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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Business
Ashley Stimpson

The daughters of Dominican immigrants achieved the American dream. They’re bringing sweet chocolate success back to the homeland

two sisters smile while holding chocolate bars
Sisters Erika and Janett Liriano, the co-owners of Inaru. Photograph: Eddy Vittini/The Guardian

Janett and Erika Liriano grew up in Queens, the daughters of Dominican immigrants who pushed them to dream big. Their encouragement paid off: by the time they were in their late 20s, Janett had been named a Forbes 30 Under 30 Listmaker and was the chief of staff at a biopharmaceutical firm; younger sister Erika was making a name for herself in venture capital.

But something was missing. “We were both comfortable but not happy with our jobs,” Janett said. “I felt unfulfilled and anxiously wanted to move forward.” But towards what, she wasn’t sure.

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