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Welcome to the Midwest Mujeres Blogs and Resources page.
To access the Spanish version, please toggle the translation tab to Spanish. This tab can be found at the bottom, left corner of the website on desktop, and at the top left hand corner on mobile.
Bienvenido a la página de blogs y recursos de Midwest Mujeres.
Para acceder a la versión en español, cambie la pestaña de traducción a español. Esta pestaña se puede encontrar en la esquina inferior izquierda del sitio web en la versión de escritorio y en la esquina superior izquierda en la versión de dispositivo móvil.


Celebrating Iconic Latine LGBTQ+ Figures for Pride Month
As we commemorate the 56th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots this June 28, Pride Month is a time to honor the resilience, courage, and contributions of LGBTQ+ trailblazers—especially those from our Latine communities who have paved the way for future generations

Emiliano Vera
Jun 274 min read
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Spanish Story Time Training
✨ ¡Calling Future Storytellers! Apply Now for Spanish Story Time Training ✨ Are you the TÃa (Auntie) who tells the best cuentos? Do...
Araceli Esparza
Jun 192 min read
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Voices and Dreams Academy: Our Stories Have Value
Turn your story into power.
Midwest Mujeres invites you to join the Voices and Dreams Academy—a 14-week journey of financial wellness, branding, and storytelling that leads to the spotlight at our signature event, ¡Yo Quiero Dinero: Our Stories Have Value! Starting July 16, this is your chance to grow your voice, your business, and your impact.
Apply now—our stories have value, and yours deserves to be heard.
Araceli Esparza
Jun 192 min read
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Meet Emiliano Vera: Midwest Mujeres' New Membership Manager!
Midwest Mujeres is thrilled to welcome Emiliano Vera as our new Membership Manager! 🎉 With deep roots in both community work and education, Emiliano brings a unique blend of experience, compassion, and cultural insight to our team.
Araceli Esparza
Jun 121 min read
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🌸 Midwest Mujeres Presents: Virtual Cacao Ceremony for Women Over 50 and All Women with Berenice Soto 🌸
Introductory blog post for upcoming Cacao Ceremony event by Berenice Galvez-Soto through Midwest Mujeres

Emiliano Vera
Jun 92 min read
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Announcing Our 2025 Voices and Dreams Academy: A 12-Week Journey of Storytelling, Entrepreneurship Development Program
Voices and Dreams Academy is back! This 12-week bilingual program by Midwest Mujeres is designed for Black and Latina entrepreneurs who are ready to transform their stories into tools for business growth, healing, and leadership. With workshops in public speaking, marketing, and financial education—all leading up to our powerful Yo Quiero Dinero showcase—this is your moment to be seen, heard, and supported. 💪✨
👉 Register now

Midwest Mujeres Staff
May 232 min read
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More Health, Less Cancer: Collective Wisdom for Prevention
Next Thursday, May 22nd at 6:00 PM , we invite you to a very special event at our office at 306 E Wilson St, Suite #2E, Madison, WI : a powerful community conversation titled "More Health, Less Cancer: Collective Wisdom for Prevention."
This talk will be led by our beloved contributor, Fernanda Alayo , a registered nurse (BSN RN) and oncology and chemotherapy infusion specialist at the Karmanos Cancer Institute in Michigan.

Midwest Mujeres Staff
May 12 min read
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Unlocking the Possibilities: Midwest Mujeres' First In-Person Event in Our New Space with LeFlore Accounting
We’re so excited to share that we’ve moved into a new space with LeFlore Accounting, and we’re kicking things off with our first event!
Araceli Esparza
Apr 11 min read
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The Girl Within Us: Resistance, Healing, and Dreams
Tell your story. Tell our story. Let it shake the ground beneath us. Storytelling lives in us, just as it did in our mothers, &their mothers

Fernanda Alayo
Mar 265 min read
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Upcoming Webinar "How Cultural Humility Hurts Latinas in Their Leadership"
🌟 Join our Cyber-Cafecito on April 1 at 6 PM with Cristina Garcia to discuss how cultural humility can harm WOC in leadership. #Zoom
Araceli Esparza
Mar 241 min read
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How To Talk to Your Partner About Money
This easy guide teaches you how to talk to your partner about money

Fernanda Alayo
Feb 144 min read
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The Endowed Objects of Latina Wellness: Finding Comfort and Strength
The Endowed Objects of Latina Wellness: Finding Comfort and Strength As Latinas, we carry a rich and deep blend of cultural practices and...
Araceli Esparza
Feb 64 min read
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Meet the Fitchburg Public Library Latina ambassadors and host our New Year's Wellness Day!
*FREE Women’s Wellness Event* Hosted by The Fitchburg Library Latina Ambassadors!
Araceli Esparza
Dec 31, 20243 min read
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This Season, Celebrate 10 Years of Blessed Divine Creations, Explore Local Events, and Discover Resources to Support Native Communities
A wonderful masquerade ball event to celebrate Blessed Divine Creations in Janesville, Wisconsin

Fernanda Alayo
Nov 20, 20244 min read
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Inauguration Ceremony, Community Making, Women's Stories of Resilience
The gathering was a testament to the organization’s vibrant network. It featured heartfelt testimonials and powerful storytelling from women
Araceli Esparza
Nov 15, 20242 min read
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Open House and Ribbon Cutting
For Immediate Release October 28, 2024 Midwest Mujeres Celebrates Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at The Spark Building in Madison An Invitation...
Araceli Esparza
Nov 8, 20243 min read
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Celebrating DÃa de los Muertos with East High School: Uplifting Latino Youth
Celebrate Dia de Los Muertos and uplift Latino Youth.

Fernanda Alayo
Oct 28, 20243 min read
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Celebrating DÃa de los Muertos with Midwest Mujeres: Building Community and Bridging Cultures
Midwest Mujeres, in partnership with the Fitchburg and Waunakee public libraries, is thrilled to present two upcoming DÃa de los Muertos...
Araceli Esparza
Oct 6, 20243 min read
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Spanish Poetry Workshop for the community!
In celebration of poetry and our love for stories, Midwest Mujeres applied for a community awareness grant through the Library of...
Araceli Esparza
Oct 2, 20244 min read
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A Call for Solidarity: Venezuelan Voices and the Fight for Democracy
Exciting updates! Join our ambassador program, Guatemala retreat, and urgent call on Venezuela’s crisis. Act now!

Fernanda Alayo
Sep 16, 20244 min read
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