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Host Jenna Saucedo talks with three Hispanic women taking charge in San Antonio’s business world. Hear from Diana Barrios-Trevino, owner and operator of Los Barrios Restaurants; April Monterrosa, publisher of “Live from the Southside”; and Cynthia Teniente-Matson, president of Texas A&M University-San Antonio. Each offers insight into what drove them to success.

Meet Hope Andrade, whose public service and business career has spanned several decades; Andrea Figueroa, CEO of the Martinez Street Women's Center; and Yadhira Lozano, executive director of Luminaria. Host Jenna Saucedo speaks to each of them about their journey, successes, failures and what it's like being a female Latina business leader in San Antonio.

Host Jenna Saucedo talks with Angie Salinas, CEO of the Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas, about her storied career path. Then, Julissa Cabrielo, president of Tejas Building Contractors, shares how she made it to the top in a business that is mostly male. Plus, Marina Gonzales, president of the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, offers advice for young women in the business world.

We visit with marketing guru Bonnie Garcia, who shares how she climbed the ladder from radio DJ to heading national campaigns. We also chat with Laura Cabanilla, the first person to hold the job of corporate responsibility lead at USAA, overseeing philanthropic contributions. And meet Debbie Marino, senior vice president of corporate relations at SWBC, who credits much of her success to mentors.

Host Jenna Sauceo heads to a gym to meet wrestler Thunder Rosa, who has combined a fun, artful love of boxing with a successful business. Then we talk with Dalia Flores Contreras, CEO of City Education Partners, who shares how her middle school teachers inspired her. And from military to civilian life, Dr. Erika Gonzalez, CEO of STAAMP Allergy, talks about how she leads in medicine and business.

Learn how broadcasting icon Blanquita Cullum has made her way in a business that employed only a few women when she started. Then, UTSA CFO Veronica Salazar-Mendez talks about leadership in higher education, and finally turning creativity into a business. We also meet Laura Diaz of Mint Salon, who explains why owning a salon means you’re much more than just a hairdresser.

We talk to three Latinas who forged their own paths, from leading health-care institutions to leading in a top public service role and Tex-Mex culture. Hear from Deputy City Manager Maria Villagomez about succeeding in a male-dominated field; Dr. Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez on creating your own professionalism; and lifestyle blogger Melanie Mendez-Gonzales on taking your own path.

Our city features many Latinas who work at, own, or operate a variety of businesses. It’s time to give them the recognition they deserve. Meet the Latina leaders who are working in our community, from large corporations to corner bakeries. Join us as we hear firsthand from women who have broken stereotypes and barriers to reach success - and what they learned along the way.