Lupita Castañeda-Liles

Lupita Tonantzin Castañeda-Liles is Co-Founder & Chief Inspirational Officer, with her mother, of Becoming Mujeres a firm that helps Latina teens and their female caregivers to translate cultural expectations into opportunities. Lupita is the author of the forthcoming children’s book I Now Smile More. The book is about the positive aspects of having divorced parents. I Now Smile More not only tells the story about a young girl and her experience of having divorced parents but it also illustrates how she handles the experience. Besides writing, she also enjoys the outdoors, cooking with her abuelita, and playing with her dog. Lupita is a first-year student in high school. Her goal is to foster positivity among teens.

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