On AintILatina.com, 5 women discuss the moment they realized they were Garifuna and what this unique heritage means to them. Hear from Sulma Arzu Brown, author of ‘Bad Hair Does Not Exist/Pelo Malo No Existe; Yenory Pouncil, creator of iAmHealthyFit.com; Isha Sumner, founder of Weiga/Let’s Eat; Maria I. Melendez, founder and CEO, Embrace Her Legacy; Evelyn Alvarez, social entrepreneur and founder of Prom King, and Nieves Alvarez, a communications professional.
Ain’t I Latina? features Jenina Nuñez as our Everyday Chica. The Brooklyn, NY-native is Manager, Global Menu Strategy at McDonald’s Corporation, where she manages new product development activities from around the world. Prior to that, Nuñez led public relations and social engagement programs for the world’s largest fast food restaurant’s U.S. business. She spoke with Ain’t I Latina? about her career in strategic marketing and communications, engaging with the Latino demographic and growing up Garifuna.
This week, we’re featuring radio show host, trainer, doula and Prom King founder Evelyn Alvarez as our Everyday Chica. The working mother spoke with Ain’t I Latina? about why she founded Prom King, creating a career that fulfilled her and why Celia Cruz is the business.
Ain’t I Latina? features NYC-based author and events professional Sulma Arzu-Brown (Bad Hair Doesn’t Exist!). This Garifuna woman embraces her roots wholeheartedly.
