Award-Winning Entrepreneur | Author | Speaker | Community Advocate | Radio Personality
April Monterrosa, Publisher
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April Monterrosa is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, speaker, business mentor, and respected voice in the South Texas community. As the founder and publisher of Live From The Southside Magazine—the first woman-owned publication in South San Antonio—April is a trailblazer dedicated to amplifying local voices and celebrating cultural pride. She is also the author of Shine Beautifully, the children’s book Razoo in the Wetlands, and the founder of the Southside Book Fair.
April’s entrepreneurial journey began at 12, when she assisted in her family’s Greg Galindo Plumbing business. This early hands-on experience laid the groundwork for a thriving 20+ year career in the hospitality and spa industry, where she successfully ran her own esthetic and wellness business before transitioning into media.
She is the host of The April Monterrosa Show on KLMO 98.9 FM, where she shines a spotlight on the achievements of Tejanos in business, entertainment, and music. Her show also proudly specializes in playing music by Latinos in Country Music, showcasing emerging and established artists who blend their cultural roots with the country genre.
April’s work has garnered widespread recognition, including being named an influential Latina by KSAT12 News. She and her magazine have received multiple nominations in the Social Media Influencer category and have placed in the Community Leader category multiple times, celebrating her continued dedication to making a difference. She is also the 2025 Women in Leadership award winner by the Express-News.
Her honors include the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award, a formal recognition by the 87th Texas Legislature, and the Community Rising Star Award from the National Association of Women Business Owners.
Deeply rooted in community service, April serves on and supports numerous boards and committees, including:
- Soy Latina
- Ma Hila’s Heart
- The Pink Berets
- Brooks Gives Back
- VIDA Arts Council
- Fin Addict Angler Foundation
- Chairwoman, Mitchell Lake Audubon Center
- Palo Alto College Cosmetology Committee
- Board Member, Texas Motor Press Association
- Mobile Education Center For Center (MECA)
- San Antonio Water System’s Community Experience Committee
- Small Business Advisory Commission, City of San Antonio (District 4 Representative)
She is a proud alumna of the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s Latina Leadership Institute (Cohort 8) and has served on its steering committee. April also mentors aspiring entrepreneurs through the City of San Antonio and the Alamo Colleges Mentor Protégé Program.
Driven by purpose and a passion for uplifting others, April Monterrosa continues to lead with heart, vision, and an unwavering commitment to her community.
Books by April Monterrosa
Razoo in the Wetlands – Order at https://amzn.to/4dV63zW.
Razoo, the little dog, is very excited to explore the wetlands in his city. But because he’s so excited, he forgets to stay with his friends and doesn’t follow the rules. He ends up getting lost. Along the way, he meets other animals who help him find his way back to where he started and to his worried mom. Razoo learns an important lesson from his adventure: always following the rules and staying with your group is important.
Shine Beautifully: A Collection of Innermost Thoughts, Quotes, & Poetry – Order at https://amzn.to/3URhe41.
The Shine Beautifully Collection Series Volume 1 displays the thoughts of a woman going through and surviving tragic life obstacles. A healing process occurred through sharing her words of hope, motivation, and love. The book shares innermost thoughts, quotes, and poetry to let readers know they are not alone when going through deep emotional experiences, good and bad, while the images in the book take the reader to a place of depth only to enhance the meaning of all that’s written.
