"The data is finally catching up to capturing the lived experiences of the women in our community," said study co-author and research analyst Rosario Majano.
"They turned to entrepreneurship as a solution," Majano said. In April 2020, one in five Latina workers were unemployed according to the Economic Policy Institute.
"We very quickly adapted to what was needed at that time," Bernal said, highlighting her company's growth despite the challenges during the pandemic.
Despite the difficulties brought by the pandemic, Bernal's company Balanced Diversity thrived, achieving just under $1 million in revenue within its first year.
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