On this episode, I & I speak with Lorena Galarza about her Ecuadorian heritage and her transition to America. Lorena describes the love story that brought her to the United States and the community that she has built for herself while she has been here. Lorena explains how lucky she feels to have a tight connection with her family, and how she has created a found family here in the states. On top of all that, the three ladies go into misconceptions surrounding Latina women, entrepreneurship, and much more!

"The Vital Women of Washington Heights Living in Dutchess County" is brought to you by MHA of Dutchess County and Produced by CMJW Entertainment.

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• (00:00:00) - Vital Women of Washington Heights
• (00:01:09) - There are 105 Ecuadorians living in Dominican Republic
• (00:05:26) - A Maid's Tea for the Cold
• (00:06:30) - Immigrant Girl on Coming to the United States
• (00:07:37) - Marissa on Growing Up in the US
• (00:13:03) - The Secret to Gratitude
• (00:13:32) - The HardEST Part of Transition to the United States
• (00:16:15) - Married Woman on The New Beginnings
• (00:19:50) - Lorena Hoyendia on Her Strength
• (00:21:54) - "Never Alone" by Latinas
• (00:22:44) - Latina Women on American Culture
• (00:25:39) - Latina entrepreneur's journey into business at 40
• (00:28:42) - Lorena at Hispanic Heritage Month