Helping Others Live Their Best Lives Through Transformational Guidance and Inspiration with Cindy Bautista-Thomas
Cindy Bautista-Thomas is an innovative visionary committed to helping others tap into their hidden potential, discover their God given gifts, and help them take inspired action towards creating the life they’ve always envisioned. A licensed clinical social worker, PhD candidate in Urban Education, and a master facilitator in personal and professional development, Cindy is enthusiastic about connecting with people and supporting them in their transformation process to live their best lives. Before becoming a licensed clinical social worker, Cindy was inspired by her own mother’s determined and entrepreneurial attitude. “She raised five children in the projects of the Bronx… she did not allow her circumstances to define her and her children,” stated Cindy. Her mother encouraged them and was a provider, making sure her children had fun while also giving them a private school education. My mom significantly augmented the family income by being an entrepreneur herself, selling clothes and linen from my brother’s bedroom. That side hustle helped pay tuition, buy what we need as well as help support family in the Dominican Republic. At the start of her career, one of the many challenges Cindy faced as a social worker was her age. Being the youngest in her class and job resulted in feelings of discrimination from her colleagues. “People felt I didn’t belong there or did not know enough to be there… I overcame that fear with confidence and demonstrating that through my craft,” expressed Cindy. She worked hard by being helpful to those who even doubted her skillset. Cindy Bautista-Thomas’ determination is what showed her colleagues she was adept at being a successful social worker. As an entrepreneur, there is always that lingering fear of not spending enough time with her family. Cindy does her best to tend to the many roles that she has, although she admits it can be a bit of a struggle. Planning and executing everything in her schedule helps her manage her time and overcome the struggle she faces as a business woman as well. In her current role as Associate Director of Field Education at the Columbia University School of Social Work she uses her teaching and leadership experience to teach field instruction seminars, coordinate internship opportunities and organize social work conferences. Additionally, Cindy has spearheaded all aspects of the field education program and uses her collaborative leadership style to oversee and manage multiple projects of the Field Education Department. Whether through her work as an educator, conducting personal development workshops, or individual coaching sessions, Cindy uses her professional training and personal experiences, to provide services that aid individuals to create a balanced and fulfilled life. Be it overcoming fears and limiting beliefs, unearthing hidden strengths and talents, or helping with goal setting, Cindy works with individuals to integrate sustainable change not only in what they do, but in who they are becoming. In 2017, Cindy decided to leverage her leadership, interpersonal, and coaching skills and co-founded Velocity Visions, a personal development agency, whose mission is to provide transformational guidance to individuals, groups, and corporations through wellness activities, workshops, and interactive exercises that enhance personal and professional efficacy. With her bigger than life personality, warm smile, and innate ability to help others feel comfortable, Cindy is using her God given talents to help others find theirs. Her strong presence, passion, and professionalism makes Cindy one of the premiere transformation coaches in the industry. As a Velocity Visions, Inc. coach, Cindy has many memorable experiences everyday where she is able to inspire and positively impact those around her. “I was co-facilitating a one day workshop titled, ‘Re-igniting the Passion: Invigorating the Relationship with Self-Care to Prevent Compassion Fatigue’… one social worker came up to me during the break and revealed that one of the exercises impacted her so much she decided to call her daughter and apologize about a falling out they had,” said Cindy. The exercises she was facilitating that day changed her client’s perspective and life. By the end of the workshop the attendee had reconciled with her daughter and was meeting her for dinner after the workshop. The testimony was a reminder to me of how my gifts make room for others to have transformation and to feel impact. Cindy Bautista-Thomas was nominated this year as a Leading Latina for Latinas En New York. Her advice to other Latina’s who are aspiring to become leaders in their careers and personal lives is to reach out to those who are already doing what you aspire to do. “Ask to spend time with them to learn from their journey, always being mindful of what you can offer in return,” said Cindy. Speaking from her own personal experience, approaching those encounters with a win/win mindset is important. Her goal as a Leading Latina for 2019 is to connect and collaborate with other Leading Latinas. She is looking to further empower our community and promote Latinas En New York’s message of inspiration for all Latina’s. When she’s not transforming lives, Cindy spends her time with her family and pursuing her creative passion of writing. To learn more about Cindy and the work she does with Velocity Visions visit the website at http://www.velocityvisionsinc.com.
Actress and Producer Zulaika Velazquez’ Story of Resilience and Empowerment
Zulaika Velazquez’ biggest inspiration has always been her family. Both her parents were immigrants and worked through the most difficult challenges together. Resilience was learned at a young age for Zulaika, overcoming the toughest of experiences with her family while also building a strong character. It’s no surprise to say that “giving up” was not in this Leading Latina’s vocabulary. As a two time TONY nominee in Excellence in Theatre Education, the arts remains to be Zulaika’s passion and future as she continues to demonstrate that women can also shine through leadership in directing and producing musicals. At the beginning of her acting career, growing up in the entertainment industry was difficult. “I looked white and not your ‘typical’ Latina. I was asked to drop weight because of my curves. It wasn’t till JLo came around which really changed the game in the industry.” When Velazquez started attending Juilliard, people were a lot harsher in regards to her background and talent as an Opera singer from the South Bronx. Then, when she began directing and producing musicals as well as Theatre off Broadway, Zulaika started feeling the “cold wave” in a heavily male dominated industry. I had men tell me, they weren’t taking orders from a woman… Then of course there is the stigma that women are considered “Bitches” for being tough and speaking their minds, doing exactly the same thing as men do… But I remind them, that if they assume their little complaints will break me, then they really have never met a superlatina woman before. Despite these challenges, Zulaika continued to thrive and move forward with her acting career. She is currently the Artistic Director of The George Washington Educational Campus and has developed the Performing Arts and Film Divisions. Zulaika also studied music and opera at The Juilliard School and The Harbor Conservatory for the Performing Arts with Thelma Ithier, where she travelled internationally as a vocalist. One of the many other achievements Zulaika has received was being selected as the director of the theatrical production “In The Heights” by Warner Bros Pictures and producers in 2019, as a way to announce the film. Zulaika has not only worked as a performer and director for multiple productions, she’s also worked as the Industry & VIP Liaison Manager for the HBO New York International Latino Film Festival, and was previously a Casting Director for the Dyane Foster Casting Agency. Zulaika’s talent and hard work is demonstrated through her many opportunities producing Theatrical Productions and Music Concerts in NYC for artists such as Gilberto Santa Rosa, Antony Santos, among many others. She’s also received multiple nominations by Premios ACE 2013 as Best Actress and won the Best Actress category for Premios ATI 2013, for her role as Rosa Amada in the Off-Broadway production “Medardo.” Aside from being a talented actress and producer, Zulaika is also a Human/Women & Children/Civil Rights, and Arts Education Activist. She’s the Co-Author and Investigator on the project: “The Intersection of Violence and HIV/Aids.” Zulaika has served on many arts and awareness panels and believes the ARTS are a powerful social tool for activism. Now as a nominated Leading Latina 2019 for Latinas En New York, Zulaika is on a mission to continue empowering strong women in our Latin Community. She is proud of her background and believes that in coming together as LATINAS, we all create one collective voice which cannot be broken stating, “We are the most powerful community in the United States, we are the backbone of this country… our ability to adapt means we are visionaries in our own way. It is when we empower each other and unite that we show just how powerful we really are.” Zulaika also serves as a LENY Ambassador, and forms part of the LENY GLOBAL Network, nominating Latina women with extraordinary dedication to empowering the Latino community. Her goal is to be the first Latina Broadway Director, and in addition to her current goals, Zulaika is also developing an arts institute that would provide arts education for students of color, newly arrived immigrant families, and create spaces for emerging artists. “I would like to produce productions with youth who are under represented… but most of all, train our students of color to be able to attend The Juilliard School, Carnegie Mellon, Wesleyan, etc. Our youth, our people are brilliantly talented. They just need the platform and resources to show the world que si se puede!” Currently, Zulaika Velazquez’ life story is in pre-production for a feature film which she is very excited for stating, “It demonstrates that women are powerful.” This film will highlight her life growing up in the South Bronx during the late 70’s and overcoming all the challenges she faced as a teenager. “We are such powerful beings, if we work together there is so much we can help one another achieve. Even in the moments when we think it’s impossible.” Zulaika has a beautiful daughter whom she says is one of her greatest achievements! Her daughter attends Columbia University as an undergraduate. When she isn’t hard at work, Zulaika Velazquez also enjoys traveling, reading, experiencing new cultures, and learning many different languages.
Making Dreams a Reality With IORI Digital Founder Marggiori Salas
Marggiori Salas has always been motivated by the idea of becoming an entrepreneur. The desire and intrigue of owning her own business began at an early age for this Leading Latina. It all started with a bake sale – a childhood friend taught Marggiori how to prepare oats cookies which lead to creating a business by selling these deliciously baked treats for profit. It was this experience that opened her eyes to entrepreneurship and it continued to follow her throughout her career. Before founding the Marketing and Advertising Agency IORI Digital, Marggiori had a simple concept for skin care products called Fiore D’ Or. The many successes of this project were experiences learned and although the financial journey was difficult, quitting was not an option. She decided to take a few steps back and prepare herself for a future she always longed for. Owning a business in something Marggiori felt strongly impassioned for was important and it would take getting a job to financially invest in herself and her aspirations. Currently the CEO and Founder of IORI Digital based in Hackensack, NJ, Marggiori describes it as something entirely different, “I use all of my sales and marketing experience including my past business ventures to create something that works – to be able to become a success.” What drives this Latina entrepreneur is the desire to help others and grow. Having her own business has allowed Marggiori to connect with other businesses and help develop new talent. Today, Marggiori Salas attributes her biggest inspiration to her faith in God which shaped her life and became a mantra for overcoming obstacles everyday. Identifying her strength and finding her voice, Marggiori has gone through many challenges stating, “I was full of insecurities and fear of not being accepted by others. I overcame this challenge by placing myself out of my comfort zone. I realized that if I had a big dream I needed to take action.” As an entrepreneur, Marggiori enjoys the vision and goals that she continues to achieve with her clients, her agency, and herself. It’s the journey’s process of coming up with an idea which makes the experience worthwhile. At IORI Digital, everyone is committed to a client’s future and the success of their business. Marggiori’s background in engineering allows her to analyze data and convert it to real results. She takes every measure to not only bring a solution to the table, but to also make a powerful impact on the relationship she builds with her clients and colleagues. Marggiori is always focused on emotion driven experiences, business growth, and new opportunities. She knows what truly drives monetary conversions. It doesn’t take knowing it all to understand what works best for business – it’s knowing how well you can connect with others on a personal level to create a strong impact on their future aspirations. My clients success is my success. Best of all, I take action with visionaries and entrepreneurs to achieve their business goals. This year, Marggiori has been nominated for LENY’s social media campaign Leading Latinas where she is excited to share her story and passions with the rest of our Latin community. Her advice to all the hard working Latinas of the world? “We need to prioritize our dreams. Use your imagination to visualize the person you want to become… and only share it with those who believe in your wildest dreams.” By staying committed to your goals and working on your personal development, you will achieve what you once thought was impossible. Marggiori Salas will use her voice as a powerful tool to continue LENY’s mission as a true ambassador through women empowerment. As a Leading Latina of 2019, she is looking forward to helping others achieve success and become active leaders in their communities. Connect with Marggiori Salas @marggiori
Achieving the “Impossible” with Medical Esthetician Expert Idalis Bailey
“When we have a dream we should never stop pursuing it; we only need to be focused, have patience, be consistent, and work with love and passion to get success.” Idalis Bailey lives by her own advice when dealing with the workings of building a successful business and brand. As a licensed Medical Esthetician and Certified Laser Technician, she has been providing the highest quality of services for 12 years in skin rejuvenation and weight control for both men and women in the New York area. Before becoming a licensed expert in her field, Idalis Bailey began her journey in the medical field in Colombia, where she acquired a license as a registered nurse. She continued her education in Argentina as a student in General Management and Marketing where she received her MBA, qualifying Idalis as a trained marketing expert. It was ten years ago that Idalis Bailey decided to finally share her expertise and passion for wellness and beauty through her well-known space, Renew Esthetics MediSPA Boutique in Astoria, New York. Through this well-established boutique, Idalis is able to offer exquisite services and treatments for her patients while continuously educating herself on the latest FDA approved technologies in the medispa industry. Before becoming a devoted professional in her field, Idalis Bailey arrived in New York City in 2003 with her son, raising him on her own through hard work and determination. Her son, Brian Sanchez, became her drive, motivation, and her strongest support system. As the Marketing Director and Co-founder of Renew Esthetics MediSpa, Brian also runs his own business, Brian3Donline, demonstrating the same strength and drive his mother has. Together, they are working on projects with focus everyday. Both Brian Sanchez and his mother Idalis Bailey are clear examples of one very important concept: anyone can conquer their dreams. The word impossible doesn’t exist in their vocabulary. Idalis Bailey’s devotion and passion for esthetics and medispa treatments is evident in the personalized care she exhibits with her clientele. She provides a comfortable environment and delivers the most effective results. With non-invasive procedures in laser hair removal, chemical peels and weight loss, she’s on the cutting edge trends of the medispa industry and has positioned herself to stay on a steady incline. Her extensive education and training in marketing and the medispa industry has contributed to her ability to build her MediSPA brand and establish herself as a premiere esthetician and skin care professional internationally. She stays competitive and has remained focused on increasing her visibility in the skincare market. Although, she is recognized for her skin rejuvenation services, she is also noted for her utilization of online promotion, video marketing and skin care education. To learn more about Idalis Bailey’s services visit: https://renewesthetics.com/ Follow Renew Esthetics Medispa on instagram: @renewesthetics Thanks to our sponsor & supporters: Main Sponsor: CeniaNY | T-shirt by: @aroundeco Hair and Makeup by: Mariluz Fontanez | Video and Photography by: Innovation Media New York – Ivan Morales | Felipe Tehuitzil – Photographer Behind the scenes| Project Director: Ruben Martis | Image Consultant: Angie Reyn | Social Media Influencer: Maria del Pilar Casal | Flower Decor by: Flower Delivery NYC! LENY Editor and Social Media Consultant Nicole Lynch
Pop+Pour Founder Yajaira Gonzalez and The Power of Hard Work
Yajaira Gonzalez has always had the innate ability to become a successful entrepreneur. With over a year under her belt as a restaurant owner, she has placed herself in the trenches of an industry that is known for being challenging. Since opening Washington Height’s eatery, Pop+Pour, Yajaira has made it her mission to lead with a passionate spirit, using her restaurant as a vehicle to inspire other Latinas to always follow their dreams and never give up. Aside from her Pop+Pour eatery, you’ll often hear this driven woman discussing her side project, “Uptown is Female”, which highlights the wealth of female entrepreneurship in the Washington Heights and Inwood section of Manhattan. Yajaira Gonzalez was born in Caracas, Venezuela to Dominican parents and at the age of 4, she and her family came to the USA. Growing up, she learned one very important lesson from her mother – the meaning and power of hard work. In order to keep their family healthy, happy and strong, Yajaira’s mother worked long days and nights as a 24 hour caregiver for the elderly. It was her mother’s determination that really inspired Yajaira to become a woman of fearlessness and optimism, overcoming any obstacles that come her way. “There is no giving up when your mom never did, when you see her wake up every morning to go to work and give you everything you need.” Looking toward the future, she is excited to continue building the Pop+Pour brand as a new kind of restaurant inspired by historical elements of Latin culture that is built into the wine, beer, spirits list and the plates they serve. Yajaira is proud of the atmosphere she has created with her business. “You come into Pop+Pour and you’ll feel the vibes right away. Our industrial-chic interior is paired with organic wood accents and vintage collectors’ items… The foliage throughout the restaurant adds to the feeling of luxurious calmness, making Pop+Pour a perfect place for date night… a celebration with friends, or that long-awaited toast with coworkers at happy hour.” Since opening Pop+Pour, Yajaira has worked alongside some of the most talented people in her community. Pop+Pour has collaborated with Celebrity Chef Kelvin Fernandez, VH1’s Beauty Bar, Not Your Momma’s Podcast, and Paulette Noboa. This trendy eatery also had the opportunity of partnering with local non-profit organizations like Divas Leading Inc., and Latinas Unite. Yajaira was recently recognized with the “Entrepreneur Award” presented by Johnny Walker Spirits in March 2018. As a mother of two young boys, Yajaira finds herself most fulfilled when her family is happy and healthy. When she isn’t in wine-world, she spends her free time drawing and learning new skills. Following in her mother’s footsteps, Yajaira continues to work hard and is always leading by example. Learn more about this trendy Cafe and Wine Bar at poppournyc.com Instagram: @poppournyc Facebook: @poppournyc Twitter: @poppournyc Thanks to our sponsor & supporters: Main Sponsor: CeniaNY | T-shirt by: @aroundeco Hair and Makeup by: Mariluz Fontanez | Video and Photography by: Innovation Media New York – Ivan Morales | Felipe Tehuitzil – Photographer Behind the scenes| Project Director: Ruben Martis | Image Consultant: Angie Reyn | Social Media Influencer: Maria del Pilar Casal | Flower Decor by: Flower Delivery NYC! LENY Editor and Social Media Consultant Nicole Lynch
Improving Lives Through Balance and Wellness with Carolina Bolivar | Latinas en New York
Carolina Bolivar is a professional Holistic Health Coach and received her training at The Institute of Integrative Nutrition, where the knowledge of traditional philosophies is combined with modern concepts and various dietary theories. Before becoming a Holistic Health Coach, Carolina struggled with her weight throughout her adolescent years. Although it was a challenging journey, she made the commitment to accept the difficulties that come with change. It was her motivation that helped push Carolina through every obstacle and milestone. After losing 140 lbs, the confidence she felt during her weight loss journey made a huge impact on her life. Carolina discovered her passion for wellness, fitness, relationships, love and… food! It was her new-found interest in leading a healthier lifestyle that she realized the real effect wellness had on her life and those around her. “I feel very happy with the way I look. I love, accept, and honor my body. I have the right to feel beautiful and enjoy it.” Carolina’s mission was clear – to help improve the health and happiness of her clients, and transform the world for those who aspired to make a change. Carolina strongly believes everyone deserves to experience wellness and happiness through nutrition, fitness, and balance. Creating a bigger connection with oneself by taking charge of one’s health is the key to finding that balance. Once that connection is made, finding your purpose becomes more evident. Carolina is currently working as a Wellness Consultant, and is the former owner at Mandolino Restaurant in NYC. Follow Carolina Bolivar on Instagram @carolinabolivarhhc Thanks to our sponsor & supporters: Main Sponsor: CeniaNY | T-shirt by: @aroundeco Hair and Makeup by: Mariluz Fontanez | Video and Photography by: Innovation Media New York – Ivan Morales | Felipe Tehuitzil – Photographer Behind the scenes| Project Director: Ruben Martis | Image Consultant: Angie Reyn | Social Media Influencer: Maria del Pilar Casal | Flower Decor by: Flower Delivery NYC! LENY Editor and Social Media Consultant Nicole Lynch
Leading the Movement for Women’s Fitness with Karina Antorbeza-Melo | Founder of Studio K-Fit
Karina Antorbeza-Melo is a certified personal trainer, a licensed veterinary nurse, and entrepreneur who takes her passion to a whole new level. Before beginning her journey as a personal trainer, Karina served as a choreographer for the non-profit organization, Circulo de la Hispanidad, for 6 years while attending college. After acquiring her degree in Veterinary Nursing, she worked for the ASPCA for 8 years, offering low cost veterinary services to low income communities. While working as a Veterinary Nurse, Karina’s passion for music and fitness still remained an integral part of her life. Feeling inspired, she became a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, and is an official business owner of her own fitness brand, Studio K-Fit. Karina dedicates her time to developing her inclusive fitness space currently serving over 50 women of all fitness levels and ages. She continues expanding by specializing in Women’s Fitness – adding pre-natal, post-natal, and seniors to her compass. Community involvement is at the top of Karina’s set of priorities. She has organized multiple “Fit-raisers” to help victims of natural disasters and has participated as a motivational speaker in women conferences for the past two years. Karina also enjoys working in partnership with Beauty Pageants across Long Island. She has been growing her community outreach efforts through her active involvement in the Lions Club of Elmont for over a year and is excited to maximize her vitalities to a much wider group through GO LATINO radio and LENY GLOBAL. Instagram: @_kfitny You can learn more about Karina’s fitness studio at https://www.kfitny.com/ Thanks to our sponsor & supporters: Main Sponsor: CeniaNY | T-shirt by: @aroundeco Hair and Makeup by: Mariluz Fontanez | Video and Photography by: Innovation Media New York – Ivan Morales | Felipe Tehuitzil – Photographer Behind the scenes| Project Director: Ruben Martis | Image Consultant: Angie Reyn | Social Media Influencer: Maria del Pilar Casal | Flower Decor by: Flower Delivery NYC! LENY Editor and Social Media Consultant Nicole Lynch
Making Strides in the World of Fashion with Angelica Deleon | Founder of LEON USA
Angelica Deleon is a latina business woman evolving the world of fashion with her entrepreneurial mindset and go-getter attitude. She is currently the founder of LEON USA a petite women’s e-commerce clothing brand she founded while studying abroad in Shanghai, China. At a young age, Angelica immersed herself in the world of entertainment as a professionally trained dancer and competitor at her local dance studio Across the Floor, acclaiming regional, as well as, national distinctions. It was through dance that Ms. Deleon quickly found her passion. Angelica’s Colombian and Dominican background has given her the opportunity to embrace diversity and open the path to cultural discovery. She studied abroad in Shanghai to learn Chinese International markets, and mandarin at Fudan University – one of the most prestigious and selective universities in China. Due to her extensive cultural experiences, she is able to support and lead teams by communicating a unique perspective. Her professionally gained skill-set landed her a corporate marketing internship at Mercedes-Benz, USA. During her undergraduate studies at Seton Hall University, Angelica’s combination of resiliency, intelligence, and charisma, showed through her involvement as a leader on campus. She served as the President of the Public Relations Student Society of America, a pre-professional organization committed to supporting public relations students. Ms. Deleon incorporated her marketing and design skills to rebrand the organizations logo, website, and social media messaging. She was able to lead a team of passionate students and executed numerous events that granted undergraduates the opportunity to meet professionals in the field. Upon graduating from college, Angelica took an active role as the first Communications Director in her family-owned business, ASA Trucking LLC., a trucking logistics company. Taking on the partnership with her parents, she lead fifteen employees and helped with the company’s branding efforts. ASA Trucking LLC. was featured in the NJ Bi-state Association of Truckers and continues to expand within the US. Angelica continues incorporating her marketing, advertising, and communications skills to refine LEON USA’s global online brand. As her company continues to expand through its partnerships with models, photographers, and social media influencers, Ms. Deleon remains at the forefront of her business’s evolution. LEON USA currently sells both nationally and internationally at www.usaleon.com. LEON USA is also available in NJ and NY boutiques. When she’s not working on exciting, new business ventures, Angelica enjoys other physical and intellectual pursuits. She is fluent in Spanish, intermediate in French, and is currently learning Mandarin. Angelica advocates for diversity in the media and entertainment industry as a communications volunteer to the National Association of Latinx Independent Producers. Her recent features covered the Afro-Latina perspective and highlighted Latino nominations and awards at the 2018 Oscars ceremony. Ms. Deleon was recently accepted into Columbia University in the City of New York and will continue to broaden her marketing knowledge through Columbia’s summer business program. You can learn more about Angelica Deleon at www.usaleon.com | @leonusaa Thanks to our sponsor & supporters: Main Sponsor: CeniaNY | T-shirt by: @aroundeco Hair and Makeup by: Mariluz Fontanez | Video and Photography by: Innovation Media New York – Ivan Morales | Felipe Tehuitzil – Photographer Behind the scenes| Project Director: Ruben Martis | Image Consultant: Angie Reyn | Social Media Influencer: Maria del Pilar Casal | Flower Decor by: Flower Delivery NYC! LENY Editor and Social Media Consultant Nicole Lynch
Passionate, Innovative and Resilient – Meet Alejandra Chaparro | Latinas en New York
Starting a business is challenging enough, so if you can skip doing things the hard way, why wouldn’t you?” Alejandra Chaparro, Founder of 17 Entertainment Inc. Alejandra Chaparro is an award-winning journalist with more than 15 years of experience in the media industry, including Miami, New York, LA, and Latin America. She is an expert in Public Relations, and conducts media training for artists and companies. Alejandra has also directed editorial content strategy and execution for Hispanic publishers such as Univision, CNN ( en Español), and mamaslatinas.com, with a focus on topics like beauty, fashion, food, and travel. Being an accomplished journalist, Alejandra ventured into the world of entrepreneurship and launched 17 Entertainment Inc. in 2011. Her goal is to help small businesses grow through increased visibility. 17 Entertainment Inc. provides services such as content execution, social media consulting, and event planning, catering specifically to corporate and small business sectors. Alejandra is a strong believer in self-motivation, and self-discipline calling it the key to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Mentoring has a way of changing people’s lives. Through the power of mentorship and guidance, Alejandra makes sure her business provides ease for her clients in a rapidly evolving industry. Alejandra was born in Colombia, where she started her career in the city of Bogota before moving to Quito, Ecuador. She now lives in New York City and has collaborated with a variety of magazines, newspapers, radio, and websites for over 10 years. Some of her clients are Liberty Mutual, Safeco Insurance, Latinacool.com, and Allegis Group. You can read more about Alejandra Chaparro on her official website17entertainmentnynyc.com @alechaparrony Thanks to our sponsor & supporters: Main Sponsor CeniaNY | T-shirt by @aroundeco Hair and Makeup by Mariluz Fontanez | Video and Photography by: Innovation Media New York – Ivan Morales | Felipe Tehuitzil – Photographer Behind the scenes| Project Director: Ruben Martis | Image Consultant: Angie Reyn | Social Media Influencer Maria del Pilar Casal|Flower Decor by Flower Delivery NYC! LENY Editor and Social Media Consultant Nicole Lynch
Accelerate with Google Workshop + Networking Mixer Recap | Latinas en New York
Accelerate with Google Workshop + Networking Mixer was held with resounding success, at the NYC Google office. See how Google can help you grow your busineess and discover a new way to network with a group of incredible Latinas making their mark in NYC. Accelerate with Google: Grow Your Business Online introduced by Diversity Programs & Systems Manager Google Inc. Lucy Pinto Here are some of the tools presented at the workshop: Google Analytics: A free web analytics tool offered by Google to help you analyze your website traffic. This powerful tool analyzes data from all touchpoints in one place, for a deeper understanding of your customer experience, you can then share the insights that matter with your whole organization. Find out more: google.com/analytics Google trends an amazing tool that helps you find popular search terms on Google. Find out more about it here: google.com/trends G SUITE: All you need to do your best work, together in one package that works seamlessly from your computer, phone or tablet. Click here for more gybo.com/gsuite and many more. Followed by a panel discussion introducing this year’s 2018 Latinas en New York Ambassadors. The panel discussion was presented by Karina Antoberza and directed by Tech professional and founder of Latinas en New York & LENY GLOBAL Fanny Mairena., addressing the audience and thanking all those who supported this initiative. Accelerate with Google Workshop + Networking Mixer began with a networking + Mixer which gathered dozens of guests, creative entrepreneurs, business owners, career professionals and influencers in the city of New York. Just to mention a few: Olga Maria, founder of Dreams in Heels, Angie Soto Joaquin—corporate businesswoman, philanthropist Executive Assistant to President, President COO & CMO of Univision Networks, Alejandra Chaparro—- Founder and CEO, 17 Entertainment, INC, Mariela Regalado—College counselor and Career advisor professional, Dahiana Perez—-TV Host and many more. Thanks to our sponsors and collaborators: Workshop: Accelerate with Google Program. Photoshoot: Cenia New York| Ivan Morales & crew: Felipe Tehitzil | Editor: Nicole Lynch | Project Director: Ruben Martis | Creative Collaborator & Media Partners | Stylist: Angie Reyn | Makeup and Hair by Mariluz Fontanez & crew T-shirts sponsored by @Oroundeco | Social Media Influencer & Take Over by Maria Pilar Casal | Sulwhasonyc Want to collaborate or sponsor future events? Contact: info@latinasenny.com