Izadeli ‘Iza’ Montalvo is a cross-cultural communications executive on a mission to amplify diverse voices. Her passion for bridging cultural divides led her to start Olán Media in 2017 and later create the Cross-Culture Connect framework.

Leveraging her expertise in media and communications along with proven cross-cultural training strategies, Montalvo helps thought leaders from underrepresented backgrounds build their personal brands and become influential voices in their industries.

The world of e-commerce has experienced unprecedented growth in recent years, with global sales expected to be reaching…

With artists like Bad Bunny dominating the charts and U.S. Latinos wielding outsized influence on social media, Spanish language content is undeniably going mainstream in the U.S.

This seismic shift presents major opportunities—and imperatives—for brands seeking to engage today’s consumers. I spoke with cross-cultural communications executive Izadeli ‘Iza’ Montalvo, founder of Olán Media and Cross-Culture Connect, about why developing Spanish content should be an urgent priority right now.

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