Speaking to the World

Cathy Areu

Founder of Catalina Magazine & Fox News Correspondent

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Biography

TV political news analyst Cathy Areu has been called a "maven" by NPR, one of New York City's "most influential women" by the Oxygen TV Network, a "woman of vision" by DC's WashFM, an "infobabe" by Rush Limbaugh, a “genius” by Neil Cavuto, a “liberal loon” by Howard Kurtz, a popular “liberal analyst” by Bill O’Reilly (and a few other things by Howard Stern). Hey, it's good to be talked about. Read More >

October 14, 2014 was proclaimed "Cathy Areu Appreciation Day" in Manhattan, New York, in honor of Cathy’s work as a groundbreaking woman in the media industry.

Cathy is best known as Fox News’ liberal news analyst and activist as she often debates the most popular Fox hosts, pundits, and notables in U.S. politics.

In 2001, Cathy became the publisher of the national Latina magazine, CATALINA, created to break stereotypes and show a positive side of the U.S. Hispanic community. In its first year, CATALINA earned the “Lead Launch” distinction by Folio magazine; and reached an audited circulation of 500,000 by 2004, making it the largest lifestyle magazine targeting Hispanic women in the nation. Today, CATALINA is a brand which continues to represent minorities in the U.S., provides a voice for the Hispanic community, and promotes peaceful activism.

For over a decade, Cathy worked as a contributing editor for The Washington Post Magazine, creating her popular “First Person Singular” column showcasing one-on-one interviews with First Lady Laura Bush, Secretary of State James Baker, Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, Senator Al Franken, Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, and countless others.  

Cathy also briefly served as a Senior Advisor in media for the Health and Human Services Department in the Bush Administration in Washington, D.C. in 2008.

As an activist, entrepreneur, and liberal political news analyst, Cathy’s controversial views span from U.S. politics to Latino issues to pop culture to the state of the nation’s education system. Cathy can be seen every week on Fox News shows including The O’Reilly Factor, Cavuto’s Your World, Fox and Friends, The Intelligence Report with Trish Regan, and the political satirical comedy show Red Eye, Fox Business’ Bulls and Bears, Risk and Reward, Cavuto’s Coast to Coast, and Cashin’ In with Charles Payne. She also is known by millions of listeners for her national Fox News’ satellite radio tours.

During the 2016 Presidential election, Cathy helped launch the web series “Red Mom Blue Mom” with friend and fellow Fox News’ pundit, Rachel Campos Duffy, on Today.com. As the “Blue Mom,” Cathy debated today’s hottest topics – from parenting issues to political debates – all from the liberal point of view. The series was created and produced by NBC for Today.com.

Cathy is the author of the non-fiction inspirational book: Latino Wisdom, and is currently working on her second non-fiction book about the power of women. Read Less ^

Speaker Videos

Cathy Areu Promo

On Ivanka Trump vs. Nordstrom

On Protest Planned During Trump Presidency

Need for Women in Politics

Cathy Areu on Nancy Pelosi

It's Anti-American to be Anti-Immigrant

Toxic Masculinity

Sexism in Politics

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Speech Topics

Getting Heard in this Noisy Political Climate

Catalina: The Active Voice of the Latina Community

Hands-On Success: The Entrepreneurial Element

A Girl & Her Controversial Brand

Liberals vs. Conservatives: The Debate that Won't End

The War on Media: Is it Real? (Yes!)

Being the Liberal Voice on Fox News

Testimonials

"Cathy Areu was the perfect speaker. My class loved her. She talked to them about how she used her FSU literature degree to remake herself as a high school journalism teacher, visiting professor in the Netherlands, writer for the Sun-Sentinel, contributing editor for the Washington Post Magazine, founder and publisher of Catalina magazine, and news analyst for FOX."

- Florida State University

"Cathy Areu was amazing, just as I guessed she would be when we first talked about her a few years ago. We tried something different, a workshop that was very successful. The TV show was incredible. And the luncheon with members of the Hispanic business community was a huge hit. She’s fabulous!"

- University of Central Florida

"It was a pleasure to finally meet you. I want to thank you for sharing with our women what can happen when you feel that change is needed and you take it into your own hands ('I sold my car and started my magazine…!'). Your story was one that many could identify with. Thank you for taking time out of your busy life to 'breathe' with us! You were the icing on the cake."

- Extraordinary Women Paying it Forward Event

"The visit by Ms. Cathy Areu was greatly appreciated by those who attended her talk. She was engaging, humorous, instructive, and encouraging--particularly for the students. There was a cadre of Latina students who gravitated towards her. Areu was very approachable and was gracious enough to spend time with them (and others) during the Q&A period and the following reception. My staff and I really enjoyed her company. From picking her up at the airport to dropping her off at the hotel last night, she was remarkably conversational, self-effacing, witty, and personable. She truly wanted to meet our goals and expectations, and she did!"

- University of Northern Iowa

"Having you with us last night was terrific!!! You really added to our occasion and everyone appreciated learning how often in speaking woman to woman so many barriers come down in terms of your being able to have the candid conversations that are such a hallmark of your success. We have received so many 'thank-you’s' from women (and a couple of men) who truly appreciated your authenticity last night. Thanks again for helping to shape our evening."

- Extraordinary Women Paying it Forward Event

"We wanted to tell you how much we thoroughly enjoyed Cathy’s speech at the Global Diversity Group Meeting last month. Her honesty and energy were a breath of fresh air and certainly not conventional. My co-worker and I work at Comcast Cable in the advertising department and as two African-American women, we could certainly relate to the challenges she mentioned, but they have definitely helped form her into a great role model! We are also glad because those challenges helped in making Catalina a great success."

- Account Executive, Comcast Cable Advertising

"I was a representative from the Women's Center here on Siena Campus. I just wanted to write to you and tell you how much I enjoyed the dinner and presentation you made. You are definitely an inspiration to all women. I can’t wait to see next month’s issue. Thank you once again, it was great!!"

- Siena College

"I saw you at Siena College. I just wanted to say thank you very much for coming to speak. I was very inspired by your speech; I loved hearing about your experiences. I wish you much luck with the future of your magazine, and I hope the television show works out as well."

- Siena College

"THANK HER for choosing to come to Cleveland and to speak at Cuyahoga Community College. Her talk was inspiring. Her life's story is also. Keep it up! My students LOVED her talk. We all enjoyed her presentation so much, she really has a great story to tell."

- Cuyahoga Community College

"Out of all my years of doing banquets, Cathy Areu by far was one of the better speakers. She connected with the audience in a way that I haven’t seen many speakers do. The event ended at 8 pm and an hour and a half later, there were still attendees of the event in line, patiently wanting to talk to her. She stayed and talked in detail to every single one of them. She left an impact that will be remembered by all that was there for many years to come."

- Baylor University

"Cathy connected with the audience so well. Hours after that the banquet was over, she was still talking and taking pictures with attendees. She was phenomenal."

- Baylor University