V. Alexandra de F. Szoenyi

V. Alexandra de F. Szoenyi

V. Alexandra de F. Szoenyi is a writer at BoldLatina, Refinery29, LatinaMedia.co, and Mission Local. Her work focuses primarily on fashion, beauty, and Latinx culture.

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5 Indigenous and Latina Environmental Activists to Celebrate on Earth Day (and Beyond!)

5 Indigenous and Latina Environmental Activists to Celebrate on Earth Day (and Beyond!)

Earth Day is April 22. Thankfully, each year, this day brings attention to the planet, and how it’s imperative that we take care of it. But, righting the wrongs done against the environment is an everyday task, and not enough people are on board to tackle issues such as

Inspiring Latinas Who Share Life Gems Online

Inspiring Latinas Who Share Life Gems Online

One of the best things you can do is share knowledge with others. As members of the Latinx community, we at BoldLatina want to give you as much empowering information as we can, and that includes highlighting the inspiring Latinas who are doing the same. The more we give each

Business and Career Books Written by Latina Entrepreneurs

Business and Career Books Written by Latina Entrepreneurs

Becoming a Latina entrepreneur is a daunting task. It’s even harder when the majority of people making it happen don’t look like you. Where do you go for guidance? Successful business people usually have the support and guidance of those who have garnered success before them. Latinas entering

5 Great Latinx Podcasts You May Not Know About

5 Great Latinx Podcasts You May Not Know About

Our Latinx podcasts are amazing. Periodt. They allow you to learn about specific topics, listen to insightful conversations, and allow you to play movies in your mind, all while being able to also exercise, clean, or get other work done. They’re bit-sized bits of information that educate, entertain, and

5 Cautionary Documentaries About Online Love Gone Wrong

5 Cautionary Documentaries About Online Love Gone Wrong

Practically everyone wants to find love. This inherent desire for companionship has spawned numerous companies geared towards matching singles online. Whether it’s using Match, Tinder, Bumble, Plenty of Fish, or OKCupid, people have accepted the fact that in this busy, multitasking world, you often have to resort to online

7 Latina Book Clubs You’ll Want to Join

7 Latina Book Clubs You’ll Want to Join

Books are great. Non-fiction books can teach you about the world, and the people in it. Fiction can do the same through made-up stories, while also transporting you to completely different worlds and realities. In a time when we are spending more time apart, books are the perfect way to

What Disney's Encanto Means to Me as a Colombian-American

What Disney's Encanto Means to Me as a Colombian-American

Photo: Film Daily Growing up as a Colombian-American in San Francisco, I didn’t see too many other people from my South American nation. Sure, there was a community, but it was tiny in comparison to the larger Mexican, Nicaraguan, Salvadorian and other Latin American communities that no doubt helped

Latinx Activists Have Written These Books on the Environment You Need to Read

Latinx Activists Have Written These Books on the Environment You Need to Read

We Latinxs have been in a close relationship with the Earth since the days of our Indigenous ancestors. We have lived on the planet, grown and eaten its food, and used to give back to it as much as we benefited from it. It’s sad how much things have

5 Must-Read Books by Indigenous Authors

5 Must-Read Books by Indigenous Authors

November is Native American Heritage Month, but we are interested in highlighting and sharing the narratives of Amerindians every day of the year. Part of learning about these aboriginal cultures is to read their truths. But, not surprisingly, Indigenous authors (like all POC authors) are severely underrepresented in publishing. According

Sustainable Beauty Brands You Can Find at Big Retail Stores

Sustainable Beauty Brands You Can Find at Big Retail Stores

Beauty products should enhance the world and its inhabitants, not damage them. According to Zero Waste Europe, “Over 4000 chemicals are potentially present in plastic packaging,” and every year, the cosmetics industry is responsible for introducing over 120 billion units of this packaging into the environment (this is not to

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