Mayor Gloria Honors Influential 'Women of Distinction' in San Diego
'We mainly use recycled reused reclaimed fabrics' | Sew Loka in Barrio Logan
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BELatina sat down to chat with Claudia, the creative genius behind Sew Loka, to learn all about what inspires her, the goals for her brand, and her best advice for other Latina entrepreneurs and artists.
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Tales from the pandemic: In the early days of the spread of COVID-19, amid supply shortages, sewers got to work cranking out handcrafted facial protection for those who needed it
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Over 60 retail shops to help you freshen up your wardrobe, home, skin care routine, and bookshelf
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We wanted to dedicate an issue to our city’s beloved small businesses, so we put together a guide to more than five dozen boutiques and shops throughout the county (many of which are owned by women), which begins on page 70.
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San Diego’s most lively open-air markets can be found in the heart of the Barrio Logan, an artistic and culinary hub with a thriving Chicano identity. Its resilient character is reflected in the different events and markets it holds throughout the year, including its recurring Walk the Block market.
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Designer Claudia Biezunski-Rodriguez is so inspired by her Barrio Logan neighborhood, she organizes outdoor art exhibitions to bring business back to the community
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The owner of Sew Loka was praised around the community when she created and donated hundreds of masks during the beginning of the pandemic
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La diseñadora Claudia Biezunski-Rodríguez inspirada por su barrio Logan organiza exposiciones de arte al aire libre para el beneficio de la comunidad
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Many of the smaller shops in the neighborhood didn’t get help. They include Claudia Biezunski-Rodríguez, 35, owner of Sew Loka fashion boutique, who got frustrated that businesses from the wealthy enclave of La Jolla about 15 miles (24 kilometers) away were getting million-dollar stimulus loans while she got nothing.
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Mom-led businesses are working hard to serve the community and keep business going during this time of crisis. Included in our impressive 2020 lineup are moms who launched brands after the birth of a baby.
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