Guest Speakers
STEM Engineer Ángeles Elena Van Ryzin, Actress Shakira Barrera (Netflix’s Glow), Actress Zulay Henao(ABC’s Star, The Oath), (Artist/Entrepreneur Sand One, Goya Guest Chef Cindy,TALK: Latina Speakers Screenwriter Josefina Lopez & Actress and L.A. Weekly Culture Editor & Entertainment Editor Lina Lecaro,and Odalys Nanin’s live performance Frida: A Stoke of Passion scene, with live music by DJ Breesa Renee

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

Sunday, August 25, 2019 — 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
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.

With over 120 vendors on site, LATINAFest brings together thousands of women to connect attendees 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.”

LATINAFesthas 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 is, once again, co-presenting LATINAFest at their beautiful facilities right in the heart of L.A.

LATINAFest 2019 SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES 

• Our over 120 Latina entrepreneurial vendors will be offering everything from clothing, Jewelry, sweets, shoes, hats, cultural clothing and wares, handwriting analysis, financial information, treatments and massages.

• TALK: Latina Speakers by inspirational Latina leaders and spoken word poets will be presented on stage.  Scheduled to speak is the  screenwriter of the hit play Real Women Have Curves and Producer/Entrepreneur Josefina Lopez; and L.A. Weekly Culture Editor & Entertainment Editor/Radio Host and DJ, Lina Lecaro 

• A live taping of TheTRENDTalk hosted the show with celebrity guests, Latina in STEM Angeles Elena Van Ryzin, Sr. Engineer at KIA; and actresses Shakira Barrera, who plays Yolanda (“Yo-Yo”) in Netflix’s Glow and Zulay Henao whose credits include ABC’s Star, and Crackle’s The Oath

• LATINAFest Cocktail Garden for refreshing spirits prepared by Ilegal Mezcal, and wine by San Antonio Winery, and Cerveza Xteca. 

• Club de Cocina Goya Pop Up Workshop– Goya Foods presents a cooking demo by a celebrity Chef Cindy Ruedapreparing easy summer recipes. Goya Ambassador Actress Shakira Barrera. Pull up a chair and watch, or join, and create one of Goya’s delicious recipes.

• 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 who want to “meditate out” and “work that body” at the same time.

• LA Times En Espa?ol/Hoy will host a Manifestation and Affirmation Tree where attendees can pin their affirmations for success on the Manifestation Tree and then record an audio affirmation, some of these recordings will be selected to be included in a LATINAFest Podcast!

• East L.A. Artist/Entrepreneur Sand One will be doing a live interactive drawing of her famous 20-foot sassy women with big eyes and lashes at LATINAFest. The audience is invited to help her with the 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. 

• Author Readings & Signings
• 2:05 – 2:25 PM            
  Nancy de Los Santos, 8 Ways to Say I Love
  My Life- “Loving my Life+

• 2:30 – 2:50 PM            
  David Damian Figueroa, 
  “A Reminder to My 20-Year Old Self” 
  
• 3:00 – 3:20 PM            Josefina Lopez, Hungry Woman in Paris
  
• 3:25 – 3:45 PM            
  Karina Noelle reading an Excerpt, “The Dead of Summer”
  by Author/Actor Enrique Castillo
  
• 3:50 – 4:10 PM            
  Naibe Reynoso, “Be Bold, Be Brave, 11 Latinas
  Who Made U.S. History”

• 4:15 – 4:35 PM           
  Bel Hernandez, 8 Ways to Say I Love My Life-
  “The Power to Say I Belong” 

• 4:40 – 5:10 PM            TBA

• 5:15 – 5:45 PM            TBA

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

• Empowerment Fashion Paradewhere Somen of all ages, shapes and forms will parade through the venue, up to the stage, modeling clothing, jewelry, hats and accessories from LATINAFest vendors — all while carrying their empowering mantra.

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

LATINAFest MC’s:  

Former host of Univision’s Lanzateturned 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

LATINAFest’s Sponsors:

Goya, AARP, LA Times En Español/HOY, CBS, Thrivent Financial, Los Angeles County Board Supervisor Hilda L. Solis,  Martin EZ Stick Labels, Inland Body & Paint Center, Vallarta, Mineragua, Cerveza Xteca, Cafe Bustelo and Riboli Family of San Antonio Winery

Partners: Balloons & Blooms, Pretty Lil’ Things, Sherwood Florist, JT Printing. 

Media Sponsors:  Latin Heat Entertainment, Latin Alt 88.5/HD3 and L.A. Taco, 

 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.comor 323-205-6158

For volunteer opportunities, please E-mail: latinafestevents@gmail.com

adelapena@lapca.org

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