Chloe Vega and the Road to Publishing Children’s Fantasy Novels About Immigration
I’m a firm believer that we need to tell more stories about immigration – including with fantasy settings like my Chloe Vega series.
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“Cash Libre” is the Personal Finance Book I Couldn’t Find
Long before writing Cash Libre, I remember walking into my local library in my early thirties and asking the librarian where the personal finance books were. I had recently walked away from my dream career, had less than $2,000 in my checking account, a new home, and a baby on the way. I wasn’t looking […]
Op-Ed: The Price of Being “Stereotypically Me”
I made a film warning against killing the muse, then spent years negotiating with her. Here’s what I learned from “Stereotypically Me.”
The “Luck” of Immigrant Women in Entertainment
As an immigrant woman, my career in the entertainment industry is not built on luck. More like persistence, adaptability, and sacrifice.
Why “Colonial Stockholm Syndrome” Matters
Colonialism is political – and psychological. To explore what that means for me and mine, I wrote “Colonial Stockholm Syndrome.”
Op-Ed: Why I Tell the Story of a Mexican Queen in “The Other Moctezuma Girls”
“The Other Moctezuma Girls” honors this Mexican empress, who earned her place in our hearts long before we even knew her name.
Op-Ed: All the Dreams that Had to Come True to Make “Rendez-vous”
Being a film director isn’t easy. I had to toss aside all my “Plan Bs” to make “Rendez-vous” not just a dream, but a reality.
Why the “Not So Scary Podcast” is Modernizing our Abuelas’ Tales
The “Not So Scary Podcast” preserves our stories for generations to come, with the option of an upgraded version.
In “Tales of a Latina,” Representation Isn’t a Trend – It’s a Responsibility
From beauty and comedy to legacy and healing, each guest on Season 1 of my “Tales of a Latina” podcast reminded me what it means to be seen.
Op-Ed: Why I’m Building the Sacred Femicore Cinematic Universe
Sacred Femicore is the alchemy of resilience and imagination that women, Latinas, and queer folks create – and it’s the center of my films.