La Potencia that is #Hispz14- Day 2

As is customary, there were many events and much swag in the conference,

but the post, opinions and pictures are all Babushka.

HolaHolaHola My Beautifuls!

Today we continue with #Hispz14 because only 2 posts about it is not enough. Besides, there was officially 3 days, but being Latinos we have to have our pre-party & after party right?? Pero for now, let's go to Day 2. As y'all read in Day 1 the "specialness" of that day was personal, but did that mean the other days weren't special? JU SO FONII!!! Let BB show you how Day 2 started-

Hyatt Regency room Gracias to Strayer University

In case you didn't read the first post of the series, Strayer University was Babushka's sponsor for #Hispz14 and they had arranged for me to stay in this remarkable room. Imaginate, a room to myself, ac totally in my control and all the coffee I wanted to drink!! Actually, I should have had much more coffee- totally overslept, by about 2 hours. Quee?? It was nice and cold, quiet, and not a recliner. Si, BB had to make herself leave the room. But of course, I'm totally glad I did.

Arriving at La Potencia that is #Hispz14, I realized the breakfast was over, but no 24/7 comida, no always abundant food at a Latino event? Never gonna happen. Especially at #Hispz and especially when my fave @ViveMejor Lounge was around. BB had missed them at last year's #Hispz and was so happy to see them again this time. They were Babushka's home away from home, and they didn't lose that touch when they returned this year.

ViveMejor Lounge- cozy & classy

After getting reunited with "familia",

BB left the Lounge to find my new Strayer University "familia".

But before I did...

There were just a couple of contests I had to enter...

Back at Strayer's Booth-

Ruby & Marcus Wright of GUBLIFE

By the time I got back to Strayer's Booth it was time for the days Latinovator Luncheon. Today's recipient was NPR's Maria Hinojosa. As a journalist and radio show anchor, Maria has shined for over 25 years and Babushka was overjoyed to see her in person and hear about her passions and peeves. The point she made about the high rate of young Latinas attempting suicide hit close to home as it once again stressed the need for mental health education and acceptance. Maria Hinojosa was witty, informative, and very thought provoking- rallying for more and truer representation of Hispanics in the media. Naturally everyone attending agreed.

The interview- very worth the watch.

"We are changing the narrative."

Manny Ruiz, Maria Hinojosa, Maria Elena Salinas

The next event BB attended was fast,fun and helped to bajar la comida

because everyone was jumping up and down to see

Gracias Coca Cola!! BB got to see Carlos Vives close up.

Oh my and Oh Yeah.

After that Babushka needed to rest.

The activities of the day were plenty, and the noche promised more of the same.

Intercontinental Hotel Lobby

BB's Night to feel like a Celebrity-

6:00 - 7:45 p.m.

Target Reveals it's AMBAR collection

"See styles before they even hit stores, sip on summer inspired cocktails,
mingle with Latin style expert Rodner Figueroa,
and dance the night away with celebrity DJ Juan Magán."
#MusicMeetsStyle

8:00 - 10:00

Mar Rod from Emy Cooks.

A much anticipated Yacht Cruise sponsored by McDonalds.

This is the third year a cruise was given, showcasing the sights along the waterways- as can only be seen in Miami.

Where one makes new friends unexpectedly.

Babushka getting photobombed by Second Chances Girl.

After the cruise, those wishing to get a late night snack at the Little Havana McDonald's were taken, the others of us were returned to the hotel. Quee?? Ok si, JU SO FONII!!! Babushka did pass on a free meal, but I had eaten at that specific establishment so many times while staying at La Tata's that I decided I needed my rest more.