Category Archives: Places and Events

Attending NABJ/NAHJ Virtual Convention and Career Fair

Today, Wednesday, August 5th kicked of the first day of the NABJ/NAHJ Convention and Career Fair. Once a year NABJ and NAHJ host their own individual convention. This year they have joined together to bring double the impact. About 3,400 people registered to attend. This marks the sixth highest-attended event in their convention history. Originally,Continue reading “Attending NABJ/NAHJ Virtual Convention and Career Fair”

How to Help the Global Movement Against Racism and Inform People that Black Lives Matter

On May 25, George Floyd, a 46-year-old man was buying cigarettes in Minneapolis when a deli employee called the police, accusing Floyd of paying with a counterfeit $20 bill. 17 minutes after the call, Floyd had three police officers pinning him to the ground. Video surfacing on the internet and in the news shows oneContinue reading “How to Help the Global Movement Against Racism and Inform People that Black Lives Matter”

Latin Burlesque – Dance Warriors

November 10, 2019 I joined the Dance Warriors Program last month and I am slowly becoming aware and in tune with my inner-self. I feel full-filled, active and gaining confidence. I’ve been wanting to write more about this program and my experience but didn’t how to document it. Today, has been the best class I’veContinue reading “Latin Burlesque – Dance Warriors”

Young & Reckless Live Event 2019

*Not a recap of the event just my experience Quick Summary: It was my first time attending the Young & Reckless Live event and it was an empowering day full of speakers. The event took place at La Candela in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 12, 2019. The speakers spoke with a passion to getContinue reading “Young & Reckless Live Event 2019”

Attending the, Los Espookys Screening in LA by HBO

Thank you to #WeAllGrowLatina, I attended a screening, sponsored by HBO, on the new hit series, Los Espookys. Los Espookys is a new, Spanish-language comedy show, the first of it’s kind. It is now airing on both HBO and HBO Latino. The show is about a group of friends who turn their love of horrorContinue reading “Attending the, Los Espookys Screening in LA by HBO”

Wake Up, Boss Up

              Women have always held power within themselves, but it’s nice to finally see it be encouraged all over social media, television and events. It’s a movement and it’s here to stay. Throughout Southern California there are more and more events that are hosted by women for women. Networking, empowering and socializing is what mostContinue reading “Wake Up, Boss Up”

Funding Your Dreams Event in LA

Conchitas + Capital Event 2019 Alejandra Salgado April 06, 2019 Los Angeles, CA               Today, I attended the Conchitas + Capital Event. This event had three main components: brunch, networking, and learning! You can’t learn without a yummy brunch and of course a mimosa (or two) on the side. The focus of the event wasContinue reading “Funding Your Dreams Event in LA”