It was a great honor to emcee for the second year in a row HOPE’s 31st Annual Latina History Day morning program. It was a packed ballroom of beautiful Latina women. A highlight was moderating a panel with the Latina Geniuses behind Disney’s Encanto - Co-director and Co-writer Charise Castro Smith and producer Yvett Merino. Listening to how their Hispanic heritage helped bring the movie to life and what helped propel them in their careers was inspiring. @hopelatinas is such a well connected organization. If you’re looking for a great network of women, I encourage you to join. Networking opportunities are boundless and you’ll meet some extraordinary women who truly want to help see others succeed. I have been a lucky beneficiary of their help, so I can attest to how incredible and powerful their reach can be. Grateful to be in good company! @ccastrosmith@yvettmf@encantomovie@disney@disneyplus@abc7la@hildasolis#LATINAHISTORYDAY#LATINAGENIUS#LHD2022#HOPE