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Zameena Mejia

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Zameena Mejia is a Dominican-American freelance writer born & raised in New York City. She is passionate about storytelling and uplifting diverse voices in beauty, wellness & Latinx lifestyle. Her work has appeared in Forbes, CNBC, Latina, Remezcla, Refinery29 and other outlets. Zameena holds a BA in journalism and Latin American studies from the State University of New York at New Paltz and an MA in business reporting from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism.

https://www.zameena.com/

Latest Posts From Zameena

Astrology Is the Secret Key to Li Saumet and Bomba Estéreo's Success

Aug 8, 2025

Astrology Is the Secret Key to Li Saumet and Bomba Estéreo's Success

Liliana "Li" Saumet's energetic voice over the explosive tropical Caribbean sounds of her band Bomba Estéreo has given us empowering, dancey, and joyful soundtracks for more than two decades — from the 2008 electronic cumbia-reggae hit "Fuego" to the 2015 self-confidence anthem "Soy Yo" to romantic smash hits like 2018's "To My Love (Tainy Remix)" and 2022's feature on Bad Bunny's "Ojitos Lindos."

This Latina Doubled Her Salary After Being Empowered by Equal Pay Day

Mar 25, 2025

This Latina Doubled Her Salary After Being Empowered by Equal Pay Day

Carla Santamaria was more than a year into her job in higher education when she first learned about Latina Equal Pay Day.

Back-to-School Checklist: 12 Latine-Made Items Adults Will Want This Fall, Too

Aug 1, 2024

Back-to-School Checklist: 12 Latine-Made Items Adults Will Want This Fall, Too

Back-to-school season is here, and shopping from Latine-owned brands for trendy notebooks, pens, planners, notepads, laptop accessories, and other supplies has never been easier.

"Betty La Fea" Is Back. Here’s Why Latines Have Been Awaiting the New Series

Jul 19, 2024

"Betty La Fea" Is Back. Here’s Why Latines Have Been Awaiting the New Series

When "Yo Soy Betty, La Fea" aired its first and only season in 1999, no one could have imagined the impact a Colombian telenovela that followed Betty Pinzón, a quirky, corporate Latina protagonist navigating her career and love life, would have on millions of people around the world.

How TikTok's "Book Papi" Is Bringing Back the Magic of Summer Reading

Jul 17, 2024

How TikTok's "Book Papi" Is Bringing Back the Magic of Summer Reading

Adrian Cepeda's summer vacations didn't involve much travel while growing up in Jackson Heights (a neighborhood in NYC's borough of Queens) during the 1990s and early 2000s.

This Summer, I'm Joining a Latina-Led Running Group

Jun 11, 2024

This Summer, I'm Joining a Latina-Led Running Group

This story is part of Como Celebramos, in which we're sharing how we're honoring our favorite summertime Sunday rituals.

This Summer, I'm Reclaiming My Natural Dominican Curls

Jun 6, 2024

This Summer, I'm Reclaiming My Natural Dominican Curls

This story is part of Como Celebramos, in which we're sharing how we're honoring our favorite summertime Sunday rituals.

A Latina Money Expert's Tips For Building Your Savings Up

Mar 15, 2024

A Latina Money Expert's Tips For Building Your Savings Up

A lack of financial literacy poses a significant barrier for many Latines in the United States, often hindering their ability to build equitable wealth.