APRIL MONTERROSA

Publisher/Media Personality, Live From The Southside Magazine

San Antonio, TX

WIFT Texas Member, Est. 2025

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 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 numerous boards and committees. 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.

For more about April Monterrosa, visit: April Monterrosa and Live From The Southside