My Immigrant Mother | Feliz Dia De Las Madres - The Nueva Latina

My Immigrant Mother | Feliz Dia De Las Madres

Today, in Mexico, it’s Mother’s Day! This will probably not come as a surprise to many of you but I am very, very proud of my mother and all of her accomplishments. Sometimes I feel like people get annoyed or even uncomfortable with how much I brag about her. But, it not my fault. My mom and both my parents, for that matter, are the epitome of the American Dream.

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February 2017 #WCW: Stefani Vara

Stefani isn’t just one “thing”. She is an entrepreneur, dreamer, and everything in between. Dubbed an “Entrepreneurial Songstress,” Vara sings, models AND acts. She also executive produces the reality-based cooking web series, “Comida Caliente” and a web series spinoff, “Casa de Vara”. Stefani started “Follow My Feet” and “Friday’s Fighting Hero” on YouTube where she talks to people who inspire her.

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An Ode to my Little Sister

I wrote this post two years ago when my sister was 16 going on 17. Some things have changed since then. She decided to come to Austin to attend the University of Texas at Austin. (YAAAAAAAS!) She has now been dating David (ugh David haha) for almost two years. And she is now almost 19 years old. She moves into her dorm tomorrow and I could not be MORE excited! Here is the [updated] ode to my baby one, my little sister, and my heart in honor of her moving to Austin and beginning her college adventure.

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Latina Tribe: Elena Flores of Sew Bonita

On today’s episode of Latina Tribe we’ll be talking culture. As Nueva Latinas our Latino and American culture is something that has become a part of us and ultimately make us the people we are today.

Also, I will be speaking with Elena Flores fellow Chingona and Founder of Sew Bonita about her shop and her sewing journey to where she is today!

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1st Generation American: My Story

I am Mexican American. I am tired of being criticized for loving the United States, but for also embracing my Mexican heritage and traditions. I am in-between two worlds. It’s something only a few can understand. Being 1st generation American you constantly feel like you don’t know who you are because you love two very different cultures at the same time. And if you ever love one more than the other, at any instance, you feel like you are cheating on the other.

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