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Rosa Fuentes embodies the American Dream. She immigrated tothe United States fromEl Salvador and joined theEl Pollo Loco team at 17, nurturing a dream of becoming a franchisee. Today, she is a beacon of success, a multi-unit owner/franchisee, and one of the brand's most esteemed operators.Yvonne Guidry is a multicultural influencer and entrepreneur behind spoiledlatina.com. She’s been in Forbes, People en Español, and BeLatina for creating a brand that celebrates Latina culture, fashion, and beauty and encourages women to spoil themselves.Amanda Castillo , a true entrepreneur, transformed her homemade candy into a viral snack sensation among the LatinX community. Her brand, Pica Pica Candy, is not just a business success story but a symbol of cultural pride and community connection. Today, she is the founder and CEO, selling her brand's delicious spicy candy online and in two successful brick-and-mortar stores inTexas .- Carmelita Ramírez-Sánchez is a broadcasting and entertainment industry veteran with a long list of firsts, including being the first female vice president at a hip-hop record label and the first female DJ to reach over 10 million listeners. She is now the executive director of the Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory, which trains students through specialized curricula, emphasizing economic and cultural equity toward careers in the arts and entertainment industries.
“By hosting events that empower and inspire women,
Earlier this year,
The collaboration kicked off in February with a community-oriented manifestation workshop that enabled fans to express their creativity and provided an inspirational platform for participants to connect with like-minded people. Fans can look forward to another activation later this year that will allow them to connect with the brand, Romero, and each other. The partnership also involves the production of distinctive, one-of-a-kind merchandise.
Through this collaboration,
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El Pollo Loco Wraps Up Women's History Month with a Special Event
From immigrant success stories to groundbreaking careers, El Pollo Loco honored a group of exceptional women at a special event held on April 4th who have led, inspired, and empowered our communities. Pictured from left to right is founder of Spoiled Latina Yvonne Guidry , Executive Director of the Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory Carmelita Ramírez-Sánchez, Co-founder of Bella Doña and Sweet Street Cosmetics LaLa Romero , multi-unit El Pollo Loco owner/franchisee Rosa Fuentes , El Pollo Loco CEO Liz Williams , founder and CEO of Pica Pica Candy Amanda Castillo , and El Pollo Loco CMO Jill Adams .
Source: El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.