Latina Without Borders

Bad Bunny said it first "Ahora Todos Quieren Ser Latino" (meaning "Now They All Want To be Latino"). As one of the fastest-growing demographics in the United States, Latinos / Latinx are finally solidifying their presence in popular culture but this growing attention comes with some downfalls. In this episode, Cristina and Elizah highlight the recent dating rumors between Bad Bunny and Kendall Jenner and start a conversation about Latin culture appropriation. TikTok trends like "Spa Water" and the "Clean Girl Aesthetic" are prime examples of non-Latinos appropriating Latinx culture. To connect with Cristina click HERE To connect with Elizah click HERE Get social with us and connect with Latina Without Borders on Instagram, TikTok, Youtube. For business inquires email: latinawithoutborders@gmail.com Hosts: Cristina Vintimilla & Elizah Morales Produced by Cristina Vintimilla

In this week's episode, Cristina and Elizah talk about a hot topic in the Latinx community. The chicas break down what terms they use to identify themselves and the terms others may use including Latino, Latina, Latinx, Latine and Hispanic. Disclaimer: The term Hispanic traces back to the early days of the U.S. census. To connect with Cristina click HERE To connect with Elizah click HERE Get social with us and connect with Latina Without Borders on Instagram, TikTok, Youtube. For business inquires email: latinawithoutborders@gmail.com Hosts: Cristina Vintimilla & Elizah Morales Produced by Cristina Vintimilla

In this week's episode, Cristina and Elizah recap 2022 and discuss new goals for the year! The chicas share the creative process behind their vision boards and the power of manifestation, a concept that's not very common in Latin households. Get social with us and connect with Latina Without Borders on Instagram, TikTok, Youtube. For business inquires email: latinawithoutborders@gmail.com Hosts: Cristina Vintimilla & Elizah Morales Produced by Cristina Vintimilla

Gelly and Valerie are founders of Posh Palma Styles, an online Latinx clothing boutique with handmade pieces from the Dominican Republic.

Dani Rios is a content creator born in Mexico City and raised in Dallas, Texas. She creates a mix of content between the two cities and is known for sharing review of various beauty procedures. In this episode, Dani reveals the top 3 things to do in Mexico City for first-timers and we dive deep into the process of "laminado de cejas," aka brow lamination - a process that Dani first discovered in Mexico City and inspired her to launch Mixico Beauty.

In this episode Gabriela (Gaby) Fresquez shares her life experience and how she went from wanting to be a figure skater or astronaut to finding her dream position as a media personnel. She also dives deep into her upbringing on being Mexican-American and growing up in California. The conversation then turned into an honest and open discussion about being Latina in America and the challenges that come with it. With all the obstacles, “siempre los superamos.” Mentioned social handles: https://www.instagram.com/radartelemundo/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/gabyfresquez/ Mentioned products & services : https://www.onepeloton.com/ https://www.cyclebar.com/

In this episode, Cristina and Elizah reveal their at-home DNA Genetic test results. Find out how each of them identity with their Latin roots and what results suprised them the most. Mentioned Sites: https://www.ancestry.com https://www.23andme.com/ Mentioned Products: Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez Wild Tongues Can't Be Tamed by Saracia J. Fennell Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram Hosts: Cristina Michelle and Elizah Morales

In this episode of LWB, we interview Djali Brown-Cepeda, a second-generation Dominican. She is the founder and curator of Nuevayorkinos, a platform where she amplifies and shares OG stories from Latino/a New yorkers. Here we get the chance to explore Djali's upbringing, dig into her passions, and discuss her future aspirations. Listen to this episode to find out what legacy the director, producer and archivist wishes to leave behind for future generations of Latinas. Mentioned Sites: https://www.nuevayorkinos.com/ https://imdjali.com Mentioned Social Handles: @nuevayorkinos Mentioned Products: https://www.nuevayorkinos.com/library Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram Hosts: Cristina Michelle and Elizah Morales Cover shot by @tiagochediakphoto

Aisha Ceballos-Crump, founder and CEO of Honey Baby Naturals is the first Latina to have a natural hair & skincare line at major retailers including Target, Walmart and Sally Beauty. The Puerto Rican-American entrepreneur started her career in chemical engineering and worked nearly 15 years in the hair & skincare industry developing products and formulas for several major brands. In 2016, Aisha pursued her dream and launched her own beauty brand, Honey Baby Naturals - a line of products created to meet the various needs for her three kid's hair texture. We find out why Aisha still struggles with proving her identity and the challenges she deals with as a minority-owned business . You'll also discover her latest campaign with Target, Más Que - a platform aimed to celebrate the Latinx community by supporting their unique needs and dreams. Aisha is not only breaking boundaries but aims to empower Latina consumers to understand that they have the power to drive the US economy. Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram Hosts: Cristina Michelle and Elizah Morales Edited and produced by Cristina Michelle

Destiny Cruz is a Bronx native with a passion for activism and community engagement. She grew up attending marches with her mother which inspired her to major in Law and Society and minor in Political Science at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. In 2019, Destiny began to work in Districts NY-14 and NY-15. You can often find her organizing her own community marches and protest for causes that are close to her heart and the people she represents. She mentions some great IG accounts to follow and help you to stay involved: @Justiceforgeorgenyc @Nyjusticeleague @Blmgreaterny Find Destiny @D.amour_

..Ivy Morales, stopped by Luminary to share some of her tips on saving money while traveling, traveling solo, and finding a hubby who has the same passion for adventure as she does. She also gives us the details on her experience planning a destination wedding. If you want to learn more about how Ivy finds the time to do all of this then get ready to listen because she shares it all.

In this episode, native New Yorker Anibel Vargas @anibelvrgs talks about her experience being part of a group of young ladies who brought a Latina based sorority (Lambda Theta Alpha) to their predominantly white university, at a time when there were no other Latina based sorority on their campus (Hofstra University). She also talks about her experience growing up in the Upper West Side. Not to mention, she makes sure to list out some of her favorite places to hang out at in Washington Heights.

Native New Yorker, Amaris Modesto, is the Vice President of Digital Branding for an established public relations firm in New York City. In this episode, she talks about everything from her passion projects to her experience living in both Mexico and Brazil. She also touches on how she took the bold step of leaving her successful career in finance for something more on the creative side. Fasting forwarding to today and she is in a profession that she loves while managing numerous side hustles and passion projects that both challenge and provoke her creativity daily.

We took our first trip together to Mexico City and it was a wild one! From experiencing an earthquake to riding the local bus in San Miguel, it’s a trip worth talking about.

Veronica Bonilla aka @BrooklynPetite is a content creator based in NY. Bonilla was born & raised in Brooklyn and tells us her journey of identifying as an Afro-Latina. She also spills her favorite curly hair product and go-to vintage shops in New York.

In this episode, @LyanneAlfaro, a business journalist based in NYC talks about what #LatinaEqualPayDay actually means, breaks down the best way to ask for raise and gives quick financial tips for budgeting and investing. Alfaro also gets a bit personal and tells how growing up didn't always feel connected to her Mexican roots, she found herself trying to assimilate to American culture and push away her Latina identity. In addition to her full-time job at Nasaq, Alfaro runs a weekly newsletter called @MonedaMoves. Follow us on Instagram for more information @LatinaWithoutBorders

Latina Without Borders is based in New York City and hosted by Cristina Vintimilla and Elizah Morales. This weekly series brings together Latinas from all walks of life and focuses on topics pertaining to today's society. Follow us for more information: https://www.instagram.com/latinawithoutborders/