01:32 💼 Attorney and Assemblywoman Jessica Ramirez

Tune in to hear Puerto Rican born Jessica talk about her:

• Boricua roots and journey to the Tri-State area from the Island • Focus on Veterans and Women's issues as part of her NJ Government role
• Litigation against organizations that been involved in the abuse of minors
• “Just do it” mentality - and the importance of being resilient

8:22 🚗 Auto Repair Entrepreneur Hilda Mera

The Ecuadorian trailblazer talks about her:

• Family decision to open a business despite a lack of business experience
• Experience of being a woman in a male-dominated business
• Time in the SHCCNJ’s LETS Program and how it impacted her career
• Teaching of other women who want to learn more about auto mechanics

16:19 🎥 Award-winning Filmmaker Noemi Figueroa Soulet

The Founder of El Pozo Productions talks about:

• The award-winning PBS documentary film “The Borinqueneers”
• Her work with Hector Elizondo
• The Perth Amboy park to commemorate “The Borinqueneers”
• Contributions of the Latin American population in the US Military

24:58 Recap