Artist and Fashion Designer Bárbara Miñarro on Creating “Breakfast Friend” And Being a Latina Entrepreneur

Every day after school Bárbara would head to her grandmother’s studio and watch her as she handmade dresses. While Bárbara was never formally taught how to sew, she learned through observation, and as her skills sharpened so did her love of design, “I remember for my first communion, I designed my own little dress. I…

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Texas Tribune Festival Day 3: Roe V Wade, Beto O’Rourke, and more!

Last week, The Texas Tribune held their twelfth annual Texas Tribune Festival in downtown Austin, a three-day celebration of politics, panels, and pandemonium as speakers from differing partisan sides shared their opinions along with their platforms. While the festival is obviously a state event, the panels provided covered a wide variety of issues beyond just…

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Mandi Castillo of “The Voice” on New Album, Becoming a Kidney Donor, And Post-Covid Success

Get ready for the next princess of Pop and R&B! Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, singer Mandi Castillo is an emerging young talent who brings a fresh and captivating presence with her beautiful harmonies and vocal range. Of Mexican and Cuban heritage, Castillo comes from a diverse Latin background and is a proud Latina….

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Texas Tribune Festival Day 1 and 2 Recap: Hunger Pangs, Hillary Clinton, and so much more!

The Texas Tribune held their twelfth annual Texas Tribune Festival in downtown Austin from September 22nd to the 24th, a three-day celebration of politics, panels, and pandemonium as speakers from differing partisan sides shared their opinions on a variety of topics and fields. While the festival is obviously a state event, the panels provided covered…

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