and latinos working as workers. i never thought i could have my own business or making a living out of making beautiful clothes. >> reporter: she spent her younger years in compton, just like tennis great, serena williams, who now sports her designs. she's also the first salvadoran to show at paris fashion week and helped build a school in el salvador. >> i wanted to do something that empowers the community and letslet ones who are silent be heard for me. >> reporter: what does it do for people to be seen? >> it's very empowering to let people be proud of where they come from. >> reporter: the name glaudi honors her mother, gladis, who now works alongside her. hernandez also created a line for men, inspired by her father, who recently died of covid. >> i wanted to bring a light to them. with everything in my life, when things are hard, i try to see the bright side.