Listen "The Latina Power Shift: How LatinaFest Is Redefining Representation"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Empowered with Gina, attorney and founder Gina Zapanta sits down with Naibe Reynoso and Bel Hernández Castillo, the powerhouse duo behind LatinaFest, to talk about The Latina Power Shift — a movement redefining what representation looks like.From Chicano activism to Emmy-winning journalism and producing, Naibe and Bel share how they turned frustration into fuel and built the nation’s largest outdoor festival celebrating Latina identity, entrepreneurship, and sisterhood. Together, they unpack the journey of reclaiming their voices in spaces that weren’t built for them — and why abundance, confidence, and community are no longer optional for women who lead.They also reveal how LatinaFest is expanding nationwide, partnering with Gina’s Empowered with Gina women’s retreat in Louisiana to create even more spaces for connection, collaboration, and power.If you’ve ever wondered how to turn barriers into blueprints, this episode will remind you: representation starts with you.
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