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š½ La Rifa: Tamaladas for Good, From Masa to Mission
If Iām honest, I didnāt grow up loving tamales. I was a first-gen kid wishing there were mashed potatoes and roasted chicken at the center of my table. I had missed the treasure of masa and red-sauced pork. I didnāt understand their value, yet! In my twenties, not only did I start loving my brown skin, my culture, but I also started to love eating Ā tamales, sĆ, Ā pero definitely not making Ā them. I didnāt even bother asking for the recipe because if your family is anything li
Hada Madrina
Oct 7, 20253 min read
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Madrina on the Move: Upcoming Outreach Events
Each stop is a chance to connect with us in person, donate a dress, shop Madrina merch, and support our mission of empowering young women...
Hada Madrina
Sep 15, 20252 min read
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The Cohort Chronicles: Behind Her Face, Her FutureĀ with Gabrielle Herrera
As an aunt and someone who has watched young people grow up fully immersed in digital culture, Iāve seen firsthand how AI and online...
Hada Madrina
Sep 8, 20253 min read
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The Cohort Chronicles: Labor Day Love (7-Day Ticket Sale + Program Reveal)
Ladies, we know you work so hard, so we planned a little love note in sale form. š Labor Day Sale (Sept 1ā7 only) Buy a $25 Reflection...
Hada Madrina
Sep 1, 20252 min read
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The Cohort Chronicles: Behind Her Face, Her FutureĀ with Ashley Esparza
AI and deepfake technology are changing the way young people experience truth, identity, and trust online. Ahead of our community...
Hada Madrina
Aug 25, 20252 min read
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The Cohort Chronicles: Behind āHer Face, Her Futureā with Jessica Motayne
Jessica, can you share your first thoughts when you think about AI and deepfake technology? "Imagine a world where the videos and images...
Hada Madrina
Aug 18, 20253 min read
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Confidence That Fits: How a Dress Can Spark Something Bigger
She twirled in front of the mirror, nervous at first, then smiling, then laughing. Her friends gasped and cheered. She finally saw it:...
Hada Madrina
Aug 4, 20252 min read
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The Cohort Chronicles: Behind Her Face, Her FutureĀ with Lauren Tarin
Interview by Carmen Lidia Fajardo As an advocate and champion for the next generation, the way AI and deepfake technology are reshaping...
Hada Madrina
Jul 27, 20254 min read
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Faithful Then, Faithful Now: A Conversation with Melody Rain
Join us Friday, July 18, 2025, for the Live EP Release ! SUEC 2017 āBeing part of something so full of purpose and love for the next...
Hada Madrina
Jul 7, 20254 min read
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What Really Happens at the Significant U Empowerment Conference
Every February, we host more than just another event; we welcome girls into a space designed to celebrate their significanceĀ and equip...
Hada Madrina
Jun 30, 20254 min read
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Heavy Equipment, Heavy Impact: How ROMCO Rolled Up with Fiesta Spirit for The Madrina Project
Carmen, Amanda, Chandler, & Joshua! This spring, our neighbor, community group partner, and friend, Chandler who works with ROMCO...
Hada Madrina
May 3, 20252 min read
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Celebrating Erika Prosper Nirenberg with Inaugural Madrina Fiesta Medal
When we dreamed up the 2025 Madrina Project Fiesta Medal, we knew it needed to be something truly special ā something that would share...
Hada Madrina
Apr 28, 20253 min read
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šøĀ Blooms & Belief: The Heart Behind Our First Flower Bar Pop-Up
Joy. Ā Thatās the only word I can use to describe it. From the moment the flower bar was set up, you could feel something special...
Hada Madrina
Apr 10, 20253 min read
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ā Brewing Coffee & Community: A Floral Celebration for Through Graceās Second Anniversaryš
Our greatest partnerships donāt typically begin with a formal meeting or an emailāthey start with a cup of coffee. When I first walked...
Hada Madrina
Mar 20, 20252 min read
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Reflecting on My KLOVE Radio Interview
Click here to read and hear the KLOVE Interview by Tala Shatara! What an incredible God moment it was to be contacted by KLOVE Radio at...
Hada Madrina
Feb 4, 20252 min read
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Celebrate 35 with $35: Supporting The Madrina Project for My Birthday
Far from the days of me putting on the purple dress that would transform me into San Antonioās Fairy Godmother at only 21 years old. As I...
Hada Madrina
Jan 12, 20252 min read
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Some Day is Today!
Today is a special day for The Madrina Project, and we couldnāt be more excited to share it with you! After months of dreaming, planning,...
Hada Madrina
Jan 7, 20252 min read
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