The BoldLatina Spotlight Series

Highlighting and celebrating the achievements, stories, and journeys of remarkable Latina leaders, innovators, and changemakers. Get inspired by their impactful contributions and success stories.

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How Nydia Simone Amplifies AfroLatinx Voices

How Nydia Simone Amplifies AfroLatinx Voices

After dealing with racism in Hollywood, Nydia Simone, an Afro-Latina of Panamanian descent decided to build her cultural authority in Afro-Latinx voices and own her table. Nydia is an NYC born Panamanian- American and the founder of Blactina Media, a company that amplifies Afro-Latinx – Caribbean narratives via media and visual

How One Latina Entrepreneur Is Building Up Oakland

How One Latina Entrepreneur Is Building Up Oakland

The entrepreneurial spirit is alive with Latinas in the United States. Latina entrepreneurs are creating an economic power shift across the nation and the future technology workforce that can’t be ignored. We had the opportunity to speak with a trailblazer, Martha Hernandez who is on both sides of the

Founder of Latinas with Masters Shares Why She Created This Community

Founder of Latinas with Masters Shares Why She Created This Community

Over the years, the journeys of higher learning accomplishments have been documented right here on our platform. One of our earliest published pieces, The Academy Changes You: Brown Girl Edition by Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodriguez resonated with many daughters of immigrants on the pursuit of higher education. BoldLatina doesn’t

Latina Attorney Bridging Justice and Technology

Latina Attorney Bridging Justice and Technology

Camila Lopez is the co-founder and CEO of People Clerk. People Clerk helps you navigate the small claims court process which are disputes under $10,000 like security deposits, contracts, and auto accidents. Camila’s goal is to empower you to navigate the bureaucratic court system and assert your legal

Latina Photographer Captures Women of Color Front and Center

Latina Photographer Captures Women of Color Front and Center

Her photography project paying homage to the Brown Berets and Black Panthers went viral. The Black and Brown unity message in the photo spoke of our history, current events today and most importantly recognized Black, Latina/x and other women of color on the frontlines of resistance. Jacqueline Ayala, a

A Farm Worker’s Daughter Turned Strawberry Farm Owner

A Farm Worker’s Daughter Turned Strawberry Farm Owner

Over the past few years, agricultural farm workers have been in the spotlight more than ever. The invisibility of a marginalized workforce who grow and farm our food as essential workers hits many intersections. We saw the impact on farm workers’ health and socio economics from volatile climate change bringing

Latina in Cannabis Susie Plascencia Makes Bold Moves

Latina in Cannabis Susie Plascencia Makes Bold Moves

Bold Latina last reported on several Latinas in cannabis who have created a space within the highly lucrative yet still young (legally) cannabis business. This is a feat worth not only mentioning, but championing, as, in 2017, according to Marijuana Business Daily, Hispanics and African Americans together accounted for only

Claudia Sandoval Talks MasterChef Latino, and It Being the Year of the Woman

Claudia Sandoval Talks MasterChef Latino, and It Being the Year of the Woman

The culinary world, often dominated by male figures, is slowly, but surely changing its landscape thanks to outstanding female chefs taking over, one recipe at a time. Claudia Sandoval is one of those mujeres chingonas changing the game. Sandoval was the first ever Latina to win MasterChef, the ruthless cooking

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