This week, host Arianna Lemus sits down with Yahaira Kolb, a visionary Latina entrepreneur whose legacy in beauty began generations ago. From mastering her craft behind the salon chair to building a renowned luxury salon and wellness medspa, Yahaira has made it her mission to help women feel confident, radiant, and seen.

Her journey extends beyond beauty—she’s also a savvy real estate investor and mentor, guiding other women to build wealth, embrace independence, and dream bigger. In this conversation, Yahaira opens up about the lessons, challenges, and mindset that shaped her path as a businesswoman and leader.

📍 Recorded in Empowered with Gina / ZA Lawyers Studios in Valley Glen, CA

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Host: Arianna Lemus

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Editor: Brenna Cherry

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This week, we’re joined by Dr. Brenda Gálvez, a distinguished first-generation Latina whose work centers on building community, self-advocacy, and social and economic mobility. As the founder of Latina Hustle, Dr. Gálvez has dedicated her career to creating access and opportunity for under-represented communities - bridging local government, educational institutions, and professional industries to uplift the next generation of Latina leaders.

With expertise in designing culturally competent, person-centered career programs, Dr. Gálvez empowers individuals to not only pursue careers that align with their goals but to confidently navigate and thrive within them.

In this episode, host Arianna Lemus sits down with Dr. Gálvez to explore the importance of representation in professional spaces, the power of mentorship, and how she continues to champion Latina empowerment through education and advocacy.

📍 Recorded in Pasadena, CA.

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Host: Arianna Lemus

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This week, we’re joined by Diana González, the visionary founder of Cactus Foods, a woman-owned snack brand turning the cactus (nopal) into delicious and sustainable plant-based snacks. While managing a diagnosis of Hashimoto’s and inspired by her family’s history of colon cancer, Diana embarked on a journey to create healthier snack options — blending her nearly two decades of sales and marketing experience (including at NBC/Universal) with a passion for wellness and innovation.

Diana’s mission is to transform cacti — nature’s wonder — into snacks that are as good for the planet as they are for you. Her vision? To become a leading innovator in plant-based snacks that support biodiversity, reduce environmental impact and inspire global culinary exploration.

In this episode, host Arianna sits down with Diana to explore how she stayed rooted in her mission even while navigating chronic illness and launching a business

📍 Recorded in Pasadena, CA.

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Diana offers candid insight on aligning business with values, embracing plant-based innovation, and staying resilient through the unknown.

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Host: Arianna Lemus

Producer: Brenda Hernández

Editor: Brenna Cherry