Collective Impact: How the Hispanic Leadership Summit is Driving Progress
Last December, I had the privilege of attending the Hispanic Leadership Summit, hosted by The Hispanic Star and the We Are All Human Foundation, at the United Nations headquarters in New York City. š The experience was surrealāstanding in a space where global leaders have made history while connecting with passionate advocates for the Hispanic […]
Hola Chicos! Lessons from My First Year of Entrepreneurship
Hola chicos, ĀæcĆ³mo estĆ”n? Welcome back to our latest episode of Empowermente. Today, Iām super excited to share some valuable lessons Iāve learned during my first year of entrepreneurship, as well as things I wish I had known when I was starting out. Buckle up because thereās a lot to unpack! Financial Realities First things […]
Welcome to Empowermente: The Journey of Personal Empowerment
Hola chicos, welcome! Welcome to Empowermente, the headquarters of Latina Empowerment. I’m Gina Moreno, and I’m thrilled to embark on this journey with you. This is our very first episode, and I’m so excited to look back at this one day and see how much weāve evolved. If you’re here, know that I don’t take […]
EmpowerMinds: Our First Step in Inspiring Young Minds Through STEM, Leadership and Mental Health
I am beyond thrilled to share the success of our very first event under Generation Pionera, EmpowerMinds: Mental Health and STEM Summit! As part of our mission to empower Hispanic and first-generation students, this event marked a significant milestone in our journey. EmpowerMinds was a dynamic and transformative event designed to inspire and empower middle […]
Advocating for STEM Education: My Experience at SER National STEM Day
Introduction: Facilitating SER National STEM Day I recently had the incredible opportunity to participate in SER National STEM Day as a facilitator. This event brought together passionate individuals dedicated to promoting STEM education within our community. As a first-generation Latina and a former engineer, being part of this initiative was both inspiring and rewarding. Iām […]
Introducing Generation Pionera: Empowering the Next Generation of Trailblazers
Hi Familia! Iām excited to bring to light one of the projects I have been working on for the last few monthsā¦. As a first-generation Latina with humble beginnings, I knew that I wanted to create a broader impact in my community. This desire fuels a lot of what I do, such as content creation […]
Nonprofit vs. Small Business for Social Impact: Which Path is Right for You?
Hola a todos! š After posting about Generation Pionera, I received several questions about the structure of my business. When I embarked on the journey to create my business, my heart was set on establishing a nonprofit organization. The dream was to make a profound impact and serve the community. As I explored this path, […]