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"  Growing up, if I heard a Latin beat drifting from our 1980s boom box, I knew it likely came from the Miami Sound Machine (that or my mother&amp;#039;s salsa classic mix tape, if you can believe that those things actually existed\u2026). The gorgeous Gloria Estefan dominated as a Latina icon. She defined sexy Miami fashion and rocked the congas for massive crowds\u2014even non-Latinos HAD to get up and dance. And her epic romance with her esposo, the Grammy-winning Emilio Estefan, also touched our hearts, especially in the wake of her devastating car accident in March 1990, when she broke several bones in her back, and he never left her side during her rehabilitation. \u00A0 The Estefan business made millions, helping to make other Latino super-talents, including J.Lo and Ricky Martin, household names. I&amp;#039;ll never forget the invite I got to see a wild-haired, deep-voiced Colombian named Shakira take the stage on \u00ADthe Rosie O&amp;#039;Donnell show\u2014Who knew she&amp;#039;d be an international pop star by the end of the year? \u00A0 And now, always on the hunt for his next discovery, Emilio has created The Sound Machine by Monster, a new set of Latin-music-friendlyheadphones for Target ($149.99, target.com). We caught up with him recently in Miami\u2026check out his advice on everything from starting a business to finding a good man! \u00A0 \u00A0 Cosmo For Latinas: Emilio, you&amp;#039;ve developed everything from TV pilots to new restaurants. Why, as a businessman, did you choose to enter the world of technology? Emilio Estefan: I noticed that a lot of headphones are based on a hip-hop sound. I spent a year developing a product that would properly equalize thesound of instruments, including trumpets and other sounds we love in Latin music! \u00A0 CFL: What would you say to a young person who hopes to start her own business some day. EE: Work on it! Start now. Time is running out, and you have to work ahead of your opportunities. When I started in the business, I was a kid who left Cuba to play music for tips in a restaurant. I had a thick accent, and my first office was in my garage. I worked on Saturdays and Sundays. I still do! As Latin people it&amp;#039;s really important for us to start our own businesses an create our own opportunities. Every time we take a risk it helps all of us! \u00A0 CFL: What&amp;#039;s the secret to your long-term happy marriage? EE: I fell in love with the right person, and my love deepened for her as I saw her in such a vulnerable position. Love, commication, and respect. Those are the ingredients you need for the long haul. \u00A0 CFL: How can we find a good man?!!! EE: It could be anywhere, but you have to be open to it, and look for the right things! Ask people to introduce you, and search for someone who shares your values. And let me know what happens, I&amp;#039;ll be following up! Want more from Michelle? Follow her on Twitter. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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