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Official Bio
Hailing from la isla de Cuba, Leyanis Diaz is a Bilingual Business Consultant, Small Business Advocate, Speaker, Afro-Latina Influencer and the Founder of MAJOR, an online one-stop shop for minority-owned businesses.
Leyanis holds a BS in Communication from Florida International University in Miami, Florida and a MSc in Entrepreneurship from University College London in London, United Kingdom.
Her work in community relations and economic development has allowed her to travel the world, work and collaborate with businesses, non-profits and organizations big and small, including but not limited to CNN en Español, Univision, Ford, America’s Small Business Development Centers, and KIND Snacks.
Leyanis is passionate about helping small businesses start, grow and prosper and is on a mission to keep minority-owned businesses from closing their doors.
Media Mentions
This online platform links minority small businesses with consumers. The key is quality.
MAY 03, 2018
Miami beauty queen competing in Washington embraces Afro-Cuban-American identity with natural hair
AUG 19, 2017
Young Latinos: Born in the U.S.A., carving their own identity
SEP 14, 2018
And the 2018 Miami Herald Business Plan Challenge winners are ...
MAY 03, 2018
Doing well by doing good: Social ventures on the rise in South Florida
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NOV 12, 2017
“I empower businesses run by minorities so they can empower communities” With Leyanis Diaz, founder of Major Marketplace
JUL 31, 2019
Beauty and Brains:
Miss Black Florida Leyanis Diaz uses her platforms in pageantry and journalism to empower minorities
Leaders and entrepreneurs in focus: Leyanis Diaz, Founder at Major Marketplace
Entrepreneur Leyanis Chosen for WBENC Student Entrepreneur Programme
MAY 10, 2019
Entrepreneur alumna to speak at student leadership summit
JAN 26, 2019
Leyanis Diaz takes the crown for 2015 ‘Miss Black and Gold’
APR 2, 2015
Love and Acceptance Reign in Miami with Miss Black Florida USA
NOV 10, 2016
“Premios Juventud” Finaliza su Cartelera Estelar con Daddy Yankee, J Balvin, Becky G, una Presentación Especial de Bad Bunny y Otros Artistas
JUL 20, 2018
Los Premios Juventud exponen problemática social en EU
JUL 23, 2018
The Premios Juventud raise their voices for immigrants
JUL 23, 2018
“Premios Juventud” cierra su alineación de Powerhouse con Daddy Yankee y J Balvin, Becky G, entre otros
JUL 20, 2018
Premios Juventud 2018: Canal, Hora y Live Stream
JUL 22, 2018
Lista de presentadores de los Premios Juventud 2018 [FOTOS]
JUL 22, 2018
Joven que promueve el empoderamiento de las minorías será reconocida en Premios Juventud
JUL 19, 2018
Babson College’s Women
Innovating Now (WIN) Lab® Miami Selects 20 High-Impact Women Entrepreneurs to Join Second Annual Program
SEP 19, 2017
WBENC’s Premier Startup Program for Female Founders Announces its 2019 Cohort and Pitch Competition
APR 16, 2019
Meet the Student Entrepreneur Program Students!
JUN 12, 2019
Social media / Marketing Representative | Florida National University
2nd Envolve Award USA | Miami
The Miami Lab WINners
2019 Phi Mu History Makers
MAJOR MARKETPLACE: LEYANIS DIAZ ON RESILIENCE AND REBRANDING
OCT 14, 2020
El censo ayuda a determinar desde lo que vende tu supermercado hasta nuevas oportunidades de empleo
JUL 10, 2020
Meet the Female Entrepreneur Helping BAME Businesses Survive and Thrive
JUNE 10, 2020
Support our Black Alumni Business Owners
JUNE 18, 2020
SOM ALUMNA LEYANIS DIAZ IS HELPING MINORITY OWNED BUSINESSES SURVIVE AND SURVIVE
JUNE 23, 2020
THE POWER OF NETWORKS AND WHY WE NEED TO SUPPORT FEMALE FOUNDERS NOW MORE THAN EVER
AUG 7, 2020
A journey across America to explore the heart of the Latinx community
NOV 26, 2020
Finding Latinx: In Search of the Voices Redefining Latino Identity
WBENC & Cummins Invest in the Future: 12 Black, Female Next Gen Entrepreneurs Receive Funding through WBENC Cummins Grant Program
Partnerships and Collaborations
Leyanis Diaz is available for collaboration on the following projects (but not limited to):
Brand Ambassadorships
Sponsored Blogs, Vlogs and Social Posts
Facebook and Instagram Live Videos and Takeovers
Events and Meet and Greets
Photo and Video Shoots
Other projects that will help tell your story to my engaged audience
All content created will be promoted with at least one instagram story, single post, or gallery. Rates will vary depending on scope of work, usage and exclusivity, but please reach out to me with all budget levels. I would love to learn more about your objectives and figure out ways we can work together within your budget. For partnerships and collaborations please contact: partnerships@leyanisdiaz.com
Note: I only consider and pursue projects and partnerships that are a fit for my audience; collaborations from which they will seriously benefit from
