Op-Ed: Breaking the Spell of Unworthiness – Why I Wrote “I Am Worthy”
I wrote “I Am Worthy” to break the spell of unworthiness that tells us we are too much, not enough, or both at the same time.
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Op-Ed: “I Don’t Even Skate” and Immigrants vs. Internationals
“Immigrant” is based on how we look, how we sound, how much money we have. With “I Don’t Even Skate,” I push back on that.
Op-Ed: What Happened When I Put “Art Above Everything”
Is the all-encompassing quest to become a self-sustaining artist worth the sacrifices it requires of us? Will a lifetime of prioritizing art above everything really lead us to fulfillment, and not regret? While working on my first book – a 10-year endeavor that entailed learning Russian and Chinese and traveling throughout the Post-Soviet bloc – […]
Op-Ed: In VOCES, Latinx Creatives Reimagine the Industry
I created VOCES with the quiet but radical mission of giving local and Latinx creatives a platform to speak for themselves.
Op-Ed: Latino History is American History. Trump Cannot Erase Us
The deliberate erasure and underrepresentation of Latino history has devastating, real-world consequences, but we will not be silenced.
Why We Built the MíraLA Film Festival (And What’s Next)
Available online and in Los Angeles, Austin, Mexico City, and Chicago, the MíraLA Film Festival celebrates women of color filmmakers.
In Freelance Journalism, We Make Our Own Spaces
Featuring an all-Latina line-up of experienced freelancers, the Freelance Journalism 101 Retreat is a crash course for freelance hopefuls.
How This Neurodivergent Puertorriqueña Became a Screenwriter
Someone has to break through Hollywood’s locked door. Why can’t that someone be me, a Puertorriqueña screenwriter?
Meet “Gloriana Presente” & The Woman Behind It
I am excited to offer a signed copy of “Gloriana Presente” to one lucky winner who subscribes to my website and LatinaMedia.Co’s email list.
On Why I Included Abortions in My Telenovela Podcast
Growing up, telenovelas taught me about a woman’s right to choose her own destiny. Something I included when I made my own, “Princess of South Beach.”