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Patty Arvielo Selected to Speak at Facebook’s Employee Leadership Event

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Patty Arvielo Selected to Speak at Facebook's Employee Leadership Event

TUSTIN, Calif., Oct. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — New American Funding, a national mortgage banker, announced today that its President, Patty Arvielo, will speak at Facebook, where she will address employees on the forum theme, “Unleashing the Economic Power of Women.”  Arvielo will speak to employees at the corporate headquarters in Menlo Park, CA, for a fire chat, which is a leadership event that provides a platform for leaders working at the social media company to engage a Latino leader.

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Facebook invited Arvielo to share her life experiences, upbringing as a Latina, lessons learned as an entrepreneur, and accomplishments as a means of helping leaders within the company grow individually and professionally.  The forum will be hosted by Facebook’s Latin@ and Women@ committees and will be followed by Questions & Answers with Arvielo.

“As a leader within the Hispanic community and an entrepreneur with humble beginnings, it’s always a pleasure to share my journey over the past 30 plus years as a means of benefitting others and empowering aspiring leaders to continuously reach for new levels in every area of their life,” said Arvielo.

As co-founder of New American Funding, Arvielo manages operations and sales for the company’s headquarters, branches, and 2000+ employees. She also impacts the community through initiatives such as Latino Focus Committee, which she spearheads as an avenue to empower Hispanic consumers in pursuit of homeownership. Arvielo has been recognized for her leadership by Ernst & Young as Entrepreneur of the Year for Orange County, an Elite Woman in Mortgage by Mortgage Professional Magazine, and as the 2016 Business Award winner by LA Times Latinos de Hoy.

Patty is the second speaker in a series of notable leaders to address Facebook employees; the first was Mike Krieger, co-founder of Instagram.

About New American Funding

New American Funding is a Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae Direct Seller/Servicer, FHA Direct Endorsement and VA Automatic mortgage lender.  The company is licensed in multiple states across the nation, has over 115 branch locations and offers a variety of purchase home loan and refinance loan options, including: Conventional, FHA, Cash Out, Fixed Rate and Adjustable Rate Mortgages, VA, HARP 2.0, Jumbo, and Reverse Mortgages.

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Aftercluv’s KPTL SOUND FSTVL Successfully Transforms Bogota Into A House And Techno Haven

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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — On October 8, some of the hottest names in house and techno came together in Bogota for the first installment of KPTL SOUND FSTVL, presented by Aftercluv. Hosted at Bogota’s Hippodrome de los Andes, the industrial tri-stage and multi-sensory festival featured icons and local talent alike, including Hot Since 82, Chris Malinchak, Groove Armada, Kenny Larkin, La Femme, Sagan, Watermät, Moon Boots, Tom & Collins, SOLANO, Alex Midi, Augusto Yepes and more. The unique concept, which focused on celebrating all things underground, including the past, present and future of house and techno, featured three stages including one sponsored by Red Bull. Other sponsors of the event included VICE, Absolut, MTV, Budweiser, and Lucky Strike. The industrial setting complemented the evening’s air of mystery, while the ardor of a potent crowd of over 5,000 connoisseurs and the talents’ stellar performances super-charged the night with energy and good vibrations in the first installment of what may soon become a staple in the international festival arena.

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Numerous Florida Hispanic Chambers of Commerce Announce Support for Amendment 1

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MIAMI, Oct. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — On November 8, 2016 Amendment 1: Florida Solar Energy Subsidies and Personal Solar Use Initiative will appear on the general election ballot. This amendment will ensure that consumers have the right to own or lease solar equipment installed on their property and generate their own electricity. Like all other energy sources, solar energy has to play by the same consumer protection rules. State and local governments will maintain the ability to protect consumer rights and public health, safety, and welfare. They will also ensure that consumers who do not choose to install solar (electricity users) are not required to subsidize the costs of backup power and electric grid access to those who do.

The Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Honduran-American Chamber of Commerce, and the South Florida Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce strongly support Amendment 1. “Recent studies show how Florida is one of the states with the fastest growth of Hispanic owned businesses in the country,” said Julio Fuentes, President and CEO of the Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. “Currently 22% of businesses in the state are Hispanic owned. We see how more and more Hispanics are confident in the state’s economic climate to make the leap to self-employment. To continue encouraging this trend, we strongly support Amendment 1 on the November 8th General election.”

“The amendment clearly expands access to solar energy for Florida residents and businesses. As well, it safeguards solar energy users from fraudulent practices, and protects ‘electricity only’ persons from being forced to subsidize solar energy,” said Luis De Rosa, President of the South Florida Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce. “Our Chamber represents many of these businesses in Miami-Dade County. We believe that promoting renewable energy alternatives – being an environmentally sound and economically wise policy – is in the interest of our members and of all the residents of our great state.”

“As Florida continues to advance renewable energy alternatives, we must insist that it be both environmentally sound as well as protect the interests of all consumers,” said Fuentes. “By voting YES on Amendment 1 on November 8th we are on track to do just that.”

Contact: Luana Goncalves
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 561-513-8096

FTI Consulting Launches Geopolitical Intelligence Practice in Latin America

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN), the global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations protect and enhance their enterprise value, today announced the launch of its Geopolitical Intelligence practice in Latin America. The practice, which includes professionals from the Company’s Forensic & Litigation Consulting and Strategic Communications segments, provides high-end political and policy analysis, bespoke consulting and corporate advisory solutions for a wide range of corporate and financial clients.

The Geopolitical Intelligence practice in Latin America will offer solutions for clients in two key forms: 

  • Corporate Advisory Service: A premium offering that emphasizes the impact of political developments on commercial outcomes for the region, focusing on the issues of greatest concern to multinational corporations. The practice’s Corporate Advisory Service will provide clients with the full breadth of FTI Consulting’s global political risk capabilities in the form of notes and reports, a Web dashboard, indices and rankings, custom briefs and in-office briefings.
  • Bespoke Consulting Solutions: Customized intelligence solutions to answer almost any regional or industry question. Bespoke projects can range from short-term transaction-specific due diligence to long-term analyses for institutions with ongoing exposure in Latin America.

The Geopolitical Intelligence team in Latin America includes: Gavin Parrish, Managing Director at FTI Consulting in Houston; Sergio Díaz, Senior Managing Director in the Forensic & Litigation Segment at FTI Consulting in Mexico City; Andrés Gómez, Managing Director at FTI Consulting in Bogota, Colombia; Diego Cano, Managing Director at FTI Consulting in Argentina; Cynthia Catlett, Managing Director at FTI Consulting in São Paulo, Brazil.

Regional Geopolitical Intelligence experts will be supported by a wider network of FTI Consulting professionals spanning 82 cities around the world, with research hubs and dedicated specialists in New York, Washington, D.C., Houston, Brussels, London, Singapore, Hong Kong and Beijing. These political analysts are supported by a global platform of more than 3,400 FTI Consulting professionals in key markets around the world.

“Our main differentiator is the consultative approach we take and our focus on those strategic drivers behind the main geopolitical events and decisions in the LatAm region,” Mr. Díaz said. “FTI Consulting’s Geopolitical Intelligence experts not only have ample access to the most accurate and reliable available information, but their experience allows them to provide clients with unmatched and actionable intelligence information on the political risk scenarios and their commercial implications“.

For more information on the FTI Geopolitical Intelligence practice, please visit www.fticonsulting.com/fti-intelligence/geopolitics. 

About FTI Consulting

FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations protect and enhance enterprise value in an increasingly complex legal, regulatory and economic environment. With more than 4,600 employees located in 28 countries, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges in areas such as investigations, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory issues, reputation management, strategic communications and restructuring. The Company generated $1.78 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2015. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter (@FTIConsulting), Facebook and LinkedIn.

FTI Consulting, Inc.
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Washington, DC 20005
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Investor Contact:
Mollie Hawkes
+1.617.747.1791
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Media Contact:
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Aguacates Frescos – Saborea Uno Hoy® Joins The American Heart Association To Offer Hispanics New Resources Promoting A Heart-Healthy Lifestyle

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Aguacates frescos - Saborea Uno Hoy(R) joins the American Heart Association to offer Hispanics new resources promoting a heart-healthy lifestyle

MISSION VIEJO, California, Oct. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Heart disease is the leading cause of death among Hispanics in the United States.1 The Hass Avocado Board (HAB) is pleased to join the American Heart Association’s +color initiative by sharing ways fresh avocados can be a delicious part of a heart-healthy diet in both English and Spanish. It is estimated that if Americans ate the recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables every day, approximately 39,900 deaths would be prevented from cardiovascular diseases, stroke and diabetes and $7.6 billion in medical costs could be saved annually.2

Aguacates frescos - Saborea Uno Hoy(R) joins the American Heart Association to offer Hispanics new resources promoting a heart-healthy lifestyle

During Hispanic Heritage Month and as part of the launch of +color, the American Heart Association newest initiative, a delicious collection of Saborea Uno Hoy® fresh avocado recipes will be featured on the website. These recipes meet the American Heart Association’s science-based criteria and fit the American Heart Association’s approach to a healthy lifestyle. Bilingual Heart Check Certified avocado recipes are part of the American Heart Association’s +color initiative.

According to the National Institutes of Health, the high prevalence of heart disease among Hispanics in the United States is due in large part to risk factors such as high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, obesity, lack of physical activity, smoking and diabetes. The good news is that most of these risks factors can be prevented or controlled with education and changes in lifestyle. 

“We applaud the Hass Avocado Board for their interest and ongoing commitment to heart health in honor of a food that is part of the cuisine of many Latin American countries and has become a part of a healthy eating pattern in many households in the United States,” said Dr. Eduardo Sanchez, Chief Medical Officer for Prevention and Center for Heath, American Heart Association.

To start, 25 easy fresh avocado recipes now carry the American Heart Association’s highly-recognized Heart-Check mark and are proudly featured online. Certification by the American Heart Association of a recipe takes a wide variety of nutrients into account, including saturated fat, sodium and beneficial nutrients. Avocados contain naturally good (unsaturated) fat and are sodium and cholesterol free. Further, avocados contribute nearly 20 nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber and phytonutrients. 

“Aguacates Frescos – Saborea Uno Hoy® is proud to support the American Heart Association +color campaign,” said Emiliano Escobedo, Executive Director of the Hass Avocado Board. “We are committed to helping Hispanics take early action to reduce their risk for heart disease. More helpful resources integrating delicious and nutrient-dense fresh avocados are coming in both Spanish and English to continually encourage healthy eating.”

To learn more about the nutritional benefits of fresh avocados and how HAB’s support of +color the American Heart Association is making it easy for Americans to add one more cup of colorful fruit and vegetables to their daily diet, visit LoveOneToday.com/pluscolor.

About the Hass Avocado Board

The Hass Avocado Board (HAB) is an agriculture promotion group established in 2002 to promote the consumption of Hass Avocados in the United States. A 12-member board representing domestic producers and importers of Hass Avocados directs HAB’s promotion, research and information programs under supervision of the United States Department of Agriculture. Funding for HAB comes from Hass avocado producers and importers in the United States. In 2010, HAB established a nutrition research program to increase awareness and improve understanding of the unique benefits of avocados to human health. For a comprehensive collection of published nutrition and scientific literature, authoritative reports and other articles on or related to avocados, their nutrients and eating patterns that include them, visit avocadonutritioncenter.com.  For tips and recipes in Spanish, visit SaboreaUnoHoy.com or in English visit LoveOneToday.com. Follow HAB on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and YouTube.

About the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association
The American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association are devoted to saving people from heart disease and stroke – the two leading causes of death in the world. We team with millions of volunteers to fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies, and provide lifesaving tools and information to prevent and treat these diseases. The Dallas-based American Heart Association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. The American Stroke Association is a division of the American Heart Association. To learn more or to get involved, call 1-800-AHA-USA1, visit heart.org or call any of our offices around the country. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Contact: Vickie Fite for Hass Avocado Board
[email protected] 
(310) 613-0937

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   National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, part of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

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   American Heart Association, March 2015

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Colgate® Optic White® Partners with The Latin Recording Academy® to Share Bright Smiles and the Gift of Music at the 17th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards™

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The 17th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards(TM)

NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Colgate® Optic White® is excited to continue its partnership with The Latin Recording Academy® and expand ongoing efforts to bring bright, beautiful smiles to the 17th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards™. A popular beauty must-have among stars looking to dazzle on the red carpet, Colgate® Optic White® hopes to brighten this year’s awards show even more by giving music lovers nationwide the chance to experience the  17th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards™ in person. The Biggest Night in Latin Music® will air live on Univision November 17, from 8–11 p.m. ET from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.  

The 17th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards(TM)

To bring the gift of music to life, Colgate Optic White® launched an online sweepstakes on October 1 to give one lucky winner the trip of a lifetime to attend the 17th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards in Las Vegas. Now through October 31, music lovers can visit OpticWhiteStyle.com to enter for their chance to win. The sweepstakes is open to residents of the United States. Official rules can be found at here.

“Colgate is thrilled to continue its partnership with The Latin Recording Academy® on Latin music’s biggest night,” said Carla Kelly, General Manager, Colgate-Palmolive, Multicultural Marketing. “Colgate understands that music is a passion point for the Latino community, and it continues to seek ways to connect and engage with music lovers nationwide. This sweepstakes will have one lucky winner smiling from ear to ear as it offers unprecedented access to the 2017 Latin GRAMMY Awards.™”

The Latin GRAMMY Awards® are dedicated to recognizing and honoring excellence in the recorded arts and sciences. It is the most prestigious event in Latin music as it highlights the yearly achievements of today’s biggest artists. Colgate® Optic White® has committed itself to supporting Latino heritage through music, a passion point for Hispanics, with its partnership with The Latin Recording Academy, in an effort to bring bright and beautiful smiles to music lovers nationwide.

Last month, Colgate® Optic White® partnered with The Latin Recording Academy to host the Latin GRAMMY® Acoustic Session in Los Angeles and gave fans the opportunity to get an up-close and personal experience with the most talented Latin musicians. For the past three years, Colgate® Optic White® has hosted beauty bars at numerous red carpet affairs, reminding Latinos that a smile is their best accessory.

To follow the conversation from the Latin GRAMMYs, see all of the #DesignerSmile looks and get a behind-the-scenes peek into The Biggest Night in Latin Music, follow @SonrisaColgate on Twitter and @OpticWhite on Instagram.

About Colgate-Palmolive
Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline, and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet, Hill’s Prescription Diet and Hill’s Ideal Balance. For more information about Colgate’s global business, visit the Company’s web site at colgatepalmolive.com. To learn more about Colgate’s global oral health education program, Bright Smiles, Bright Futures™, please visit colgatebsbf.com.

The Latin Recording Academy is an international, membership-based organization comprised of Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking rcording artists, musicians, songwriters, producers and other creative and technical recording professionals. The organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life and cultural condition for Latin music and its makers. In addition to producing the Latin GRAMMY Awards to honor excellence in the recorded arts and sciences, The Latin Recording Academy provides educational and outreach programs for the Latin music community either directly or through its Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation™. For more information about The Latin Recording Academy, please visit LatinGRAMMY.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, follow us at: Twitter, Facebook , Instagram, Vine, Periscope, YouTube, Pinterest, Google+ and Tumblr.

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The National Pork Board Unveils ¡Sabrosos Momentos! to Celebrate Any Moment – Big Or Small – With Pork This Holiday Season

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DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 11, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Even though the big holidays usually get the spotlight, there are many everyday moments big or small worth celebrating throughout the fall and winter months. This is why the National Pork Board (NPB) today launched the “Sabrosos Momentos” campaign aimed at celebrating those joyous every day, and sometimes humorous, moments of the season. To bring these moments to life, the NPB has partnered with three of the most recognizable social media celebrities and digital talents in the country today: LeJuan James, Los Pichy Boys and David Lopez.

Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/7923951-national-pork-board-sabrosos-momentos

The celebrity influencers will capture their own pork-centric “Sabrosos Momentos” with a comical and unique Latino twist. The first video by the Cuban duo “Los Pichy Boys” will zero in on the cast of characters that make up a typical Latino family at any get-together. In November, LeJuan James will release a video that centers on how he welcomes unexpected guests; and in December, David Lopez’s video will highlight a humorous interpretation of how Latinos combine new and old traditions.

In addition, Angelica Vale, renowned Mexican actress, comedian, singer and pork lover, will kick off the campaign this week with a media event in Miami where she will share her own “Sabrosos Momentos.”

FOR LATINOS, PORK IS KING DURING THE HOLIDAYS

Hispanics lead the way when it comes to celebrating holiday traditions – and pork is at the center of those celebrations. In fact, a recent survey conducted by the NPB confirms that food and tradition are a strong part of Hispanic culture. Hispanics are more enthusiastic about holiday traditions than the general population, with 62 percent citing they enjoy making traditional recipes during the holidays. Creativity in blending cultures also plays a part, with 52 percent saying that their favorite part of Thanksgiving is combining American and Latino foods and recipes.

“Pork is a staple at every Latino household, whether it is a daily meal for your family or at a celebration,” said Jose de Jesus, director of multicultural marketing at the National Pork Board. “That is why in addition to the humorous and engaging videos, we will unveil delicious, easy-to-make pork recipe ideas and quick how-to recipe videos to help consumers impress family and friends anytime throughout the fall and winter months.”

Celebrate all “Sabrosos Momentos” this season with delicious and easy-to-make pork recipes from PorkTeInspira.com, which also includes hyperlapse how-to recipe videos that will keep you in a festive mood all season long. Featured recipes include:

Coffee-Crusted Pork Roast with Cranberry Relish. Looking for a recipe that will delight your palate? Try this Coffee-Crusted Pork with Cranberry Relish: a dish that every coffee enthusiast will enjoy preparing. The secret is in the spice and ground coffee rub used to season the pork loin, which produces a delicious flavor-enhancing crust. Slice the loin thinly and serve with cranberry relish. This dish will surely impress everyone!

Pork Shoulder with Wine Gravy. Do you need a good reason to celebrate during the holidays? Try this Pork Shoulder with Wine Gravy: a family recipe influenced by Spanish traditions. Five cups of white wine – preferably Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio – bring this dish to life and enhance the flavors of garlic, stone ground mustard and other fresh spices making this pork shoulder a true celebration.

Pork Leg with Chiles and Chocolate. Can you think of a better word than “juicy” to describe this Pork Leg with Chiles and Chocolate? The answer can be found after seasoning the pork leg with a succulent paste made up of butter, lemon juice, cinnamon, honey, and of course, chiles and chocolate, among other exquisite ingredients. The result is a mouthwatering dish that will have your guests craving for more.

The video series will also appear on the @PorkTeInspira social media channels and website throughout the holiday season. To join the conversation, like our Facebook page at Facebook.com/PorkTeInspira, and follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest @PorkTeInspira using the hashtag #SabrosoMomentos. For influencer and recipe videos, visit our website or YouTube channel.

With deep gratitude, renowned TV presenter Alejandro Chabán announced today his decision to move on from his role as a host on Univision’s “Despierta America”

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Alejandro Chaban announced today his decision to end his cycle as cohost of Univision Network's morning show, Despierta America.

MIAMI, Oct. 11, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Alejandro Chabán, announced today his decision to end, his cycle as cohost of Univision Network’s morning show, Despierta America.

Alejandro Chaban announced today his decision to end his cycle as cohost of Univision Network's morning show, Despierta America.

Chabán announced that as of October 11th he will devote himself entirely to his work as CEO and Founder of his successful company YES YOU CAN!®, considered the first and only healthy and nutritional lifestyle with a Latin flavor created by Hispanics for Hispanics.

The Venezuelan presenter took advantage of today’s broadcast of the program to make his announcement official with a heartfelt goodbye in which he thanked the show’s production team, as well as Univision, for being a fundamental part of his career, his growth, his dreams and his future.

“Thank you to my beloved audience for opening the doors of their homes and letting me in their hearts day after day. Today, with great happiness and immense gratitude, I want to let you know that I say goodbye as cohost of Despierta América, but I remain attached to my favorite program through my companyYES YOU CAN!® by continuing to bring to the show messages of transformation, surprises and inspiration,” said Alejandro during his announcement.  

Alejandro Chabán opens a new professional cycle as CEO, author, motivational speaker and transformational leader to fully support the development and national growth of his company, YES YOU CAN!®, which begins a direct sales process with the implementation of the Business Opportunity program, which offers business development opportunities to those who want to increase their earnings through the promotion of YES YOU CAN!® nutritional products. Now Chabán offers you the opportunity to become his partner by motivating, inspiring and, best of all, earning money. Alejandro Chabán and YES YOU CAN! will continue their successful business partnership with Univision Enterprises (UE) by creating promotional opportunities and brand extensions across the UCI platforms.

About YES YOU CAN!®: It’s the first and only lifestyle program with Latin flavor, created by Hispanics for Hispanics.  It is focused on four key pillars –Nutritional Supplements supported by Nutrition, Emotional Health and Movement– emphasizing the importance of feeling well in all aspects of life, and how families can unite to remain happy and healthy. Since its creation in 2012 to date, YES YOU CAN! has thousands of success stories. In 2015 it was considered one of the “10 Most Searched Diets” on Google, according to that company’s report.  Based on Chabán’s own experience and certified by a team of experts, it has transformed the lives of thousands of people across the United States, and soon worldwide, offering wellness and business opportunities available to all with the promise of making money by keeping a healthy body and offering supplementary income through the promotion and sale of nutritional products. YES YOU CAN! maintains a business partnership with Univision Enterprises (UE) and will continue to inspire many with the #1 lifestyle and nutrition program, with a Latin flavor, nationwide. Transforming the world one person at a time, one day at a time. 

About Alejandro Chabán: Author, transformational leader, and Nutrition and Wellness Advisor certified by American Fitness Professionals & Associates (AFPA), he is the founder and CEO of YES YOU CAN!®, the first and only lifestyle program with a Latin flavor.  For two years he was a cohost of Despierta América, Univision’s morning show which is seen by more Hispanics in the US. Recognized by the famous Dr. Oz as “the voice of health of this generation”, he has been the Hispanic representative of Michelle Obama’s successful initiative “GimmeFIve”, during the anniversary of the “Let’s Move” initiative, a campaign that became a trending topic in the social networks in record time. He has also been an ambassador for Michelle Obama’s Health Corps Foundation. With his inspirational message and his popular healthy lifestyle, Alejandro is a public figure with over 4 million followers in the social networks, who represents the flavor and the healthy Latin lifestyle.  After reaching a high rate of obesity, at more than 314 pounds at 15 years of age, and suffering from anorexia and bulimia, Alejandro found the formula to achieve and maintain a healthy balance. Alejandro has been named among PEOPLE en Español’s 50 Most Beautiful, and featured in Men’s health Magazine, among others. Chabán is the author of the bestseller “De Gordo a Galán”. For more information: www.yesyoucan.com

To interview Alejandro Chabán: Bridger Communications: Aleyso Bridger: [email protected] and Carlos Julio Sossa: [email protected]

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