ABOUT THE CREATORS

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Yesi Ortiz

Co-Creator

Daughter of parent’s from Mexico and adoptive mother to her 6 nieces and nephews, Yesi has proven to be resilient in overcoming many obstacles. She has 20 years of radio and TV experience and has been instrumental in shaping the media landscape. She hosted the first Latin Hip Hop show in Las Vegas, supported new artists through her iconic New @ 2 feature on Power 106 Los Angeles and was hand-picked by the legendary Jennifer Lopez to host her new show. Yesi starred on Love & Hip Hop Hollywood and made several appearances on CBS The Talk. Her commitment and involvement in community has been recognized numerous times by the City of Los Angeles. Yesi also volunteers for the YMCA, Colin Kaepernick’s KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CAMP, St. Anne’s and many others. Her advocacy for Mental Health has given her the privilege to host many panels on in the space of radio and TV. Including her podcast MENTA HEALTH IS R.E.A.L. Yesi continues to support youth and uplift her colleagues in the entertainment world with her coalition LATINO IN MEDIA AND ARTS (L.I.M.A.)

Reyes "Mr. Lil One" Rodriguez

Co-Creator

Mr. Lil One is a Mexican-American rapper with a prolific career spanning from the late 1990s, with OVER 80 albums including mixtapes to his name. His music continues to stream by the millions and as he continues to tour, he launched and created, the 1st ever, Chicano Music Festival. Mr. Lil One has toured all over the states and has shared the stage with artist like, Knightowl, Mr. Shadow, Kid Frost, A Lighter Shade of Brown, Snoop Dogg, Eazy-E, and so many more! He’s made television appearances for his work with CMF and advocates for mental health. His journey through sobriety has been one of healing and strength. He is open about sobriety and shares his journey with his fans. He is committed to giving back to the neighborhood he grew up in and help others who are facing there own struggles. A proud father to 4 children, he is on a mission to show them what a combination of handwork and lots of love, can bring, JOY.