2nd Annual LATINAfest
August 25, 2019
12:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Guest Speakers
STEM Engineer Ángeles Elena Van Ryzin, Actress Shakira Barrera (Netflix’s Glow), Artist/Entrepreneur Sand Oner, Chef Cindy Rueda, Playwright/Actresses Josefina Lopez & Odalys Nanin and DJ, Author and Journalist Lina Lecaro 

Event MC’s: 
Fernanda Kelly, Entrepreneur/Owner of Shop Her Closet
and Donaji, Univision Radio DJ on KLOVE 107.5

LA Plaza De Cultura y Artes
501 N. Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

The 2nd Annual LATINAFest, a unique outdoor event that celebrates “all things Latina,” is set to break attendance records on Sunday, August 25, 2019, from Noon to 6:00 P.M. The event is presented by LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, Latin Heat Media, and LATINAFest, LLC.

After an overwhelmingly successful first edition in 2018, LATINAFest is on track to surpass last year’s attendance of 2,000 and will no doubt have a steady flow of attendees throughout the one-day festival.

LATINAFest brings together thousands of women, eager to engage and network with Latinas from a variety of industries– Entertainment, Culinary, Financial, Beauty and Spas,  Entrepreneurs and more — all sharing their experiences, skills, and wisdom. 

For Tickets CLICK HERE   

“We are excited to have the participation of all of these amazing women,” said Bel Hernandez, President/CEO of Latin Heat Media, and co-founder of LATINAFest. “Our event is all about empowerment and we have partnered with like-minded sponsors to provide resources, but mostly a fun day for the mind, body, and soul.”

LATINAFest has ignited a spark of unity in Los Angeles, the city that sits at the top of the $1.7 trillion annual Latino consumer market. Thousands of highly motivated, bilingual and bicultural Latina decision-makers from multiple generations will be ready to explore, have fun, learn and leave better armed to lead their communities through an era of continuing prosperity and activation. 

“It was exciting to see how many women made lasting and meaningful connections at the first LATINAFest” stated Naibe Reynoso, Emmy Award-winning journalist, author, and co-founder of LATINAFest. “Attendees and exhibitors alike walked away with valuable resources that they have leveraged to further grow their businesses or personal development!”

The demographics and stats reinforce the fact that Latinas are poised to play a pivotal role in two key national events coming in 2020: The U.S. Census and the election of the next President of the United States.  LATINAFest will have engagement with voting registration, census polling, and the Thrivent Action Team which will prepare survival kits which will be donated to homeless and battered women shelters.

“LA Plaza is pleased to serve as host venue again for the second edition of LATINFest,” said John Echeveste, CEO, LA Plaza. “This event is both a celebration and a confirmation of the many strides and accomplishments of Latinas in Los Angeles.”  

LA Plaza de Cultura Y Artes are, once again, co-presenting LATINAFest at their beautiful facilities right in the heart of L.A.

LATINAFest 2019 SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES 

• Our over 100 Latina entrepreneurial vendors will be offering everything from clothing, jewelry, sweets, shoes, hats, cultural clothing and wares, handwriting analysis, financial information, treatments, and massages.

• LATINATalk sessions, including presentations by inspirational Latina leaders and spoken word poets, will be presented on stage.  Scheduled so far are and Chicana Playwright/Producer/Entrepreneur Josefina Lopez and radio host, DJ, author, and journalist Lina Lecaro 

• A live taping of TheTRENDTalk show with celebrity guests Latinas in STEM Angeles Elena Van Ryzin, and actress Shakira Barrera, who plays Yolanda (“Yo-Yo”) in Netflix’s GLOW.

• LATINAFest Cocktail Garden for refreshing spirits prepared by Illegal Mezcal, with wine and tequila tastings.

• Goya Club Pop-up Workshop – Goya Foods presents a cooking demo by a celebrity Chef Cindy Ruedapreparing easy summer recipes. Joining her will be actress/Goya Ambassador Shakira Barrera, who plays Yolanda (“Yo-Yo”) in Netflix’s GLOW. Pull up a chair and watch, or join, as they create one of Goya’s delicious recipes right before your very eyes  

• AARP brings the Soccer “Field” to LA Plaza and the kids (and adults too) to try their luck and compete for prizes.  Then for a slower pace, there’s Chair Yoga for all adults who want to “meditate out” and “work that body” at the same time.

• LA Times En Espa?ol/Hoy will host an Affirmation Tree where attendees will have an opportunity to declare their visions for success. Then if they decide they want to declare it out loud they will be able to record their goals for the next 12 months. Selected recordings will be part of the LATINAFest Podcast!

• East L.A.Artist/Entrepreneur Sand Oner famous for her paintings of sassy women with big eyes and lashes, will be doing a live interactive painting of her iconic “dolls” on the walls of a 15–foot U-haul.

• Book Readings – Promoting literacy at all ages LATINAFest has several authors in attendance.  Authors of children’s books, self-help books, a physiological thrillers who will read from their books. 

• Frida Fever– The fascination with Frida continues at this festival. Honoring one of the most prolific Latinas in history is Playwright/Actress Odalys Nanin, who will pay tribute to the iconic painter by channeling a scene from her hit published play, Frida: Stroke of Passion at the festival.

• Empowerment Fashion Parade closes off the day; women of all ages, shapes, and forms will parade through the venue, up to the stage, modeling clothing, jewelry, hats and accessories from LATINAFest vendors. 

LATINAFest MC’s:  

Former host of Univision’s Lanzate turned entrepreneur, Fernanda Kelly, now the owner of Shop her Closet will return as a LATINAFest MC along with Donaji, Univision Radio DJ on KLOVE 107.5.

Other Activities: Zen Zone, Wellness Demos, Make-up demos, Kid’s Corner, Dancing, Cooking demos, Food tasting and so much more.

LATINAFest’s Sponsors:

Goya, CBS, AARP, LA Times En Español/HOY, Martin EZ Stick Labels, Los Angeles County Board Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, Thrivent Financial, Mezcal Illegal, Vallarta, Mineragua, Inland Auto & Body Center.

Partners: Balloons & Blooms, Pretty Lil Things, and JT Printing.  Media Sponsors:  Latin Heat Entertainment, L.A. Taco, 88.5 FM/The Latin Alternative.

 See the 2018 LATINAFest Recap: CLICK HERE  (https://youtu.be/v0ELb1ZHZco)

What: 2019 LATINAFest: Mind, Body & Soul 
When: Sunday, August 25, 2019 
Where: LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes 
501 North Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 
(Adjacent to Plaza Olvera a.k.a. Olvera Street)

For Tickets CLICK HERE   

Kids under 12 are free
$10.00 General Admission

Follow LATINAFest on Social Media:
@LATINAFest    @LAPlazaLA   @TheTRENDTalkShow   #LATINAfest2019

For more information about LATINAFest, please visit: www.latinafest.net
For Sponsorship opportunities, please inquire at latinafestevents@gmail.com or 323-205-6158
For volunteer opportunities, please E-mail: latinafestevents@gmail.com

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