SOMOS - #MakingItHappen!
SOMOS - #MakingItHappen!
We are committed to #ChangeTheNarrative about our Latinx community highlighting big personalities, leaders, artists, entrepreneurs, athletes, students, influencers ❤️ Learn more about who is #MakingItHappen!
Miriam Espaillat
🚀 Shaping the Future: Latino Entrepreneurs in Action 🚀 Discover how Latino entrepreneurs in Charlotte are making a real impact on our local economy. Today, we present Miriam Espaillat, from Raydal Hospitality, which runs restaurants such as Sabor Latin Street Grill, Three Amigos Mexican Grill & Cantina, La Caseta, SARU, Beyond Amazing Donuts, Carolina Cooks, and Figo36 Modern Italian. Miriam is a Social Mobility Trailblazer who's transforming the business landscape by providing jobs, education, and career advice to their employees. Be part of the movement—share this story, and let's keep #MakingItHappen together! #SOMOS
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Julio Colmenares
🌟 Inspiring Resilience: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 🌟Meet Julio Colmenares, from CGR Creative, a resilient entrepreneur in Charlotte who turned challenges into opportunities. Despite facing monumental crises like 9/11, the housing bubble, and COVID-19, he turned obstacles into strategy, growing his digital marketing business. He now puts his experience to help other companies achieve their goals through digital marketing. His story is a beacon of resilience and innovation. Let’s inspire the creative resilience that makes Charlotte a thriving city. Share this video and let us celebrate all those who are #MakingItHappen! #SOMOS
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Giovanna Torres
🎞 A Celebration of Latin American Culture: Cine Casual - Latin American Film Festival 🎞 We want to honor a pioneer like Giovanna Torres, the creative force behind Cine Casual. Her passion turned a dream into one of the Carolinas' most significant film festivals. Share this video, and let's recognize her impact. Together, we are #MakingItHappen, shaping our cultural legacy. Join us. #SOMOS.
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Bismarck Herrera
🔥 The Hibachi Samurai: Bismarck's Impact 🔥 Bismarck, the visionary behind Charlotte's top hibachi spot Kabuto at Tyvola , Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar, proves that dreams know no bounds. Starting as a dishwasher, he now leads a thriving restaurant. Share his inspiring story and let's celebrate the Latinos who are undeniably #MakingItHappen in the U.S. economy. #SOMOS
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Francisco Alvarado
🔨 Dive into the story of Francisco Alvarado, the driving force behind Marand Builders, Inc. More than just constructing buildings, he's building a legacy of empowerment and success. Francisco's commitment to fostering a vibrant workplace has resulted in Marand Builders employing 160 people and operating across 14 states. But it doesn't end there – it's a family legacy. Meet Marcelo & Andres, carrying the torch forward with the same spirit. Be inspired and share the impact of #MakingItHappen at Marand Builders. 🚀 #SOMOS #BuildingLegacy
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Lucia Zapata
Lucia Zapata Griffith, founder of Metro Landmarks, blends sustainability and architectural innovation to redefine Charlotte's skyline. 🏙 Her story embodies the Latino excellence driving the U.S. economy forward. But Lucia's story is just one facet. Small business owners such as Christian Gallardo, from Carolina’s 1st Choice Agency, Wendy & Eliseo Pascual, from Pascuales Farm, and Norma Zuniga from Dulce Dreams cafe are other pioneers of Latino success. Together, they're not just breaking barriers, they're building bridges, showing the world that in our community, #MakingItHappen is not just a goal, it's our legacy. #SOMOS
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