture of Philanthropy

Meet Heidi Alzate Kaufman, Hispanic Woman of Distinction, President, Heidi...

Cuban American Latina Attorney Promotes Diversity In the Legal Profession

Meet Jessica Marra, Hispanic Woman of Distinction, Attorney, Law Firm of...

Cuban American Latina Drove Significant Growth for the Boys and Girls Clubs

Meet Jaene Miranda, Hispanic Woman of Distinction, CEO, President, Boys &...

Celebrating 5 Latino Entrepreneurs

Latino entrepreneurs are reaching great heights of success in business....

Cuban American Latina U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and Public Health Advocate

Meet Lubby Navarro, Hispanic Woman of Distinction, Director of Government...

Money

Cancellation of Debt Income Is a Trap for the Unwary

Finance & Insurance, Legal

The five Basics of a Complicated Process I really hate trying to figure out my taxes, like presumably all our readers. Trying to understand, even in a superficial way, the ins and outs of how the tax laws treat certain transactions can be absolutely mind-numbing. But...

Talent/HR

Small Business Owners Take Note: Employees Value Values

Business, Operations, Strategy, Talent/HR

Here are five reasons why small business owners can benefit by practicing good values. Amelia has been working for a small business for two years. In her role in customer relations, she knows she is supposed to keep the customers happy. Last month, Daniela...

Legal

Cancellation of Debt Income Is a Trap for the Unwary

Finance & Insurance, Legal

Marketing

What Are You Really Selling?

Business, Marketing, Sales & Media

Are you missing out on sales because you are selling the wrong thing? I walked up to the counter at my favorite local coffee shop. The young girl behind the counter with a beaming smile, looks me in the eye and says. “How are you doing today?” At first I was taken...

Strategy

10 Don’ts for Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs

Business, Operations, Strategy

Small businesses can mitigate or even eliminate many problems by heeding these warnings There are many small business pratices or to do's when operating or starting a small business. Take note of these pitfalls to help save time, money and better ensure...

Mexican American Latina Education Exec Making an Impact

Education-EdTech, Florida, Inspirational Latinos

Patricia Trejo, 2022 Hispanic Woman of Distinction, Administrative Program Planner for Hispanic/Latino Studies, School District of Palm Beach County “Hispanic women are change agents that lead with pasión (passion) y (and) corazón (heart). They are resilient...

Dr. Juan Salinas Shares His “Shark Tank” Experience Part 2 [Video]

Entrepreneurs, Food and Beverage, Health & Fitness, Hispanic Businesses, New York, Video, Wellness

Hispanic entrepreneur Dr. Juan Salinas becomes a " Shark Tank" winner and partners with Mark Cuban Editors note: This is part two of a three part series. Please find part one here. In part 2 Latin Biz Today partner Tina Trevino gets the behind the scenes "Shark Tank"...

Spotlight on a Community Innovative Wellness Center Healing Latinas

Florida, Green Living, Green Living, Health & Fitness, Wellness, Work, Life & Culture

A Miami business serving up healing for Latinas, body and soul. Dr. Elizabeth Trattner, Doctor of Chinese & Integrative Medicine and Licensed Acupuncturist, has opened the doors to her business, Helia House, a non-toxic, biophilic, sustainable healing and wellness...

Dr. Juan Salinas & the P’nuff Backstory Part 1 [Video]

Entrepreneurs, Food and Beverage, Hispanic Businesses, Video, Wellness

Latin Biz Today's Tina Trevino chats with "Shark Tank" winner Dr. Juan Salinas to get the scoop on what it took to launch his P'nuff business. Editor's note: this is part one of a three part series. Want to launch your own Hispanic business? Are you aware of the...

The Small Business Intersection of Sports, Entertainment and Learning

Education-EdTech, Latino Perspectives, Latino Perspectives, Sports

Small business and education, a new field for ideation Ever since I was a professional soccer player while pursuing my education degree, I always wanted to merge sports and education. That is also why I decided to invest two years of my life to be certified as a...

Fashion

A Latina Owned Fashion Business Finds Inspiration at the Beach

Culture, Fashion, Hispanic Businesses, Work, Life & Culture

Sometimes a better view makes for better business productivity. In increasing numbers, working remotely has become the norm for many business owners and employees. As a small business owner myself, I initially found it very challenging at the beginning of the...

Food

Dr. Juan Salinas Shares His “Shark Tank” Experience Part 2 [Video]

Entrepreneurs, Food and Beverage, Health & Fitness, Hispanic Businesses, New York, Video, Wellness

Music

5 Past and Present Christmas Videos Worth a Look

Culture, Music, Work, Life & Culture

Christmas videos in the U.S. and worldwide we've come to love.... Chocolate Frey - Singing boxes Jose Feliciano's Feliz Navidad The Greatest Gift- Sainsbury ad- Christmas 2016 Christmas Lottery- 2015 SPAIN M&S 2016 Christmas Ad: Christmas...

Sports

The Small Business Intersection of Sports, Entertainment and Learning

Education-EdTech, Latino Perspectives, Latino Perspectives, Sports

Innovation

Spotlight on a Community Innovative Wellness Center Healing Latinas

Florida, Green Living, Green Living, Health & Fitness, Wellness, Work, Life & Culture

Work, Life & Culture

Spotlight on a Community Innovative Wellness Center Healing Latinas

Florida, Green Living, Green Living, Health & Fitness, Wellness, Work, Life & Culture

Culture

A Latina Owned Fashion Business Finds Inspiration at the Beach

Culture, Fashion, Hispanic Businesses, Work, Life & Culture

Health & Fitness

Dr. Juan Salinas Shares His “Shark Tank” Experience Part 2 [Video]

Entrepreneurs, Food and Beverage, Health & Fitness, Hispanic Businesses, New York, Video, Wellness

Travel & Destinations

An Entrepreneur’s Journey From Porch Photographer to Portrait Photographer

Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Travel & Destination, Work, Life & Culture

One of the keys to building a small business is about word of mouth. Life will only change when you become more committed to your dreams than you are to your comfort zone. – Billy Cox Free publicity and word of mouth is probably the best and cheapest form of...

Personal Blogs

A Latina Entrepreneur’s Journey Building Her Business [Video]

Tendencia, Tina Trevino's Entrepreneurial Journey, Video

Back at work catching up! Its been a great week traveling overseas, but it’s finally time to get back to my NYC showroom and get down to business! Today I’m catching up with Danielle Amato Apparel to talk about her upcoming gig as brand ambassador for a well known...

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