My Sister’s Closet

Jesse Mendez and Frances Alaniz-Mendez, Birrieria Tlaquepaque y Mas

Pop-up spotlights Latinx + Chicanx makers and culture with plans to expand ahead

Aromas of authentic Mexican tacos and quesadillas greeted visitors at the Latinx + Chicanx Vendors, Makers and Artists Pop-Up Event hosted by the Latino Arts Foundation this past Saturday. “It’s been a tremendous day — we’ve been nonstop. But I love getting to meet a lot of different people and share our authentic Mexican food…

Patrice Aguilera, My Sister’s Closet

Patrice Aguilera carves niche on Facebook Live, teaching fellow entrepreneurs to break their own barriers

Editor’s note: This article is underwritten by Plexpod — a progressive coworking platform offering next generation workspace for entrepreneurs, startups, and growth-stage companies of all sizes — but was independently produced by Startland News. Hand-me-downs were both a blessing and a curse for Patrice Aguilera, she said. Growing up as the youngest and tallest of six sisters,…