September fifteenth marked the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, a crucial month to have a good time and recognize all of the contributions Hispanic-Americans have made to American society and culture. 

Based on Nielsen, Latinx consumers currently yield $1.5 trillion (you read that right — trillion) in annual buying power. And Latina-majority owned businesses have seen a minimum of 87 percent growth over the past five years. 

During this month — and on a regular basis, we honor all of the traditions, fashions, foods, beverages, and more which have integrated into the on a regular basis of American life. Every brand has a story, and it’s vital to take a while to have a good time and support Latinx-owned businesses this Hispanic Heritage Month and beyond. Listed below are a couple of brands that it is advisable to know.

01

Lights Lacquer

The otra noche en Miami collection by Cuban-American entrepreneur and sweetness influencer KathleenLights includes three recent lacquer shades titled “Cubana”- named after her heritage, “Meet me at Space”- named after Miami’s legendary after-hours nightclub, and “ Spanglish”- the official language of Miami- english w/sazon. The gathering also included tattoo-inspired nail stickers, two graphic tees, and three phone cases inspired by the neighborhoods and iconic spots that encompass the magic city of Miami.

02

SOMOS

This Mexican food brand was founded by three amigos who grew up in Mexico but were disillusioned with the outdated options for cooking Mexican at home within the US. They launched SOMOS last yr to refresh American kitchens with delicious, inventive Mexican food constructed from clean, plant-based ingredients – all grown and made in Mexico.

03

Mijenta Tequila

A sustainable, artisanal small batch tequila from the highlands of Jalisco, Mijenta was inspired by centuries of Mexican culture and traditions. The brand’s founders and Maestra Tequilera, Ana Maria Romero – some of the trusted and awarded tequila authorities in Mexico who designed and oversaw the whole creation process – made a commitment to buy all components of the product directly from Mexico and source all the things sustainably, right down to the packaging, which is constructed from agave waste.

04

XIO by Ylette

Ylette Luis is the founding father of XIO by Ylette, a singular monthly jewelry subscription bag inspired by her love of astrology, Cuban culture, and her grandmother, Xiomara. To honor her Cuban culture and that of her family, XIO features pieces named after the cities in Cuba her family left behind. Every bit is known as after a town in Cuba that holds nostalgia and love for the house so many Cubans in her family were forced to depart.

05

Albisa Candles

This candle company was founded by Cuban-American husband & wife duo, Albert Rubalcaba & Isabel Alvarez. Albisa is ALB(Albert) and ISA(Isabel), a candle company made popular by its famous, Cuban-bread scented candle. These hand-poured, soy, premium candles were inspired by their desire to bring their Hispanic heritage and the nostalgia of Cuban culture into their modern-day life.

06

La Parea Wellness

Give in to your senses and release your tension with the assistance of La Parea Wellness and their line of plant-based aromatherapy products, designed to revive and refresh the body and soul. Each of their lovingly-created balms, oils, candles, and more uses traditional plant derived remedies from the Andes and Amazon with a contemporary touch to be able to treat the troubles and aches of the twenty first century.

07

Mikuna Chocho Superfood Protein

This emerging superfood introduces the U.S. to the best source of plant based protein available on the market, chocho! Andean-grown, and naturally regenerative, chocho is a clean, vitamin- wealthy, and nutrient dense plant protein containing all nine essential amino acids (greater than soy, quinoa and pea proteins).

08

Abatey

Mariel Muñiz founded Abatey, a holistic line of pure, aromatherapeutic, high-quality essential oils that keeps expanding in other verticals corresponding to fragrant candles, diffusers, accessories, and custom teas. To a brand like Abatey, whose name pays homage to the indigenous goddess of fertility and water, Hispanic Heritage is engrained and embedded in its DNA since its very inception, mission, and vision; it couldn’t be another way.