The District Channel

Oh 2020, what a year it has been. From a worldwide pandemic to losing loved ones, from marches and protests for social injustice, 2020 was a hectic year. In the midst of all that though many found ways to deal with it all or to stay positive and hopeful for all of humanity. Join us as we reflect on how 2020 was for us. 

#inspiration #motivation 

Elizabeth Espinal is an acclaimed author of 2 novels: Entre Dos Reyes (Between two Kings) and the most recent, Arome, the first book of an upcoming series. Elizabeth is an Advertising and Marketing Professional who gained multiple international creativity awards while working as a Creative Director in ad agencies in the Dominican Republic and the USA. After moving to America, Elizabeth was diagnosed with Lupus, and by 2010 she started writing her first novel as a way to cope with isolation while undergoing a severe treatment. That's how the Spanish version of Entre Dos Reyes was released in 2011 and praised by readers. The captivating novel tells of a story between a divorced immigrant mother who's facing many challenges, and a successful American man, who's lives and characters collide. The drama combines family issues, immigration challenges, temptations, betrayals, and strong faith values, to tell a story that, once hooked, will cost several sleepless nights to finish. Elizabeth works both as an author and as CEO of her own Digital Marketing Business. This multitasker mother of two artists has involved her own daughter as the graphic designer for the Arome series, and her musician son, to create an original soundtrack for the soon to be released audiobook version of Arome. As a Christian, Elizabeth is always grateful to GOD for every day of life, which she embraces as a gift from heaven. Elizabeth defines herself as a "Romantic, that likes to share good stories and strong values of resilience with all readers."

#faith-based

LINKS:

Personal Facebook https://www.facebook.com/elizabeth.espinal7/

Facebook page  https://www.facebook.com/Elizabeth.Espinal.Marketing

Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/eespinal003/

2 WEBSITES     http://books.elizabethespinal.com/ https://www.eesocialmedia.com/

Link to Amazon for the books

https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Elizabeth-Espinal/e/B08KFPFCLR?ref_=dbs_p_ebk_r00_abau_000000

Shakita Tucker, founder and creator of the Washington, D.C.-based hair accessory line, Fibs and Fables.

When it comes to embracing inclusivity and the power of women, one thing comes to mind = hair. For Shakita Tucker, Fibs and Fables is more than just turning heads with its glamorous lineup of hair clips and gilded headbands. Shakita, a former art history college dropout, now full-time entrepreneur, says her business idea stems from the natural hair movement, hoping to reinvigorate how Black women can find beauty in their hair — no matter how curly, textured or “ugly” our society depicts it to be.

#beauty #fashion 

www.fibsandfables.com

Instagram: @fibsandfables

Facebook: @ShopFibsandFables

Ever had kombucha? Or Yerba Mate Tea? No? Well get ready to try some especially some Wild Kombucha & Icaro Tea. Yes, more specifically from Mobtown Fermentation. In comes Sergio Malarin. Meet Sergio, the co-founder of Mobtown Fermentation. Mobtown Fermentation is a cause-driven beverage company located in Baltimore, MD where they make Wild Kombucha and Icaro Tea. Website: www.mobtownfermentation.com Facebook: WILD Kombucha Instagram: wild_kombucha  www.icarotea.com / Facebook: Icaro Tea / Instagram: icarotea

#food #drink

Laura, a native Colombian, is a current MBA and MS in Information Systems Candidate at the Robert H. Smith School of Business of the University of Maryland. She has a double major in Economics and International Affairs with a concentration in Latin America from The George Washington University. Before attending graduate school, Laura worked at the World Bank Group in the IFC's Corporate Information and Technology department. During her first year at UMD, Laura started a healthtech venture, Viita, which aims to revolutionize the way that patients suffering from chronic disease navigate their patient journey through the use of artificial intelligence.

#business #education 

Website: https://lauragomezcadena.com/

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lauragomezcadena

Twitter: @lauragomezcd

Carla Camargo, originally from Mexico, is a dance professional, advocate and marketer, currently residing in the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) area. Carla is currently the Marketing & Communications Manager at the Dance Institute of Washington, a nonprofit organization that increases inclusive and diverse representation at every level of the professional ballet and dance industries locally in DC, and through that exemplary effort, impacts racial and economic equity in dance nationally and globally. In her position, Carla leads the Marketing Department and ensures the organization's story is accurately told in order to gain the correct perception and support from different audiences.

Outside of DIW, Carla is a passionate dancer, dance instructor, coach and mentor. She enjoys teaching dance to all ages because she strongly believes in the positive impact dance arts can have in lives. Carla is also an activist for equality, underrepresented youth, and immigrant rights. As a Latina immigrant woman, she is extremely passionate about her work and all efforts leading to positive progress of the BIPOC community. Across all aspects of her life, Carla is an enthusiastic, open-minded, and determined individual that is always seeking learning opportunities and fulfilling life experiences.

@creatives #artists

Website and Handles:

www.danceinstituteofwashington.org

IG: @danceinstituteofwa

Facebook: @danceinstitute

Twitter: @DIW_DC

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDanceInstituteofWashington/

Carla's:

IG: @__carlacamargo

District Futbol Academy is  a youth soccer academy based in Silver Spring. Their academy was built on the pillars of unity, inclusiveness and respect. It is their hope to be an academy where soccer players from our community can grow on and off the field to be the best versions of themselves. At DFA, “We” always comes before “I”. They believe in mutual learning – coach to pupil – and back again. Together, We Learn. Juntos, Aprendemos.

#sports

IG: @districtfutbolacademy

Facebook: facebook.com/officialdistrictfutbolacademy

Website: www.districtfutbolacademy.com

Saf + Aiden, an accessories brand by the fashionista Emely Gutierrez, showing her passion through handmade accessories and quality hand picked items. Bringing style to you one accessory at a time! Learn more about how Emely started her business while being a mother and soon-to-be wife in the midst of COVID. We hope you enjoy and make sure to support!

#beauty #fashion 

Business IG: @safandaiden

https://www.instagram.com/safandaiden/

Personal IG: @patvixia

https://www.instagram.com/patvixia/

Website:

https://www.safandaiden.com

Sisters Give is composed of two sisters, Estefany Escoto and Jamaira Escoto who organize non-profit charity events to raise money for families in need. We sell food and in return, all proceeds go to various families who reach out to us.

#food #drink

Our social platforms are:

Instagram: @sistersgive_ (https://www.instagram.com/sistersgive_/)

Facebook: (https://www.facebook.com/sistersgive2/)

Patricia Hernandez, is a makeup artist with over 7 years of experience specializing in bridal makeup. Learn more about how she went from working a regular 9-5 job to her starting her own beauty line, PatryyciahCosmetics, a vegan and cruelty free Latina owned beauty brand.  Personal Instagram: @patryyciah Business Instagram: @patryyciahcosmetics Website: www.patryyciahcosmetics.com

#beauty #fashion