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Health and Happiness Lead to Successful Business
Cristina Rodriguez became Iowa’s first Latina Zumba® Master Trainer and built a thriving fitness business while inspiring communities worldwide.
A Rising Star Harmonizing Cultures With Her Music
Meet Lani, the award-winning Latina artist blending pop and Latin rhythms. Explore her journey, awards, and cultural fusion.
The Accidental Innovation That Changed Muscatine’s Coffee Scene
Read how Maritza Martinez revolutionized the Muscatine coffee scene with a unique horchata latte blend, blending heritage and community in Iowa.
Latina Entrepreneur Success Story: Lupe’s Flowers Blooms in Business
Latina entrepreneur converts her family’s agricultural past into Lupe’s Flowers, a thriving business rooted in culture and perseverance.
Ximena Rojas: A First on Many Fronts
When Ximena Rojas set out to make her entrepreneurial vision a reality, she wasn’t expecting to be a trailblazer, but that’s exactly what happened.
Mango Trees and Motivation
Go on a journey from mango trees in Honduras to real estate in the United States.
Latina On a Mission
Meet Adriana Soto, a Latina entrepreneur in Iowa, breaking barriers in the insurance industry and empowering the Hispanic community.
Yoga: From Passion to Career
Yoga in Iowa: Lily Allen-Dueñas started a yoga career and turned her passion into a profession.
Jewelry Designer Channels African Ancestors in Designs
Paola Acuña, an Afro-Costa Rican jewelry designer, incorporates African heritage into her stunning designs. Learn more about her journey in Iowa.
Chemist in Storm Lake Creates Global Make-Up Brand
Iowa-made MMKL Cosmetics grew into a global brand. This is how Miavan Feliciano created an internationally successful, affordable cosmetics label.
Lucha Libre Masks: A Bold Tribute to Immigrant Identity
Artist/photographer/professional multi-hyphenate, Miriam Alarcón Avila has a long and storied list of projects to her name, from creating multi-media works to carving extravagant pumpkins for Halloween. In talking of the inspiration guiding her Luchadores: Immigrants in Iowa project, there is a grounding to her identity. Alarcón Avila uses her art to explore that identity and document the story of immigrants in Iowa.
This Entrepreneur Found Her Voice While Giving Voice to Others
Discover how language interpretation in Iowa are bridging communication gaps. Learn about virtual platforms and the impact on businesses.
