Lorena Legarreta | Texan | Hospitality Entrepreneur | Mexico City Travel

Latina In America Podcast

Meet Lorena Legarreta, a multigenerational Texan, hospitality entrepreneur, and a Latina in America. She is passionate about increasing representation of women in the hospitality industry and sharing the stories of Latina leaders in America. Join us as Lorena takes us to her journey of growing up on the Texas-Mexico border, her abuelita cooking, and her latest business venture.

Time Stamp:

[00:00:12] – Introduction to Latina In America
[00:00:48] – Meet Lorena
[00:02:53] – Cultural Identity & Heritage
[00:04:19] – Favorite Memories: Cooking with abuelita, kitchen setting, and el Arroz con Leche experice.
[00:10:04] – Texas to California and the beginning of her carrer journey.
[00:14:13] – Her new venture: Uniquely flavorful ice cream sandwiches with a "chunk" or centered flavor bombs in it.

[00:17:58] – Failing on your way to success.

[00:19:44] – The importance of travel, and travel experiences to Mexico City and nearby artesans.
[00:21:16] – Advice for Latina women.

Lorena Legarreta, MBA

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Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorena-legarreta

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Website: LatinaInAmericaPodcast.com

Instagram: @LatinaInAmerica

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