Lorena Legarreta | Texan | Hospitality Entrepreneur | Mexico City Travel

09/18/22 • 24 min

Meet Lorena Legarreta, a multigenerational Texan, hospitality entrepreneur, and a Latina in America. She is passionate about increasing representation of women in the hospitality industry and sharing the stories of Latina leaders in America. Join us as Lorena takes us to her journey of growing up on the Texas-Mexico border, her abuelita cooking, and her latest business venture.

Time Stamp:

[00:00:12] – Introduction to Latina In America
[00:00:48] – Meet Lorena
[00:02:53] – Cultural Identity & Heritage
[00:04:19] – Favorite Memories: Cooking with abuelita, kitchen setting, and el Arroz con Leche experice.
[00:10:04] – Texas to California and the beginning of her carrer journey.
[00:14:13] – Her new venture: Uniquely flavorful ice cream sandwiches with a "chunk" or centered flavor bombs in it.

[00:17:58] – Failing on your way to success.

[00:19:44] – The importance of travel, and travel experiences to Mexico City and nearby artesans.
[00:21:16] – Advice for Latina women.

Lorena Legarreta, MBA

Instagram @dishndames

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorena-legarreta

Connect with me:

Website: LatinaInAmericaPodcast.com

Instagram: @LatinaInAmerica

Other Show: Life 100 Podcast

Article: Life 100 Podcast featured on OPRAH Magazine (@oprahdaily) #26

Time Stamp:

[00:17:58] – Failing on your way to success.

[00:19:44] – The importance of travel, and travel experiences to Mexico City and nearby artesans.
[00:21:16] – Advice for Latina women.

Lorena Legarreta, MBA

Instagram @dishndames

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorena-legarreta

Connect with me:

Website: LatinaInAmericaPodcast.com

Instagram: @LatinaInAmerica

Other Show: Life 100 Podcast

Article: Life 100 Podcast featured on OPRAH Magazine (@oprahdaily) #26

Previous Episode

Latina in America: A Special Bilingual Episode Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Rosie and her guests share how cities, organizations and communities are celebrating to recognize Hispanic and Latina/o contributions to the development and advancement of the United States of America.
"And very important as well is your contribution, our contribution to the advancement and progress of our culture."
I am Rosie, and this is a special episode of Latina in America, a bilingual fiesta of the Hispanic Heritage Month that is celebrated from September 15 through October 15 every year. My special guests and I are sharing with you how cities, organizations and communities are celebrating to recognize our contributions to the development and advancement of the United States of America. They are celebrating with art and poetry, parades and concerts, special activities in museums and libraries, talks and presentations, crafts, documentaries, movie nights, cooking classes, and even a good match of dominoes. And very important as well is your contribution, our contribution to the advancement and progress of our culture. So now I include in this celebration Life 100 Podcast - Episode 13, that was recorded in Spanish. Thanks for finding and subscribing to Latina In America.
In this episode, you will learn the following:
1) The celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States;

2) The contributions of Latinos to the advancement of American culture; and

3) The various ways in which cities, organizations, and communities are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.
Connect with me:

Website: LatinaInAmericaPodcast.com

Instagram: @LatinaInAmerica

Other Show: Life 100 Podcast

Article: Life 100 Podcast featured on OPRAH Magazine (@oprahdaily) #26

Next Episode

Joyce Medeiros | Brazilian in New York | Finance - FinTech | Budapest Travel

If you're looking for ways to build generational wealth, this episode is a must-listen. We'll be going through the three steps to investing in your future, so that you can create the financial security you deserve. In this episode we talk about Joyce's experience as a first generation immigrant in the United States,

"Money without direction, honestly, it disappears."
Meet Joyce Medeiros, a Brazilian in New York, a financial analyst, and entrepreneur. She shares with us her expertise on financial planning, investing, and building generational wealth.
This is Joyce's story...
Joyce Medeiros, a Brazilian immigrant and financial analyst, moved to the United States when she was ten years old and have always been fascinated by the way money works. In college, she studied economics and learned about the stock market. After graduation, Joyce decided to work on Wall Street, where she met some amazing mentors who taught me about investing and financial planning. One of the most valuable pieces of advice Joyce received was to sit down and make a ten-year plan. She wrote down some goals for my career and personal life. Joyce is now 30 years old and is passionate about helping others invest and grow their wealth.
In this episode, you will learn:
1. Joyce's experience as a first generation immigrant in the United States
2. How Joyce's childhood in Brazil influenced her career choice
3. Joyce's advice on budgeting and investing

Here's a breakdown of what is covered:
[00:00:12] - Introduction and welcome.
[00:01:25] - Cultural identity & background.
[00:04:32] - Learning English.
[00:07:36] - Introduction to personal finance: Take notes!
[00:11:15] - Tips on budgeting.
[00:14:58] - Mentorship & experience.
[00:23:24] - Where's your favorite places to travel.
[00:24:04] - Traveling on points.
[00:26:56] - Memories of Budapest travel: food, transportation, performing arts.
[00:29:48] - Being a Latina in America.
[00:31:10] - What's next for Joyce.

Connect with Joyce:

Contact IG: @latinxinvestor

Email: [email protected]

Web: Latinxinvestor.co

Leadership Scholarship, Posse Foundation: https://www.possefoundation.org/

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Connect with me:
Website: LatinaInAmericaPodcast.com

Instagram: @LatinaInAmerica