American Dreams – Page 3

American Dreams, Education, Global Views, Women

Teaching ESL abroad creates new opportunities for adventure for one Latina abuela

Feb 14, 2011, 9:00 PM 0

LatinaLista Teaching English in the “other” Iraq, Patricia Hernandez finds assimilation into the local culture made easy because of her bicultural and bilingual background. Patricia Hernandez is proof that the spirit of adventure isn’t just reserved for the…

American Dreams, Business, General

Latino baby boomer entrepreneurs sought as nominees for special social purpose prize

Feb 10, 2011, 6:23 PM 0

LatinaLista — In these economic times, the thought of retirement for many Baby Boomers is as much an impossibility as being in their twenties again. Most people older than 60 are resigned to the fact of working until they…

American Dreams, General

From Playboy Bunny to actress, one Latina’s journey of discovering new opportunities

Dec 6, 2010, 9:03 PM 0

By Al Carlos Hernandez Herald de Paris HOLLYWOOD – Maria Richwine is the first Latina Playboy Bunny to ever become a serious actress and model. She has joined the ranks of such luminary former Bunnies as Gloria Steinem, Debra…

American Dreams, Women

A wounded soldier with an unbeatable spirit

Nov 10, 2010, 8:56 PM 0

By Glenda Oviedo LatinaLista Battling five years of post-traumatic stress disorder and pain from a knee war injury, veteran Severa Rodriguez reveals a story of commitment, perseverance and honor. Severa Rodriguez wanted to travel the world. It wasn’t until…

American Dreams, Business, Women

Keeping challenges in perspective leads one Latina to unforeseen success

Oct 28, 2010, 10:45 AM 0

By NHLI Staff LatinaLista A highly involved, recognized and versatile leader, blogger and attorney, Aurelia Flores’ story is truly inspiring to young Latinas and women nationwide. Becoming pregnant at 15 didn’t slow Aurelia Flores down or shatter her dreams….

American Dreams, Film, Women

INTERVIEW: Belita not “Benny” Moreno

Sep 14, 2010, 11:08 AM 0

By Al Carlos Hernandez Herald de Paris HOLLYWOOD — Actress/acting coach Belita Moreno is one of the most recognizable comedic actress on television and probably the most recognizable Latinas in the history of network TV. She can be seen…

American Dreams, Books, Fitness, Women

A Soccer Mom with a “Bloody Twist”

Sep 8, 2010, 9:30 AM 0

By Ana Maria Hanssen LatinaLista Mystery author Carolina Garcia-Aguilera creates an award-winning series based on the Golden Rule of writing — write what you know. For award-winning author Carolina Garcia-Aguilera, “in order to be a writer you have to…

American Dreams, General, Music, Women

Linda Ronstadt continues sharing her talents but in a new venue

Jun 18, 2010, 3:51 PM 0

By Al Carlos Hernandez Herald de Paris SAN FRANCISCO — Linda Ronstadt is an iconic international singer. Her many vocal styles, in a variety of genres, have resonated with the general public over the course of her four decade…

American Dreams, Economy, General, Palabra Final

1.3 million Latino families projected to lose their homes to foreclosure

Feb 16, 2010, 3:41 PM 10

LatinaLista — For sometime now, popular opinion has automatically blamed the downfall of the housing industry, a.k.a. home foreclosures, on subprime mortgages. It was thought that people, who were high-credit risks, were awarded these mortgages so they could fulfill…

American Dreams, Art, General, Women

Drawing inspiration from life proves the perfect path to finding the American Dream

Feb 5, 2010, 10:38 AM 0

LatinaLista Eva Ruiz, a self-taught artist, finds it’s possible to make a living at something that comes natural, as well as, rewarding when giving back. Eva Ruiz was never the teacher’s pet in school. No matter how hard she…

American Dreams, Faith, General, Parenting, Women

A crowning achievement: Sharing the beauty of family and love with troubled young adults

Feb 1, 2010, 10:35 AM 1

Winning the title of Mrs. Kentucky International 2010, Elaine Barnes Bateman uses her pageant platform to raise awareness for mentoring and adopting troubled young adults. LatinaLista — To look at Elaine Barnes Bateman, one can easily see how…

American Dreams, Art, Children, Culture, General, Youth

“Drawing” on natural talent to connect with autistic children

Jan 18, 2010, 11:40 AM 0

Artist Diana Trevino-Wilson uses her creativity to create a special character named Fabil that reaches through the wall of autism to teach basic skills. LatinaLista — “If Walt Disney could start his empire with a cartoon mouse, anything is…

American Dreams, Film, General, Media

Focusing the Hollywood spotlight on fellow Latino artists turns a job into a mission

Dec 2, 2009, 11:20 AM 0

By Nilki Benitez Bel-lissima! Latin Heat’s CEO and founder, Bel Hernandez, curtsied out of the limelight to promote Latinos in Hollywood. Bel Hernandez is a Hollywood star, but she’s not your typical star. Although her talent has graced television…

American Dreams, Art, Business, Culture, General, Media, Women

Painting a broader picture of Latino talent one artshow at a time

Aug 21, 2009, 11:53 AM 0

By Mariana Llamas-Cendon Veronica Valadez has been recognized as an Emerging Artist of the City of Ventura 2009 Mayor’s Arts Awards, but to her this distinction has many meanings… LatinaLista — Art has many faces; one of them is…

American Dreams, Business, General, Women

Filling a fashion niche with the right fit creates a business always in vogue

Jul 16, 2009, 8:17 AM 2

Seeing the growing influence of the Hispanic consumer on the fashion industry, entrepreneur Michelle Sanchez creates a modeling agency catered to representing Latina models. LatinaLista — In Spanish, “moda” means fashion. To Michelle Sanchez, a 31-year-old Dallas, Texas…

American Dreams, Culture, General, Women

“Contemporary Women” join forces to promote Latino culture

Jun 25, 2009, 4:01 PM 0

By Mariana Llamas-Cendon LatinaLista It has been almost a year since a group of professional Latinas from different parts of Ventura County gathered to talk about how they could spread the word about Latino culture in the region. The…

American Dreams, Business, General, Women

Flushing with success, one entrepreneur cashes in a disposable idea

Apr 3, 2009, 6:44 PM 0

Out of frustration from not finding traveling packs of high-quality toilet seat covers, Dora Cardenas-Ruckstuhl creates a product that puts a profitable spin to an unsexy item. LatinaLista — By her own admission, Dora Cardenas-Ruckstuhl has always been a…

American Dreams, Business, Children, Fitness, General

A child’s wish and a little magic create a successful tale

Mar 28, 2009, 5:39 PM 0

For Carey and Joe Davila, all it took was a simple wish from their daughter that served as the impetus to create a business making mermaids out of little girls. LatinaLista — There isn’t a little girl who doesn’t…

American Dreams, Business, Environment, General, Philanthropy, Women

Flushing with success, one entrepreneur cashes in a disposable idea

Mar 26, 2009, 4:32 PM 0

American Dreams, Business, Women

The road to corporate success proves to be a straight but challenging path

Feb 16, 2009, 8:17 PM 0

A childhood interest in cars lead Grace Lieblein into a lifelong automotive career developing the cars of tomorrow and trailblazing a corporate path for Latinas and all women. LatinaLista — Cars have always held a fascination for 48-year-old Grace…

American Dreams, Business, Culture, Women

Cooking up success comes easy with passion, persistence and faith

Dec 24, 2008, 8:49 PM 0

Restaurant entrepreneur Amelia Contreras sees adversity as opportunity and proves it with three successful eateries. LatinaLista — Most people would think twice about starting a new business during hard economic times, but restaurant entrepreneur Amelia Contreras knows firsthand how…

American Dreams, Art, Business, Women

Collaring a business idea and turning it into glittering success

Nov 16, 2008, 8:18 PM 0

Kimberly Martinez knew her sister-in-law’s beaded ID necklaces were a great idea. Combining her “corporate” experience with her relative’s creativity, the two women transformed a home-based hobby into a full-fledged award-winning business. LatinaLista — Working in corporate America, Kimberly…

American Dreams, Women

Defining a beautiful new shape for modeling success

Sep 3, 2008, 3:28 PM 0

In the competitive field of modeling where beauty and shape garner the spotlight, one Latina model carves her own curvaceous path to the top as a plus size model. LatinaLista — Olga Gonzalez-Ramos is a beauty. With her brown eyes,…

American Dreams, Politics, Women

Creating a legacy one ballot at a time

Aug 27, 2008, 3:27 PM 0

Texas lawyer and president of the National Women’s Political Caucus, Lulu Flores, devotes her life to helping more women achieve their dreams of getting elected to public office. LatinaLista — When Democratic hopeful Senator Hillary Clinton withdrew her nomination…

American Dreams, Business, Culture, Parenting

Helping new mothers reconnect with their Latina roots

Aug 20, 2008, 4:29 PM 0

One stay-at-home mom turns cultural pride and frustration into a winning combination by creating the Latin Baby online boutique featuring products reflecting Hispanic pride. LatinaLista — It didn’t take long after the birth of her first child for Monica…

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