The Queen’s Story
As I enter this little store in Ojojona, Honduras I am in awe with all of the colorful things in the store. Immediately I'm greeted by woman who is called "Reina," which translates to Queen. This is...
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De Manos con Amor would not have been possible without the help from some very empowering women. These women embody what EMPOWERMENT means. And I am proud to call them my friends. Keep an eye out for...
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Hello to our beloved followers!We know you want to make a difference in the world and that’s why we love you. However, sometimes when we are focusing so much on how we can help others, we forget to...
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Every week we feature #WomenWhoEmpower - and this week the women who empowered us manifest confidence.Winnie Harlow:You might have seen Harlow on ANTMor ads for Desigual.But if you didn't catch her...
View ArticleReading is a No-Brainer
For our #ThingsThatEmpower series we are talking about reading books! Personally we love getting lost in a book and finding yourself so invested in what we are reading. Some books we read for...
View ArticleWomen who Shine
Sophia BushWhether you first saw her in One Tree Hill or in the classic women power movie John Tucker Must Die, Sophia Bush is much more than just an amazing actress. Off screen, Sophia participates in...
View ArticleLet Girls Learn
The First Lady of the United States is a woman known for excelling in her multiple roles as a mother, wife, and public servant. Michelle Obama has accomplished a plethora of achievements during her...
View ArticleSuperwoman in the Mirror
Studies have shown that there are certain things you can do and tell yourself to make yourself feel more empowered and prepared not only for big events like interviews but just for life in general. Amy...
View ArticleSexist Laws Around the World
It may be 2016, but that does not mean that women and men are equal in terms of the law. Women around the world have made great strides in the eyes of the law in past years; however, this list of...
View ArticleMake a Statement, A Fashion Statement
There are those that believe that fashion and feminism are opposites; we believe the opposite is true. Fashion is one of the ultimate tools for self expression and empowerment. As an industry, fashion...
View ArticleEqual Pay Counts Every Day
The year is 2009 and Obama signs his first major bill into law; the bill that is receiving the signature: The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act.Now, rewind 30 years to 1979. Lilly Ledbetter is just starting...
View ArticleFlying High
ELLEN OCHOAWho She Is: Ellen Ochoa was the first hispanic woman to go to space. She made this historic journey aboard the Discovery in 1993. Since then, Ochoa has logged over 1,000 hours in space...
View ArticleWomen in the Olympics
On August 5, the 2016 Summer Olympics will kick off in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In this year’s Olympics, women’s sports like gymnastics, soccer, and swimming will be well attended, highly anticipated...
View ArticleSexism in American Politics
Hillary Clinton is the first woman in United States history to become the the nominee of a major political party. At De Manos Con Amor, we applaud all women that break glass ceilings, and we hope that...
View ArticleWorkin' On My Fitness She's My Witness
Working out: a dreaded pre-summer activity, hell on earth, self imposed torture, etc. etc. Although these used to be how I defined working out, I now see it as one of the more empowering things I can...
View ArticleIneligible to Compete
Dutee Chand is an athlete who has high testosterone levels and was therefore deemed ineligible to compete in any competition. According to an International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF)...
View ArticleOlympic Level Inspirations
Who She Is: Simone Biles is the 19 year old gymnast that, after this year’s olympics, is being heralded as one of the best female gymnasts in history. Simone lives in Texas and recently announced her...
View ArticleThe Queen’s Story
As I enter this little store in Ojojona, Honduras I am in awe with all of the colorful things in the store. Immediately I'm greeted by woman who is called "Reina," which translates to Queen. This is...
View ArticleThe Faces of Women Empowerment
De Manos con Amor would not have been possible without the help from some very empowering women. These women embody what EMPOWERMENT means. And I am proud to call them my friends. Keep an eye out for...
View ArticleLike a Girl
Hello to our beloved followers!We know you want to make a difference in the world and that’s why we love you. However, sometimes when we are focusing so much on how we can help others, we forget to...
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