Post-event blog on our impact and community testimonials

Creating Confident Smiles and Stronger Futures for All. Joanna Roldan embodies quiet strength and determination. As a dental assistant student, she’s learning that oral health care is about more than perfect teeth—it’s about teamwork, empathy, and confronting internal bias. Her path reflects the resilience of a young woman of color who has learned to work twice as hard to reach her goals. Watch her story at our show on Sat. Nov. 8th at the MyArts Theater.

Francelia Lara's story is one of service, commitment, and community transformation. Through her workshops and mentorship, she helps women build confidence and capacity as educators and caregivers, ensuring that every child’s early experiences are filled with care, culture, and connection. Discover her lessons as a child care provider and what keeps her hope in the next generation.

Where Self-Love Begins: Stephanie Habeck’s Chair as a Space for Transformation Stephanie Habeck is the owner and operator of Stephanie’s Chair, a salon where beauty meets belonging. With over 20 years of experience behind the chair, Stephanie has created more than a business — she’s built a refuge. Join her and others on Sat. Nov 8th at the MyArts Theater, at 4 PM.

Georgina Guerrero embodies the resilience of Latina motherhood and the entrepreneurial spirit of her community. A dedicated secretary, daycare teacher, and local businesswoman, Georgina balances many roles with grace and determination. Discover her story on Saturday, Nov 8 at 4 PM at the MyArts theater

Stephany Penate is a first-generation Latina whose journey to financial empowerment began with a simple question — Why didn’t anyone teach us this sooner? Growing up in a family living in “survival mode,” she learned early that knowledge is power, especially around money. Join us on Sat. Nov 8th at the MyArts Theater, Madison, WI, to hear from Stephany and her journey.

Tennisha Loggins is the CEO of Loggins Family Business LLC in Beloit, Wisconsin — a venture rooted in love, legacy, and good food. She will also be a speaker at Yo Quiero Dinero! Our Stories Matter this year on Nov 8th at the MyArts theater. Her entrepreneurial path began with a simple but powerful gift from her mother: a food truck. That spark became Snacks & Stuff Truck & Catering, a business known for its sabor and heart.

Across the United States, Latino communities are living under a form of psychological warfare. Every day, we are inundated with images and stories of Brown people being stopped, questioned, and detained by ICE—often without regard to their citizenship or immigration status. We have witnessed U.S. citizens harassed, wrongfully detained, and placed under surveillance simply for being Latino.

Midwest Mujeres volunteer newsletter and blog writer, Satya Williams, sat down with storyteller and founder of Beyond Words Productions, Jamie Perez, to talk about resilience, storytelling, and her upcoming keynote at Yo Quiero Dinero 2025: Our Stories Have Value. In this candid interview, Jamie shares lessons from journalism, her journey of turning pain into purpose, and what attendees can expect from this powerful celebration of women of color over 45.

Disability Justice Leadership Conversation led by Krystal Kavita Jagoo, MSW. This is part of our Midwest Mujeres Cyber Cafecito. Join us on September 23

Join Midwest Mujeres Thursday, August 28 at 6 PM CST on Zoom for our monthly Cyber Cafecito, featuring Chelsea De Jesus—founder of SoulyHer.

We’re honored to be joined by Stephany Peñate, our Guest Speaker from Old National Bank, who will lead us through a powerful session on Financial Wellness & Budgeting. Stephany brings not only financial expertise but also a deep understanding of the unique financial journeys of women—especially Latinas, Black women, and women over 50.

Build Your Career. Build Connection. Shape the Next Generation. 📚✨ Do you love storytelling? Want to make a difference in your community...

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.

Introductory blog post for upcoming Cacao Ceremony event by Berenice Galvez-Soto through Midwest Mujeres

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

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.

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

🌟 Join our Cyber-Cafecito on April 1 at 6 PM with Cristina Garcia to discuss how cultural humility can harm WOC in leadership. #Zoom

The Endowed Objects of Latina Wellness: Finding Comfort and Strength As Latinas, we carry a rich and deep blend of cultural practices and...