Introducing | Money, Finances & Wealth

Nov 25, 2025 | Money, Finances & Wealth

Introducing | Money, Finances & Wealth

Hispanic Lifestyle Launches New Editorial Category: Money, Finances & Wealth

A platform dedicated to financial literacy, empowerment, and generational wealth for the Latino community

Hispanic Lifestyle, a media platform recognized for capturing the passions of the community and celebrating Latino achievement for more than 30 years, is proud to announce the launch of a new editorial category and content series: Money, Finances & Wealth. Designed to promote financial literacy and empower individuals, families, and entrepreneurs, this new category will provide practical insights, expert perspectives, and culturally relevant guidance on topics such as budgeting, homeownership, credit management, business finance, retirement planning, and building generational wealth.

“Financial education is one of the most impactful tools we can provide our community, Through our new Money, Finances & Wealth category, we want to help our audience understand how to make informed financial decisions, manage their businesses more effectively, and create long-term economic stability.”

Richard Sandoval

President , Hispanic Lifestyle

What to Expect from the “Money, Finances & Wealth” Series

Financial Literacy Education
Household budgeting, debt management, credit, and emergency savings

Homeownership & Mortgage Insights
Preparing to buy, refinancing options, and long-term value strategies

Small Business & Entrepreneurship Finance
Understanding business finances, separating personal from corporate assets, planning for growth, and access to capital

Investing, Retirement & Legacy Planning
Building long-term stability and generational wealth

Expert Contributions & Partner Features
In collaboration with financial professionals, banks, advisors, and organizations committed to community advancement

Integrated Multimedia & Series Content
The new category will be supported by original Hispanic Lifestyle programming including:

The Business of Surviving to Thrive (online docuseries)
Home, Tu Casa (video series featuring homeownership and family prosperity)
Culture & Influence (video podcast launching December 2025)
HL Update (bi-weekly newsletter)

Special Financial Spotlight segments throughout 2026
Select partners will also be featured in expert video segments, podcast interviews, and educational toolkits, providing practical guidance to our audience.

First Articles & Features to Debut This Quarter

“5 Steps to Separating Business & Personal Finances”
“Mortgage Readiness: Preparing Your Family for Homeownership”
“How Latinas Are Leading the Path to Intergenerational Wealth”
Interview: “Financial Wellness Insights from Industry Experts”

Partnership Opportunities Available

Financial institutions, lending agencies, mortgage companies, certified financial planners, and community organizations are invited to collaborate in this new platform through content partnerships and educational sponsorship opportunities.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Tier	Monthly	Deliverables
Presenting Sponsor(Exclusive – 2 max)	$3,500	Category naming rights + quarterly branded video segment + 2 featured articles + podcast guest segment
Financial Education Partner	$2,000	1 expert article/month + homepage sidebar ad + inclusion in HL Update + resource link integration
Small Business Finance Sponsor	$1,200	Feature in “The Business of Surviving to Thrive” + sponsored digital tools/downloads + social media promo
Supporting Partner	$750	Logo in “Money & Wealth” section + mention in 1 newsletter/month + article sponsorship

6-month minimum commitment recommended to maximize storytelling impact.

Deliverables and opportunities are subject to change without notice. Please contact Richard Sandoval at RDS@Hispaniclifestyle.com

The Way We Travel | Future of Motion

Nov 21, 2025 | Autos • Motion • Mobility

The Way We Travel | Future of Motion

Concept Spotlight: Corvette CX

Exclusive coverage of Media Day at AutoMobility LA 2025

As part of our The Way We Travel serieswhere we explore not only the destinations we visit but the innovations that move us Hispanic Lifestyle and Inland Valley Living are spotlighting a glimpse into the future of travel design and performance.

General Motors introduces the Corvette CX concept as “an electrified hypercar sculpted into existence: a pure, iconic form featuring next-level performance and technology to foster an unprecedented driving experience.” Every element of the CX embodies precision and intention, merging Corvette’s legendary profile with a visionary approach to electric mobility.

For generations, how we travel has shaped our experience just as much as where we go. The Corvette CX represents a new chapter in that journey where technology, performance, and design converge to redefine movement.

Capturing the Passions of Innovation

This article is part of a multi-post feature covering media moments from AutoMobility LA 2025 (LA Auto Show). Throughout the series, we highlight innovation, design brilliance, and the evolving stories behind the vehicles that inspire how we travel.

🔗 More on the Corvette CX Concept

📸 Photography by Richard Sandoval
🎬 Produced by ReWork Media Group

Corvette CX and 2025 Corvette

photos by Richard Sandoval

Major Growth Announced at NAHP Convention

Nov 18, 2025 | Business, Community

Major Growth Announced at NAHP Convention

2025 National Association of Hispanic Publications Convention $2 Million in New Grants

By Kirk Whisler

The 2025 National Association of Hispanic Publications (NAHP) Convention delivered a powerful message: Latino media is growing, unified, and more influential than ever. Held November 12–14 at the University of San Diego, the convention unveiled nearly $2 million in new grants, strengthened cross-industry alliances, and set the stage for unprecedented opportunities for Hispanic publishers and media partners nationwide.

The NAHP has experienced extraordinary expansion, with membership surging 71% since 2022 now representing 771 print and digital outlets. This growth reflects the association’s sharpened focus on empowering members as multiplatform Latino content creators, not just traditional publishers.

Alvaro Gurdián, La Noticia – President<br />
Evelyn Castro, La Prensa de Houston – Vice President<br />
Jesús del Toro, La Raza – Marketing Vice President<br />
Hector Felix Jr., El Informador del Valle – Membership Vice President<br />
Ricardo Hurtado, El Sol Latino – Sales Vice President<br />
Silvana Diaz, Noticia Long Island – Secretary<br />
José Zepeda Jr., Aviso Community Media – Treasurer

NAHP Board of Directors

Alvaro Gurdián, La Noticia – President
Evelyn Castro, La Prensa de Houston – Vice President
Jesús del Toro, La Raza – Marketing Vice President
Hector Felix Jr., El Informador del Valle – Membership Vice President
Ricardo Hurtado, El Sol Latino – Sales Vice President
Silvana Diaz, Noticia Long Island – Secretary
José Zepeda Jr., Aviso Community Media – Treasurer

Collectively, NAHP members now reach 15.4 million Latinos every weekthat’s 32% of all Latino adults in the United States. For brands and agencies, this represents one of the largest, most trusted, and most culturally relevant media networks serving Latino communities.

At a time when some Latino media operations are only focusing on English-speaking Latinos, the NAHP focuses on reaching Latinos in the language they want, Spanish and/or English.

The 2025 convention underscored NAHP’s deep commitment to cross-community coalition building. Today, NAHP collaborates closely with Black, Asian American, and Alternative media organizations nationwide, strengthening shared advocacy and expanding opportunities for partners who seek authentic multicultural reach.

This unity gives brands, agencies, and philanthropic partners a single, strategic entry point into diverse media sectors grounded in community trust.

Speakers and allies included some of the most influential leaders shaping today’s news and media ecosystem, including:

Gary Acosta, Founder & CEO, NAHREP
Natalia Gonzalez, Program Officer, Knight Foundation
Dr. John Warren, Chair, National Newspaper Publishers Association
Todd Stauffer, Association of Alternative Newsweeklies
Regina Brown Wilson, CEO, California Black Media
Julian Do, American Community Media
Matt Pearce, Rebuild Local News
Tina Wu, News Media Alliance
Mago Torres, Google News Initiative

Their collective insights reinforced that Latino media is critical to the future of American journalism, community trust, and equitable representation.

Over the past two years, the NAHP Board has modernized its bylaws and operations to align with a digital-first publishing environment. The newly elected Executive Board includes:

Alvaro Gurdián, La Noticia – President
Evelyn Castro, La Prensa de Houston – Vice President
Jesús del Toro, La Raza – Marketing Vice President
Hector Felix Jr., El Informador del Valle – Membership Vice President
Ricardo Hurtado, El Sol Latino – Sales Vice President
Silvana Diaz, Noticia Long Island – Secretary
José Zepeda Jr., Aviso Community Media – Treasurer

To better reflect the industry’s evolution, NAHP also introduced newly elected Industry Sector Directors, representing key media formats:

Anthony Ibarria, El Especial – Weekly Newspaper Director
Jesús Sanchez, El Comercio de Colorado – Less-than-Weekly Newspaper Director
Ghisela Eljach, InSouth Magazine – Magazine Director
Bel Hernandez, Latin Heat – Podcast Director
Daniel Ajzen, Hispanopolis – Website Director

This expanded leadership ensures that every platform from print to digital to audio has a strong voice shaping NAHP’s future.

These partnerships reflect a growing recognition of the essential role Latino media outlets play in civic engagement, economic empowerment, and culturally relevant communication.

Liberándome: A True Story of Healing, Redemption & Second Chances

Nov 17, 2025 | Community

Liberándome: A True Story of Healing, Redemption & Second Chances

An unforgettable play about healing, redemption, and the power to transform pain into purpose. Inspired by Hazel Ortega’s true story.

Experience Liberándome the extraordinary true story of Hazel Ortega, a Mexican-American woman who overcame hardship, violence, and poverty to discover healing, purpose, and faith.

Based on her acclaimed book From Bounced Checks to Private Jets, this moving adaptation blends raw emotion, humor, and spiritual transformation. Through Hazel’s journey, audiences are invited to break their own mental prisons and believe in what’s possible.

🎭 Featuring:

Keyla Wood as Hazel Ortega
Rodrigo Cuevas as the Angelic GuideTheir powerful performances bring this story of redemption and self-discovery to life, illuminating the universal themes of forgiveness, resilience, and transformation.

“This isn’t just my story , it’s the story of anyone who has ever believed that their circumstances don’t define their destiny. LIBERÁNDOME is proof that miracles happen when you dare to transform your life.”

Hazel Ortega

Author, Entrepreneur, 2020 Hispanic Lifestyle Latina of Influence

📅 Details:
Sunday, November 23
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM (following the VIP Reception)
Saban Theatre, Beverly Hills, California

$20 General Admission

💜 Purpose:

Every ticket supports High Tide Global’s mission to empower youth, children, and formerly incarcerated individuals through education, mentorship, and self-leadership training.

Program

12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Celebrity VIP Reception with Hazel Ortega

Join Hazel Ortega and the High Tide Global community for an intimate Celebrity VIP Reception before the premiere of Liberándome: A True Story of Healing, Redemption & Second Chances. This private gathering offers an opportunity to meet Hazel, connect with special invited guests, and enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages in an uplifting atmosphere.

Proceeds from this VIP experience directly support High Tide Global’s programs for education, children, and formerly incarcerated individuals helping create second chances and new beginnings.

Details: Sunday, November 23, 2025 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Saban Theatre, Beverly Hills, California $100 Donation Hors d’oeuvres + Community Connections + Purpose Limited VIP spots available.

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Liberándome: A True Story of Healing, Redemption & Second Chances

Experience Liberándome — the extraordinary true story of Hazel Ortega, a Mexican-American woman who overcame hardship, violence, and poverty to discover healing, purpose, and faith. Based on her acclaimed book, From Bounced Checks to Private Jets, this moving adaptation blends raw emotion, humor, and spiritual transformation. Through Hazel’s journey, audiences are invited to break their own mental prisons and believe in what’s possible.

1:30 PM – 4:00 PM

High Tide Global – Sponsorship & Vendor Opportunities

Join us in creating a movement of healing, redemption, and second chances. Your partnership helps fund High Tide Global’s education, mentorship, and re-entry programs that empower youth, children, and justice-impacted communities worldwide. Every level of support helps lift others — and together, we create waves of lasting change.

Actress Lauren “Luna” Vélez

Nov 15, 2025 | Entertainment

Actress Lauren “Luna” Vélez

Reflects on Heritage, Identity, and a Life in Entertainment

Hispanic Lifestyle Archive Spotlight | From the 2009 ALMA Awards Red Carpet

As part of Hispanic Lifestyle’s 30-year journey documenting the voices that shape our culture, we are proud to revisit one of our most memorable interviews from the archives a 2009 red carpet conversation with acclaimed actress Lauren “Luna” Vélez at the NCLR ALMA Awards.

Even now, her words remain powerful, heartfelt, and deeply connected to the themes of cultural pride and representation that continue to fuel our work.

“Each year my pride level grows… it’s like being with family. We all recognize each other, and it’s filled with heart and soul a real recognition of a cultural identity that we share.”

Lauren “Luna” Vélez

Actress

Standing on the red carpet surrounded by fellow Latino talent, Vélez spoke openly about how meaningful it was to celebrate heritage and community at an industry event dedicated to uplifting Latino excellence.

“Each year my pride level grows… it’s like being with family. We all recognize each other, and it’s filled with heart and soul a real recognition of a cultural identity that we share.”

For Vélez, the ALMA Awards were more than a Hollywood gathering; they were a reminder that Latino artists are creating impact — not just through their roles on screen, but through the visibility and unity they bring to the entertainment industry.

A Career Built on Talent, Heart, and Hard Work

By 2009, Vélez had already established herself as one of the most dynamic Latina performers in television, with standout roles in hit series including “Dexter” and “Ugly Betty.”

Reflecting on her journey, she credited both dedication and the support of the people closest to her.

“I have been very fortunate. I’ve worked my day off, but I also have an incredible support system. I have a brilliant family. My twin sister is here with me tonight, which is great.”

Her humility, warmth, and sincerity made this moment unforgettable a snapshot of an artist grounded in gratitude while rising in success.

Updated Bio: Lauren “Luna” Vélez (2025 Edition)

Lauren “Luna” Vélez is an acclaimed Afro-Latina actress whose career spans more than three decades in television, film, animation, and theater. Born and raised in Brooklyn to Puerto Rican parents, Vélez is celebrated for bringing depth, strength, and authenticity to every character she portrays.

She gained widespread recognition for her breakout roles as Detective Nina Moreno on New York Undercover and Dr. Gloria Nathan on HBO’s Oz, performances that helped establish her as one of the most compelling Latina actresses of her generation. Vélez later captivated audiences with her award-winning portrayal of Lt. María LaGuerta on Showtime’s hit series Dexter and appeared on fan-favorite shows including Ugly Betty, Law & Order: SVU, Elementary, and How to Get Away With Murder.

In recent years, Vélez has reached global audiences through her celebrated voice role as Rio Morales, the mother of Miles Morales, in the Oscar-winning Spider-Verse animated film franchise (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Across the Spider-Verse), a character embraced as a powerful representation of Afro-Latina motherhood and cultural pride.

Her film credits include City Hall, I Like It Like That, Prince of Central Park, Swallow, and Widows. She continues to appear in both independent and studio projects, using her platform to champion diverse and authentic Latino storytelling.

Lauren “Luna” Vélez remains a respected figure in entertainment known for her talent, her advocacy, and her commitment to honoring her Puerto Rican roots and Afro-Latina identity.

Revisiting the Hispanic Lifestyle Archives

In September 2025, as part of our effort to reimagine the website we first launched in 1999, Hispanic Lifestyle began resurfacing standout moments that illustrate our mission of capturing Culture, Passion, and Influence.

This conversation with Lauren “Luna” Vélez continues to reflect the heart of our platform celebrating the voices, stories, and achievements that make our community thrive.