CONTENTS THE ENTREPRENEUR’S ISSUE 16’
GINA BADHEN
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AMBER ROSE SHOW
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SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS OF THE MOMENT
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ROB & CHYNA
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ROSA ACOSTA IS ABOUT HER BUSINESS
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EMBRACE YOUR FULL PLATE
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TEAM MEMBERS & K Andre Hammonds
John Anthony Sutton
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www.johnanthonysutton.com
www.allthingsandre.com
John is a British Portrait Photographer who shoots actors & celebrities from his base in Los Angeles, California. John got his start in a small London studio before moving to Miami in 2009, and then made his way west to LA in 2011. “Los Angeles is the perfect base to shoot year round, with near perfect weather and access to so many different desert-scapes, beaches and urban settings”. Traveling is a key factor in his life, and he feels incredibly fortunate to be able to throw a camera into a bag and hop on a plane, to have already visited over half the U.S. National Parks, along with recent trips to Russia, Peru, Ecuador & many of the Caribbean islands.
Andre` Hammonds is a Los Angeles based wardrobe stylist, fashion consultant, and entrepreneur. His work can be seen on recording artists, TV personalities, and publications both nationally and internationally. Andre’s clients typically seek him for his keen eye for fashion, however after working with him they typically rave of his high level of professionalism and attention to detail. Andre` has provided creative services to clients ranging from public figures to major corporations and continues to wow clients each time.
FROM THE EDITOR’S PEN
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As you know, we are a diverse group comprised of a globally diverse team. We cover topics ranging from music, business, sports, current events, [as seen in our previous ‘Black Power Issue’ feat. John Carlos] fashion and more. For this issue, we turned to our Dubai team to take the lead. With the help of a tremendous team, our Dubai creative director/editor Gina Badhen
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Richard Grant
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Joshua has a degree in fashion & retail merchandise from University of Houston. He started out working with fashion stylist Leslie Rivas as a intern for Simon Fashion Now fashion shows per season, then he worked his way to Atlanta GA to work with the brilliant designer to the stars Reco Chapple as a intern. Now with over eight years of experience with working New York Fashion Week he has started his own his team of fashionistas Akedriona Fon, Ryan Barker & Andre Hammond’s they help run J.Johnson and all things fashion & lifestyle. Now Joshua Johnson is working with Reality Star Erica Mena as her go-to-fashion stylist who has been created for changing her style within one year.
flawlessly made the celebrity edition of ‘The Entrepreneurs Issue’ come to life. Featuring exclusive images and interviews with Rosa Acosta, Angel Gold, Ashley K, Karla J, Gurpreet, Kirran and Gina Badhen’s social media influencers of the moment. Think Global!
Rob Naylor Jr. @RobNaylorJr.
HAIR ST YLIST
Celebrity hairstylist and Los Angeles native, Richard Grant, has been a dominant force in hair design since securing a position with leading Celebrity Cleints.Richard’s avant-garde approach to hair application is what distinguishes him from his peers; and certifies him as a master extraordinaire at the forefront of hairstyling and hair-care management. As an instructor for several prestigious hair conventions Richard’s serious commitment to hair maintenance is paramount in his unique technique. Richard is building his brand to open his own training facility where he will teach other stylists appropriate hair-care techniques, maintenance standards, styling methods, and proper hair application. Richard has upcoming collaborations in the pipe line with International Hair Academies in London, LA and the Middle East.
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GINA BADHEN Co – Editor & International Creative Director
Celebrity Beauty Expert “The Beauty Industries Top Female Beauty Entrepreneur Of The Moment.” Gina Badhen is known for her entrepreneurial savy in the beauty and media industry as she rapidly shot to her Internationally recognized brand status. Head hunted for her role as Editor In Chief of Vanity Magazine in the Middle East and UK is only the tip of Gina’s resume of impressive career milestones. Gina worked her creative magic for their Empire Radio Magazine front cover glam! Gina is often known for creating breathtaking creative concepts and editorial spreads. As her meticulous eye for styling, make-up and photography all cultivates together for winning results! Gina has successfully launched her multitalented career across the globe as a noted Beauty Editor & Creative Director for magazines across the board. Her business know how has led her to create one of the most respected beauty Academies in the UK, Middle East and Los Angeles. Gina is a celebrity favourite for red carpets, TV and media time and time again thanks to her uniquely skilled artistry and sharp attention to detail. She is now a leading Beauty Expert in the UK, Middle East and Los Angeles with big sponsor names like Lilly Ghalichi and E! Entertainment celebrities. Kis Radio’s very own Ryan Seacest hand picked Gina to be sponsored by the show for her Ultimate Celebrity Make-up Master Class Event in Los Angeles earlier this year, covering a full radio interview and give away on his breakfast show. We can’t wait to see what she pulls out of the bag next!
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[DON’T LET LIFE STRESS YOU OUT!] BY ROB NAYLOR JR.
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hen life becomes a buffet of YOUR TASKS tasks, do not stress; embrace your full plate and dine. I vividly PRIORITIZE YOUR recall the day I ambitiously yearned TASKS for the opportunity to be a successful FOCUS ON QUALITY adult. As I entered into adulthood, I TASK COMPLETION noticed responsibility progressively flow upward requring sticky note reminders to maintain order. School, DO WHAT YOU CAN, DELIGATE IF YOU work, kids, business, laundry; CAN AND THE REST without proper balance, stress is WILL HAVE TO WAIT. eminent, but balance is key. Success follows struggle and a full plate is DON’T BURN vital to whomever desires success in YOURSELF OUT. [YOU’RE NO GOOD life. When your plate is empty, that TO ANYONE (Including is when you should worry, however yourself) IF YOU’RE NOT as long as your plate is full, embrace HEALTHY MENTALLY AND it and dine. PHYSICALLY. ]
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HABITS OF A SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEUR
Wake up between 5:30 and 6:00 am daily
Get proper rest
Create a schedule and stick to it.
Study leadership
Maintain consistancy
Maintain a healthy diet
Maticulously create, monitor and Understand strengths & weaknesses update your business plan. Remain Self-motivated Be a student and expert of your industry
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“Amber has inspired millions of young women by overcoming homelessness to become a wildly successful entrepreneur...” -Chris McCarthy/ VH1 General Manager WATCH LATEST FULL EPISODES WWW.VH1.COM
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The model, actress and social media superstar is getting her own weekly talk show on VH1, the network announced on Tuesday. Rose is teaming up with Dr. Phil McGraw for the show, which will premiere this summer and will find the 29-yearold conducting “candid interviews with celebrity friends and lead provocative, entertaining and humorous conversations with guests about pop culture, motherhood, relationships, friendships, race, and entrepreneurship,” VH1 previewed. “Uhh Ohh,” Rose wrote on Twitter after the news was announced. “Muva has a Talk Show on @vh1 Produced by @DrPhil I finally have a voice & ur gonna love what I have 2 say.” And in a statement, Rose, said, “I am very excited to be joining forces with such an amazing network to deliver a fresh perspective on the primetime talk show. Join us as we break all the rules and redefine late-night. Watch out Fallon, here comes MUVA!” VH1 General Manager Chris McCarthy added, “Amber has inspired millions of young women by overcoming homelessness to become a wildly successful entrepreneur. A true multi-hyphenate, she is a devoted mother, a strong advocate for women’s rights and a celebrated author all of which make her an ideal host. Amber is a perfect addition to the VH1 family because our audience is interested in hearing unique perspectives from those who are unapologetically themselves and not afraid to take a stand on issues they are passionate about.” A vocal feminist, Rose, who has a three-year-old son with her ex Wiz Khalifa, hosts an annual SlutWalk event, which aims to make women unashamed about their bodies and fashion choices.
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First comes love and an engagement, then comes baby. Next up for Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna now? A reality show, of course! It has officially been announced that the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star, 29, and the model/business owner, 28, will debut their own reality show called Rob & Chyna later this year. Over the course of six 60-minute episodes, “The couple will openly share their new life while setting up their new home and preparing for their first child together,” according to a statement from the network. A special celebrating the birth of their child will follow. In the meantime, it has been reported that Chyna has been filming KUWTK alongside Rob and his famous family. Recently, Chyna posted a shot of herself taping what appears to be one the show’s confessional interviews. “THE PRODIGY,” she captioned the image of herself sitting in front of a green screen, adding a devil emoji. In the release, E!’s Executive Vice President of Original Programming & Development Jeff Olde said, “Very few love stories have created as much pop culture buzz as Rob and Chyna’s, and we are thrilled to see Rob in such a happy place. We are excited to share the next chapter in their relationship.” Before Rob & Chyna premieres later this year, Keeping Up with the Kardashians airs Sundays (9 p.m. ET on E! Entertainment
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Once the most sought after beauty in the music and modling industry, Rosa Acosta has casted her looks aside to put her business acumen on display. We talk CossaMia, Game of Thrones, lip locking with Amber Rose, nipples and much more! Interview & Layout Design Rob Naylor Jr. Creative Director Gina Badhen Photographer Nathalie Gordon Fashion Stylist Andre Hammonds & Joshua Johnson Hair Stylist Richard Grant MakeUp Gina Badhen
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veryone wants and loves a woman like Rosa Acosta! At this juncture of her life, she has allowed her business acumin to step over her beauty like Allen Iverson did Tyrron Leu on June 6 during the 2001 NBA Finals.
“I am no longer aware of my looks, and I no longer depend of them to make a living...” As track number two on Late Nights with Jeremih (2012) softly plays, I scroll through Ms. Acosta’s Instagram page. Her description reads; ballet dancer, massage therapist, elbow Lover, nippologist, scar kisser, shower opera singer, midget hunter and future chef. I’m intrigued. Prior to placing her beauty aside, you could not turn on your television without seeing Ms. Acosta as a leading lady in music videos for Drake, Omarion, Trey Songz and many more of your favorite artists. I had to sit down with her and find out just how she’s able to wear hats for all of the afformentioned, make the transition from beautiful successful model to beautiful, successful entreprenuer. So after Gina Badhen and the team finished an amazing photoshoot, I sat down with the savvy Rosa Acosta to talk business, Game of Thrones, her Amber Rose kiss and more.
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As I was checking out your IG page, I realized that we are kindred spirits as we’re huge fans of Game of Thrones (G.O.T). I thought the last two episodes were amazing and a great set-up for season 7. Are you ready for the next season? I love G.O.T! I loved the last few episodes and I am excited for next season. If you lived in the world of G.O.T, what house or kingdom would you want to be part of? Mmmm I was discussing that with my friend , I love Daenerys Targaryen but i dont think based on my looks i would be a Targaryen i would be a Martell of Sunspear… But i would love to have a pet dragon. You are an advocate for small businesses and even deeper than that; female owned small business. What drives you to do so in a world where being cut throat is all too often standard practice? Women get paid less than Men to do the same job, While we fight for equality, being your own boss can help you make as much or more money than our fellow business men. I love supporting my friends and all the ladies that have a business with a vision of giving back.
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Tell us a little bit about your business ventures and which project(s) at the top of your entrepreneurial totem poll? Currently most of my energy is focus on CossaMia, We started as an online store 4+ years ago, and a year ago we opened our first location on Melrose Ave. in Los Angeles. In a few weeks im getting ready to celebrate CossaMia ‘s 1 year anniversary and launching CossaMia Beauty Bar righ on Melrose. We will be offering Lash extentions, hair, make up and nail services. Where would you say you acquired your acute business sense? My Mom. She’s great with money , She showed me how to stretch a dollar. As a female entrepreneur, do you feel you have any advantages as a beautiful woman or is the playing field equal across the board? I look around and all i see is beautiful women out there, everybody is pretty and has a hot body these days. I am no longer aware of my looks, and I no longer depend on them to make a living. As a video vixen, yes it helped me, but when I launched CossaMia, nobody knew it was my store for 3 years. So the success of the store did not depended on my looks. Many people get discouraged when it comes to business if growth is moving slowly. What advice do you have for aspiring entrepreneurs and those who are in the slow grind of the business world? If you get discouraged easily, entrepreneurship is not for you. You need to be patient and be prepared for the bad times as much as you are going to cherish the good times.
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How does one go about locking lips with Amber Rose? I’m not sharing my secret wit you guys! hahah You are a marketing genius. How important would you say it is for a business to advertise and strategically market their brand(s)? Very important. I went to business school in Dominican Republic but times have changed since them and I have been trying now things and seeing what works for my business and what doesnt. According to your description on IG and Twitter, you are a ballet dancer, massage therapist, elbow Lover, nippologist, scar kisser, shower opera singer, midget hunter and future chef. How many midgets, have you caught to date? What is your favorite meal to cook? How long have you been dancing ballet? Who has your favorite elbow? Who would you compare your shower singing voice to? What makes for a great nipple and who has the best nipples you’ve seen as a certified nippologist? I love little people , once im close to one I can’t stop smiling and I just want to hug them. I used to love to cook maple salmon, but I am currently vegan. I started dancing when I was 4 years old and graduated with honors at 18 and joined the only classical Ballet company in my country. My friend Geebin has the coolest elbows, I sound like Celine Dion in the shower, I like pink nipples and my friend and playboy model Sthephy C has the cutest ones. Can you share some of your lessons learned in business and give some advice to aspiring entrepreneurs based on your experiences? A business that only has a purpose of making money would never be truly successful. Be inspired but Do not copy from other business. People will make it look easy but its not.
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ith a voice that describes the second part of her name (Gold) and a personality that defines the former (Angel), I caught up with the beautiful, talented R&B star on the rise to talk life and music. I’ve been a fan of your brother Ty Dolla $ign’s music for a few years now and when I heard your single “No,No,No”, I became Team AngelGold as well. How has the overall response been to the song? People are loving the song! My bro TC just put out a song called “Family” featuring himself, my other brother Ty$, and myself that is getting a lot of love as well. I’m happy!
Free TC is the movement. Can you tell us about the situation with that and is there any progress toward clearing your brother’s name? Yes there is progress being made. When my bro Ty released the album ‘Free TC’, so much awareness to wrongful convictions and injustice lead to a lot more support. The documentary was extremely touching and I immediately wanted to go to work and do my part to help. What can people do to help if anything at all? At the moment, using the hashtag #FREETC
Would you say it’s more of a gift or a curse for you to have a sibling in the industry who’s already created a solid name? Do you feel any added pressure?
I’ve noticed you are always on point when it comes to make-up and fashion. What and/or who inspires your fashion style? Favorite fashion brands? Favorite make-up brands?
I’m fortunate to have a musical family. It’s definitely a gift! There is pressure, but nothing I can’t handle.
I like to rise to the occasion when it comes to make up and fashion. There’s no specific brand, but I like wearing exclusives and one of a kind pieces. I prefer more of a natural look that’s diverse because I like to change outfits during the day.
I watched the FreeTC Documentary and saw you did some vocal work on Ty’s latest project also titled FreeTC. Do you think you and Ty will ever do a joint project? Stay tuned to find out! I use my social media to keep everyone updated on what’s going on. Follow me: (@iamAngelGold) Instagram,
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What and/or who inspires your music? My life inspires my music. The experiences I have good and bad influence the songs I write and gravitate towards.
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Do you have any Entrepreneurial aspirations? Any plans beyond the music? I am a true artist that loves to create not only in music, but choreography, art, and film to name a few. I know you’re working on your EP. Can you talk about it a little bit and what we can expect? I just got back to LA from Toronto, Atlanta, and Texas working with some of the best to bring you my signature sound #itsSoGood with a lot of new flavor / sauce ; ). I’m so excited about my first EP! I’ve been dreaming of this for a long time, and now it’s finally happening. So I was telling one of my friends that I was going to be interviewing you and he wanted me to ask you a pretty cliché question (lol). He actually just wanted to know (“hypothetically” but he really hopes it happens) how he should approach you and if it would be weird if he picked you up with your music playing in his car? I want everyone to be themselves around me. Play my music as you would normally as often as you want, but don’t put it on JUST because I’m getting in the car ya know?
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What has been your best and worst experience in the music industry so far? All my experiences in the music industry have been great because I get to do what I love. My worst day is still a good one. It’s difficult at times, but always worth it. I can’t complain about getting the opportunity to create and share my ideas with the world. What advice would you give aspiring artists trying to make it in today’s music industry? Whatever you are interested in, stay focused on it and push yourself to be great! Do you have any words you’d like to leave with your current and future fans? Hey! Let’s get to know each other and share more light than shade everywhere we go.
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KARLA JARA
Lead Video Vixen slaying her way through the industry for The
Weeknd, 50 Cent & Chris Brown. From modelling to
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CELEBRITY HAIR & MAKE-UP ARTIST EDUCATIONAL SPEAKER ENTREPRENEUR Empire Radio Mag’s Beauty Editor Gina Badhen sits down with the talented Etienne Ortega as he shares his tips to get to the top! How did you kick start your career in make-up? I would have to take it wayyy back to High School. I used to do all my friends and family’s makeup and I think that is when I discovered it would become a big part of my future! What has been the highlight of your career so far? Over all the highlight of my career, has to be working with such amazing beautiful woman, and getting to paint very diverse kind of women! What advice would you give to other aspiring make-up artist that want to build their brand? It’s all about PASSION, like they say if you love what you do, you will never have to work a day in your life. It’s all about putting amazing energy into what you do, the rest will come!! Do you feel that social media outlets like Instagram and snapchat are vital for building your brand awareness? Absolutely! The industry has changed over the last few years and it is very important to have a very active social media to keep everyone updated on your projects, all of your work and all the fun stuff you’re doing! How have those social media outlets helped your career? It has helped my career tremendously! I used to post pictures of all my hair and makeup looks and eventually women like Kim Kardashian found me on IG! The rest is history! What inspires you as a makeup artist? I find inspiration in everything from fashion magazines to makeup ads to nature! I think you have to find the beauty in everything and use it as inspiration. Are there any pros or cons to being a male make-up artist? I think for me it’s been ok!
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Who would be your dream client? A dream would have been to do the legendary Marilyn Monroe’s makeup! She was such a classic timeless beauty and her era really inspires me, and actually Christina Aguilera was always someone I dreamed of working with and now I DO! Are there any industry veterans that inspire you or people in your life that motivate your drive to succeed in such a competitive industry? There are so many artists I look up to Kevyn Aucoin is such a legend, Franchesca Tolot, the late Jake Bailey, Kristofer Buckle and also artists of today such as Mario D. I admire everything he and Kim have done together! There is competition but the way I look at it is that there is plenty of success for everyone and we should all be supportive of each other. My family FOR SURE motivates me and drives me to keep pushing my limits! Where do you see your brand in the next year? God willing, I would love to keep expressing myself through my art and keep going with all my goals and dreams such as my product line, my classes and to keep enjoying what I do! Are there any exciting projects or announcements that you would like your fans and our readers to look out for? Yes, I am working on a lip line who is set to be ready end of this year, and also to get more involved with creative directing! w w w .et ienneo rt ega .com @etienneortega
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Gina Badhen Glams Celebrity Make-up Artist, Ashley K. Holm during their intimate interview on her success story so far. Beauty Entrepreneur Lilly Ghalichi has dubbed Ash as one of her praised Live Glam Pro Artists. Ash has also worked with some of Hollywood’s biggest glam girls such as Khloe Kardashian. How did you kick start your career in make-up? Honestly I didn’t kick start my career in the makeup world. It’s been a very long process. I actually graduated from Paul Mitchell cosmetology school and my passion for makeup got me hired at one of the top makeup companies at the age of nineteen. My dream was to become a trainer. I spent 5 years fine-tuning my makeup application and teaching skills. I was recognized as one of the best makeup artists in the region and among the highest in sales. My favorite roll I had with the company was educating the artists & customers during my seminars. Eventually I decided to pursue a freelance career and things took off from there. What has been the highlight of your career so far? The absolute highlight of my career is being able to work for myself, establish my own brand and being able to maintain a celebrity clientele.
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What advice would you give to other aspiring make-up artist that want to build their brand? There is no secret to success. You have to invest into the things that you are passionate about. Invest your time and your thoughts into what you want. You have to become obsessed with it. This is not a hobby this is a full time job. I’m always setting new goals and working towards accomplishing them. What inspires you as a makeup artist? I get to wake up everyday and do what I love. It’s not always easy or fun but there is honestly nothing in the world I would rather be doing than this and I recognize how lucky I am to have a job I’m truly passionate about. Where do you see your brand in the next year? I’m really excited to announce that my website/blog (AshKholmglam.com) just went live. I’m about to launch my signature liquid lipstick line in collaboration with Rincon Cosmetics and I’m also going to be working on my YouTube channel so make sure to look out for that.
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Make-up Gurpreet Kitaure Hair Gurpreet Kitaure Photography Gina Badhen Model July Hamdi Location Capri, Italy
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When I caught up with Claudia Vivanco she stated, “At the moment, I am working on an eccentric Stainless Steel line with semiprecious stones, pearls and Venetian and Czech crystals, where I am trying to show the union between femininity and color harmony. When creating my jewelry collections, I experiment with the materials that I am using and take them as far as they will go. That style of design will be present in my future collections which are named: “Cosmogonica” based on the cosmos, “Golden Diva” using a lot of gold tones, and “Perlain White” where I will be using different types of pearls. Creating motivates me.”
Claudia Vivanco
“Lives and breathes for design” Claudia Vivanco chose to be a designer by passion and vocation. Art is in her blood, she inherited her mother’s talent and love for design. She studied in Chile, at her hometown university, University of Valparaiso where she pursued her career of Graphic Design. Afterwards she moved to Panama where she resided with her family and enrolled at the Universidad Santa Maria la Antigua. As a woman who lives and breathes for design, and as a result of love for innovation and creativity, she traveled to Rome, Italy, where she studied Jewerly Design at the Accademia di Costume and di Moda. It was then whe she started to see her dreams coming to fruition. After a couple of years, she returned to Panama, becoming a professor, because of her eagerness to motivate and pass on knowledge to others. Following that period, she went on to earn a degree in teaching at ISAE University in Panama.
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