Norma took over her mother’s wig business in Los Angeles, CA to carry on her legacy after she passed away. Inspired by her mother’s values, Norma runs her business with empathy, respect, and love. Norma hopes to pass the business down to her sons and generations to come.
Read MoreMaria has turned her artistic eye and love for crafts into a growing piñata business in Oakland, California. Inspired and named after her two children, her piñata business has taken off through word of mouth in her community.
Read MoreTo mark Hispanic Heritage Month, we are spotlighting seven Grameen America members who run businesses in the Los Angeles Fashion District. Starting as friends and neighbors, these women have embraced each other as family while dedicating themselves to uplifting their community every day.
Read MoreEvelyn is a loving mother and third-generation entrepreneur running three successful businesses in Los Angeles.
Read MoreEight years ago, Alma became a member of Grameen America and hasn’t looked back since. With support from the Promotoras program, Alma is able to manage her diabetes to better run her jewelry business in the Bronx.
Read MoreCecilia’s journey towards starting her own business started at a young age, with a talent for cooking and strong entrepreneurial spirit. When Cecilia began selling tacos from her backyard, she had no idea she’d open a full-time restaurant in Oakland, CA.
Read MoreNicet joined Grameen America five years ago to expand her business and most recently joined the Promotoras program. In her own words, Nicet describes how she’s grown as an entrepreneur all while improving her and her family’s health.
Read MoreLissette has turned her lifelong passion for beauty and skin care into a business and career as an esthetician in the Bronx.
Read MoreJasmine is an entrepreneur by trade and a creative at heart. Growing up, she was the “girl with a camera” and has always been passionate about the visual arts and graphic design.
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