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No matter what life throws your way, there are plenty of reasons to smile. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and the 25th Anniversary of People en Español, we asked 25 real Latina women what brings them happiness and how the latest lip balms and shimmers from Burt’s Bees can help.
Jackie Stiff
Beauty lover and natural hair enthusiast Jackie smiles because of her daughter, Jaelle, who helps her to be a better person. Family time makes her happy, and she loves empowering other moms to find their passion.
Ana Faneite
Seeing her work published and valued by others is what makes this Venezuelan photographer smile. The ocean brings her peace and brings back memories of her early life growing up near the water.
Daniella Duque-Angel
Colombian mother and fashion blogger Daniella smiles because she’s living her dream as a fashion content creator. Being able to do what she loves and traveling allows her to express her full creativity.
Barbie Brignoni
Puerto Rican lifestyle blogger Barbie smiles when her loved ones feel seen and heard. Her Nana Cisa’s strength and resilience brings her joy.
Jasmine Vargas
Beauty and lifestyle blogger Jasmine also owns a bridal makeup business. It makes her smile when she’s able to help a bride and her party feel beautiful on their special day.
Claudia Camargo
Claudia has known her husband for over 20 years and he’s the one who makes this Colombian lifestyle blogger smile, even on tough days. Exercise and working on her wellness journey also helps.
Diandra Barnwell
Model and lifestyle influencer Diandra’s mom makes her smile the most. The two are best friends and her mom knows her better than anyone else.
Carol de Mauro
Brazilian-born blogger Carol smiles when she thinks about the home that she and her husband just purchased. Her bad-day remedy is taking a hot bath, drinking her favorite tea and reading a good book.
Noelia Mejia
Dominican Afro-Latina curly hair enthusiast Noelia finds joy in helping her community embrace their natural hair journey. Knowing she’s helping people learn to love themselves even more boosts her mood.
Carla Nunez
Venezuelan fashion blogger, model and content creator Carla finds joy in focusing on her physical and mental health. Getting dressed in her go-to outfit of jeans and a statement crop top instantly lifts her mood.
Nazira Sacasa
Mother nature makes this body image and empowerment coach smile. A personal accomplishment that also brings her joy is thinking back on her four-month solo trip to Southeast Asia.
Gaby Aleixandre
Venezuelan blogger Gaby loves the people that she surrounds herself with. Her family and friends make her smile, and she recently discovered a hidden talent she enjoys: roller skating!
Mila Gonzalez
Cuban beauty content creator Mila smiles when she thinks about the life she’s created here in the US. Moving from Cuba without knowing what her future would be was not easy. Through hard work and dedication, she now supports her family.
Sherly Tavarez
Afro-Latina fashion stylist and entrepreneur Sherly finds joy in helping people with their natural hair journey. She designs T-shirts aimed at encouraging everyone to realize that all hair is beautiful. Every time someone orders a shirt, it puts a smile on her face.
Kelly Flores
Beauty vlogger Kelly dedicates her channel to bringing joy to other women through self-help, natural hair tips and more. Spending time with her newborn daughter and dressing her up in cute outfits makes her smile.
Valentina Padilla
Afro-Latina content creator Valentina finds joy in educating the Latinx community about the importance of diversity and inclusion. She empowers and uplifts others by sharing her personal knowledge.
Jessica Rodriguez
Fashion and entertainment host Jessica is proud when she thinks about what she’s been able to accomplish coming to the US from Venezuela. Her grandfather, who is always in a good mood, never fails to bring a smile to her face.
Maria Claudia Gonzalez
Venezuelan fashion blogger Maria Claudia smiles every time she thinks about her upcoming wedding. Knowing she gets to spend the rest of her life with her husband-to-be brings her immense joy.
Jessica Mahalaris
Fashion blogger and boutique owner Jessica says thinking about her grandmother, who was also a boutique owner, instantly lifts her mood. Jessica’s business means the world to her because it symbolizes a connection between her and her grandmother.
Pamela Ravelo
Dominican Afro-Latina hair care entrepreneur Pamela spreads joy to others around her by sharing a smile and a few words of wisdom. Inspiring others to follow their passions like she did is what gives her a reason to smile.
Tally Dilbert
Afro-Latina content creator Tally spreads joy with her paintings that portray the beauty of Black and Brown women. Accomplishing two of her biggest goals, graduating from college and becoming a fashion influencer, makes her happy and proud.
Ilianna Ayala
Dominican model, makeup artist and body positivity influencer Ilianna smiles because she’s turned her passion into her career. When she’s having a tough day, playing her favorite video game helps her relieve stress and let joy in.
Aimee Kelly
Aimee smiles because she’s finally living her childhood dream as a content creator. This Afro-Latina lights up when it comes to fashion, thrifting and singing.
Kelly Saks
Wardrobe stylist and digital entrepreneur Kelly finds joy in sharing her eclectic and unique twist on beauty, fashion, home decor, fitness and travel with her community.
Audree Kate Lopez
Fashion stylist and creative Audree Kate smiles because she’s working her dream job. Her businesses, focusing on supporting smart, diverse and creative women around the world, bring joy into her life.
Visit burtsbees.com to explore and discover your own reasons to smile.