Bossy Bonitas

On this episode we had the honor of sitting down with the multifaceted, talented, intelligent Lucy Flores. This Bossy Bonita’s resume is that of a true BOSS...Flores, a former Nevada State Assembly Leader, has run for Lt. Governor of Nevada AND a seat in Congress. Beyond her important advocate work within the political world, she has continued giving a voice to the LatinX community as the founder of The Luz Collective and is now in development with LATV creating “Jefa Status” Lucy shares her humbling story of her time in the school to prison pipeline, how her parole officer changed the trajectory of her life and her incredible journey of strong perseverance and long list of accomplishments that are actually changing lives. This episode will leave you inspired and ready to take on the world. You’re sure to fall in love with Lucy and fan girl just as hard as we did. • • Be sure to follow us on all of our social media at @BossyBonitas and you can follow our hosts Candice Cruz @CandiceRCruz and Leslie Ambriz @LeslieMAmbriz.

Bossy Bonitas, Candice Cruz and Leslie Ambriz, talk with the inspirational and brilliantly talented Johana Hernandez, founder of GLAUDI. Johana talks about her journey to becoming the successful, badass Bossy Bonita she is today. From working at 19 years old in the fashion industry to Paris Fashion Week, Johana shares her story and what motivates her perseverance and positive outlook on the world around her.

New Year, New Us. 2018 was one hell of a wild ride...so we decided to give ourselves a report card! Find out how Candice and Leslie felt they did in major areas of life: Relationships, Entrepreneurship, Self-Care and more. We get real and relatable about how we felt this year went. How did your year go? Let us know in the comments!

Bossy Bonitas Leslie Ambriz and Candice Cruz got to sit down with up-and-coming artist Ellie Allen to chat about the new era of music. Ellie talked about her struggles in life, being a Latina in the music industry and how she is staying true to herself. This Bossy Bonita just had a new single come out 'Young' that can now be streamed on Spotify or purchased on iTunes. Be sure to check out all of her new music and follow her (links below). BOSSY BONITAS INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bossybonitas CANDICE CRUZ: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candicercruz Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/candicercruz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicecruzofficial LESLIE AMBRIZ: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lesliemambriz TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/lesliemambriz Follow our Guest Ellie Allen: www.ellieallenmuzic.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellieallenmuzic Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ellieallenmuzic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5yrw3tYkV6KL3XY4vaElXp?si=TxGPwugEQsy_Z0HokvRU1Q Young - Single by Ellie Allen https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/young-single/1434350733

Felicidades On Your Failure! Bossy Bonitas Candice Cruz and Leslie Ambriz talk about the biggest "F" word of them all... FAILURE. The inevitable reality of dealing with when life doesn't necessarily go the way you planned, the definition of "failure" and switching the paradigm of failure versus success are just some of the topics that these two bosses cover in this most recent episode. Buckle up, because conversations get DEEP in "Felicidades On Your Failure!" BOSSY BONITAS INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bossybonitas CANDICE CRUZ: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candicercruz Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/candicercruz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicecruzofficial LESLIE AMBRIZ: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lesliemambriz TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/lesliemambriz

Bossy Bonitas Candice Cruz and Leslie Ambriz sit down and chat with American Latino and Complex Media Host Natasha Martinez about her journey to becoming a host, her definition of a Bossy Bonita and being "Latina AF." BOSSY BONITAS INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bossybonitas CANDICE CRUZ: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candicercruz Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/candicercruz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicecruzofficial LESLIE AMBRIZ: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lesliemambriz TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/lesliemambriz

Being a "Boss" is a mentality and lifestyle. Bossy Bonitas, Candice and Leslie, talk in-depth about the good, bad and the uncomfortable journey of achieving your dreams within entrepreneurship (and life in general). BOSSY BONITAS INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bossybonitas CANDICE CRUZ: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candicercruz Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/candicercruz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicecruzofficial LESLIE AMBRIZ: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lesliemambriz TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/lesliemambriz

Candice and Leslie catch up on 2018 and talk about the importance of discussing self-care and mental health in Latino households. BOSSY BONITAS INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bossybonitas CANDICE CRUZ: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candicercruz Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/candicercruz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicecruzofficial LESLIE AMBRIZ: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lesliemambriz TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/lesliemambriz

Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa, and all of the above! Candice and Leslie are blessing your ears with a little bonus Christmas episode. Want to hear about what we do to celebrate and ring in the new year? Listen to our Holiday Special Bossy Bonitas! BOSSY BONITAS INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bossybonitas CANDICE CRUZ: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candicercruz Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/candicercruz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicecruzofficial LESLIE AMBRIZ: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lesliemambriz TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/lesliemambriz

We talk #MeToo, equal pay, and the struggle of being brown girls in the entertainment industry. BOSSY BONITAS INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bossybonitas CANDICE CRUZ: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candicercruz Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/candicercruz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicecruzofficial LESLIE AMBRIZ: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lesliemambriz TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/lesliemambriz Audio Engineer: Anthony Becerra

We share what it’s like to grow up as a half white/half Puerto Rican girl in Kentucky and the struggles of being labeled a white-washed Mexican. It’s our own version of too white for the brown kids, and too brown for the white kids. BOSSY BONITAS INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bossybonitas CANDICE CRUZ: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candicercruz Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/candicercruz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicecruzofficial LESLIE AMBRIZ: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lesliemambriz TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/lesliemambriz