Ancestry: Puerto Rico
Residence: Born in and currently resides in Bronx, New York
What You Should Know:
Noëlle Santos is owner of The Lit. Bar: the only bookstore (and wine bar) in her native Bronx, New York. Her entrepreneurial journey includes winning the New York Public Library and Citi Foundation’s 2016 business plan competition, operating her 400-member book club, and crowdfunding over $150,000 as a lone campaigner—all while working full-time as a certified Human Resources Professional. Noëlle’s hustle has garnered dozens of profiles by media outlets including Forbes, The Today Show, Essence, Glamour, Ebony, Latina, and The Huffington Post. (1stnoelle.com)
Link Sources
Quote: http://www.latina.com/lifestyle/inspiring-latina/noelle-santos-lit-bar-bookstore-bronx
Photo: https://twitter.com/bossynbookish
Graphic approval by Noëlle Santos