Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that reimagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview different guests about the topics they’re most passionate about. This week I had the opportunity to interview Vanessa Nevarez. Vanessa is a news editor, an Emmy award winner and the CEO of Vela, a company that empowers Latinx & Queens of Color and that brings together culture & e-commerce. We discussed her vision for the company, why she founded Vela, what women empowerment means to her and more. You can check out Vanessa on Instagram at @v.thejournalist or check out Vela at @vela.red Subscribe to the show and follow us on Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YoutubeRemember to leave us a rating and review if you enjoy the content brought to you every week. Message us if you would like to come on the show or know anyone who you would like to see come on the show.