Episode 014: Being J.Lo and other fun bits with Comedian and Storyteller Christina Igaraividez

Episode 016: Meet the Latina Martha Stewart-with a dash of Oprah optimism, Crafty Chica, Kathy Cano-Murillo!

She is described as the Latina Martha Stewart-with a dash of Oprah optimism! This week we sit down with artist, author, designer & speaker Kathy Cano-Murillo also known as Crafty Chica!!!  From having her own line at Michaels and a best-selling book, Forever Frida, Cano-Murillo has been crafting for over 20 years. You have probably followed some of her fun and culturally themed craft videos on Tik Tok, Instagram or Youtube.  In this interview she shares details about her next big project, her morning routine, and how she's taking matters into her own hands and trying to help change certain laws for the good of the blogging space. Crafty Chica is a force! You can find her website on CraftyChica.com [https://craftychica.com/]  Follow her on Instagram at @craftychica [https://www.instagram.com/craftychica/] Naibe Reynoso [https://www.naibereynoso.com/] is the Host and Executive Producer of Latinas Take the Lead.  Production Assistant is Anna Sophia Monzon Follow Latinas Take the Lead on Instagram  [https://instagram.com/latinastakethelead?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=] If you loved this episode please follow us, subscribe and leave a review! See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Episode 015: Mexican-American Director Jeannette Godoy tells us how she jumped from Ballerina to getting Behind the Lens in Hollywood

Oh my God Becky… do you remember Sir Mix-a- Lot’s 90’s video, "Baby Got Back?" Today’s guest, Mexican-American filmmaker Jeannette Godoy, was the choreographer behind that iconic video and has since worked behind the scenes on dozens of projects in the TV and Film industry. In this episode, Jeannette tells us how she jumped from ballerina to working on projects with big stars including Selena Quintanilla. Follow Jeannette on Instagram @jygodoydirector and check out her website https://www.jeannettegodoydirector.com [https://www.jeannettegodoydirector.com/].  Naibe Reynoso [https://www.naibereynoso.com/] is the Host and Executive Producer of Latinas Take the Lead.  Production Assistant is Anna Sophia Monzon. Follow Latinas Take the Lead on Instagram  [https://instagram.com/latinastakethelead?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=] If you loved this episode please follow us, subscribe and leave a review!  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Episode 014: Being J.Lo and other fun bits with Comedian and Storyteller Christina Igaraividez

From impersonating celebrities and politicians like J.Lo and AOC, Christina Igaraividez is a bag full of talent and surprises. She is a writer, performer, producer and storytelling coach. She has trained in comedy across Chicago, New York and Los Angeles at places like Second City, iO, and UCB.  Her YouTube channel has received notoriety from outlets such as HuffPo, Perez Hilton, LA Weekly, Upworthy and was a finalist for the Sundance YouTube New Voices Lab. She is also a creative producer at Studio Luna, formerly known as Teatro Luna in Boyle Heights. She is also a co-producer of an Audible Original titled Talking While Female & Other Dangerous Acts that features 25 stories from Latinas across the U.S. on the themes of risk and resilience. Follow her at @chrixtinai or @latinaish.tv You can also follow the WOC collaborative theatre, Studio Luna at @holastudioluna    Naibe Reynoso [https://www.naibereynoso.com/] is the Host and Executive Producer of Latinas Take the Lead.  Production Assistant is Anna Sophia Monzon. Follow Latinas Take the Lead on Instagram  [https://instagram.com/latinastakethelead?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=] If you loved this episode please follow us, subscribe and leave a review!  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Episode 013: Luna Magic Co-Founder Mabel Frias on starting a successful Beauty Brand that Celebrates Culture

Mabel Frias started her career working for major companies including Macy’s, Nordstrom and Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty. But in 2019 she and her sister launched Luna Magic, a makeup line where  Latinas could see their culture celebrated. They even beat out 40,000 applicants to make an appearance on Shark Tank. Luna Magic is now carried at major retail stores such as Target, Walmart and CVS. In this episode, Mabel shares with us how her and her sister brought their vision to life, and how her Abuela’s botanica inspired it all. You can find Luna Magic at lunamagic.com [https://lunamagic.com/] Follow Mabel Frias at @mabel.frias.xo [https://www.instagram.com/mabel.frias.xo/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==] Naibe Reynoso [https://www.naibereynoso.com/] is the Host and Executive Producer of Latinas Take the Lead.  Production Assistant is Anna Sophia Monzon Follow Latinas Take the Lead on Instagram  [https://instagram.com/latinastakethelead?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=] If you loved this episode please follow us, subscribe and leave a review! See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Episode 012: How Asian Latina immigrant Teresa Park stepped into her Bold, Brave self and helps others do the same

Teresa Park has over a decade of experience advising Fortune 500 companies in marketing and business. She is a proud Asian Latina immigrant and Founder of Mujeres del Futuro, an organization she founded to help others struggling with the feeling of belonging.  She talks to us about her multifaceted identity. From being born in Korea to moving to Honduras at the age of 8 to then coming to the US to pursue her college education-  Teresa struggled with navigating different spaces and cultures while also questioning her sense of belonging.  Teresa started Mujeres del Futuro to foster a community of powerful and multicultural mujeres to support each other through healing and connection. Overall, she has helped over 1,800 Latinas develop their entrepreneurship skills and has led over 60 conferences, and she is not stopping now! Follow Teresa on Instagram @teresaparkoficial  You can find her website here teresapark.com [https://teresapark.com/] Find Mujeres del Futuro here: www.facebook.com/groups/mujeresdelfuturo [http://www.facebook.com/groups/mujeresdelfuturo] or http://www.mujeresdelfuturo.com/www.mujeresdelfuturo.com [http://www.mujeresdelfuturo.com] Naibe Reynoso [https://www.naibereynoso.com/] is the Host and Executive Producer of Latinas Take the Lead.  Production Assistant is Anna Sophia Monzon Follow Latinas Take the Lead on Instagram  [https://instagram.com/latinastakethelead?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=] If you loved this episode please follow us, subscribe and leave a review!  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.