It's Not Just a Teapot: Griselda Gonzalez on Moving People, Not Just Boxes
Griselda Gonzalez of CG Moving on moving people, not just boxes, and leading California's moving association.
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Personal Branding From the Roots Up, Part 2: Messaging Sin Vergüenza
SVL Executive Cultura Ambassador Nancy Marmolejo on answering "What do you do?" in your own voice, rooted in your values and strengths.
If You Can See It, You Can Be It: Arnaldo Lopez on Going Back to the Basics
Arnaldo Lopez on going back to the basics in cybersecurity, and why seeing a Latino executive changes what students believe is possible.
Listen First, Then Build | Reese Alvernaz Collegiate Cultura Ambassador
Santa Clara engineering student Reese Alvernaz founded Harvesting Justice to amplify farmworker voices. Meet SVL’s newest Collegiate Cultura Ambassador.
One Breath, One Step: Lilian Alfaro Cavlan on Guiding Our Students and Ourselves
Lilian Alfaro Cavlan, author of Prevail, on guiding students and parents through school, and the power of one breath, one step.
Eddie Garcia on the History San Jose Left Out: "We Belong"
Eddie Garcia, author of Mexican Heritage Plaza, on exposure, resilience, and San Jose's Mexican history. Cafecito with Silicon Valley Latino.
Mary Mora Started With One Question: "What If We Organize?"
Mary Mora, founder of Unidas Somos Más Fuertes, on organizing, hope, and mentorship. Episode 2 of Cafecito with Emmy-nominated Silicon Valley Latino.
Recognition Matters: The City of Sunnyvale Proclaims Hispanic Heritage Month
Sunnyvale proclaimed Hispanic Heritage Month and invited SVL CEO Alex Ontiveros to speak. His message: recognition matters, and so do our stories.
Personal Branding From the Roots Up, Part 1: Start With Your Values
SVL Executive Cultura Ambassador Nancy Marmolejo shows how your core values, from familia to comunidad, become the foundation of your personal brand.
From Immigrant Kid to CEO: Alex Ontiveros' Story
Two teachers wrote letters about a young man Alex Ontiveros didn't yet recognize. At a BILL fireside chat, the SVL founder shares how he became him.
Dr. Antonio Lopez Is Still Writing East Palo Alto's Story, One Poem at a Time
Dr. Antonio Lopez, San Mateo County Poet Laureate, on poetry, power, and giving back. The first Cafecito with Emmy-nominated Silicon Valley Latino.
The Home We Carry, The Home We Create
Executive Cultura Ambassador Jazmin Diaz finds home in the smells of Degollado, Jalisco, and in the traditions she passes on to her four children.
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They Cut the Ladder: The Federal Rule Shutting Latino Entrepreneurs Out of Capital
The SBA has banned legal permanent residents from federal small business loans. Here's what it means for Latino entrepreneurs, and what SVL is doing about it.
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From Space to Soil: José Hernández’s Journey, Revisited
When we first featured José Hernández in 2012, he spoke about the ingredients for success: preparation, persistence, and purpose. More than a decade later, those same principles are shaping his latest chapter through Tierra Luna Cellars.
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Historic Latina Leadership in California: Monique Limón
Monique Limón is making history in California — not just as a trailblazing Latina leader, but as a legislator whose life and work deeply reflect the communities she serves.
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Latina Leadership Making History: Maricela “Marci” Luna
History was made in Los Angeles as Maricela “Marci” Luna was honored by the U.S. Postal Service as the first Mexican-American Latina to serve as Postmaster of Los Angeles—a milestone more than 170 years in the making.
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Building Purposeful Connections: Inside the Latino Business Referral Network
The Latino Business Referral Network (LBRN) fosters purposeful connections among Latino professionals and small business owners. Through Silicon Valley Latino’s ecosystem, including ShopLatino.Market, these relationships help elevate Latino-owned businesses and strengthen long-term growth.
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Jorge Titinger: A Cultura Ambassador and Trailblazer in Business Leadership
Jorge Titinger’s leadership journey reflects the kind of long-term impact that Silicon Valley Latino is proud to support and uplift. Having been an SVL Cultura Ambassador himself, Jorge has consistently shown what’s possible when experience, intention, and a commitment to community come together.
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Congratulations to Lean In Latinas: Lean In Network of the Year!
We are proud to celebrate Lean In Latinas for being named the inaugural recipient of Lean In’s Network of the Year Award — a global recognition honoring their leadership, impact, and commitment to advancing Latina pay equity.
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La Raza Historical Society Honors Legacy and Leadership at Annual Awards Dinner
The La Raza Historical Society of Santa Clara Valley hosted an inspiring awards dinner honoring four distinguished Latino leaders whose work continues to uplift and shape our community.
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Bridging the Digital Divide: Connecting with Latino Customers Through Digital Excellence
Latino consumers are one of the most powerful and digitally engaged communities in the Americas. In his latest piece, SVL Advisory Board Member Arnaldo Lopez explores how tools like New Relic’s observability platform can help organizations build authentic relevant digital experiences.
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Honoring Consistency and Impact: Michael Archuleta Named Again by Becker’s Hospital Review
Michael Archuleta, SVL Advisory Board Member, is once again recognized as one of Becker’s “148 Hospital and Health System CIOs to Know” in 2025. A true example of consistent Latino leadership and innovation in healthcare.
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Silicon Valley Latino: Where Culture Meets Storytelling and Purpose
Discover how Silicon Valley Latino (SVL) is redefining brand journalism through culturally driven storytelling, creative strategy, and community impact. Learn how SVL, The SVL Agency, and ShopLatino.Market work together to amplify Latino excellence.
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In the In-Between: Finding My Salvadoran American Identity By Ricardo Archila
In this heartfelt reflection, Cultura Fest co-founder Ricardo Archila shares his journey of growing up Salvadoran American, navigating identity, and building community through culture, storytelling, and celebration.