Our Story

Welcome to LATINA Style, Inc., where history and empowerment converge. In 1994, our founder and late, Anna Maria Arias, ignited a transformative journey by launching the inaugural national magazine tailored exclusively to the needs and aspirations of Latina professionals and business owners in the United States. This bold move marked a groundbreaking moment in our nation's narrative.

  • LATINA Style Magazine broke new ground in 1994 by launching the first national magazine dedicated to the needs and concerns of the contemporary Latina professional working woman and the Latina business owner in the United States

  • Launched in 1998, the LS50 program is a comprehensive annual study of the 50 Best Companies for Latinas to Work for in the U.S., and it is the most respected evaluation of corporate America’s policies and practices as they relate to Latinas in this country.

  • Launched in 2004, the NLS brings together the largest gathering of Latinas serving in the Armed Forces and veterans. Over 252 Latinas and 4 Latinos have been recognized through the years who have significantly advanced the cause of Latina recognition.

  • Launched in 1998 with the assistance of the SBA, the LSBS is the most successful business development program for Latina business owners in the nation. Over 40,000 Latina business owners in over 150 cities have participated in this program.