Hello! I’m
Yanira
Salamanca
Insurance Agency Owner, Community Connector
Fiesta, Art, and Everything in Between: Your Coastal Empire Countdown, September 22–28
Get ready, Coastal Empire! Dora Jenkins from Live Like Locals counts down the Top Five events happening September 22–28, 2026. From the brand-new La Fiesta Hispana debuting at Port Wentworth’s VyStar Pavilion, to Peace in the Park uniting Savannah families at Daffin Park, to the second annual Art Walk transforming Tanger Outlets into a local artist showcase—this week is packed with culture, community, and connection. Catch Gypsy Jazz vibes with Velvet Caravan at Nickel and Oak Lounge, or network at the 2026 Chamber Business Expo at Kehoe Ironworks. Whether you’re seeking free family fun, live music, local art, or business connections, this week’s lineup has something for every local. Dates, times, locations, and links are all right here—so grab your calendar, and let’s Live Like Locals together this week in Savannah and the surrounding Coastal Empire!
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About me
Bridging community through protection and connection
Yanira is an insurance agency owner, bilingual community advocate, and relationship-builder passionate about helping families and businesses protect their future.
Originally from El Salvador, Yanira Salamanca is the owner of Brightway Insurance, The Yanira Salamanca Agency in Savannah. As a dedicated businesswoman, loving wife, and proud mother of three wonderful children, Valerie, Matthew, and Michael, she brings warmth, determination, and personal care to everything she does.
Through her insurance work, Yanira helps families, individuals, and businesses better understand their options and protect what matters most. Her approach is built on trust, education, and genuine relationships, making clients feel supported as they plan for the future.
Yanira is also deeply active in the community. She enjoys collaborating on events, supporting nonprofit causes, and creating spaces where people feel welcomed and included. Through her involvement with the Metropolitan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, she helps strengthen connections across Savannah’s growing business and Latin communities.
For Yanira, living like a local means showing up, building bridges, and helping more people feel connected to the opportunities, events, and relationships happening throughout the city.
Get to know Yanira
Protecting futures, building trust
At Brightway Insurance, The Yanira Salamanca Agency, Yanira leads with care, professionalism, and a strong belief in helping people feel prepared for life’s unexpected moments. She is passionate about making insurance approachable, especially for families and business owners who want clear guidance from someone they can trust.
Coffee, Conversation & Community
Outside of work, Yanira enjoys staying active at the gym, visiting local coffee shops, and spending time in good conversation. Her friendly, extroverted personality makes connection feel natural, whether she is meeting someone at a community event, supporting a local organization, or enjoying time with family.
Why Yanira Loves Live Like Locals
For Yanira, Live Like Locals is an opportunity to help more people feel seen, included, and connected to the city around them. She is especially passionate about helping the Latin community become more involved in Savannah’s social events, local businesses, and community opportunities.
As a bilingual ambassador, Yanira hopes to help bridge language and cultural gaps while also building strong relationships across communities. She looks forward to collaborating with other ambassadors, learning from their experiences, and representing Live Like Locals at events where people can recognize her as part of a group of professionals contributing to the city’s growth.