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Meet Rosana Rivera of Chef Rosana!
Rosana Rivera of Chef Rosana and I have been friends since meeting in 2015 at a Creative Loafing event where she and her now Husband, Chef Ricardo Castro were showcasing one of their dishes. Fast forward to today, and not only has she launched a new lifestyle brand, but she’s also the first Latina to Beat Bobby Flay! She’s a super kind, humble, talented AF woman who always has words of encouragement to share. Enjoy take a peek into her story and the moves she plans to make in her business.
7 Ways to Support Local Food and Drink by Women
I know that this experience staying at home and trying to avoid a scary virus hasn’t all been easy.. but know that you’re not alone! We are all working through this— let’s keep sticking together and helping one another out. One way to help some fellow babes is to order contactless delivery or curbside pickup from your favorite restaurants! Here are 7 amazing women going the extra mile to bring you joy, yummy food & drink, and support their employees while they do it!
Build Your Brand & Budget with Rosana Rivera of Xilo Mexican
Rosana Rivera is half of the heart & brains being Xilo Mexican and Kofe Tampa. Rosana brings joy to any situation and makes everyone around her feel heard & special. She’s a wonderful leader and an excellent Chef. At the time of our recording, her episode of Beat Bobby Flay had not yet aired. I’m so pleased to say that we can now shout from the rooftops that she Beat Bobby Flay with her tasty Beef Empanadas and won in an episode called ‘It Must’ve Been Love’. I hope you enjoy getting to hear about her experience as a serial entrepreneur, being officially a Food Network Chef, & her mini workshop about how to rock budgeting in your business.
13 Ways to Invest in Your Business
Let’s get down to business. Investment is growth! But as a small business owner, your resources are very important to you (especially during the first few years), so it can be hard to know when it's time to make your move & invest in crucial new equipment, education, branding, etc. We’re here to say we completely understand— and by ‘we’, I mean myself & the 13 amazing women who have shared insight into how they approach investing in their business.
Meet Rosana Rivera of Xilo Street Mexican!
Hey boss babes! We’re back with a Feature of an amazing woman from the Tampa Bay community. Think of the nicest thing you could say about a person. Whatever it was, it most certainly would describe Chef Rosana Rivera– one half of the contagious smiles & cooking skills behind Xilo Street Mexican and Kōfe at The Hall on Franklin. You’ll love her advice, personal mantra, & a peek into the story of how she came to be where she is today.