About Victoria Arena

Victoria Arena is a writer and student, passionate about writing, literature, and women's studies. She is bilingual, fluent in both English and Spanish. In 2017, she received her Associates in Fine Arts for Creative Writing from Brookdale Community College. Now, she is working toward her Bachelor's in English Literature at Montclair State University. Along with literature, Victoria is interested in Gender and Sexuality Studies, which she is pursuing as a minor, focusing closely on women's issues, gender inequality, and LGBT issues. These studies provide her with a feminist lens, which influences her work from both fiction to academic writings.

Entries by Victoria Arena

Alice Rodriguez: Overcoming obstacles and the power to succeed in business and life

June 18, 2021 /0 Comments/in Empowerment, Featured, Industry leaders, Our LIBizus /by Victoria Arena

The 2021 Women Entrepreneurs Empowerment Summit (WEES) was a day full of inspiration and empowerment. With inspiring guest speakers, panels from industry leaders, and interactive deep-dive workshops, the event centered on giving entrepreneurs the tools to THRIVE! post-pandemic. One of the main moments at 2021 WEES was hearing from Keynote Speaker, Alice Rodriguez, Chairwoman of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

“In the Heights” colorism controversy and why accurate representation is important

June 17, 2021 /0 Comments/in Featured, Lifestyle /by Victoria Arena

Recently, the newly released film adaption of Lin Manuel Miranda’s Broadway musical–In the Heights–has received some controversy regarding the film’s casting choices and lack of dark-skinned Afro-Latinx actors, with critics citing colorism as the root cause of the inaccurate representation of the historic NYC neighborhood.

How to manage and prevent burnout in the workplace

June 16, 2021 /0 Comments/in Featured, Stress at work, Wellness /by Victoria Arena

You’ve probably heard the term “burnout” used over and over again in the workplace, especially after this past year. The popular buzzword sometimes is used flippantly or interchangeably to describe feeling “stressed out” at work, but it’s more than just usual stress.

Congrats to all our 2020 – 2021 Latina Leaders Awardees!

June 15, 2021 /0 Comments/in Branding, Empowerment, Featured, Industry leaders /by Victoria Arena

The 2020 – 2021 Latina Leaders Awards Ceremony and reception, broadcasted live from New York City, saw 12 influential Latina Leaders from the past year honored for their success as entrepreneurs and community leaders.

Biden-Harris Administration unveils plan to build black wealth and narrow racial divide

June 14, 2021 /0 Comments/in Access to capital, Featured, Money /by Victoria Arena

Earlier this month, on the centennial of the Tulsa Race Massacre, the Biden-Harris Administration unveiled their plan to build black wealth and narrow the racial wealth gap in the United States. A history of systemic racism in the United States has contributed to the large wealth gap that people of color currently face. Systemic racism, […]

THRIVE! 2021 Women Entrepreneurs Empowerment Summit first recap and highlights

June 11, 2021 /0 Comments/in Conferences and events, Entrepreneurship, Featured /by Victoria Arena

Entrepreneurs, business owners, and industry leaders gathered for the third annual Women Entrepreneurs Empowerment Summit, a unique conference that year after year gathers successful Latinas and other minority women entrepreneurs to Learn. Connect. Succeed!

Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn supports Latina entrepreneurs at 2021 WEES

June 10, 2021 /0 Comments/in Empowerment, Featured, Thought leadership /by Victoria Arena

Latinas in Business is honored to welcome Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn as a guest speaker at tonight’s 2020 – 2021 Latina Leaders Awards Ceremony as part of the THRIVE! 2021 Women Entrepreneurs Empowerment Summit.

Final Agenda for the spectacular must-attend THRIVE! 2021 Women Entrepreneurs Empowerment Summit

June 9, 2021 /0 Comments/in Conferences and events, Entrepreneurship, Featured /by Victoria Arena

Last day to register! Don’t miss this powerful must-attend event for all entrepreneurs, business owners, and career oriented professionals. Get the tools you need to THRIVE! post-pandemic at the 2021 Women Entrepreneurs Empowerment Summit.

NJ waives $100 certification fee for small, minority-, women-, and veteran-owned businesses

June 8, 2021 /0 Comments/in Featured, Money /by Victoria Arena

Women, minorities and veterans face unique challenges when it comes to opening businesses and accessing capital. But it just got a bit easier for them in New Jersey as NJ waives the $100 filing fee to become certified as a Small-, Minority-, Woman-, and Veteran-Owned Business indefinitely.