Hispanicize 2013 ignited a fire under the bellies of many Latinos in social media, entertainment, marketing, and journalism — including the pansa of this LatinoFoodie. Honored to be among such an elite group of bloggers and media moguls, the mega event (not a conference) held in Miami Beach April 9 – 13, inspired and fueled the ideas and innovation of Latino entrepreneurs.
I (Art) have to give special thanks to ViSalus, the official fitness and nutrition partner, for sponsoring LatinoFoodie to attend as one of its Latino blogger ambassadors. You’ll be hearing more about ViSalus over the next three months as I document my journey to lose weight and get healthy by taking the 90-day Body by Vi™ Challenge.
As you can see from my photos below, I indulged in the entire Hispanicize experience. The panel sessions were informative (Stephen even got to speak on one), and we had a chance to catch up with old friends and make several new ones. A big congratulations to the entire Hispanicize team for creating a smashing event at a gorgeous venue.
LatinoFoodies hanging with a Divina Rodriguez of the Dancing Hotdogs blog
Don’t be hating! Bloggers take a yacht cruise and dance the night away!
Boy oh boy, did these Latino Trendsetters like to party!
Media mogul Emilio Estefan thinks about joining the synchronized swimmers
Latina bloggers
ViSalus team interviewing LatinoFoodie for the upcoming Body By Vi Challenge
Lou Diamond Philips singing La Bamba
Me hanging with a sweaty LDP!
Being campy at the Tide White Party
Heartthrob Singer/Actor Carlos Ponce
Live Art
Cristy Clavijo-Kish and Art Rodriguez celebrating the success of the Latina Mom Bloggers group.
Double fisting Hatuey Cuban beer
