Yasmin is the owner of a nail salon in Charlotte, NC that offers custom nail art and services. Yasmin is also part of the Grameen Promotoras program, which offers health education and access to quality care.
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Barbara noticed a gap in the market and opened a one-of-a-kind tea lounge in Memphis, TN. As a small business owner, Barbara has an enormous impact on her local community.
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Carmen owns a spa business in Jackson Heights, NY. For the past five years, Carmen has used Grameen America loan capital to buy the latest beauty products and new spa equipment to meet her clients’ needs.
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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.
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Maria 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.
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To 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.
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Evelyn is a loving mother and third-generation entrepreneur running three successful businesses in Los Angeles.
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Eight 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.
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Cecilia’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.
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