{COMADRES CORNER} Interview with Ariadna Vásquez, Co-Founder of Oaxaca’s Central de Diseño and Almacén Mexicano

{COMADRES CORNER} Interview with Ariadna Vásquez, Co-Founder of Oaxaca’s Central de Diseño and Almacén Mexicano

Ariadna Vásquez is as unique as her name and it is only fitting that she is from one of Mexico’s cultural jewels, as she is a gem herself. I had the pleasure of meeting Ari in 2012 while conducting my graduate research in Oaxaca. As 

{COMADRES CORNER} Interview with Pia Aiko Tokiyama, Owner of Oaxaca’s La Betulia Bed and Breakfast

{COMADRES CORNER} Interview with Pia Aiko Tokiyama, Owner of Oaxaca’s La Betulia Bed and Breakfast

This summer I had the pleasure of meeting Pia Tokiyamo, the owner and operator of La Betulia Bed and Breakfast in Oaxaca, Mexico. La Betulia is walking distance from Oaxaca’s Centro Histórico and features eight guest rooms and one two-bedroom serviced apartment. I stayed here 

Jesús Alvarado: From Field Worker to Farm Owner, the American Dream Realized

Jesús Alvarado: From Field Worker to Farm Owner, the American Dream Realized

  On June 6 – 8, I had the unique opportunity to join the California Strawberry Commission for an educational retreat that provided insights into the labor-intensive strawberry industry. Nine other bloggers and I participated in engaging and tasty activities as we toured the heart 

Colombia’s Street Art + Interview with Christian Peterson, Co-Founder of Bogota Graffiti Tour

Colombia’s Street Art + Interview with Christian Peterson, Co-Founder of Bogota Graffiti Tour

Over the holidays, my husband and I decided to skip town and fly south for the winter on a tri-city tour of Colombia. We ate and drank our way through Bogota, Medellin and Cartagena but we were still hungry for something more. We found it 

Interview with Latin Twist Co-Author, Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack + Giveaway

Interview with Latin Twist Co-Author, Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack + Giveaway

Last February, I had the pleasure of attending the inaugural We All Grow Summit held at the trendy Line Hotel in sunny Southern CA. The conference was organized by Latina Bloggers Connect and offered informative and inspiring workshops, panels and keynote addresses designed specifically for