In a new episode of Latina Life with Jen and Milena, we discuss the current administration’s actions towards immigrants and the impact that it is having on the country’s democracy. Many citizens, documented immigrants and undocumented immigrants are feeling anxious, angry, helpless … or unaffected… and so much more. What do you do if you are stopped and detained? What to do if you are witnessing a potential kidnapping by masked men? How is history repeating itself? How do we ensure that the USA ...
Jul 06, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 35
In a new episode of Latina Life with Jen and Milena, we talk about surviving a crime and how to move forward from it. It was on a beautiful morning, two years ago, when Milena pulled into her garage and was robbed at gunpoint. She shares important information to keep in mind for anyone who finds themselves in a situation like this and why staying calm, following directions and having an exit plan is important. There is not a handbook to guide anyone on how to handle the aftermath. We discuss the...
Jul 02, 2025•36 min•Ep. 34
Today, Latina Life With Jen and Milena talks to Francesca Noel, a young Super Latina who is fearless and authentic. Francesca was surrounded by the arts as she grew up in an unconventional household in Woodstock, NY. She was on the path of a classical trained musician at the Berklee College of Music (and Bard) when she bought a one way ticket to New York City for a movie audition that would change her life. She booked the role of Juliet in the 2021 film “R#J”, a modern-day adaptation of Shakespe...
Feb 11, 2025•33 min•Ep. 33
Today, Latina Life With Jen and Milena chats with a Super Latina who is an emerging voice for the new generation. Mayan Lopez is an actress, writer and creator who talks about topics that the Latina community is uncomfortable discussing. Even if it means that she is out of her comfort zone. Starring in Lopez vs. Lopez, a comedy series about a fictional character based on her real life, with her real life father (known comedian George Lopez), Mayan is showcasing family dynamics, estrangement, men...
Dec 12, 2024•37 min•Ep. 32
This week on Latiina Life with Jen and Milena we showcase a Super Latina who is a trailblazer across several industries. Leila Cobo grew up in Cali, Columbia in a musically talented family where her father made sure that she and her sisters were going to do great things and be prepared for the world. She’s a Fulbright Scholar, a gifted concert pianist, an accomplished author of multiple books, recipient of multiple awards (including the Latin Grammys’ “Leading Latin Lady” honor) and a leading au...
Oct 07, 2024•45 min•Ep. 31
Layoffs, progress for Latinas in the "Industry" and Hispanic Heritage Month. Jen and Milena give insight and advice into the layoff experience, how to navigate it and how to be a friend to someone who is laid off. They celebrate the increase in Latina/o nominees for this year's upcoming Emmys, share the low number of Latina/o submissions for nominations and the surprising fact that only 10 Latinos have won Emmys across the organization's 76 years! Kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month they shine t...
Sep 09, 2024•29 min•Ep. 30
In our Latina community starting the day with un cafecito con pan or having a siesta with café con leche is embedded into our daily routine. Every Latin region is known for their coffee…. Columbia has Tinto, Spain created the Cortado, Mexico offers Café de Olla and Bolivia has Café de Tartar. Amigas y Familia make room for another coffee brand in your pantry! Our Super Latina today is introducing California to the delicious aromas and tastes of coffee from El Salvador. Emely Navarro is the vibra...
Jul 14, 2024•35 min•Ep. 29
Today's Super Latina is not only a part of an American Dream, she is the American Dream personified! Lizette Gomez is a first generation Southern Californian whose path to Marketing Director for Vallarta Supermarkets was not a direct one. She oversees the successful brand growth and awareness for the expanding franchise, which has opened 55 stores (and counting) since 1985. With a background in Business Administration and Graphic Design, she did not foresee herself working in the food retail ind...
Apr 01, 2024•43 min•Ep. 28
¡Feliz Año Nuevo nuestras Super-Latinas! Every January is a fresh and re-energizing start for our goals, for the life that we dream of. Sometimes taking that first step or second or third is not so easy or so clear. This is where today’s Super-Latina can help you and our community. Erika De La Cruz is a best-selling author who is an expert in personal development and manifestation. She is the owner and editor-in-chief of the #1 personal lifestyle publication in Los Angeles, The LA Girl. As someo...
Jan 29, 2024•51 min•Ep. 27
Super Latinas and friends, we shine a light on a true leader, warrior and survivor - Aida Rodriguez. This Dominican-Puerto Rican Leader has had traumatizing moments in her life. Among them: being kidnapped twice by family members as a child and being homeless with her children as a single mom. Those are just a few defining moments in her story. Her road to being one of the most recognizable Latina comedians started at a friend’s birthday party where she performed a comedic roast that caught the ...
Oct 22, 2023•38 min•Ep. 26
Super Latinas and friends! For Hispanic Heritage Month we are back with an insightful and inspirational conversation with the one and only .... Daisy Fuentes, a multi-hyphenate powerhouse! She is a gamechanger in pop culture, the television industry, fashion and so much more. As the first Latina MTV VJ in the U.S. she made the world take notice when she stepped in front of the camera. Daisy tells us about her family’s journey fleeing Cuba for Spain due to political turmoil and then settling in N...
Sep 25, 2023•41 min•Ep. 25
"A closed mouth doesn't get fed." Our Super Latina Mai Hernandez shares the importance of asking for what you want, reaching out to companies you want to be a part of and manifesting your dreams. Mai grew up in Venezuela where her love for styling hair was born in the salons her mother took her to. After relocating to Chicago when she was 15, she returned to her roots at her local beauty salon. Mai understood the need for representation in the hair industry and kept reaching out to Joico to addr...
May 01, 2023•31 min•Ep. 24
How do you start a restaurant and have it become a financial success in today's world? Super Latina Christy Vegas, a revolutionary force in the culinary world, shares the secret sauce on how to be a successful restaurateur and chef. Christy is second generation of Mexican descent and is preserving the legacy of her family business, and L.A. landmark, Casa Vega. The Mexican restaurant has been around for over 65 years and is the recipient of the James Beard 2022 Classic Award. Christy shares how ...
Feb 26, 2023•32 min•Ep. 23
Today's Super Latina is a risk taker who grew up surrounded by strong women and without limitations placed on her....or so she thought. As Founder of Identity Amplified where she manages brands and social media strategy for creatives and talent Sarah Olea always thinks outside the box but didn't realize the box she put herself in during her journey as an entrepreneur. This descendant of the famous Pio Pico (the last Mexican Governor of California) shares how being raised in a mixed household (Me...
Dec 01, 2022•34 min•Ep. 22
Our Super Latina today is ready for her TED Talk! You may have noticed her first on VH1's Love & Hip Hop: Miami but she is making her mark by being vocal about colorism. Amara La Negra embraces her Afro-Latina roots and credits her Dominican Republic-born mother (and best friend) for teaching her to be proud her heritage and culture. She is an international entertainer, singer/songwriter, actress, model, author and successful entrepreneur. During our conversation, Amara discusses how she dea...
Nov 18, 2022•31 min•Ep. 21
You could say that our Super Latina today is The Queen of Reinvention. Before launching her in-demand luxe shoe line, Flor De Maria, she was a successful sports anchor for Telemundo, the publicist for the San Jose Earthquakes, a fashion blogger and a brand ambassador. As the founder and designer of her shoe line, Peruvian born Flor's mission is to make every woman feel beautiful and to strut like a queen. Her designs have been worn by many celebrities including Xochitl Gomez, Kyle Jenner, Jada P...
Nov 11, 2022•48 min•Ep. 20
We shine the spotlight on two Super Latinas who are putting our stories in the forefront in order to have impact on policy that affects Latina/o community across the United States. Monica Ramirez, a third-generation Mexican-American from a migrant farm-working family in Ohio, is a social entrepreneur and attorney. Olga Segura, a Panamanian-Mexican born in Mexico City, is a film producer and activist. They met through their work with TIME's UP. Together, along with co-founder Alexandra Martinez K...
Oct 08, 2022•44 min•Ep. 19
Our Super Latina's personal story guides her life, her successful career and the impact she makes on the City of Los Angeles. Naomi Rodriguez is a leader with one of the most beloved Major League Baseball teams - the LA Dodgers. This L.A. native is the VP of External Affairs and Community Relations where her mission is to lead the team's civic, community and philanthropic outreach and to be a pillar of support when the community is in need. Being shaped by Mexican parents and a family that dedic...
Sep 22, 2022•45 min•Ep. 18
Today Jen and Milena share how they got into their first jobs in television. Jen shares how an internship helped her break into the news world and why saying yes to new opportunities, even if you doubt you can do it, is the best way to grow. Milena talks about how a friendship in an extracurricular class she was taking led a position at a national entertainment news show. They also discuss the lack of Latina/o representation in this year's Emmy nominations (why did Selena Gomez not get a nominat...
Jul 19, 2022•30 min•Ep. 17
Today our Super Latina Diana Maria Riva enlightens us on the importance of knowing when to keep pushing through challenges as well as knowing when to let go. This first-gen's roots reach to the beautiful Dominican Republic. Her mother's teachings prepared her for the journey from Cincinnati, Ohio to Hollywood, CA where she is a recognizable presence on-screen in some of today's popular TV shows and movies. The award-winning actress shares the first casting challenge she faced, the responsibiliti...
Jun 22, 2022•40 min•Ep. 16
You could say that our Super Latina Bren Herrera's journey from a paralegal to an award winning chef on Cleo TV's "Culture Kitchen" was not planned but it was destined. Her family left Cuba as political refugees and made their way to Washington D.C. by way of Miami. While growing up in D.C. her parents made sure to keep her connected to their culture with comida, musica, telenovelas y hablando español. This Afro-Latina embraces and shares her love of her Cuban-Jamaican roots through food and his...
Jun 13, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 15
She's a leader in one of the most recognizable companies around the world. Our Super Latina Claudia Martinez's path to Head of PR at Amazon Prime Video started in Durango, Mexico before making Los Angeles her home base. You could say that Claudia's sports-loving family trained her for her journey that started off in the finance sector but has taken her into the world of sports and entertainment. She shares with us how to be the master of our own destiny, the importance of a supportive and helpfu...
Jun 05, 2022•31 min•Ep. 14
Believe in yourself, know what you are good at, do not be afraid to ask questions and learn. That is how our Super Latina @camilamcconaughey lives her life. This Brazilian-born entrepreneur came to the United States as a teenager where she cleaned houses and waitressed while pursuing her dream of modeling. She is a groundbreaker who is increasing Latina representation in the business, digital and literary space. Camila is a New York Times best-selling author for her first children's book "Just T...
May 24, 2022•35 min•Ep. 13
She's a pro at navigating Hollywood's red carpets and creating memorable moments with everyone from Oprah Winfrey to Kanye West. You could say our Super Latina Monica Fink manifested her destiny to a working Entertainment News Producer when she was a young girl in Orange County growing up watching Oprah. She's a second generation Latina whose parents took out a loan to send her to a private high school, a better and safer environment. She shares how other Latinas bullied her for not speaking Spa...
Apr 14, 2022•33 min•Ep. 12
Do you want to be a pathfinder or a bystander? An important question posed by Super Latina Lupita Sanchez Cornejo. Lupita has been making her own path as the Regional Vice President of External Affairs for AT&T (a fortune 10 company) and is making history as the incoming Chair for the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce - the first woman of color and the first Latina to hold this position! Lupita's journey has taken her from her neighborhood in Bell, CA to the halls of USC to Los Angeles City Hall...
Mar 30, 2022•35 min•Ep. 11
Regina Merson is a Guadalajara-born and Texas-bred Mexicana whose love for make up empowered her to become the Founder and CEO of beauty line Reina Rebelde ("Rebel Queen"). Her love for academia took her to Yale University and the University of Chicago. She went on to become a practicing lawyer and used make up as a way to stay true to her authentic self, her roots and her community amongst the sea of black suits. She saw the void in the beauty world for Latinas and decided to start her own line...
Mar 09, 2022•33 min•Ep. 10
An innovator and a trailblazer, Marissa Solis, has a seat at the table with the most powerful people in the National Football League as she is the Senior Vice President of Global Brand and Consumer Marketing at the NFL. Born in Mexico and raised in Texas, Marissa received her business education first hand in her families restaurant business. The road to the NFL started when she attended Georgetown University to study Foreign Service and International Economics. From there she worked in Politics ...
Feb 07, 2022•31 min•Ep. 9
Activist and entrepreneur Flor Martinez has been speaking out for our Latinas (and Latinos) since she was 11 years old, alongside her mother at meetings demanding better educational options for Latin children in California. She's seen the harsh conditions migrant farmworkers face when she worked the grape fields at 15 years old. Those memories and the danger from the 2020 California wildfires prompted her to start the Celebration Nation Foundation to help provide necessities for thousands of Lat...
Jan 22, 2022•31 min•Ep. 8
Author, illustrator and teacher Juliet Menéndez's journey to the publication of her first children's book, Latinitas, is one that is as textured and layered as her personal background. This Guatemalan-Irish-American has lived in Guatemala City, North Virginia, Paris, Minnesota and Paris. She shares her memories of burying her Latina identity to fit in, the cultural differences she had in school, living in Paris as a Latina compared to living as a Latina in the U.S,. the inspiration for her book ...
Jan 15, 2022•36 min•Ep. 7
Ana Martinez, a first-generation Latina of Mexican-Peruvian immigrant parents, has been recognized as one of "The 25 Most Powerful Women" by People En Español and honored by Variety Magazine at their annual "Power of Women" event. As the producer of The Hollywood Walk of Fame, Ana has overseen more than 800 ceremonies. Celebrities like Jennifer Lopez, Daniel Craig and Viola Davis look to her as they get their star. Ana shares how a chance meeting launched her journey, the biggest challenge she o...
Jan 07, 2022•25 min•Ep. 6
