In this issue, we bring you several stories from some of the most important cities like New York, Mexico City, Aspen, and Monterrey—which will become part of our repertoire, as well as our home bases San Antonio and Laredo, Texas. We are thrilled with these pieces we prepared for you because every person we invited has a fantastic story to tell.
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elcome to Cream's #62 Edition! This issue marks our 12th Anniversary! It's amazing how time goes by and everything that has happened worldwide during these 12 years! Technological advances, conflicts between nations, and a pandemic changed our way of living and brought us to 2022 with new expectations and dreams to fulfill. It must seem easy, but the truth is, for Cream, it has been 12 years of commitment to bringing you the best content and offering you something new, fresh, and engaging in every issue. Year after year, it's a challenge to grab your attention with every one of our pages, interviews, and pictures! I thank you with allheart!my
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shaping the city’s landscape? This wave of innovators has taken the city to new heights, bringing an impressive surge of energy to their industries. We caught up with these extraordinary personalities who are raising the bar and who let us in on their must-visit places, noteworthy picks, powerful advice, and what’s in store for the city’s future ahead.
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A successful Laredo native living and thriving in San Antonio for the past thirteen years, Annalisa shares with us the charming side of this city’s spectacular hospitality industry and how San Antonians have become the main inspiration behind her mission to impact people’s lives.
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Top three cities to visit? Tell us one word about each one! Buenos Aires (food), Rome (culture), and Napa Valley (wine).
Annalisa also loves spending time with her family and boyfriend. She is also a group leader of a spiritual formation group of young women called Regnum Christi, where Annalisa promotes catholic values.
What would you say to your younger self ten years ago if you could time travel? To be more careless and enjoy every single stage in my life.
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Annalisa has fueled her passion for helping people achieve their potential by implementing innovative practices across different industries. Having started her professional career before graduating, she learned the value of work at a young age. This experience shaped her vision of life, and her extensive background working in the HR management field allowed her to realize the infinite possibilities of working with Vazquezpeople.ispassionate about helping others, but she also enjoys being in an environment where she can interact with the perfect mix of people and business. Currently working as People & Culture Manager at one of the trendiest spots in SA, The Pearl Brewery, Annalisa is genuinely committed to changing people’s lives and watching them flourish.
Okay, let us in on The Pearl’s secrets... What is the guilty pleasure you indulge in most when you are there? When the weather is nice, I enjoy the Park Bar at The Pearl or Hotel Emma’s bar, Sternewirth.
Describe yourself in three hashtags #: #Passionate #Listener #Faithful
Is there any upcoming project in The Pearl that you would like to share with our readers? We will be opening several restaurant concepts and a music venue in the next two years.
If a new visitor had limited time to enjoy one amenity among all The Pearl offers, what would you say is unmissable and why? Stay the night at Hotel Emma. The uniqueness of this 5-star hotel is incredible. The service and experience are one of a kind!
Annalisa, what do you think about the Cream experience? It was amazing to connect and share a little bit of myself with the people from Laredo and San Antonio! I am honored to be part of the Cream community!
What is a song that you can’t get out of your head? Coldplay’s “A Sky Full of Stars.”
If you could go to any concert past or present, what would it be? Frank Sinatra at the Sporting ClubMonte Carlo, Monaco – imagine that!
Luis Miguel Martinez settled in his new hometown, San Antonio. He is perfectly attuned to the local urban scene—for him, every project is a challenge, and there are no limits to complex designs that will be part of this city’s extraordinary urban landscape for years to come.
Working as an Urban Development manager at Area Real Estate, he handles complex budgets, time, and economic issues. However, for Luis Miguel, at the end of every challenge taken, the rewards of shaping the Alamo City’s urban scene are countless. Inspired by its rich history, his main goal is to “increase its quality of life, expand economic opportunities, and further support diversity and inclusion of all people.”
When it comes to challenging projects, there must be a point where demolishing must have seemed more manageable. What motivates you to persist in complex renovations and create something unique? Good question! It depends on several factors. “Demo” is always there for us. I mean for everyone in our field. However, the first step we take is to look at and feel the building before we peruse the opportunity. This gives us enough play to either go for the project or simply pass. Demolishing will provide you with a clean slate, but you may lose the romance between the historic merging of the new materials. But I would love to ask you, where is the fun in that?
Besides architecture, what else rocks your world? Family is my everything. And, of course, my wife rocks my world.
Born and raised in Chihuahua, Mexico, Luis Miguel’s passion for architecture started at a young age. Since he was a kid, Martinez recalls the impact well-designed architectural spaces had on him. Later on, he discovered this sensibility was the joy of recognizing well-done architecture and developed a keen eye for design, building, and construction.
What is the best thing that has happened to you this year? I became a dad for the first time!
Best way to decompress? Travel! It not only decompresses me, but it also helps me with what we do daily since I get to see and learn what other cities are doing or did, related to our industry. I must be honest. I am not the best companion to travel with since I like to walk everywhere for hours and eat at odd times. I also love to have people over and cook for them – or let someone do it, but just music, food, drinks, and laughs! Always good times!
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Martinez has a particular vision for the future of San Antonio. He declares himself a big fan of the local creative community and believes it has an “incredible number of designers, architects, makers, artists, and developers like no other city.”
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Currently, one of his most outstanding renovation projects is the Creamery building, a historic adaptive reuse practice that will host mixed retail (restaurant, coffee shop, bar, rooftop, and a speakeasy). What makes this project unique is the context of “previous historic dwellers like the Mistletoe Creamery and Border Creamery, along with the architecture in place designed and built by local architects Atlee B. and Robert M. Ayres back in 1938”.
If you could make a documentary, what would it be about? Immigration around the world from the early 1900s until today and how that impacts the design and construction of the era.
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What is your favorite building or structure in San Antonio, and why? The Tower of the Americas, designed by O’Neil Ford, is the coolest building in town. It was built for an international fair that San Antonio hosted in 1968 with the craziest deadline to be done, and they did it.
In your opinion, where will innovation in architecture come from next? Technology in materials and tools, no question!
Luis Miguel re-discovers and re-invents architectural sites and transforms them into modernized yet timeless designs for the city’s needs. His extensive construction industry knowledge allows him to create original ideas and deliver them with flawless results.
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Self-taught fashion designer, generation Mexican-American Cesar Galindo tells us all about his personal journey in the fashion industry all the way from Texas to New York City and the world.
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As a stylist, he has created countless red-carpet outfits for many world-renowned celebrities, including Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, Courteney Cox, and Missy Elliott, among others.
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There is no question that his parents are the real engine behind Galindo’s industrious, enterprising, savvy, and hard-working character. They were tenacious and committed people from Northern Mexico who provided for their families in resourceful and innovative ways. He remembers how his parents “owned Galindo’s Meat Markets for many years that catered to the Hispanic communities and beyond.” And they did it with grace, love, and flair. Cesar inherited these same qualities that have determined the course of his career by redefining Latin success in the fashion industry.
Galindo began his fashion journey designing corsets and period costumes for The Miami City Ballet and The Houston Grand Opera. As a young man, he moved to New York in the late 1980s to continue working as a designer and later began developing his own fashion line. He faced many challenges at the beginning of his career and recalls how “the financial need to create and manufacture your work is the biggest hurdle any creative has.”
comes from a large Mexican family and grew up surrounded by solid examples of inner strength. Born in Houston, Texas, he is the youngest of eleven children and was considered the family’s baby. Cesar describes cheerfully how he “experienced the love of being raised by twelve parents.”
Nonetheless, Cesar’s restless visionary mind is delighting us with new personal collections with the return of his namesake brand Cesar Galindo. He recently did a runway show open to the public in the middle of Times Square, and the NYFW shows in February. In addition, he is currently working on entering the retail and direct-toconsumer world.
He has also worked as a contract designer for many labels acting as an innovative leader and defining the DNA of brands, including Dolce and Gabbana, Calvin Klein, L.A.M.B. by Gwen Stefani, and Kimora Lee Simmons Collection, and the new launch of Baby Phat.
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My parents were classic American dream seekers and actually lived their dreams for themselves and all of my family,” he says proudly. Even though Cesar credits his business sense to his parents, he owes his craft to his mother, Esther. She was an amazing woman who taught her boy how to sew and her love for design. When Galindo grew up, he set his mind on becoming a full-time designer, and his most rewarding experience has been “creating for my mother. My father was also a dashing gentleman”, he declares with a smile.
However, he captured the heart of the fashion industry when his kimono dress design appeared on the cover of Elle Magazine in 1993. A master draper and pattern maker, his homonymous brand Cesar Galindo made waves everywhere and continues to have a solid international presence.
“The fashion industry has millions of yards waiting to be reimagined and brought to life,” says Galindo, whose mission for the brand is to use currently available warehoused textiles and work in limited capsules that drop within seasons.We will soon launch www.galindonyc.com a full-on Cesar Galindo collection shoppers’ experience.”
Do you admire anyone in particular, and why?
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Cesar, what sparked your interest in fashion design?
Slowing down to breathe and appreciate the simple aspects of living, editing, and purging what is not important.
We were present at your impressive personal collection in the middle of Times Square during Fashion Week last year, and it was grand!
I think I am funny.
With every collection Cesar puts forward, we are reminded of the legacy he built with effort and pride in his culture. Galindo continues making history and reminding us that you can become whatever you want to be and remain unapologetically Latin.
What was the inspiration behind it?
New York City always offered me inspiration every single day. One is never like the other.
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Joy and the celebration of life! It’s time to step out and enjoy the human spirit!
To what factors do you attribute your success?
I stay true to my DNA and strive to keep myself relevant as a designer.
Passion for creating, transforming an idea into reality, and it coming to life in human form.
After COVID-19’s pause, I am rebooting my collection into capsule collections. I am debuting at Torched/Fred Segal in The Hamptons, and I am also being featured at Sloan Hall in San Antonio and Houston.
Dancing and being married to my wonderful husband!
What is something you miss about Houston?
I miss my friends and family...and the food, the Mexican food!
What is next for Cesar Galindo? What do you have in store for your loyal fans and followers?
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What is your most valuable personality trait?
Some are fun, and some are a lot of work. All in all, I have cherished each experience.
In the ever-changing fashion design scene, what makes Cesar Galindo shine bright?
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Passion and patience.
How has life changed for you during these challenging times in the pandemic?
We know you are also a fantastic stylist that has worked closely with many celebrities. Can you give us an inside scoop on what it is like to work with top-rated stars?
My parents for all their guts and passion for life.
Besides fashion design, what is something you are passionate about?
After 30 years of living in New York, what do you enjoy the most about the city?
Evident but unassuming power, with a minimum of fuss. Another rare royal.
It was when I counted that I was five places closer to the front of the line that I noticed him. The next first in line should have merited it from his height alone. I’m guessing 6’5” +, with the volume of space he occupied also stretching laterally by his athletic bulk. He also stood out for other reasons.
The progression was slow, so I contemplated the inevitability of someone soon running out of Facebook posts to scroll or text messages to send, their expired patience moving them from agitated huffs to louder judgments voiced about staff planning. This seems to happen more today, as if efficiency and convenience were an entitlement. “Have it your way.” I blame Burger King.
of displeasure, such as twirling her wedding ring or switching her handbag to the other arm. Either prompts her staff to extricate her in a way that does not insult or even get noticed by the offender. She then simply smiles and moves on.
The “Never complain, never explain” motto of the other monarchy was said to have originated by British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli, who served under the reign of Queen Victoria. But even there, as evidenced by Prince Harry’s relentless public whining and looming “tell all” book, it may be a quaint relic of his granny Queen Elizabeth II’s generation. There is a reason that I could not imagine this seemingly most entitled person in the world raising a vulgar fuss (“Don’t you know who everyone knows I am?”) or insisting upon “her royal truth” to Oprah or Gayle. Or it may just be that she alone did it as brilliantly as anyone ever did or would.
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A “big young gringo,” I thought, probably an offduty Border Patrol or maybe even an FBI agent. Before I had the chance to guess which, “Next!” came in a loud bark from the counter. He moved forward and handed a piece of paper to the clerk, who summarily returned it and bravely (given the size and implied power of his customer) dismissed him. “You’re in the wrong line,” he said, pointing to the other one. “That’s for pick up, we are for retail. Next!” There was no courtesy in the redirect. I wasn’t the only one in either line who noticed, heard, and anticipated a problem. But we were wrong, and it was that clerk’s lucky day. The big guy did not say anything; he didn’t complain, he didn’t explain. He simply turned and stoically ambled past our line, regally settling himself at the very end of the other.
Karen Dolby, author of The Wicked Wit of Queen Elizabeth II recounted “the story of the Queen accidentally meeting some American tourists during a rainy walk with a protection officer near her home at Balmoral. Not recognizing the wrapped-up figure, the tourists asked if she had ever met the Queen. ‘No, but he has,’ she replied, pointing to the protection officer beside her.” On another occasion, when someone told her that she looked just like the Queen, she is said to have answered, “How very reassuring.”
Saturday morning errand at the Post Office should never be a precursor to a pressing one anywhere else. There were two lines to choose from and neither looked promising. The one on the right squiggled to a counter with just two clerks and the one on the left to a small service window. I had to choose fast because the ends of both lines almost abutted the fingerprint smudged glass doors that I pushed to enter. So, I did the math. Quickly figuring that the employee to customer ratio would favor me, I chose the one on the right.
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After I was done, as I passed him on my way out, I stopped and reached my hand up to shake his. “You had every right to cause a fuss,” I said, “but thank you for sparing us the tension and drama this morning. That took real grace and composure.” With that, the “Prince of Texas” smiled tentatively, and with a slow soft grumble said, “I pick my battles.”
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Now past her 70th year reigning as Queen and her 96th birthday, Queen Elizabeth II has never given an interview, nor written a memoir. Her memories and feelings of loss over the death of her beloved father King George VI, or her husband Prince Phillip, remain her own. The movie The Queen and the series The Crown can only venture a pastiche of a life from gossip and guesses. Even her irritations and enmities are left to subtle signals
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Throughout the years, her vast experience in the classroom and educational publishing has also helped the local community reflect on the critical issues of inclusion and diversity. We are sure Laredo will thrive with the next generation of students, thanks to the impressive accolades LC will receive, ensuring all its future graduates are wellpositioned and ready to succeed.
With an impressive background and experience of more than 20 years with underserved students and communities of South Texas, Dr. Minita is the perfect leader for the institution, which will surely flourish with her unique perspective, strength, and commitment.
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A Look into the Future with LC’s New President,
Dr. Ramírez is the first woman to take over the reins of the two-campus college district. In just a few weeks, she is already making waves and elevating the path of its students towards unlimited and unprecedented success.
This 2022 is an outstanding year for Laredo College, celebrating its 75th birthday! Since 1947, LC has been an educational pillar of the Laredo community as the most extensive and affordable option for students pursuing a college education.
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At Cream, we are thrilled and proud that such an institution has achieved this incredible milestone. Since we have always supported strong female leaders, we are excited to share this interview with Dr. Minita Ramírez, who was recently chosen as the 8th college president.
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Looking forward in time, what is your vision for LC? My vision for LC is to grow and develop programs to provide countless opportunities for people’s numerous styles and wants. We want to add and expand more programs, and certainly, we’d like to better the campus climate. We want to bring everybody back to campus and engage them in creative and fun activities both in and outside the classroom. We want everybody to enjoy what we all grew up with, such as having lunch at the Kazen Student Center, meeting up with our friends, and enjoying the opportunity to share and communicate with our professors, friends, and community leaders that would visit the campus. Right now, my short-term mission is: “Come home, come back to Laredo College!” We are here to help you. We are here to service you and get you on the right path, and whatever your choice in life might be, choose Laredo College because we are here for you, to provide you with the greatest opportunities and the best programs! Estamos para servir.
In your opinion, what are the extraordinary benefits of having women in leadership? Leadership is not gender-specific or more or less productive in one gender or the other. However, I think women in leadership find that their ability to multitask and act as the matriarch of the institution, organization, or business provides an opportunity to share women’s intuition, communication, and listening skills. Women generally have opportunities in our homes and businesses to do three or four different things simultaneously. We learn from each other, and there needs to be that inclusivity having a cross-section of males and females, with shared goals and a strong understanding of the different needs of the people we serve.
How do you balance your career, personal life, and passions? Is there such a thing as balance? You know I get asked that question a lot. Being a professional educator, mother, a partner to the love of my life, as well as being a daughter, a sister, and an aunt is hard. But being an educator and being the president of Laredo College, I tell you what I’ve said to all women at several leadership conferences: Some days, you are going to be a better businesswoman, educator, and president of your institution. And some days, you will be a better mom and a better spouse/partner. But whatever you do best that day, you must forgive yourself for the things you didn’t do so well. You have to be able to accept the limitations of the number of hours in a day and the emotional, social, and physical capacities that you have. Know when to apologize if you do something wrong and if you say something hurtful, make sure you go back and fix it. If you did something good for someone else, don’t expect anything in return because that is not why we do it. We do it because it’s the right thing to do, even when no one is looking. Because there is joy and personal satisfaction in serving, helping, listening, and supporting others who are depending on you. For my colleagues who are out there wondering how I do this, how I balance it all, the key is to forgive yourself for the things you didn’t do well and apologize for the things that you did that were hurtful. More importantly, give yourself credit for those things you did do and be humble.
From your unique perspective as the new leader of this great institution, what makes LC such a great academic option for students? The beautiful thing and the great thing about Laredo College is that we have something here for everyone. It doesn’t matter what age, it doesn’t matter the choice of profession. We are here to serve everyone. If you are choosing a traditional academic pathway, we have it. If you are choosing a vocational or technical pathway, we have it. If you want to continue your education, if you want to take an art class, if you want to take a welding class, we have that available for you as well. We are all things to all people, and we try to provide as many opportunities as possible to continue growing and developing the communities we serve.
You are undoubtedly an inspiring leader! Describe your leadership style. My leadership style is to be inclusive and participatory. Communication is a big thing for me, providing opportunities for people to join the conversation. Collaboration is key, and I believe that leadership is not one person. Leadership is about collaboration, communication, understanding and respecting each other’s differences and moving forward for the greater and common good.
What motivated you to step up and become a leader in the institution? My motivation has always been to educate young people and to provide opportunities for our community through education. I understand that the world’s equalizer is education. Education is the only way to grow our communities, economies, young people, and families. It’s been my driving force since I was a young girl. I love to read, I love to write, but most importantly, I love to teach.
Are there any misconceptions or myths about a community college education you would like to clear away? There are always misconceptions about higher education in general. But certainly, amongst community colleges, some of the misconceptions might be that our mission is to serve rural communities or that college is too expensive. These misconceptions are especially common in areas like ours, where there are still many first-generation students and underserved populations. I think that those misconceptions are our greatest opportunities. I want people to understand that the quality of education at a community college, especially at Laredo College, I would put up against anything and anyone because the quality of education we provide is second to none. I also want our communities to know that affordability is our middle name. We work with everyone to help assure financial support throughout the students’ time at LC.
Can you please share with our readers if you have any projects currently in the works? I was very excited to come in and find a very welcoming group of people that were just as excited as I was and certainly eager to try and do different things. In the next few months, we will be able to share more with the community as our plans unfold. But one of the first things that we are going to do is to celebrate the legacy, the history, and the traditions of Laredo College. This being our 75th anniversary, we want to tell the public that beginning on July 15 and moving until September 28, our official birthday, we are going to celebrate the 75 days of Laredo College up to its birthday party on September 30. In the works is our gala, and we will be giving information to the public about how they will be able to celebrate with us and join in the fun.
In your opinion, what are some characteristics that set the Palomino community apart from other institutions?
We know you are a person with a joyful personality who enjoys mariachi music, traveling, organizing events, and genuinely being part of Laredo’s community. What else can you tell us about you that further enriches the fabric of this community? Well, that is true! I’m a huge proponent of the arts. You are right! I love mariachi music, and I love the theater and opera just as much as I love oldies music, but I think that I also really enjoy good literature. I enjoy reading a good book and poetry. I’ve danced all my life and taught dancing, and I still play the castanets in an ensemble with my childhood friends. We still get together every Tuesday. It is a part of my life that has really enriched the person I am. It has given me discipline and the ability to manage my time and appreciate culture. Part of establishing a diverse learning environment is through the appreciation for the arts and culture. This is how we strengthen and preserve our society. It is what gives us our identity, our entertainment, our styles of communication, and our creativity.
I think what sets Laredo College and the Palomino community apart from other institutions is the atmosphere of community, the atmosphere where people can speak two languages or three and feel comfortable while doing it. Where people of all generations can come and learn. It’s very inclusive and affordable. More importantly, there are people here willing to help, guide, and support. We want to engage our community again and remind them this is where you will enjoy coming to school, where your parents or grandparents may have enjoyed coming to school, and where we want you to be. We want to be a part of your life. We want to continue the legacy. We want to continue to ignite excellence, and the only way we can do it is if you are here with us! We want to put our arms around you, help you, guide you, and push you forward to the path of your success, whatever that might be!
Chef Cristian Correa is a distinguished personality in his native city of Santiago. His leap to fame took place in his renowned restaurant Caleta Las Tarreas and later on TV shows. Nowadays, he is about to open a mountain lodge in Cañon del Blanco Curacautin, where national and international tourists will have the opportunity to experience his creations.
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Pastry Chef Daniela Borquez, a native of Santiago, Chile’s capital, resides in Boca Raton, Florida, where she opened J&D Cakes in 2016, mixing flavors and creations with South American influences. That same year she won first place in the confectionery category in the famous show Cake Wars on Food Network.
Known worldwide for its wines, Chile is a country that has it all! Nonetheless, something more stands out, and in this edition, I would like to share a little bit about Chile’s great culinary tradition. Also, I would like to introduce two of the greatest exponents and ambassadors of Chilean cuisine on the continent.
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Today we have prepared an effortless dish you can share with your family or friends! An exquisite Tomahawk steak served with a typical Chilean salad with tomatoes, onions, and a vinaigrette to die for!
Chilean cuisine started taking shape by merging indigenous culinary traditions and the contribution of European cuisines from migrant countries like Italy, Germany, and Spain. In the 20th century, it had a huge French influence giving it the name of Chilean Creole cuisine, which is known for its ingredients, colors, and most of all, its flavors!
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The extraordinary talent of my chef colleagues is all around the world, and this time I want to introduce two exceptional persons that I admire greatly for their personalities, trajectories, and successes!
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My career began as a prosecutor in Dallas County, Texas, since my brother Kinny Cigarroa asked me to get litigation experience outside of Laredo before returning home. I returned to Laredo, joined Steve Whitworth, Richard Morales, and others, and began practicing law as a litigator in civil defense work.
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I drew interest in developing a focus on the root cause of pain and diagnosing/ treating that root cause. Growing up in a family of physicians, I was always interested in pursuing medicine, especially after seeing the positive effect my father and sister have on their patients.
I consider tenacity to be my most valuable trait. I lost my father at a young age and chose law when no Cigarroa had done. We are a large family! Today, the Cigarroa family is blessed to have many attorneys in the family.
I most admire my parents, but especially my mother. She raised six children almost single-handedly and my siblings, who deliver unconditional love to my children and me and who have set an example for a purposeful, servicefilled life.
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The most rewarding moments of my career have been returning to Laredo to practice medicine alongside my father and sister and developing my skill set. My skill set allows me to perform minimally invasive procedures such as carpal tunnel releases and trigger finger releases using ultrasound, allowing the patient a quicker return to full functionality.
My children and my extended family inspire me every day. And the incredible fortune to work with people in my law offices who care and strive every day to do better! I am fortunate to work with my paralegal, Grace Brulloths, who has worked tirelessly for my clients and Casa de Misericordia.
I completed my family medicine training in Reading, Pennsylvania, where I was exposed to all facets of non-operative orthopedics. This led me to do a fellowship year at the world-renowned University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, where I was able to work with the Pitt Panthers football team and learn under experts in the field of Orthopedics.
I immensely admire my father and my sister. It is very humbling and impressive to see a physician with his bedside manner, experience, and knowledge work in his specialty. I also admire my sister Dr. Marissa Gonzalez, and the amount of care she places on each patient.
Armando Gonzalez, MD Sports Medicine Physician • Laredo Sports Medicine Clinic
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A Unique Perception for your Senses
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Robert Cantu designed each course with bespoke scent pairings to elevate the dining experience in partnership with San Antonio’s luxury fragrance company, Soular Therapy. Company owner Kevin Elkins and Scent Marketing Consultant Sonia Hitchcock offered their creativity and scent experience to make this vision a reality.
The evening was flawless, and we enjoyed the vibrant energy of twenty amazing VIP guests that explored their senses to the fullest. The Moon’s Daughters rooftop restaurant and bar served as the perfect backdrop for the spectacular event, enhanced by the rhythmic sounds of the talented drummer Nina Rodriguez.
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We highly recommend that you register for the next event. It is truly a one-of-a-kind affair! You have got to experience this fantastic sensorial adventure for yourselves!
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Guests were guided through this impressive multisensory experience in a cenote-inspired environment of smell, sight, hearing, touch, and taste in a stunning feast for the senses. Organic elements infused with fragrance oils incorporated a tactile component to the guests’ olfactive and sensory experience provided by Soular Therapy.
ream was delighted to attend an extraordinary one-of-a-kind quarterly dinner series consisting of an immersive eight-course sensorial dinner that Ted Knighton, Thompson San Antonio General Manager, Executiveenvisioned.Chef
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Peralta's artistic style is something between neo-pop art and expressionism. He describes his creations as "hybrid art, a fusion between traditional and digital art using painting, collage, video, illustration, and even artificial intelligence." Cesar feels a special connection to all of his artworks. Even if it seems like a very simple topic at first glance, he gives a piece of his heart and mind to every art creation.
He is a very proud member of the LGBT+ community. Over the years, he has worked hard to reflect and cultivate empathy towards this community and other vulnerable groups historically discriminated against for their ethnicity, gender, or age. His own experiences as a gay man influence many, if not all, of Cesar's artwork. As an artist, one of his most rewarding experiences was the opportunity to help the San Antonio Aids Foundation by auctioning one of his artworks.
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Art is ever-evolving. Trends and styles come and go. Nonetheless, NFTs are revolutionizing the art industry and laying the foundation for the future of art creation. Meet Cesar Peralta, a gifted traditional and digital artist breaking schemes and making waves in the art world with his incredible talent.
NFTs are a game-changer in the art scene. Augmented Reality has changed the way artists interact with their audience as opposed to traditional art pieces. According to Peralta, “digital artists became more validated with NFTs because their work became easier to acquire, track, and monetize.” For Cesar, digital art allows him to expand the idea you see in the painting or even change the narrative. Peralta has been able to get to more people around the world. Besides collectors and other artists, NFTs have made collaborations and exciting projects possible without taking distance into consideration.
About the artist: Cesar Peralta is a 39 years old artist who grew up in Sonora. Since he was 18 years old, he has lived in one of the most influential and modern cities in Northern Mexico—Monterrey, Nuevo Leon. As an artist, he takes inspiration from everywhere and everything. His personal experiences, social media, and current affairs have been a massive inspiration for him.
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Incredibly talented Georgine Ratelband is a well-known personality on fashion runways who has international crowds with her collections. Meet the extraordinary designer that has caught Cream’s eye and how she is currently blazing through the fashion industry.
Born and raised in the Netherlands, Ratelband has a solid Italian craftsmanship influence from her years as a student at Istituto Europeo di Design. She also has an edgy style with evident success over the last eight years, and it’s only natural that her designs have captivated New York. “I’m just a girl who had a big dream of becoming a fashion designer and living in New York,” says an excited Georgine about how the world’s capital has taken her to new heights and how she has become a New Yorker at her core.
As a student, her unique talent made heads turn before graduating when a boutique acquired her thesis collection in Belgium. She then made an impressive debut at Fashion Week, and her luxurious designs captivated many stylists, editors, and celebrities worldwide. Her designs have appeared in prestigious magazines like Harper’s Bazar, Vogue Germany, and Vogue Italia.
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Ratelband has been the Creative Director of Georgine, a luxury ready-to-wear label for women, since 2014. Her eponymous label combines millennial spirit with a potent mix of refined rock-chic style and superb craftsmanship. The brand has become a leader in the haute couture market, offering a collection of sought-after, made-to-measure designs and cutting-edge style that sets the brand apart. Georgine’s stunning collections are bursting with lavish fabrics and simple cuts, becoming the brand’s hallmark for the woman who is the perfect off-duty rock star “on the street you can’t stop staring at, who has a strong sense of style and character, and is unapologetic about it.”
It’s always very inspiring to see any celebrity wear my clothing. It’s a huge compliment because I’m
I’m designing a new collection, and since two years ago, I have started to do interior design. I really enjoy the process of designing someone’s home.
In addition to her current collection, she wants to incorporate more easy and accessible clothing. Ratelband is in the process of opening the first Georgine boutique. Nonetheless, her exquisite sense of style has permeated other creative areas of design. Her vision for the future includes building a lifestyle brand, thus expanding her aesthetic to interior design. Undoubtedly, Georgine keeps elevating its place with the highest Italian craftsmanship of true luxurious prêt-à-porter, shining unapologetically and full of creativity.
Shortly after you launched your brand, you found out Beyonce wore one of your pieces at a red carpet event. That must have been extraordinary! What crossed your mind at that moment? That was a crazy moment! I remember I was at home in Holland waking up, and my phone was blowing up with messages and phone calls! I thought it was some kind of joke or that it was fake. It was really exciting!
You have honored your mother in past collections by taking inspiration from her closet. How amazing is that! Would you mind telling us more about her and how she has influenced your fashion style? My mom is an incredible person, and I owe so much of who I am today to her. She has her own personal style and always dresses for herself and nobody else! You’ll see my mom working in the garden in leather pants. She is quite bold and loves color! It’s funny when she comes to New York as many people wear black here. Her personality is larger than life, and people love how open she is. She is the kind of woman that makes you feel like you can be yourself without being judged, and she has influenced my fashion sense.
What has been your most rewarding experience as a renowned high fashion designer? My most rewarding achievement has been meeting my clients. They inspire and support my dream every day! I’ve met so many incredibly talented, kind, and generous people over the years. It has been very fulfilling to have support from these women. Fashion design is your passion. But, what is something else that sparks your inner fire? I love interior design and architecture. I love traveling, cooking, hanging out with friends, and laughing all day. I love going to the beach. Believe it or not, I love organizing and cleaning. It may be my OCD that kicks in, but it’s therapeutic for me and gives me such joy when everything looks neat and nice.
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What do you like the most about the Italian and the American fashion industry, respectively? The craftsmanship in Italy. For me, The American fashion industry creates opportunity and hope.
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After so many years of living in New York, what do you enjoy about this vibrant city? What I do not love about New York is the easier question. There is so much to love about New York! I love the architecture, the people, the hustle & bustle, the noise on the street, the eclectic group of international people that live here, and so much more! It really is the best city in the world for numerous reasons.
Influenced by a family with a strong fashion sense, Georgine has been fascinated with beautiful clothes since she was a little girl. Her favorite designers growing up were John Galliano and Ralph Lauren. She fantasized about the dream worlds designers built on catwalks and lifestyle brands. Growing up, she remembers drawing, dressing up dolls, making scrapbooks, re-organizing the living room, or putting together outfits for her mom. Hence, it only seemed like a natural decision to pursue a career in design. Her mom taught her that it is better to be overdressed than underdressed and to embrace your own personal style, an idea that has become an inspiration behind her brand.
when it comes to fashion design? I think that I’m straightforward and authentic. This provides me with a strong sense of self that I know what I want or don’t want, and I’m not trying to be something or someone I’m not.
Is there something special you are working on right now that you would like to share with our readers?
Georgine, have you enjoyed your Cream experience with us? Do you have any words of fashion advice you would like to share with our readers? Be authentic to who you are. Trust your own personal style & taste. Don’t follow trends. Be nice and spread the love!
It’s something I’ve always done for myself, and over the years, clients have noticed that and always asked me for help or advice. I finally decided to make it an official component of my business.
You have worked closely with many celebrities. Can you give us an inside scoop on how it is to work with top-rated stars like Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Zendaya, or Bella Hadid, among others?
competing with many other brands, plus brands that pay the celebrity to wear their designs, so when someone wears my piece, it’s because they truly love it! I love to see how the celebrity and their stylist give their own twist to my clothing.
Ana Layevska, es una actriz multifacética de origen ucraniano que nos ha hecho llorar y también reír a lo largo de sus 24 años de trayectoria actoral. Siempre se ha destacado por la pasión y vida que le da a cada personaje que interpreta.
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En esta entrevista, Ana nos abre el corazón y demuestra una vez más porque sigue siendo una de las actrices más queridas en el mundo de la actuación.
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Yo no tenía ni idea de lo que era la actuación. La escena de hecho la hice en ruso y parcialmente en inglés, fue con Humberto Zurita. Después de haber hecho la escena tanto el director, el productor y Humberto Zurita empezaron a hacer comentarios de, “Oye, ¿no te interesa ser actriz? ¿No te interesa dedicarte a algo más que no sea el violín?” Yo la verdad no tenía en mente en lo absoluto convertirme en alguien que no fuera violinista. Pero me llamaron la atención los comentarios y hasta cierto punto halagos que me dijeron, por lo que decidí entrar a probar suerte en una audición del CEA y me quedé. Al año de estar en el CEA empecé a trabajar y cuando me gradué, comencé a hacer telenovelas. Tenía 18 años cuando me gradué que fue en el año 2000 y empecé a trabajar a los 16 años. Entonces llevo 24 años trabajando. Básicamente esto ha sido el comienzo de mi carrera.
¡Ay, horrible! ¿Qué te puedo decir? ¿Qué reacción puedo tener? Mas que tristeza, decepción y una impotencia terrible porque yo en lo personal no puedo hacer nada. Tal vez ayudar con algunos víveres y con muy buena vibra, ¿no? Hay muchísima gente que está sufriendo y no se vale. Yo ya procuro no ver las noticias, porque así no rompo a llorar.
Yo nací en Kiev cuando todavía era parte de la ex Unión Soviética. Mis padres son rusos, polacos y ucranianos. Tengo una mezcla muy compleja de muchas cosas. Entonces hasta los 5 años viví en Kiev, a los 5 años me fui con mis papás a Moscú y a mis 9 años llegamos a México. Entonces yo he vivido en muchos lados.
Platícanos un poquito sobre ti, ¿de dónde eres?
¿Tienes algún sentimiento o reacción acerca de lo que está pasando en Ucrania?
Ana, adelántanos algo sobre la nueva temporada de Guerra de Vecinos. La nueva temporada de Guerra de Vecinos acaba de estrenarse recientemente. La historia da un giro muy divertido en donde nosotros, la familia Espinoza de los Montero vivimos un importante cambio pero seguimos siendo vecinos. Entonces no les puedo espoilear más, sigue siendo igual de divertida, igual de conflictiva. Con mucha más acidez, con muchas sorpresas y vienen nuevos personajes. Es una historia con un libreto perfecto para la comedia, para provocar una risa, para provocar un poco de reflexión. ¡Y yo auguro muchísimo éxito a la segunda temporada!
Aunque ha estado en el medio artístico desde que era una niña, se catapultó con el papel que desempeñó en La Madrastra, una de las telenovelas más recordadas en la televisión mexicana. Por supuesto no podemos olvidar su papel protagónico en Las dos caras de Ana por el cual recibió muchos elogios. Layevska ha participado Yankee y recientemente ha explorado su faceta cómica como actriz en Guerra de Vecinos que hace poco estrenó su segunda temporada.
Ana, ¡un gusto tenerte en esta edición de Cream! Cuéntanos,¿cómo comenzó tu carrera? Mi carrera comenzó por una casualidad. Yo fui extra violinista en una telenovela que se llamaba Alguna vez tendremos alas y les quedaba corto el capítulo. Tenían una escena que no estaba planeada ese día y necesitaban la participación de algún músico con parlamento y me eligieron a mí al azar. Me dijeron, “¡Oye, pues hazlo tú!”
¿Cuáles han sido algunos de los papeles más memorables que has realizado? Yo considero que he hecho personajes memorables para el público como Estrella San Roman de La Madrastra, Marina en Primer amor a mil por hora y el papel de Ana en Las dos caras de Ana. Estos han sido como roles icónicos en las telenovelas y a nivel actoral hice un personaje que se llama Laura Wolfe en la serie Yankee que ha sido uno de los papeles más complejos que he realizado. Y definitivamente en Guerra de Vecinos con Silvia que ha sido uno de los roles más divertidos que he hecho en mi carrera y ha sido una experiencia extraordinaria.
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A DazzlingWine Evening
Bistr09 hosted a wine extravaganza where they welcomed the Garces Silva Family Vineyards. The event highlighted these exceptional artisanal wines through a prefixed upscale menu flawlessly paired with wines from Chile. Chef Lisa Astorga and Damian Watel are the power couple behind Bistr09, who are all-in supporters of the best wines in the world.
At Cream, we are in awe of Casa Silva and Casa Garces Silva's achievements, and we wish you the best of luck on the next Chilean wine dinner coming up in the future, the wonderful Casa Donoso Vineyards!
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Chef extraordinaire Astorga is an experienced wine connoisseur with exquisite taste who has been a strong advocate for fine wines throughout her career. "What a great way for friends and customers to get together and enjoy these two beautiful Chilean wineries! Cheers to all their success!", said Lisa about the fabulous wine evening.
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En Cream uno de nuestros principales propósitos ha sido siempre apoyar las causas nobles y ayudar a quienes ayudan como es el caso de LEAF y Fundación Mundo Azul, cuya lucha incansable merece el respaldo de nuestra comunidad.
Queremos compartirles un poco de la historia detrás del admirable esfuerzo que estas fundaciones han realizado en pro de la comunidad del espectro autista y también sobre su fundadora, Lorena Martinez de Fernández, una gran mujer que ha sido un pilar invaluable en la lucha por la concientización sobre el autismo en ambos Laredos. Todo comenzó desde el primer día en que Lorena recibió el diagnóstico de su hijo con espectro autista en el 2003. El amor por su hijo la motivó a crear un ambiente sano de aceptación e inclusión. Es así como nace LEAF en el año 2012 en Laredo, Texas gracias a la iniciativa de un grupo de madres lideradas por Lisa Morales de Hinojosa y Lorena, ambas madres de chicos con autismo.
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Tuvimos el honor de estar presentes en este de ambas fundaciones el cual se llevó a cabo en Laredo Center for the Arts en Laredo, esfuerzo de los organizadores, patrocinadores, asistentes y todas las personas que de alguna u otra manera aportaron a esta gran causa.
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Por otro lado, Fundación Mundo Azul nació en Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas en el 2019 cuando Lorena de la mano de su esposo Carlos Fernández inicia este nuevo proyecto con el fin de crear una infraestructura en educación especializada para el tratamiento de los niños y niñas que viven con esta condición.
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Este evento también fue posible gracias a Maricarmen Ríos Gutiérrez, fundadora de Glamour Modeling School y organizadora de este gran desfile de modas en el cual participaron boutiques de la talla de Bejeweled, Forever After, Prague Boutique, Crisda Collections y Fina’s Boutique.
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Carlos Fernández, Lorena Martinez de Fernández y Lisa Morales de Hinojosa / Fundadores
Gracias a la gran labor que LEAF y Fundación Mundo Azul han llevado a cabo a lo largo de estos años, en Laredo y Nuevo Laredo ya se habla más sobre el autismo.Te invitamos a visitar sus redes sociales en donde podrás encontrar mucha más información sobre estas fundaciones y como puedes apoyarlas.
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¿Quién es Matt?
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lugar a dudas, la ciudad de México es uno de mis lugares favoritos del mundo. ¡Me encanta la vibra de su gente, los colores de sus fachadas, los sabores de su cocina y hasta los sonidos que se escuchan diariamente en la gran urbe! Una vez estaba disfrutando de la maravillosa vista desde lo alto de mi habitación cuando de repente se empezó a escuchar a lo lejos una canción que me hizo detenerme y poner atención...dije, ¡WTF! ¿Quién es? Rápido le pregunté a Siri de quien se trataba pero mi mala señal de wifi no alcanzó a descifrar el tema…Así me quedé sin saber por meses, hasta que una vez volvió a salir y rápidamente la reconocí. Esta vez el wifi no falló y al mostrar el resultado decía: Sr. Tigre con YoSoyMatt. Escuchar esa canción fue como un respiro de aire puro entre tanto smog de música que suena siempre igual, ahora mis audífonos sonaban diferente. Spotify me mostró una lista de sus canciones entre mis favoritas La Niña del Volcán, Aurora Dijo Adiós, Sr. Tigre y mi número uno…el tema que lleva por título Yo Soy Matt. Al escucharlas todas quedé envuelto en su sonido, su magia de crear lo que para mí fue algo muy especial y que me llevó a querer saber más sobre el ser humano detrás del artista. ¡Hoy les presento esta entrevista que realicé con Matt antes de una presentación en la icónica Colonia Roma de la capirucha!
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¿De dónde viene tu inspiración para estos últimos proyectos? ¿De donde sacas esa música tan increíble? Me encanta escribir, el animé y los fairytales. Estoy inspirado en hacerle recordar a los adultos porque nos gustaban tanto estos cuentos cuando eramos niños. Entonces la música no está dirigida hacia la música en sí, sino hacia la letras, hacia las historias, en propias vivencias, en la imaginación y en la creatividad.
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Cuéntanos, ¿cómo comienza la historia de YoSoyMatt? YSM comienza en el 2009 cuando saqué un primer disco que se llamaba Green Yellow Pink y este disco fue un parteaguas para mí. Y después lo dejé enterrado y hasta el 2017 reconecté con unos amigos y dije voy a hacer música otra vez pero con letra. Ese mismo año conocí a Eva de Marce y de ahí hicimos La Niña del Volcán que fue un pasaporte a Spotify y a proyectos nuevos y mucho más interesantes que hoy en día culminan en un proyecto mucho más serio.
La verdad me gusta mucho tu música pero el tema que me impactó en lo personal fue Yo soy Matt. La escucho y la letra es como una especie de himno para mí. Platícame un poquito de esta canción. Yo soy Matt salió en enero del 2021 y también era un tributo a todo lo que veníamos atravesando con la pandemia. La hice para mí y dije le voy a poner mi nombre. Es un tributo a como me veo yo en 10, 20 ó 30 años. Mucha gente se ve haciendo muchas cosas, pues igual casados con hijos o cosas que te dicta el destino. Y yo me veo con la simpleza de estar bailando, porque esto es temporal. Entonces esta canción era un homenaje hacia mí, hacia mi futuro. Lo padre de esta canción es que la hice con tanto amor que la gente la pudo interpretar, la hicieron suya y cada quien encontró en ella un tipo de salvación, un tipo de redención, un elíxir de paz que los pudiera calmar en esta pandemia y conectó con mucha gente. Esta canción es un mensaje de prosperidad, es un mensaje de amor hacia mí que la gente lo tomó también como un mensaje de amor de ellos hacia ellos. Entonces es puro corazón esta canción y me dio mucho gusto poder hacerla y que haya crecido como lo hizo.
¡Te felicito mucho Matt por todo lo que estás logrando con tu música! ¿Hay algo que quieras decirle a nuestros lectores? Me da mucho gusto llegar a todas las audiencias en todo el mundo y en especial ahorita en Cream que nos leen y que nos están viendo triunfar. ¡Les deseo lo mismo a todos ustedes que me están leyendo!
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La vida está llena de obstaculos y altibajos. Es admirable la manera en que has logrado sobrellevar las adversidades. Platícanos, ¿cómo ha sido para ti salir adelante? Yo tengo una enfermedad congénita que se llama distrofia muscular o LGMD 2b, así es el tecnicismo. Es una proteína que me falta. Es una enfermedad que se me disparó a los 15 años de edad y es crónicodegenerativa. Entonces me ha ido desgastando los músculos de todo el cuerpo. A los 15 años empecé cojeando un poquito y hoy que tengo 36 pues me tiene en una silla de ruedas. Para muchas personas al estar en silla de ruedas o tener alguna discapacidad pues obviamente por naturaleza es normal que se se sientan como excluídos o que la vida te maldijo. Pero para mí fue una oportunidad. Tan es así que empecé a hacer música.
En tus presentaciones, ¿qué sientes cuando estás en el escenario? Quizá lo más bonito que siento es que me transporto. Uno de los motivos por el cual yo hago música es que yo no puedo bailar. Me proyecto en las demás personas y quiero y me veo bailando en ellos. Entonces también es parte de domesticar el beat, domesticar la música para que yo sin poder, ni saberlo hacer, lograr que las demás personas lo hagan y cuando ellos bailan me regalan un espectáculo. O sea el espectáculo es para mí, más que del otro lado.
Matt, ¿cómo ha pintado el 2022 hasta el momento? ¡Vi que tienes nuevo material! Platícanos un poco de estos nuevos temas y que transmites en ellos. En eventos como el EDC o Festival Ciudad Sagrada, he podido conectar con mi auditorio de una forma muy especial que agradezco infinitamente. Entre los temas nuevos de este año tengo It’s a Joke al lado de dos productores italianos (Hypsidia & Altriparty) que me buscaron para latinizar su sonido. Este track presume de varios momentos sonoros como el pop italiano de los años 60, la electrónica y la cumbia. El otro tema que lancé, lleva por nombre Amor entre Mujer y es una colaboración que nos debíamos Polocorp (Polo & Pan), Eva de Marce y yo. Trás cuatro años de La Niña del Volcán, nos juntamos de nuevo para exaltar el amor en todas su formas y colores. Una narrativa melancólica y potente donde aprendemos que el sexo se recicla pero el amor jamás.
¿Qué podemos esperar de YSM próximamente? ¿Qué hay en tu radar? Para cerrar el año, tenemos casi el calendario lleno de fechas por toda la República Mexicana. Festivales, fiestas y eventos privados se han acercado para incluirme en sus alineaciones y poder compartir con mis fans el sonido que vengo cocinando desde hace algunos años. Desde los controles, también seguimos empujando tracks que próximamente llegarán a todas las plataformas digitales y aunque por el momento son secretos, puedo adelantar que seguimos explorando en géneros como el disco, huapango y lo-fi, así como colaboraciones importantes con artistas como Sinego, Pahua, Palmasur, Lucy Vives, French Braids y alguna que otra sorpresa más. Espero cerrar el año fuerte y sentar las bases para poder internacionalizar el proyecto, más allá de las fronteras hispanoparlantes.
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Instagram: KOR l ASPEN Drita 525 E Cooper Ave, Aspen, CO
Living in this snow paradise must be grand! Tell us more about Aspen’s lifestyle and how is it like to set shop here? Aspen stole my heart thirty-one years ago. However, the idea of living full time in the mountains was a dream I thought would never become a reality because of my husband’s business. In 2009, we decided to start a new life in this little town we both loved so much. Being in my store every day is an integral part of the store’s success as I love to engage with my customers and build relationships with them. You never know when Goldie Hawn, Kate Hudson, or your favorite customer will walk through your door. It’s always fun coming to work!
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Rosin curates every high-end item in her store. The personal connections she encourages and nurtures with talented designers give KOR an exceptional atmosphere. The brand carries several local artisans, who have built a solid reputation in Aspen over the years, and many up-and-coming fashion designers on social media. This extraordinary bond allows Drita to “collaborate with them to add a little Aspen vibe to offer vacationers something exciting and adventurous.”
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According to Drita, the word KOR establishes a connection to wearable art by “combining the spirit of each designer with love for fashion, resting in each wearer’s core.” When walking to the store, customers first notice Drita’s welcoming, warm smile and subtle nods to her personal street-chic style.
Meet Drita Bardha Rosin, the mastermind behind KOR Aspen, a fashion-forward women’s boutique that you can indulge in whenever you visit the ultimate mountain
What would you say makes Aspen such a unique place? Aspen is outstanding because we have four worldclass ski mountains combined with a little town with equally impressive dining, shopping, and culture. There’s no other place like it in the world!
How do you keep your boutique’s inventory fresh and up to date? It’s not easy, but I often push my designers to change up their looks and make updates to older popular pieces. And I am constantly looking for new designers on Instagram. I send out private messages and ask them if they want to be in my Aspen Boutique. I haven’t gotten a no from anyone yet.
However, the craft began to die out after the coming of the industrial age. Cooper is one of the few blacksmiths in Texas who has consistently proved his high-quality art, craft, and devotion to Charlesmetalworking.hasalong
tradition of blacksmithing through his mother’s side of the family. He remembers being “raised with an interest in history and the arts” by his talented mother, who “is a seamstress that worked on operas and historical costuming.” He began working at the Living History Museum in Dallas at age seventeen when he decided to become a Master Blacksmith and started a traditional apprenticeship that lasted seven years.
What are three words that best describe you? Artistic, witty, and fun.
29, Real Estate Agent at Keller Williams, substitute teacher, and student
What are your recent projects and/ or accomplishments? My most recent accomplishments include acquiring my real estate license, graduating, and continuing the pursuit of higher education.
Since 2009, Charles has lived in SATX, where he established Cooper’s Forge. He has created hardware, knives, pots, wine racks, chandeliers, fireplace screens, staircase railings, gates, furniture, decorative details, and other custom items for clients.
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What is your ultimate goal? My ultimate goal is to be immersed in the knowledge of the history of art and understand how its elements have been exquisitely incorporated into fashion, material culture, decorative arts, and, most importantly, modern times.
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Nowadays, finding a blacksmith who still works with forge and hammer as Cooper does is an exceptional feat. He has invariably demonstrated he does more than mere metal fabrication and welding, thus contributing to the preservation of blacksmithing culture.
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While he works primarily with steel, he also can work with all kinds of materials from iron, Damascus steel, Wootz steel, copper, and stainless steel. However, his favorite metal to work with is Damascus steel, an alloy and a mixture of layered steel. Charles says that even though “it is timeconsuming to fuse the layers of different materials together, in the end, it has a beautiful pattern rather than plain steel.”
Charles, in your opinion, how important is it to rescue blacksmithing from being forgotten by new generations? Extremely. I hate to admit this, but shows like “Forged in Fire” have increased interest in these trades. While that show is not reality, at least a select few who persevere will help to continue essential traditions. Knife-making is a small part of it, though.
Charles Cooper works in two worlds, that of a high-end modern metal worker with an exclusive talent and one forged with effort in the midst blacksmithing, a tradition that
Tell us about your passion for salvaging reclaimed materials and less widely used woods. Reclaimed materials are often priceless. There is no oldgrowth lumber available now, which is usually better in quality and appearance than new. I would compare the use of reclaimed materials to buying an antique rather than shopping at Ikea.
How do you combine what you love with what you do? Art provides a connection to the intangible world, our deepest feelings, and the hidden yet raw force hidden in the human mind. The study and execution of fine arts instill inspiration and creativity in my everyday life, thus, infusing my real estate practice with a different perspective. The coalescence of both enriches the mind and creates a broad worldview.
What thing do you love about San Antonio and what do you miss about Dallas, your hometown? I miss family in Dallas and being close to our family ranch. I do believe that my wife Meredith and I have built a great life in San Antonio and have made wonderful friends since we moved here in 2009.
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Sombrerete, Zacatecas ¡Vive
Locación la Magia Sombrerete!de
Festividades en Sombrerete que no te puedes perder:
Feria Regional de la Candelaria – 2 de febrero Semana Santa – Mes de abril Fiesta de Aniversario – 6 de junio Fiesta de la Noria de San Pantaleón – 27 de julio Día de Muertos – 2 de noviembre
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es mucho más que un pueblo mágico. ¡Este lugar es un deleite para todos los sentidos! Desde los platillos típicos que no puedes dejar de saborear, su bellísima arquitectura colonial con sus calles llenas de color, hasta paisajes que simplemente te dejan sin aliento. Pero tengo que decir que lo que más disfruté fue el calor de su gente, la cual recibe a todos los que les visitan de una manera amigable y atenta. ¡Es increíble como te hacen sentir en casa! Si estás buscando un lugar diferente, tienes que vivir la
regresar por más días y continuar con esta historia que merece vivirse en cámara lenta.
Sin lugar a duda, Zacatecas es uno de los estados más bellos de México lleno de tradiciones y lugares encantadores, los cuales hasta hace poco solo había tenido la oportunidad de ver en fotos y videos. Así que cuando surgió la oportunidad de hacer una sesión para Cream por estas tierras con el actor y modelo de origen francés, Thomas Canestraro—hubo un pueblo mágico del que jamás había escuchado hablar y el cual me causó una curiosidad enorme de conocer. Ubicado en un importante
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De los 3 años que llevó en Laredo, 2 los he vivido bajo la pandemia del COVID-19 lo que ha hecho las cosas más complicadas, pero tengo un equipo de trabajo con gran compromiso y disposición para atender a nuestras comunidades. Casi todo el personal del consulado nos contagiamos, pero nuestro protocolo de prevención permitió que esos contagios fueran escalonados y nunca cerráramos por contagios internos masivos.
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Con su lado mexicano
Para responder a la pandemia pusimos en marcha con varios socios como CBP, Ciudad de Laredo, Dr. Víctor Treviño, Aduana, INAMI, Index, COMCE-Laredo, Vara Health, Henry Cuellar, Richard Peña y los gobiernos de Carmen Lilia Canturosas y Samuel García un Programa de Vacunación Transfronteriza que lleva ya más de 270 mil adultos y menores mexicanos vacunados en los puentes Juárez-Lincoln y Colombia.
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Recientemente cumplió 3 años en Laredo, Texas, ¿cómo ha sido la experiencia? Tengo 30 años en el Servicio Exterior Mexicano y Laredo, a pesar de ser una ciudad pequeña, al estar en un punto estratégico de la frontera, ha sido el lugar donde más actividades he tenido que desarrollar en mi estancia fuera del país. La gran interdependencia entre Laredo y Nuevo Laredo provoca que el Cónsul General de México constantemente tenga apariciones en ambos lados de la frontera. Esto sólo ocurre en la frontera y da la oportunidad de participar en muchas actividades en todas las áreas.
¿Cuáles son algunos de los retos que enfrenta hoy en día la frontera de México y Estados Unidos? Yo he estado adscrito dos veces a la Embajada de México en Estados Unidos y me parece que casi todos los temas de la relación binacional se viven en la frontera. No me cabe duda de que la frontera es un termómetro de la relación bilateral entre México y Estados Unidos. Por la frontera laredense cruza más del 40% del comercio, pero por lo general se ve como algo normal, dejando de lado su importancia y en cambio los temas de seguridad y narcotráfico llaman más la atención de las audiencias. Aquí la cooperación en todas las áreas es esencial porque existe una profunda interdependencia entre los dos Laredos. Un gran reto por lo mediático y la cercanía de las elecciones de medio término en Estados Unidos, es el tema migratorio. La migración de mexicanos hacia Estados Unidos dejó ya de tener un balance cero y en los dos últimos años hemos visto un crecimiento. Los sectores más conservadores presentan ese crecimiento como una crisis humanitaria. El gran reto para ambos países es regular la migración de manera ordenada, legal y humana. Cuando hablamos de migración es necesario distinguir entre quienes migran en busca de trabajo, de quienes buscan refugio o asilo político por las condiciones internas de sus países de origen. Son dos cosas bien distintas.
Hoy, con el mismo personal de documentación, ofrecemos casi el doble de citas de las que había a mi llegada. Tenemos muchas reuniones de trabajo con empresarios, agentes aduanales, transportistas, asociaciones y por supuesto con las autoridades estadounidenses. Nuestra principal actividad consular sigue centrándose en las labores de protección a mexicanos migrantes y residentes, pero también hemos incrementado nuestras actividades en materia de atención a las comunidades mexicanas de la circunscripción. Tenemos también una activa presencia en redes sociales y medios de comunicación.
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¿Qué es lo que ha aprendido de vivir en la frontera? Vivir en la frontera es una gran experiencia de vida. Como bien decía Juan Gabriel, ¨aquí la gente es más sincera¨ y añadiría yo, generosa. Aquí cuando tocas las puertas, por lo general no sólo te las abren, sino que se suman a las actividades en favor de las comunidades. Eso sin duda ha facilitado todo nuestro trabajo y nos ha estimulado a mejorar los servicios consulares que ofrecemos. La frontera obliga a trabajar en equipo y a construir alianzas para ser más eficientes y poderosos como Consulado.
La cultura y el arte son muy importantes para preservar las raíces y enseñar a las nuevas generaciones sobre la historia de México y Laredo, ¿qué actividades realizan anualmente en la ciudad para promover esto entre la comunidad? Desde mi llegada a esta ciudad he dado un gran impulso al Instituto Cultural Mexicano de Laredo (ICML) que, aunque es una institución completamente autónoma, en materia de difusión cultural, es sin duda el brazo cultural del consulado.
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Hay importantes mecanismos y diálogo entre nuestros dos países, pero se carece de un mecanismo local que permita la comunicación y la cooperación cotidiana a nivel general. Los mecanismos de consulta especializados funcionaban muy bien y de ahí surgió la idea de llevar esos diálogos a su versión macro. Para el seguimiento del Diálogo Binacional Región Laredos creamos el Grupo de Trabajo Región Laredos con Gerry Schwebel y Jorge Viñals, mismo que tiene ya más de 50 reuniones de sus miembros del sector productivo.
Tenemos una relación excelente con el Consulado General de Estados Unidos en Nuevo Laredo, lo que se refleja en eventos organizados conjuntamente, convivios de nuestro personal y fluidez en nuestras actividades de trabajo.
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What are your recent projects and/or accomplishments? A year ago, I opened my store in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, and it has definitely been a dream come true. One of the best feelings is when I see people who don’t know me personally fall in love with my brand and then later send me pictures wearing pieces from my collection. Simply priceless!
What are three words that best describe you? Passionate, hardworking, and loving.
Siendo una sola comunidad la que habita esta región fronteriza en ambos países, la promoción de la cultura se convierte en un instrumento de gran valor porque nos abre puertas, facilita la construcción de alianzas y permite mantener vivo lo mexicano en una comunidad con una cultura binacional.
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No obstante, este año ya realizamos visitas comunitarias a algunas poblaciones e iniciamos también nuestro segundo curso Enlaces Consulares Comunitarios (ECCO) mediante el cual capacitamos a personas con algún grado de liderazgo en sus comunidades para que conozcan a fondo los servicios consulares y los requisitos de cada trámite. Con ellos y otros aliados, vamos a formar una red de Enlaces Consulares Comunitarios para que sean nuestros puntos de contacto en sus comunidades. En materia de documentación, este año ya reactivamos las visitas del Consulado Móvil a la ciudad de Zapata.
¿Qué proyectos están en puerta para los próximos años? El tema pendiente del programa de trabajo que presenté al senado mexicano para mi ratificación, es el de replicar en otros condados, lo que ya hacemos. Hasta ahora, los dos obstáculos principales que hemos enfrentado han sido la pandemia y el tamaño de las comunidades mexicanas que están dispersas en localidades muy pequeñas en los condados que integran nuestra circunscripción consular.
¿De qué forma se trabaja con las autoridades mexicanas para realizar actividades y cuáles han sido algunas de las más destacadas que han llevado a cabo? La frontera y ésta en específico, es una región binacional. Quien no trabaja en alianza con los actores y autoridades de ambos lados, está condenado al fracaso. Afortunadamente yo lo entendí muy pronto y promoví el Diálogo Binacional Región Laredos en el cual participan las principales autoridades y actores de la región en consultas binacionales que buscan identificar problemas que requieren soluciones binacionales antes de que se conviertan en crisis. Ningún otro par de ciudades fronterizas tiene un mecanismo de diálogo como el que tenemos los dos Laredos.
La cooperación binacional en materia de salud es estratégica y afortunadamente es una de las que mejor funciona. Mi trabajo ha consistido en apoyarla y promoverla. Mantengo también diálogo importante en materia de repatriaciones con el INAMI. Esta relación es fundamental en el día a día por ser el tema migratorio que más recursos reclama a este Consulado General.
El ICML tiene por segundo año consecutivo una Casa-Estudio en los Outlet Shoppes y cuenta con un grupo folklórico. Tener una sede ha facilitado la exhibición de muestras de fotografía, pintura, festejos cívicos y actividades comunitarias que promueven lo mexicano y lo binacional. Este año nuestra VII Muestra de Artes Plásticas Binacional está dedicada a imaginar el Parque Binacional Río Bravo, proyecto liderado por Deanna Kim, Cónsul General de Estados Unidos en Nuevo Laredo. Nuestros concursos binacionales de altares han resultado todo un acontecimiento cultural. La cultura abre las puertas que la política no abre.
31, Fashion Designer and Founder of Carla O’ Fashion Studio
How do you combine what you love with what you do? I have always been very passionate about fashion. I always dreamed of having my own studio and creating clothes from scratch, and thankfully now I can. Even though most of the time it’s very stressful at the studio, I wouldn’t change it for anything. I love it!
What is your ultimate goal? To have my brand recognized internationally and be one of the best fashion designers in Mexico and the United States. I know it will be a difficult task, but I think we can all dream and aim high.
¿Algo más que le gustaría agregar y compartir con nuestros lectores? Aprovecho para agradecer a autoridades de ambos lados de la frontera y a nuestros aliados por su valiosa contribución y/o apoyo para hacer posible que otorguemos trámites y servicios consulares y comunitarios. Y quiero terminar diciendo que a pesar de que siempre es el cónsul quien se lleva los reconocimientos, los éxitos no serían posibles sin el apoyo de aliados, pero sobre todo sin el apoyo del personal del Consulado General de México en Laredo, quienes realizan día a día un trabajo profesional en el cual muestran su amor por México. A todos ellos les expreso mi profundo reconocimiento y mi gratitud.
It must be hard to be so far away from home! What is something you miss about Guadalajara while living in New York? I miss the people of Guadalajara the most. Our culture is so special to me and can’t be replicated! There are so many things intrinsic to the region, from tequila to Mariachi music. I also miss seeing its vibrant architecture, from its colonial plazas to the murals that adorn this beautiful city—I recommend everyone who can visit to do so.
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Dafna, please tell us more about yourself and what you do? I’m the CEO and co-founder of Curamia Tequila, and I’m also an established chef. When I am not attending to my duties as the CEO of Curamia, I’m also in charge of the culinary and events program at Silo Ridge in New York—one of the country’s most exclusive residential communities.
Living in New York must be a fantastic experience! Dafna, can you tell us how is life in New York for you? Life in New York is fast-paced, and I love it! I’ve always loved the city and remember spending my summers here as a kid as I was drawn to its energy: it is like nowhere else! New York is also such a diverse place, and that diversity adds to its myriad of offerings. As a professional chef, I also love the city’s culinary offerings, and I’m not talking about restaurants only. You can find so many ingredients and spices to cook with from all over the world. And that makes it so special to me!
So, please tell us all about your unique tequila brand! Sure! Curamia Tequila Blanco is a beautiful, exceptionally smooth tasting tequila made from allnatural and 100% blue agave. It is also 100% female-owned and operated: its founding team is all women in the business, and the distillery staff is 95% local women, all working together.
What do you think about Cream City Magazine? I love your magazine and find it very unique. It is authentic and sophisticated and gets the reader engaged, wanting more! Thanks for including me!
Can you tell us more about your background? I was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. With the launch of Curamia, I pay homage to my Mexican roots, upbringing, and love for my home country of Mexico.
Thank you, Dafna, for sharing what drives your Tequila brand with our readers! At Cream, we admire and support female entrepreneurs like you who dare to take the lead in a predominantly male industry! We wish you the best in all your upcoming projects! Cheers, and keep the good spirits coming!
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Meet Dafna Mizrahi, CEO, and Co-founder of Curamia, a and empowered women like Dafna are a force to be reckoned
Dafna, what is your favorite tequila cocktail? The Estela is our signature cocktail named after my grandmother and whose legacy we embrace. It’s made with 1.5 oz Curamia Tequila Blanco, .5 oz of lime juice, .5 oz lemon juice, .5 oz grapefruit juice, and 2 oz of club soda. It’s delicious! It’s a refreshing creation that I love to share with the world, and it’s very easy to make.
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This esteemed organization, founded in 1915, has represented over 100 years of essential industries, ranging from financial institutions, and retailers, to transportation, logistics, and service providers. This auction was coordinated with the community in mind to partake in such a historical endeavor and to have the opportunity to take a piece of Laredo history and precious memorabilia home. Items such as photos, renderings, maps, blueprints, newspaper articles, art, WBCA historical documents, and NAFTA archives were up for auction.
A grand opening is expected to happen in the fall.
She added: “this unique historical preservation event allows for the community to partake in what makes the Laredo Chamber of Commerce so special, its legacy, and its force representing businesses of all sizes.”
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For more information, please visit: www.laredochamber.com
Gabriela Morales, President & CEO of the Laredo Chamber of Commerce, expressed: “I am excited about this opportunity and a new chapter for not only the Laredo business community but also the businesses in the South Texas region.”
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The new location for the Laredo Chamber of Commerce is 5702 McPherson Road, Suite 8B.
The Laredo Chamber of Commerce hosted a one-of-a-kind event this July to farewell the building that has housed this institution for over 45 years.
My home is a loving place that always breathes positive energy that my family and I enjoy. Colonial and contemporary styles inspire the design and architecture of this place. We love it because it has an eclectic style that allows us to combine the old with the new. If I could describe this place in the following words it would be: love, beautiful energy, and my sanctuary. My favorite thing about being here is that it is always the meeting point for my family. When I am at home, I feel in my comfort zone. The most remarkable feature of this place would have to be that it is a place of love.
At Cream, we are fans of upscale architectural design, and when Marcela Licona welcomed us into her place, we were in awe at such a beautiful, gracious, and well-planned space. Strong, loving, cheerful, tenacious, and determined are all perfect adjectives that describe Marcela’s personality and home. Come in San Antonio that made our hearts skip a beat!
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Place This is My
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Carlos, ¿cómo surgió en ti el impulso de empezar a competir en este tipo de carreras tan demandantes? Como la gran mayoría de los triatletas, escuchábamos hablar de la prueba madre del triatlón, el “Iron Man”—3.8 km nadando, 180 km de ciclismo y terminar con un maratón (42.2 km) en menos de 17 horas. En el 2013 hice mi primer Iron Man y descubrí que disfrutaba más las ultradistancias.
•2 carreras trail de 100 millas,
A sus 40 años, para Carlos la edad no es un límite. Lleva 9 años dedicándose en cuerpo y alma a su pasión. Ha participado en carreras y triatlones de ultradistancia y fondismo como el Iron Man que es una de las competencias de mayor exigencia en el mundo.
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A lo largo de los años que lleva compitiendo, Peña señala que conforme las distancias se vuelven más largas, el cuerpo se va adaptando y se va desarrollando tolerancia al dolor. Sin embargo, recalca que esto se trabaja con mucho volumen y horas de entrenamiento. Para él, la disciplina es la clave del equilibrio entre su vida personal, deportiva y profesional.
•Quíntuple Iron Man “1 x día” de (226 km x 5) y
En octubre de este año, participará en un evento que nuevamente llevará a su cuerpo más allá del límite. Se trata del “DECA Iron Man” que consiste en realizar 10 Iron Man en 10 días consecutivos del 17 al 26 de octubre, en Manuel Doblado, Guanajuato. En Cream apoyamos el talento de atletas resilientes como Carlos Peña y le deseamos la victoria en este nuevo reto.
Transformándose en un superhéroe de verdad, a Carlos Peña le bastan sus piernas y su corazón para volar alto en las carreras de ultrafondo. Entrenando en el frío, el calor o la lluvia, Peña ha llevado su cuerpo y su mente a otro nivel. Su carrera como triatleta va en ascenso y es un orgullo laredense que está pisando fuerte en las carreras de ultradistancia.
Cuando llegas al límite y sientes que tu cuerpo ya no puede más, ¿qué te motiva a seguir? Siguiendo el consejo de un amigo ultrafondista, trato de no pensar en cosas negativas o ignorar el dolor y pensar en cosas positivas, disfrutar el momento y ser agradecido por poder estar ahí.
En tu experiencia, ¿qué se cansa primero: el cuerpo, la mente o el espíritu? Es un tema muy polémico en la ultradistancia. Personalmente creo que primero se cansa la mente y es la que empieza a decirle al cuerpo que se detenga. Una persona preparada físicamente pero con mente débil, es difícil que termine. A mayor distancia, mayor fortaleza mental tienes que tener.
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•Quíntuple Iron Man continuo de 1,130 km.
Aunque Carlos comenzó en la ultradistancia por mera diversión y salud, con el tiempo se ha enfocado en la disciplina de los entrenamientos, en la tolerancia al dolor y en ver que tan lejos puede llegar. Constantemente busca conquistar mayores distancias con la fortaleza mental que ha desarrollado a través de la experiencia y siempre tratando de entender los aspectos físicos, mentales y espirituales que solo los ultrafondistas logran vivir.
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•1 Ultra Man de 515 km,
•2 Ultra Man de 515 km non-stop,
•4 carreras trail de 100 km,
•6 Iron Man,
¿Qué puedes compartirnos acerca del aspecto mental y espiritual que los ultrafondistas experimentan? En estas carreras pasas mucho tiempo solo y conforme pasan las horas y días, empiezas a conversar contigo mismo. Pasas por muchas emociones. Te ríes, te enojas, te frustras, sientes euforia, etc., y después llegas a un momento o a una “zona” en la que ya no estás pensando. En ese momento no hay muchas emociones, pero estás en paz.
•Triple Iron Man continuo de 678 km,
Peña ha recorrido distancias que van desde
En estas dos últimas competencias ganó el primer lugar.
