Hood Girls Travel Too The Podcast

Meet Monica Avila

Season 1 Episode 22

Monica is the owner and designer of Luna and Leche Maternity. A Maternity brand that focuses on breastfeeding and pumping friendly clothing. Monica has been able to travel and work with people from all walks of life in her Industry, because of this she has been making it a point to show her daughters as much of the world as she can so they can learn the beauty diversity of this world.

Monica grew up in a small rural town near Fresno, CA. When Monica was 16 she was fortunate enough to travel to Rome, Germany and France with her church youth group and the love of travel began. She's hoping by showing her daughters as much of the world as she can, that they grow up feeling confident and have a better understanding of the way people from all walks of life live.

Connect with Monica 

https://lunaandleche.com/
https://www.instagram.com/lunaandleche_maternity

Monica’s Recommendations 

Harris Ranch 

THE BLOSSOM TRAIL 

Joining me next week is Adriana Galvan 

Adriana is the formidable force behind Adriana Talks Dinero, LLC and the Amor Propio Podcast, she wears multiple hats with grace and determination. By day, she serves as the Regional Human Resources Business Partner for the Midwest and Northeast at a metals company, playing a vital role in supporting the aerospace industry. Simultaneously, she's the driving force behind her own business venture.

Adriana's journey is rooted in humble beginnings, being the eldest daughter of immigrant parents from Tamaulipas and Oaxaca, Mexico. As a dual citizen of the United States and Mexico, she has called the suburbs of Chicago home. In her household, education held a paramount place, leading her to pursue and successfully attain a double MBA in her 20s. Entrepreneurship runs deep in her veins, prompting her to embark on the journey of founding her own business a year and a half ago.

Her passion lies in breaking the silence around the often-taboo topic of money. Adriana finds immense joy in helping women and the BIPOC community empower themselves financially. Through her platform, she imparts valuable knowledge on budgeting, investing, travel hacking, negotiating pay, and safeguarding assets. In doing so, she not only educates but also inspires others to take control of their financial destinies.

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