A limited representation of Latinos skews public perception and becomes an obstacle in progress on public policy matters that affect all.
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Jordan Bosstick: Volkalize — People Power Discussion
I am from the social media generation, we do everything online, so I felt that I had to create a place online for it to really catch on.
Bere Parra: Pamphlet– Unlimited Variety In The World Of Magazines
To create and edit a magazine which deals with an unlimited variety of topics. The world is so broad and diverse – why can’t magazines be the same way?
Lucie Meisner: Hemisfery– Publications for Language Learners
Thanks to our publications many people are able to improve their skills and find a good job. That is the success we like.
CJ Johnson: CJ Johnson Writes!– Savvy Storytelling
I was a frustrated freelance copywriter that made the decision to become a professional author when I just couldn’t continue to write the stories of others, while neglecting my own.
Jeannette Vega B.: ModernSocialite.com– A Platform to Celebrate Individuals in Calgary
I wanted to create a platform that showcased great people in our city, our mission is to Celebrate, Honor, Inspire and Empower.
Emily May: Hollaback!
Hollaback! started in 2005 as the project of seven youth (three men and four women). As the women told story after story of harassment, the men became increasingly concerned.
Tayyibah Taylor: WOW Publishing Inc BDA Azizah Magazine
My business partner, Marlina Soerakoesomah and I see Azizah as a vehicle for the voices of Muslim American women and an active space where their ambitions, accomplishments and issues are highlighted.
Graciela Tiscareño-Sato: Gracefully Global Group, LLC
I decided to market myself as a professional speaker with a book because that’s how you can do this creative work and make interesting revenue numbers.
Oussayma Canbarieh: Symage Media
I wanted to work on my own terms, be independent and feel empowered. I always wanted to own my business but I was scared to make the move. I thought: girl, stop being a chicken…it’s now or never.
Scarlet Paolicchi: Family Focus Blog
I have built my blog from nothing, with no advertising, except through social networking so I was very pleased to win the 2011 StartupNation Savviest in Social Media Winner Award.
Natasha Clark: Lioness Magazine
Fourteen years later and I own two growing companies. It wasn’t easy, but it wasn’t impossible. Each day is a reminder that I can do whatever my heart desires.
Harriet Alida Lye: Her Royal Majesty
To create and cultivate local and international communities; to connect passionate artists and writers; to get practical experience editing and publishing a magazine.
Dee Dee Mozeleski: Trois Coccinelles Publishing
I started Trois Coccinelles as a way to bring together independent writers and help them launch writing platforms that will connect them to their readers.
Susan Vernicek: S&J Identity Inc
I used to manipulate faces in photoshop, but it wasn’t until I had to manipulate my face when it struck my anger with how society and media portray the “perfect” woman.