“Faith is what brought me here, faith and perseverance” says Lorel Cubano Santiago, as I sit across from her in a charming art gallery overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in La Perla, Puerto Rico, a historic area located outside the city wall of Old San Juan.
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While this community of 300+ individuals has a long way to go with regard to building and supporting its own local businesses, community leaders like Lorel are lighting a new path for La Perla residents.
When asked about this part of her history Lorel reflected: “Before that I was going to conquer the world. I didn’t think I needed anybody. I was very bratty, and I was blind for a month and a half. I forgot how to talk. Through the experience, I've learned patience. I’ve learned to listen.” Originally from Manati, Puerto Rico, Lorel started her career in tourism taking visitors from Disney cruise ships to the plaza in Old San Juan to meet the famous Ponce de Léon family.
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