7 Latina Influencers who Are Successful Entrepreneurs

Graphic design featuring 7 Latina women influencers and entrepreneurs: Michelle Phan, Lele Pons, Yovana Mendoza, Dulce Candy, Bethany Mota, Katy Roach, and Paola Alberdi.



Lele Pons (@lelepons)

Portrait of Latina influencer Lele Pons

Lele Pons is a Venezuelan-American influencer who became famous online through Vine, where she posted funny skits with her friends. Eventually, she transitioned to YouTube, where she continued growing her following with funny sketches, collaborations with other influencers, and her own music. Today, she has 53.6 million followers on Instagram alone and she’s focused on business, music production, and acting.


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This article is part of a series developed in partnership with Project Pulso.

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