Women | Business | Wellness  Temecula, CA

Women | Business | Wellness Temecula, CA

Women | Business | Wellness Temecula, CA

Thursday – March 26, 2026

Temecula, CA — HL | Culture & Influence proudly announces the launch of its Women | Business | Wellness series in Temecula, presented in partnership with Macy’s Temecula.

This invitation-only evening gathering will take place from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, bringing together accomplished women in business, entrepreneurship, and community leadership for a curated experience focused on growth, financial insight, personal wellness, and presentation style.

Produced by ReWork Media Group, Women | Business | Wellness reflects HL’s ongoing commitment to capturing the culture and influence of our community — and creating environments where meaningful relationships are built.

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Evening Schedule

5:30 PM — Guest Arrival & Welcome Reception
Guests are welcomed with light refreshments while connecting with fellow professionals and community leaders in a relaxed networking setting.

6:00 PM — Welcome Remarks
Opening comments from the hosts of HL | Culture and Influence, produced by ReWork Media Group, along with acknowledgements of our partners and community supporters.

6:10 PM — Conversation: Business, Wellness & Financial Insight
A short moderated discussion highlighting perspectives on financial awareness, professional growth, and maintaining balance while navigating leadership and entrepreneurship.

6:35 PM — Presentation: Presentation Style & Personal Confidence
A brief presentation exploring how personal style and presentation can support professional confidence and leadership presence.

6:50 PM — Community Conversation & Networking
Guests are invited to continue the conversation, exchange ideas, and build meaningful connections with fellow attendees.

7:30 PM — Closing

PRESENTER

Genoveva L. Arellano is the Founder and President & CEO of Arellano Associates, Inc., a leading consulting firm specializing in public outreach and communications for transportation, urban planning, energy and water initiatives.

With more than 30 years of experience, Ms. Arellano has led the development of innovative engagement strategies that integrate digital tools, creative design, and inclusive community outreach. She provides strategic leadership on multi-jurisdictional infrastructure programs, including transportation, energy, water and other local planning projects, helping agencies incorporate meaningful public input into project development.

Her bilingual proficiency and deep connection to the Latino community have made her a trusted advisor for projects aimed at Spanish-speaking and underserved populations.

PRESENTER

Michelle Taylor is a senior operations executive with extensive experience in nonprofit financial counseling, housing programs, and regulatory compliance. At Credit.org, she serves as Senior Vice President of Business Operations, overseeing national programs in credit counseling, debt management, and housing stability. Her leadership ensures adherence to NFCC and HUD standards while advancing operational efficiency, staff development, and measurable client outcomes.

Michelle is recognized for building scalable systems, leading high-performing teams, and executing grant-funded programs with accuracy, accountability, and a commitment to financial empowerment. Her cross-agency experience makes her a trusted leader in implementing large-scale, mission-driven programs with both precision and empathy.

PRESENTER

Jackie Scott is the Director of the Inland Empire Women’s Business Center (IEWBC), where she leads efforts to help entrepreneurs start, grow, and scale successful businesses. A former entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience building and operating a wholesale distribution company, Jackie brings real-world insight to the founders and business owners she serves.

Beyond her role at IEWBC, Jackie is a recognized leader in the small business ecosystem. She serves on the CA WBC Network Steering Committee, chairs its Advocacy Committee, and holds board positions with the Microenterprise Collaborative Inland Southern California and the Association of Women’s Business Centers, where she also serves as Advocacy Committee Co-Chair.

COMMUNITY HOST PARTNERS

A Strategic Partnership

The collaboration with Macy’s Temecula reinforces the import

ance of presentation, confidence, and professional presence  elements that are often essential yet under-discussed components of leadership.

As a longstanding retail brand recognized for style and sophistication, Macy’s provides an ideal setting for conversations that bridge:

  • Personal presentation and executive presence

  • Financial clarity and wealth-building conversations

  • Entrepreneurship and career advancement

  • Wellness, balance, and sustainable leadership

This partnership elevates the experience beyond a traditional networking event. It becomes a statement about intentional growth.


Why Temecula? 

Located in the heart of Riverside County, Temecula represents economic momentum, entrepreneurial expansion, and a growing population of professional women shaping industries across the Inland region.

The evening format — 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM — allows guests to transition from their workday into a refined environment designed for thoughtful conversation and elevated connection.

This is not a large-scale conference.
It is not transactional networking.

Women | Business | Wellness is a curated room — intentional, intimate, and impact-driven.

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What to Expect

Guests can anticipate:

  • A welcoming reception atmosphere

  • Structured conversations and short-format presentations

  • Insights on presentation style and professional positioning

  • Dialogue centered around business growth and financial awareness

  • Editorial coverage on Hispaniclifestyle.com and InlandValleyLiving.com

Each element is designed to encourage connection among women who lead with purpose and are actively shaping the future of business and community life in the region.


A Growing Series

The Temecula launch marks the beginning of a broader Women | Business | Wellness initiative that will continue to explore:

  • Personal brand and executive presence

  • Wealth, finances, and ownership

  • Entrepreneurship and scaling with intention

  • Lifestyle choices aligned with long-term goals

  • Health, mindset, and sustainable success

The series aligns with HL’s editorial theme: Defining Culture and Influence… in our community.


Attendance & Future Invitations

Attendance is extended to HL subscribers, HL Partner Network participants, and invited community leaders.

Those interested in learning more about future Women | Business | Wellness gatherings are encouraged to:

  • Subscribe to the HL Update newsletter

  • Explore participation through the HL Partner Network

  • Visit Hispaniclifestyle.com and InlandValleyLiving.com for updates

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Women | Business | Wellness is more than an event.

It is an intentional gathering.
It is a platform for growth.
It is a reflection of the leadership and influence being defined every day by women in our community.

 

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A Love Rooted in Faith

A Love Rooted in Faith

A Love Rooted in Faith

Maria Pilar Canals-Barrera & David Barrera on Marriage, Respect, and Partnership.

By HL | Culture & Influence Editorial Desk
Love • Faith • Partnership • Photos by Richard Sandoval | Production by ReWork Media Group

In an industry often defined by uncertainty, travel, long hours, and public scrutiny, longevity in marriage can feel rare. Yet for actors Maria Pilar Canals-Barrera and David Barrera, more than two and a half decades of marriage have been anchored by something deeper than fame or circumstance: faith.

Hispanic Lifestyle has had the privilege of connecting with this remarkable couple on multiple occasions over the years. During a red-carpet conversation on June 15, 2024, they offered a candid and heartfelt reflection on what has sustained their relationship a message that feels especially fitting as Valentine’s Day approaches.

“Don’t fight against yourself. Once you’re married, you’re one  so fight for the relationship, not against each other.”

Maria Pilar Canals-Barrera & David Barrera

“Our Commitment to God”

When asked about the secret to their enduring marriage, Maria did not hesitate.

“I believe it is our commitment to God, to what He says He wants for marriage.”

David echoed that sentiment with disarming humility.

“Truthfully, God just brought her into my life. I didn’t have a plan. He brought the most amazing woman into my life, and I’m just like, ‘Thank you, Lord.’”

For both, faith is not a slogan  it is structure. It shapes how they see each other, how they communicate, and how they navigate conflict.

Maria shared that when she began to truly seek God, she believed preparation was happening behind the scenes.

“I have no doubt that when I started to really seek God, He was preparing David for me.”

But faith alone, they stress, is not passive. It requires effort.

“You have to work at it. You have to want it.”

Respect Over Ego

There’s a common refrain in Hollywood: “Don’t marry an actor.” The lifestyle can be unpredictable. The schedules are demanding. The industry can test stability.

Maria acknowledges that perception.

“People say, ‘Oh, don’t marry an actor. It’s too crazy, the business.’ And I get it.”

Yet for them, profession was secondary to character.

David shared something that may be the true cornerstone of their bond:

“I look up to her. I respect her. I want to be like her. And that makes me want to love her and be with her forever.”

Maria responded with the same depth of admiration:

“I really respect the man that he is. He’s very tender, and he’s also very strong.”

In their words, admiration fuels affection. Respect sustains attraction. And partnership requires seeing your spouse not as competition — but as inspiration.

Real Love Includes Real Conflict

They are quick to clarify: their marriage is not perfect.

“Of course we argue.”

But what separates healthy conflict from damaging resentment is how they handle it.

They follow a principle many couples hear but few consistently practice: never let the sun go down on your anger.

“Sometimes we’ll be laying there, and I’ll say, ‘I’m sorry I yelled at you. I love you.’” “God doesn’t want us to go to bed angry.”

They understand something profound: unresolved tension does not disappear overnight. It hardens.

Maria described how holding onto frustration often leads to something worse than the original disagreement.

“The next day, you forgot what it was even about, you just have this yucky feeling. And who wants that?”

Choose What You’re Fighting For

Perhaps the most powerful message they offered was directed at younger couples.

“Careful what you’re fighting for. Are you fighting for the person that is your other half to be your enemy?”

Once married, they remind us, you are no longer two separate sides trying to win.

“Don’t fight against yourself. Once you’re married, you’re now one. And we are one.”

That mindset reframes disagreement. It transforms confrontation into collaboration.

Gratitude as Daily Practice

Beyond faith and communication, what stands out most in their exchange is gratitude.

David calls himself the lucky one.
Maria says the same about him.
They thank each other openly.

It is simple. It is intentional. And it is powerful.

“I love you.”
“I love you.”

Not as performance,  but as practice.

A Valentine’s Day Reflection

At HL | Culture & Influence, we often spotlight leadership, legacy, and influence. But lasting love is leadership at home. It is daily discipline. It is choosing respect over pride, forgiveness over resentment, and unity over ego.

For our readers this Valentine’s Day, Maria Pilar Canals-Barrera and David Barrera offer a reminder:

  • Seek something greater than yourself.
  • Respect the person you married.
  • Apologize quickly.
  • Fight for the relationship, not against each other.
  • Never let gratitude fade.

In a world that moves fast, enduring love is still built slowly — one prayer, one conversation, one “I’m sorry,” and one “I love you” at a time.

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The Sleeping Giant Has Awakened

The Sleeping Giant Has Awakened

The Sleeping Giant Has Awakened

The U.S. Hispanic Market Begins to Flex Its Muscles and Stretch Its Influence

By HL | Culture & Influence, Richard Sandoval

For decades, the U.S. Hispanic market was described as emerging, promising, or one to watch. Those labels no longer apply.

What we are witnessing today is not emergence it is arrival.

Across business, culture, media, and consumer spending, U.S. Hispanics are no longer waiting for permission to influence the mainstream. They are shaping it through purchasing power that rivals entire national economies, entrepreneurial momentum transforming local markets, and cultural authority redefining what America watches, listens to, eats, and aspires to.

The sleeping giant has awakened.

From Demographic to Economic Force

The U.S. Hispanic population now exceeds 63 million people, representing nearly one in five Americans. But population alone does not explain the shift underway.

What matters is economic gravity.

U.S. Hispanic buying power now surpasses $2 trillion annually placing it among the world’s largest economies if measured independently. That spending stretches across housing, automotive, travel, financial services, healthcare, education, luxury goods, and digital media.

Equally important is how that spending is deployed. Hispanic consumers today are increasingly intentional rewarding brands, institutions, and platforms that demonstrate understanding, respect, and long-term commitment.

HL Perspective

A Question Asked in 1997, Answered Today

When Hispanic Lifestyle launched in 1997, the caption on our very first cover asked a simple but uncomfortable question:

“Are Hispanic consumers taken for granted?”

Inland Empire Hispanic Lifestyle Magazine Cover – 1997

At the time, the U.S. Hispanic market was often described as emerging or  as the “sleeping giant.” The phrase acknowledged a growing population, rising buying power, and a critical labor force. But it also revealed a deeper truth: our community was recognized in theory, yet rarely treated with urgency or respect in practice.

Nearly three decades later, that question has answered itself.

The U.S. Hispanic market has grown into a $2 trillion economic force, become a majority population in multiple states, and emerged as one of the most influential drivers of American culture and commerce. What was once framed as potential is now power.

In a time marked by national frustration and uncertainty, the Super Bowl halftime moment featuring Bad Bunny felt deeply symbolic. What some labeled controversy became education. Millions were reminded that Puerto Rico is part of the United States, that Spanish is a domestic language spoken by millions of Americans, and that Hispanic culture is not adjacent to the mainstream it is embedded within it.

The sleeping giant did not wake up that night.

It simply reminded the country that it has always been here building, contributing, and influencing.

The Rise of the Affluent U.S. Hispanic Consumer

One of the most underreported dynamics in today’s economy is the rapid growth of affluent Hispanic households.

Latinas and Latinos are increasingly represented among:

  • Six-figure household incomes
  • Business owners, investors, and senior executives
  • Competitive homebuyers in urban and suburban markets
  • Consumers of premium, luxury, and experience-driven products

This is largely earned wealth, built through entrepreneurship, education, and multigenerational sacrifice. With that wealth comes a shift in mindset from access to agency, from visibility to ownership, and from consumption to legacy.

Brands still relying on outdated assumptions about price sensitivity or entry-level positioning are already behind.

Culture as an Economic Engine

Culture has always been the connective tissue of the Hispanic community. Today, it has become a powerful economic lever.

Hispanic influence is unmistakable across:

  • Music and live entertainment
  • Film, streaming, and bilingual storytelling
  • Food, hospitality, and experiential dining
  • Fashion, beauty, and lifestyle branding
  • Social platforms where culture travels faster than advertising

What has changed is control. Hispanic creators, founders, and executives are no longer just contributors they are owners, investors, and decision-makers.

Influence has moved upstream.

The Super Bowl Moment: When Culture Moves Markets

The Super Bowl has long been America’s biggest shared cultural moment. What stood out this year was not just viewership, but who activated around it.

Bad Bunny

Bad Bunny’s presence connected directly with U.S. Hispanic audiences sparking watch parties, family gatherings, social engagement, and a surge in digital conversation. Streaming activity spiked. Spanish-language and bilingual content surged in visibility. Communities turned a broadcast moment into a shared cultural experience.

This was not simply entertainment.
It was an economic multiplier.

In minutes, culture moved markets demonstrating that when Hispanic audiences engage, they do so collectively, intentionally, and at scale.

Business, Media, and the Cost of Standing Still

There is now a widening gap between organizations that engage the U.S. Hispanic market and those that merely acknowledge it.

The leaders are investing in:

  • Long-term relationships, not one-off campaigns
  • Leadership visibility, not surface-level representation
  • Storytelling and experiences that respect nuance, ambition, and influence

Those who fail to adapt risk more than missed opportunity they risk irrelevance.

The U.S. Hispanic market is no longer asking to be included.

It is deciding who earns access.

What Comes Next

The awakening of the U.S. Hispanic market marks a defining chapter in American business and culture one shaped by confidence, capital, and cultural authority.

For business leaders, media companies, and institutions, the question is no longer if this market matters.

The question is whether they are prepared to meet it at its current level of sophistication, scale, and influence.

The giant is awake and it is moving with purpose.

The U.S. Hispanic Market: 1997 → Today

From Overlooked to Unmistakable

1997 | The Question

“Are Hispanic consumers taken for granted?”

  • U.S. Hispanic population: ~29 million
  • Buying power: under $500 billion
  • Hispanic media largely niche and underfunded
  • Spanish-language marketing treated as “add-on,” not strategy
  • Latino influence acknowledged but rarely prioritized

Hispanic Lifestyle launches amid questions of visibility and respect.

2000–2010 | The Foundation

  • Population growth accelerates nationwide
  • Hispanic labor force becomes essential to:
  • Construction
  • Agriculture
  • Hospitality
  • Manufacturing
  • Latino homeownership rises sharply
  • Spanish-language television gains national scale

The giant is building but still underestimated.

2010–2019 | The Shift

  • U.S. Hispanic population surpasses 50 million
  • Latino-owned businesses grow at 2–3× the national average
  • Buying power approaches $1.7 trillion
  • Streaming, music, and digital platforms amplify Latino voices
  • Younger Latinos reshape pop culture, language, and trends

From participation to influence.

2020–2024 | The Acceleration

  • Hispanics drive:
    • Workforce recovery
    • Small business creation
    • Housing demand in key markets
  • Spanish becomes a dominant language in U.S. digital culture
  • Latino creators and entrepreneurs move into ownership roles
  • Cultural moments increasingly originate from Hispanic communities

Influence moves upstream.

Today | The Reality

  • Population: 63+ million (nearly 1 in 5 Americans)
  • Buying power: $2+ trillion annually
  • Latinos represent a majority population in multiple U.S. states
  • Hispanic consumers span:
    • Entry-level to affluent
    • Blue-collar to executive leadership
    • First-generation to multi-generational wealth

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Hispanics are now one of the most influential demographic, economic, and cultural forces shaping America’s future.

2026 and Beyond | What’s Different Now

  • The market is no longer asking to be seen
  • Brands no longer control the narrative
  • Cultural relevance now equals economic power

The sleeping giant hasn’t just awakened  it has learned how to move markets.

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    HL | Latinas of Influence — Legacy Project

    HL | Latinas of Influence — Legacy Project

    HL | Latinas of Influence — Legacy Project

    For more than three decades, Hispanic Lifestyle has been committed to recognizing the women whose leadership, resilience, and influence have shaped business, culture, and community across the United States. Through this ongoing work, nearly 500 Latinas have been honored each story contributing to a powerful and growing narrative of impact.

    Today, that legacy enters a new chapter.

    Introducing the HL | Latinas of Influence — Legacy Project

    The HL | Latinas of Influence — Legacy Project is a reimagined, living platform designed to preserve, elevate, and expand the stories of Latina leaders whose influence continues to shape our communities and inspire future generations.

    This is more than a recognition program. It is an evolving archive of leadership, excellence, and lived experience.

    Through updated digital profiles, new editorial features, video storytelling, and national distribution, the Legacy Project ensures that the voices of Latinas past honorees and future trailblazers alike remain visible, relevant, and impactful.

    Support the Latinas of Influence | Legacy Project and help preserve and elevate the stories of Latina leaders shaping business, culture, and community. Your sponsorship creates lasting impact and year-round visibility.

    “For more than 30 years, HL has had the privilege of telling the stories of extraordinary Latinas whose leadership has shaped our communities. The Legacy Project ensures these stories don’t fade with time. Instead, they live on, documented, accessible, and positioned to inspire the next generation of leaders.”

    Richard Sandoval

    Founder, President, Hispanic Lifestyle

    Why the Legacy Project Matters Now

    Latinas are among the fastest-growing and most influential contributors to the U.S. economy, culture, and civic life. Yet their achievements are still too often underrepresented or under-documented.

    The Legacy Project addresses that gap by:

    • Preserving legacy through verified digital profiles and editorial features
    • Amplifying influence via national content distribution and social platforms
    • Connecting generations of leaders, mentors, and emerging voices
    • Creating ongoing visibility, not one-time recognition

    As Sandoval notes, “Legacy is not about a single moment of recognition it’s about sustained visibility and continued relevance. Our responsibility is to make sure these stories remain part of the cultural record.”

    What the Legacy Project Includes

    Each Legacy Project profile may include:

    • An updated leadership biography and professional highlights
    • Editorial features aligned with HL’s Culture & Influence coverage
    • Optional short-form video storytelling
    • A Legacy Project digital badge for professional and social use
    • Ongoing visibility through HL platforms and special editorial moments, including Women’s History Month

    Together, these elements create a permanent digital footprint that honors where these women have been—and where their influence continues to grow.

    A Platform Built on Trust

    For more than three decades, HL has served as a trusted voice in the community recognized for thoughtful editorial standards, authentic storytelling, and meaningful relationships.

    The Latinas of Influence — Legacy Project builds on that foundation, offering a platform where recognition evolves into long-term visibility, credibility, and connection.

    Join the Legacy

    The HL | Latinas of Influence — Legacy Project invites past honorees, partners, and supporters to participate in this next chapter ensuring that the stories of Latina leadership are not only remembered, but continuously shared.

    Because legacy is not static. It is lived, shaped, and passed forward.

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    Kia’s Vision for the Road Ahead

    Kia’s Vision for the Road Ahead

    Kia’s Vision for the Road Ahead

    Exclusive photos and article by Richard Sandoval | Hispanic Lifestyle

    Eric Watson, Vice President of Sales Operations at Kia America, Inc., shares insights on design, innovation, and the 2027 Telluride.

    At the Los Angeles Automobility Show, Kia signaled a confident next chapter one shaped by bold design, evolving technology, and a clear understanding of today’s consumer. In a conversation with HL, Eric Watson, Vice President of Sales Operations at Kia America, Inc., shared how the brand continues to build momentum while staying grounded in value, accessibility, and long-term ownership confidence.

    Against the backdrop of one of the auto industry’s most influential stages, Watson outlined how Kia’s flagship vehicles, expanding hybrid strategy, and reimagined customer experience are positioning the brand for a strong 2026 and beyond.

    A Decade of Growth

    Over the last decade, Kia has steadily transformed its identity in the U.S. market. Once known primarily for affordability, the brand has earned recognition for design leadership, product quality, and a lineup that spans sedans, SUVs, electric vehicles, and increasingly, hybrids.

    According to Watson, this evolution has been intentional and customer driven. Kia’s current momentum reflects years of consistent investment in product development, retail experience, and listening to how drivers’ needs are changing particularly as families, first-time buyers, and multi-generational households seek versatility without sacrificing style.

    Design has become one of Kia’s strongest differentiators. Watson emphasized that today’s Kia vehicles are engineered to look and feel premium while remaining attainable.

    “We’re very thoughtful about how we package our vehicles,” Watson noted. “We bring a lot of safety features and technology to market, but we’re careful not to overdo it in ways that make vehicles unaffordable.”

    Innovation, for Kia, is less about novelty and more about relevance technology that improves everyday driving, safety that builds confidence, and design that resonates across lifestyles.

    THE 2027 KIA TELLURIDE

    One of the most anticipated moments for Kia at this year’s show was the introduction of the all-new 2027 Kia Telluride. As the flagship of the brand, the Telluride has played a pivotal role in reshaping public perception of Kia. Since its debut, Kia has sold nearly 600,000 Telluride models an achievement Watson credits to the vehicle’s balance of capability, design, and family-friendly practicality. The next-generation Telluride builds on that foundation, arriving larger, bolder, and more refined than its predecessor.

    “The Telluride has really changed the image of our company,” Watson shared. “This new generation is going to elevate our game even further.”

    As vehicle research and purchasing habits continue to shift online, Kia has adapted its approach to meet customers where they are. Today’s buyers often complete the majority of their research digitally before stepping into a dealership.

    To support this behavior, Kia introduced Kia EasyBuy, a platform that allows customers to complete part or all of the purchasing process online, with the flexibility to finalize their transaction at a dealership.

    At the same time, Kia is reimagining its physical retail spaces. The brand is rebuilding and rebranding dealerships nationwide, elevating both exterior design and interior customer areas to create more comfortable, premium environments for sales and service.

    While design and innovation have become hallmarks of the brand, value remains central to Kia’s identity. Watson highlighted the importance of long-term ownership confidence, reinforced by Kia’s industry-leading 10-year, 100,000-mile warranty.

    “That warranty gives customers real peace of mind,” he said. “It’s about confidence not just on the day of purchase, but for years afterward.”

    Kia’s approach to affordable luxury centers on delivering meaningful features, strong reliability, and competitive pricing ensuring accessibility without compromise.

    Quality, Confidence, and Value

    Looking toward 2026, Watson pointed to hybrid vehicles as a major focus for Kia’s future lineup. As consumer demand for efficiency and flexibility grows, hybrids offer a practical bridge between traditional combustion engines and full electrification.

    With a diversified product portfolio, continued investment in customer experience, and a strong pipeline of new vehicles, Kia enters the coming years with confidence and clarity.

    “I think the future of the Kia brand is bright,” Watson said. “We’ve got a lot of momentum, and we’re looking forward to a great 2026.”

    Kia’s presence at LA Mobility reflects more than a single product launch it represents a brand in motion. Through thoughtful design, accessible innovation, and a commitment to meeting real-world needs, Kia continues to shape how mobility fits into modern lifestyles.

    As part of HL  Autos • Motion • Mobility series, this conversation underscores how vehicles are more than transportation they are extensions of culture, family, and the way communities move forward together.


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