Claudia Romo Edelman settles into her chair with the easy confidence of someone used to Davos stages and grassroots circles in equal measure, but today the spotlight is softer, more intimate. A self-described social entrepreneur, global activist, inspirational speaker, and philanthropist, she has spent her career building bridges for the Latino community as the founder […]
Directed by Alejandra Márquez Abella Screenplay by Bettina Gilois, Hernán Jiménez, Alejandra Márquez Abella Produced by Mark Ciardi, Campbell McInnes Starring Michael Peña, Rosa Salazar, Bobby Soto, Sarayu Blue, Veronica Falcón, Julio César Cedillo, Garret Dillahunt and Eric Johnson Run Time: 120 minutes Rating: PG
The long-standing Mexican celebration of the Day of the Dead (Dia de Los Muertos) was held at the Desert Botanical Garden this past November. The main featured artist of the day was renowned Mexican clay artist Rufina Ruiz Lopez. She, along with her artisan collective, Ruiz Lopez, was responsible for crafting calavera (skull art) for the […]
You may know me as Vanessa Fierro co-founder of Angie’s Lobster.But what you don’t know is that the journey to get me there has been not an easy one. This my rags to riches story: I am from Sinaloa Mexico and I emigrated to the United States when I was 18 years old and the road […]
Julie Giese rehabbed the mile-long raceway in suburban Avondale, AZ like a Phoenix rising from the ashes. Giese sat down to discuss who and what inspires her and how she has one of the best jobs in the world. 1.- Who has Influenced your life the most? My family, especially my parents, Russ & Barb, […]
You may already know me as Amy Biedermann Halm, founder of Desert Drug Dog, LLC. Maybe you have seen me following drug dogs around your school or business! But what you don’t know is that the journey to get me there has been anything but easy. This my story I was raised on a dairy farm in the […]
You may already know me as Mignon Gould, founder of Mignon Media, a network of brands including The Chic Spy, an online style and entertainment magazine; Art of Preneur, a platform for women entrepreneurs and FashFilmFete, a fashion film festival. But what you don’t know is that the journey to get me there has been […]
Amanda Russo overcame significant challenges before basking in her moment.This is her story. You may already know me as Amanda Russo, Business Consultant and Co-Owner of Babes who Create a Digital Marketing Company.But what you don’t know is that the journey to get me there has been anything but easy. Here’s my story: After graduating […]
You may already know me as Diana Calderon, a Visual Artist and Educator; a teacher for about ten years (art, one year bilingual ELAR). I currently supervise six elective teachers at a charter school in south Phoenix, as well as manage the Colors of La Comunidad mural projects. But what you don’t know is that the journey […]
You may already know me as Cecilia Valdez,MSN, RN , or commonly referred to as Nurse Cece, a masters level registered nurse in the state of sunny Arizona. But what you don’t know is that the journey to get me there has been anything but easy. Here’s my story: