Aug 14, 20184 min read

LATINAFest Ignites Latinas’ Spark of Unity

Saturday, August 25th at La Plaza Cultura y Artes

Lifestyle Fest is Fired Up!

Presenting Sponsor

With POWER 106FM’s Radio Personality Cece Valencia & Keta Rush of WOW (Women of Wrestling)

Los Angeles, August 14, 2018—The summer event of the year, LATINAFest : Mind, Body & Soul, is putting the final touches on the exciting festivities being hosted by LatinHeat Media and LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes on Saturday, August 25, 2018, at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes in Downtown Los Angeles from 11am to 5pm.

LATINAFest co-founders and hosts/executive producers of TheTRENDTalk TV show, Bel Hernandez and Naibe Reynoso, are thrilled to announce that HOY and LA Times en Español have come on board as the Presenting Sponsors for this year’s event.

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“The final preparations have far exceeded our expectations”, said Hernandez. “We are ecstatic to welcome Hoy/LA Times en Español as our presenting sponsor. They understand the importance of reaching out to Latinas and the overwhelming response and enthusiasm from the community, vendors, VIP guests, and performers has been incredible.”

“LA Plaza is pleased to welcome LATINAfest for our campus for what promises to be THE Latina event of the year,” said John Echeveste, CEO, LA Plaza de Cultura Y Artes.

Cece Valencia

Cece Valencia of Power 106FM Interviewed on TheTRENDTalk TV Show before a Live Audience

Just as Cece Valencia is a jolt of force on her POWER 106FM radio show, promoting women empowerment, she brings that force to her interview on TheTRENDTALK which will shoot before a live audience. Cece will share her insights on working in a man’s industry and breaking every glass ceiling she’s ever encountered. A popular radio personality, TV host and philanthropist, whose very distinctive sound and unique flavor has built a legacy in the radio industry, she is a force to be reckoned with. Her interview will also air on a future episode of TheTRENDTALK (airing on MEtv Network, with a reach of over 4 million Los Angeles households).

Overview of Events

LATINAFest’s MC is Emmy award-winning TV host/actress and entrepreneur, Fernanda Kelly, most recognized as the former host of Univision’s TV show Lanzate. She recently launched her own clothing line “Shop Her Closet KM”, which will be exhibiting at LATINAFest.

The fun begins at 11 am when the guests are greeted at the gate by Kristelle Monterrosa, Bailadora de Rumba Flamenca/Director of Dancing Souls documentary — as she leads them in a Rumba down the crossway and into the LATINAFest grounds to begin the day’s festivities!

Desi Bartlett, M.S., CPT E-RYT, Health and Wellness Yoga Instructor Conducts The Largest Outdoor Latina Yoga Session Ever Recorded

Bartlett, whose passionate aura is infectious and her message of the joy of movement with people all over the world, have made her a global yoga and wellness coach phenomena. She will conduct the morning yoga session with over 100 women signed on to participate

Keta Rush Conducts a Self-Defense Demonstration With STX film Peppermint starring Jennifer Garner

Keta Rush, Actress/MMA Fighter & Founder/ CEO of Team Bully Buster, and part of WOW (Women of Wrestling) conducts a self defense demonstration to highlight the STX film Peppermint whose theme of empowerment compliments the storyline of a woman who embarks on a deadly quest to deliver her own personal brand of punishment after her family is killed.

Authors in attendance are as impressive as their reputation. Latinas like Author Eva Macias, a powerful leader and sought-after speaker in the financial industry. Her book, A Latina’s Guide to Money, a must-read; Prominent Ted-X speaker Natalie Torres-Haddad, an award-winning author of the International Latino Book Awards of 2016, for her published book Financially Savvy in 20 Minutes; And award-winning Maritere R. Bellas, an award-winning author, and Bilingual/Bicultural parenting expert who wrote two books, Raising Bilingual Children, and Arroz con Pollo and Apple Pie.

LATINAFest’s Vendor Village

More than 80 Arts & Crafts, Food, Wellness, Clothing, Healthy Cooking, Candy, and so many more

A Special “Kids Corner” for the little ones to play and be entertained, featuring:

Featuring Teepees from Latina-owned Teepee, Kids Crafts, Coloring & GamesSleepie

Rest Assured Sitters Special Events Sitters

Voter Registration by L.A. County

La Lady Natalie Card Reader

Food by Chica’s Tacos, Casa de Brisa, and coffee by Frijolito’s Mobile Coffee will be on hand to keep guests fed and hydrated!

Millionaire Mindset Consultant, Hector Padilla will provide FREE consultations in his Rolls Royce

“Zen Zone” for natural, holistic, healing products and services for the body and soul

Why are vendors participating in LATINAFest 2018?

“Having events like these provide a platform for trending and under-represented businesses to be heard through their talents and creations.” — The Movement, Preserving La Cultura through Fashion

“Get It Mujer’s clothing line promotes Latina empowerment and supports Get It Mujer’s professional development programs. LATINAFest closely aligns with Get It Mujer’s values.” — Cristina Villalobos, Get It Mujer owner

LATINAFest SPONSORS Community events, small or large, have no life without the generosity of its sponsors. companies and services who value and respect the consumer power and loyalty of the Latina demographics. We thank our sponsors for supporting LATINAfest: Mind, Body, & Soul: HOY/LA Times en Español, The Office of Los Angeles County Board Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, STX for the film Peppermint, Ale Colin Hair Studio, Eva Macias Financial Planning, MyChairman.net, Oh Comadre Candles, Sumy Cotton, Balloons & Blooms and Dama Tequila.