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Los Muertos y Los Vivos

By Sam Gomez

Día de los Muertos honors the bond between los muertos y los vivos. Discover the traditions, meaning, and how Nopalera celebrates this Mexican ritual.

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Ways To Prioritize Mental Health As An Entrepreneur
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Ways To Prioritize Mental Health As An Entrepreneur

By Sam Gomez

Entrepreneurship can be lonely and overwhelming. Discover practical ways to prioritize mental health while building a business.

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Nopalera team portrait with Sandra Velazquez seated in the center, surrounded by team members in a studio setting.
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Writing Your Own Story.

By Sandra Velasquez

You are the author of your own story. Sandra Velasquez on rewriting your narrative as a Latina entrepreneur and breaking generational patterns.

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BIPOC Founders Will Find A Way.

By Sandra Velasquez

As the saying goes -- necessity is the mother of invention. People start businesses for different reasons. For some, starting a business is a great way to...

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Are You Dreaming Big Enough?

By Sandra Velasquez

The key was allowing myself to think big. And knowing that this wasn’t just about me. This was about decolonizing the bath and body aisle....

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