Latina Surge

Will you share your health experiences to help other women? #LatinaSurgeNational is excited to announce a new bi-monthly 20-session podcast series on health and wellness with our very own ?? Dr. Shreni Zinzuwadia, MD ?? starting this June! So be on the lookout for updates by our LSN Communications Chair Anastasia Bergeron. This is perfect timing! LSN and our #LeanInLatinaSurgeNetwork celebrates the strength and determination of women in taking control of their health, and fostering an environment of support for all women to feel empowered to speak up about their health needs and concerns. Did you know that every May beginning on #MothersDay, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office on Women’s Health (OWH) leads National Women’s Health Week (NWHW). This year’s theme is Empowering Women, Cultivating Health: Celebrating Voices, Wellness, and Resilience - which empowers women to take charge of their health journeys and shining a light on health issues unique to women. NWHW takes place May 12 – 18th - Join this uplifting journey as NWHW dives into everything that makes women’s health so important - see attached link for programming. #NWHW2024 encourages women to engage in healthy practices, access preventive care, and share their health experiences to inspire others. This observance aims to highlight women’s health issues and priorities and encourage women of all ages to prioritize their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Valeria Aloe Monica Martinez Milan Christina S. Daniela Carolina Velez Lorraine Galvis, Esq. Shreni Zinzuwadia, MD, FACEP Estela Rizzuto-Acevedo Mellie Torres, Ph.D.

Latinas...you may feel discouraged by the pay gap you experience. The first step towards closing this gap is awareness that this actually exists, understanding the data and learning new skills to self empower to close these gaps. Latina Surge National and our Lean In Latina Surge National Network provides discussions around this topic year-round. Please connect with us if you would like to know more about how you can take control of this detrimental narrative and reality, and move towards parity and wealth generation. Whether it is through our organization or any of our Hermana organizations we are here to help!

Today is Latina Equal Pay Day, an important day to share awareness on the EXTREME differential in pay that Latinas experience across the workplace, regardless of sector. Latinas experience a 45% differential in pay, which means Latinas only make $0.55 per $1.00 that their male non-Latino White counterparts make in 2024. Kudos to our very own Latina Surge National VP Valeria Aloe who has driven awareness as a recognized award-winning published author of #UncolonizedLatinas and more recently #LatinasImparables. Approximately three years ago, Valeria?originated the #RisingTogetherMovement to support the advancement of Latinas on major issues like Latina Equal Pay. #LatinaSurgeNational has proactively sponsored training sessions with hundreds of women in New Jersey, New York and Boston. Gracias Valeria, and all women and allies, helping to close the pay gap for the most negatively impacted multicultural women across our country!

Latina Surge National/Lean In Latina Surge Network is pleased to present our Healthcare LinkedIn Live Audio Podcast featuring Dr. Shreni Zinzuwadia, MD, CEO & Founder of ILG Health and resident leader within our Latina network organization for Episode 2 tomorrow, Wednesday, July 24th at 1:00pm to 1:30pm ET. Episode 1 was an intriguing discussion on the power of supplements and "Unlocking the Body's Healing Power: Let Nature Take Its Course" Dr. Zinzuwadia uncovered the extraordinary healing capabilities nestled within our own bodies, from the marvels of cellular regeneration to the profound impact of lifestyle choices. She delved into the intricate mechanisms that underpin our innate ability to heal. The audio recordings will be posted on www.LatinaSurge.org this month.

Having wrapped up a successful 2024 Latine Author Series featuring 10+ award-winning published authors, a nationally recognized professor from Georgetown University Book Creator Program, and multicultural experts in leadership and cultura in the first half of the year (!!)... Latina Surge National/Lean In Latina Surge Network is now pleased to present our members and reach with the NEW launch of our ??HEALTHCARE LinkedIn Live Audio Podcast featuring ????Dr. Shreni Zinzuwadia, MD, CEO & Founder of ILG Health! ???? We are so excited about Dr. Zinzuwadia, MD - our very own Latina Surge leading healthcare resident ??????. Her impressive bio is in the LinkedIn event description below! ??Episode 1: "Unlocking the Body's Healing Power: Let Nature Take Its Course" will be presented on Wednesday, July 10th?at 1:00pm to 1:30pm ET Introduction: In this inaugural episode, we embark on a journey to uncover the extraordinary healing capabilities nestled within our own bodies. From the marvels of cellular regeneration to the profound impact of lifestyle choices, we delve into the intricate mechanisms that underpin our innate ability to heal. ??Episode 2: Unveiling Metabolic Health: Spotting Trouble Early to Prevent End-Stage Diseases will be presented on Wednesday, July 24th?at 1:00pm to 1:30pm ET Introduction to Metabolic Health: Metabolic health is the cornerstone of overall well-being, encompassing the body's intricate mechanisms for processing nutrients, regulating energy metabolism, and maintaining physiological balance. At its core, metabolic health reflects the body's ability to efficiently utilize and manage nutrients, such as carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, to support essential functions like growth, repair, and energy production. More episodes forthcoming each month! Anastasia Bergeron Lean In Lean In Latinas Lean In Network | Latinas in Seattle Lean In NYC Melody Mitchell Emma Macan Roberts Nikki Pawsey Debra Albert Elizabeth Salas Annie Salas Estela Rizzuto-Acevedo Lina Vergara Christina S. Valeria Aloe Monica Martinez Milan Lorraine Galvis, Esq. Daniela Carolina Velez Nicole Matos

Reminder: Tomorrow at 1pm ET we launch our Healthcare LinkedIn Live Audio Series with Dr. Shreni Zinzuwadia, MD. Looking forward to your participation!

Latina Surge National/Lean In Latina Surge Network invites you to our ??4th LinkedIn Live - Latine Author Marathon Event on Tuesday, May 21st from 7:30pm to 9:00pm ET! The theme of this event is the Author Publishing Journey. ??Our special guest is dynamic Professor Eric Koester who leads the Book Creator Program at Georgetown University. You will want to have a notebook and pen ready to take notes on all he has to share about what it takes to become a published author, as well as how his program has supported the journeys of thousands of authors. How Professor Koester describes himself… I'm an author who decided to turn a bedtime story with my kids into a novel, following in the footsteps of JRR Tolkien (Lord of the Rings) and Rick Riordan (Percy Jackson). Truly the most fun writing project I've ever had. Our pandemic bedtime story -- The Pennymores & the Curse of the Invisible Quill -- has become a book series reviewed by New York Weekly, Los Angeles Weekly, Latin Post, and more with the first title out in April 2022 (and hopefully more in the series to follow). You'll find me writing nonfiction books (fourth out in Summer 2022), teaching entrepreneurship, innovation, & writing at Georgetown University, leading a community of writers and authors at Manuscripts.com, and trying to keep up with a houseful of three daughters. We are also super excited to feature two Latine authors who emerged from the Book Creator Program: ??Leia Baez, MPA: Author of A Star for Stella ??Sam Perez: Author of Deviate from Denial? We look forward to your participation!

REMINDER: TONIGHT @ 7:30pm ET - LinkedIn LIVE EVENT sponsored by Latina Surge National/Lean In Latina Surge Network: ??Latine Author Marathon Event ??Theme: Author Publishing Journey.? ??Tuesday evening, May 21st from 7:30pm to 9:00pm ET ??Our special guest is dynamic Professor Eric Koester who founded the Book Creator Program at Georgetown University.?You will want to have a notebook and pen ready to take notes on all he has to share about what it takes to become a published author, as well as how his program has supported the journeys of thousands of authors. We are also super excited to feature two Latine authors who emerged from the Book Creator Program: ??Leia Baez, MPA: Author of A Star for Stella ??Sam Perez: Author of Deviate from Denial?

Why be a Published Author? Because success comes from what we create...and how credibly we can demonstrate our expertise... This is a REMINDER to join us and hear from special guests that create paths for our success, and can attest to the success they have achieved as published #multiculturalauthors. ??Tomorrow Evening - Tuesday, May 21st @ 7:30pm ET ??4th LinkedIn Live - Latine Author Marathon Event ??Event Theme: The Author Publishing Journey ??Event Link: https://lnkd.in/ePZeYdc8 Special guests: ??Professor Eric Koester - Founder of the Book Creator Program at Georgetown University ??Latine Author Leia Baez, MPA - A Star for Stella ??Latine Author Sam Perez - Deviate from Denial Since 2016, Professor Eric Koester (two time Georgetown University entrepreneurship professor of the year!!) has supported the journeys of thousands of authors, guiding them towards achieving passion projects, writing careers, and even the opening of doors to new opportunities in start-ups and ventures.?Learn more about Prof. Koester in the attached event link. We also feature two Latine authors who emerged from the Book Creator Program: ??Leia Baez, MPA: Author of A Star for Stella Leia Baez is an award-winning journalist, author, government communications director, mindset coach and motivational speaker. While Leia spent most of her career telling other people’s stories as a journalist, it’s her own story of overcoming adversity that went viral online, reaching more than 6.5 million people across the globe. Leia’s story proves the power of a positive mindset and inspires people from all backgrounds to embrace the difficult times in life. Read more about her at leiabaez.com. ??Sam Perez: Author of Deviate from Denial? Sam Perez is a television news reporter who loves telling stories. This passion led her to the University of Georgia, where she graduated with degrees in journalism and Spanish. When Sam isn’t cheering on the Dawgs or filming news stories, you can find her trying out a new restaurant. This passion for food comes from her parents, who opened DV8 Kitchen in Lexington, Kentucky. The restaurant and bakery hires people in recovery from substance use disorder. Sam has found that this community of people have stories of strength, grit, and hope. In an effort to share their experiences and start the conversation about the opioid epidemic, Sam wrote "Deviate From Denial: Erasing the Stigma of Addiction and Recovery Through Inspirational Stories.” Sharing with Partner Orgs: Lean In Lean In Latinas Lean In Network | Latinas in Seattle Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of NJ Latino Action Network Foundation The Junior League of Montclair-Newark, Inc. The Bass Foundation New Jersey Pride Chamber of Commerce The African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (AACCNJ) Lean In NYC PowHer New York Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy (WOC)? Bellas Fashionistas

In the beginning of 2024, we launched the Latine Author Marathon Series and it has continued to create a buzz! Another terrific event awaits you! ??Our 4th LinkedIn Live - Latine Author Marathon Event on Tuesday, May 21st from 7:30pm to 9:00pm ET! The theme of this specific event is the Author Publishing Journey.? ??Our special guest is dynamic Professor Eric Koester who has supported the journeys of thousands of authors via his Book Creator Program at Georgetown University.?Have a notebook and pen ready; he has much to share about what it takes to become a published author. How Professor Koester describes himself… I'm an author who decided to turn a bedtime story with my kids into a novel, following in the footsteps of JRR Tolkien (Lord of the Rings) and Rick Riordan (Percy Jackson). Truly the most fun writing project I've ever had. Our pandemic bedtime story -- The Pennymores & the Curse of the Invisible Quill -- has become a book series reviewed by New York Weekly, Los Angeles Weekly, Latin Post, and more with the first title out in April 2022 (and hopefully more in the series to follow). You'll find me writing nonfiction books (fourth out in Summer 2022), teaching entrepreneurship, innovation, & writing at Georgetown University, leading a community of writers and authors at Manuscripts.com, and trying to keep up with a houseful of three daughters. We are also super excited to feature two Latine authors who emerged from the Book Creator Program: ??Leia Baez, MPA: Author of A Star for Stella Leia Baez is an award-winning journalist, author, government communications director, mindset coach and motivational speaker. While Leia spent most of her career telling other people’s stories as a journalist, it’s her own story of overcoming adversity that went viral online, reaching more than 6.5 million people across the globe. Leia’s story proves the power of a positive mindset and inspires people from all backgrounds to embrace the difficult times in life. Read more about her at leiabaez.com. ??Sam Perez: Author of Deviate from Denial? Sam Perez is a television news reporter who loves telling stories. This passion led her to the University of Georgia, where she graduated with degrees in journalism and Spanish. When Sam isn’t cheering on the Dawgs or filming news stories, you can find her trying out a new restaurant. This passion for food comes from her parents, who opened DV8 Kitchen in Lexington, Kentucky. The restaurant and bakery hires people in recovery from substance use disorder. Sam has found that this community of people have stories of strength, grit, and hope. In an effort to share their experiences and start the conversation about the opioid epidemic, Sam wrote "Deviate From Denial: Erasing the Stigma of Addiction and Recovery Through Inspirational Stories.” Special thanks to our Latina Surge National Communications Chair, Anastasia Bergeron,?for taking the lead on coordinating this event. We look forward to your participation!