Inspiration - Parriva

Yojana Fombona has turned 21 Coffee not only into a business, but also into a place where her son Anthony, who has Down syndrome, prepares for life

Yojana Fombona has turned 21 Coffee not only into a business, but also into a place where her son Anthony, who has Down syndrome, prepares for life

Community April 23, 2025

Yojana Fombona has turned 21 Coffee not only into a business, but also into a place where her son Anthony, who has Down syndrome, prepares for life

Yojana ad Eric Fombona, the pillars of this life project. As a child, ... more

Farah Delcid: ‘Autism is a Difference, Not a Disability’… And She has Proven That Through Her Son’s Success

Farah Delcid: ‘Autism is a Difference, Not a Disability’… And She has Proven That Through Her Son’s Success

Community April 21, 2025

Farah Delcid: ‘Autism is a Difference, Not a Disability’… And She has Proven That Through Her Son’s Success

Farah Delcid is not someone who gives up easily. She is a ... more

Fermín Morales: “I thank God for everything, He has helped me move forward.”

Fermín Morales: “I thank God for everything, He has helped me move forward.”

Business April 10, 2025

Fermín Morales: “I thank God for everything, He has helped me move forward.”

After doing various jobs upon arriving in California, Fermín Morales wanted to ... more

“Claudia Botero: 2024 was a Learning Experience. Now, I Feel More Excited, More Confident, and Eager to Perfect my Business.”

“Claudia Botero: 2024 was a Learning Experience. Now, I Feel More Excited, More Confident, and Eager to Perfect my Business.”

Community April 7, 2025

“Claudia Botero: 2024 was a Learning Experience. Now, I Feel More Excited, More Confident, and Eager to Perfect my Business.”

Luis Emilio Botero passed away just under four years ago. "Claudia Botero's father ... more

José Vergara: ‘My Goal is Not for Students to Become Excellent Musicians, But Good People, to Give Them Tools in Which they Believe.’

José Vergara: ‘My Goal is Not for Students to Become Excellent Musicians, But Good People, to Give Them Tools in Which they Believe.’

Community April 3, 2025

José Vergara: ‘My Goal is Not for Students to Become Excellent Musicians, But Good People, to Give Them Tools in Which they Believe.’

I don’t know why, but when I speak with José Vergara, a ... more

Gema Sandoval: “At Floricanto, Our Work Wasn’t for the Disneyland Crowd”

Gema Sandoval: “At Floricanto, Our Work Wasn’t for the Disneyland Crowd”

Inspiration March 28, 2025

Gema Sandoval: “At Floricanto, Our Work Wasn’t for the Disneyland Crowd”

Gema Sandoval had just arrived in California, specifically to La Habra. She ... more

Eduardo Martínez: “This life is not easy. You fight, and many times, you live that lonely life of not being understood.”

Eduardo Martínez: “This life is not easy. You fight, and many times, you live that lonely life of not being understood.”

Inspiration March 26, 2025

Eduardo Martínez: “This life is not easy. You fight, and many times, you live that lonely life of not being understood.”

One can imagine it. A five-year-old boy would grab the gas tanks ... more

Sara Mena: “We Can’t Let Fear Take Over Us; the Unity of the Community and Hard Work are Our Best Assets.”

Sara Mena: “We Can’t Let Fear Take Over Us; the Unity of the Community and Hard Work are Our Best Assets.”

Business March 25, 2025

Sara Mena: “We Can’t Let Fear Take Over Us; the Unity of the Community and Hard Work are Our Best Assets.”

At a company she worked for, Sara Mena applied for an open ... more

Alberto López: “After a Year and a Half We are Floating. In a Business, You Have to Believe, Love, and Feel the Vibe; that’s the Key.”

Alberto López: “After a Year and a Half We are Floating. In a Business, You Have to Believe, Love, and Feel the Vibe; that’s the Key.”

Business March 25, 2025

Alberto López: “After a Year and a Half We are Floating. In a Business, You Have to Believe, Love, and Feel the Vibe; that’s the Key.”

Music has always been a part of Alberto López's world. It began ... more

Mariana Contreras: “This music workshop is not just that; we have created a community that has changed our lives.”

Mariana Contreras: “This music workshop is not just that; we have created a community that has changed our lives.”

Inspiration March 21, 2025

Mariana Contreras: “This music workshop is not just that; we have created a community that has changed our lives.”

Mariana Contreras emigrated to Los Angeles at the age of 15. Born ... more

Sara Mena: “We can’t let fear take over us; the unity of the community and hard work are our best assets.”

Sara Mena: “We can’t let fear take over us; the unity of the community and hard work are our best assets.”

Community March 19, 2025

Sara Mena: “We can’t let fear take over us; the unity of the community and hard work are our best assets.”

At a company she worked for, Sara Mena applied for an open ... more

Hector ‘El Gugu’ Cortez: ‘I want to make a better world, for people to be happier’

Hector ‘El Gugu’ Cortez: ‘I want to make a better world, for people to be happier’

Inspiration February 24, 2025

Hector ‘El Gugu’ Cortez: ‘I want to make a better world, for people to be happier’

His voice is sweet, clear and determined. He is eight years old, and ... more

Atty. Claudia Salinas: There is secondary trauma in defending a prisoner, we can also become victims.

Atty. Claudia Salinas: There is secondary trauma in defending a prisoner, we can also become victims.

Community January 3, 2025

Atty. Claudia Salinas: There is secondary trauma in defending a prisoner, we can also become victims.

"I must have been five years old when I started defending my ... more

“My job is to open women’s eyes, those who are victims of domestic violence.”

“My job is to open women’s eyes, those who are victims of domestic violence.”

Community January 3, 2025

“My job is to open women’s eyes, those who are victims of domestic violence.”

She thinks that domestic violence can be addictive. <p> </p><br> more

Reyna Valadez:”They saw me as just a statistic”

Reyna Valadez:”They saw me as just a statistic”

Community January 3, 2025

Reyna Valadez:”They saw me as just a statistic”

"I grew up extremely poor, I understood that my purpose in life ... more

César ‘Jarochelo’ Castro: “I embrace being an entrepreneur, I need to grow and leave shyness behind”

César ‘Jarochelo’ Castro: “I embrace being an entrepreneur, I need to grow and leave shyness behind”

Community November 19, 2024

César ‘Jarochelo’ Castro: “I embrace being an entrepreneur, I need to grow and leave shyness behind”

The path he has taken over the years has been full of ... more

“I’m heartbroken about Boyle Heights, the Struggle Left by the Pandemic.” Corissa Hernandez

“I’m heartbroken about Boyle Heights, the Struggle Left by the Pandemic.” Corissa Hernandez

Community November 18, 2024

“I’m heartbroken about Boyle Heights, the Struggle Left by the Pandemic.” Corissa Hernandez

"My father always told me, it's not about what you have but ... more

Yvonne Chavez: “I won’t rest until I see my brother free.”

Yvonne Chavez: “I won’t rest until I see my brother free.”

Community November 18, 2024

Yvonne Chavez: “I won’t rest until I see my brother free.”

"I haven't had a good life but I've lived my freedom. My ... more

Marissa Díaz: Without boots or a ranch, a Tejana Latina who seeks to translate her dreams to the screen

Marissa Díaz: Without boots or a ranch, a Tejana Latina who seeks to translate her dreams to the screen

Film November 18, 2024

Marissa Díaz: Without boots or a ranch, a Tejana Latina who seeks to translate her dreams to the screen

"I am third generation, our generations have many stories that are not ... more

“He appeared out of nowhere, and the community rallied around him.”

“He appeared out of nowhere, and the community rallied around him.”

Film November 18, 2024

“He appeared out of nowhere, and the community rallied around him.”

"I know how difficult it is, as an immigrant, to achieve our ... more