“I knew I wanted to reflect my culture in my brand because it is what truly inspires me and pushes me forward.”
Troubled by the lack of Latina voices in news, Marivette Navarrete in 2018 launched The Mujerista, a digital publication that shares Latinas’ stories along with tools, resources and support. It’s a venture she solely funds and operates. Having a background in social media marketing, she also established the “M Space,” a safe place for women to connect and share their stories, and aims “to broaden our message to all women who feel left out of the conversation,” she told Forbes in 2019. What propelled Navarette was her ability to take risks. “Don’t hesitate,” she said, giving advice to aspiring entrepreneurs. “Just go for it.”
(This post, originally published Sept. 15, 2023, has been updated for this year’s National Hispanic Heritage Month.)
*Claretta Bellamy contributed to this piece.