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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 arriba.


Liliana Espejel: Who Are You When the Life That Defined You Changes?
When the career and life that defined her changed, Liliana Espejel began asking a deeper question: Who am I becoming? Her journey connects engineering, immigration, theater, and conscious reinvention. Join her and the women of Midwest on Sunday, Nov 1 at the Goodman Community Center for our annual storytelling event.

Midwest Mujeres
13 hours ago4 min read


Jackie Holland: A Quiet and Present Latina Leader in the Human Resources Field
Meet Jackie Holland, a bilingual HR leader redefining strength through quiet leadership, self-trust, and the courage to be heard. Meet her and the 2026 Midwest Mujeres' Voices & Dreams Academy cohort on Sunday, November 1 at 3 PM at the Goodman Community Center. Jackie Holland has built a career helping others navigate difficult conversations. Now she is learning that her own quiet voice carries power.

Midwest Mujeres
6 days ago3 min read


Meet the Women of the 2026 Voices & Dreams Academy
This Latino Heritage Month, Midwest Mujeres celebrates 15 women whose stories bring leadership, culture, creativity, and new beginnings to life.
What does the American Dream look like through the eyes of women from the Americas—and the communities they now call home?
For the women of the 2026 Voices & Dreams Academy, that question holds many answers: building a business, returning to education, creating stability for family, finding community, or giving yourself permission

Midwest Mujeres
Sep 304 min read


Empowering Women Workshops: Empowering Women Through Midwest Mujeres
Midwest Mujeres Collective is all about empowering women through connection, education, and opportunity.

Midwest Mujeres
Sep 264 min read


Cyber Cafecito: Celebrate over the Lunch hour Latino Heritage Month
Meet the women at this exclusive preview event! Help us help them--get some practice speaking to a virtual audience!
Araceli Esparza
Sep 232 min read


The Doors Are Still Open: Tu Voz Belongs Here Voices & Dreams Academy
Join Voices & Dreams Academy 2026, a bilingual leadership and storytelling program for Latina and Black women. Build confidence, amplify tu voz, and bring your dreams forward. Applications close September 1.

Midwest Mujeres
Aug 232 min read


Many Voices Came Together at Our Voices & Dreams Academy Kickoff
More than 50 people joined us for the Voices & Dreams Academy kickoff, and the room was filled with energy, courage, and connection.Women, coaches, alumni, professional speakers, and community members came together to learn about the Academy and build meaningful relationships. Our open mic was one of the evening's most powerful moments, with stories shared by women from Janesville, Milwaukee, and Madison. Each story reminded us why spaces like Voices & Dreams matter.

Midwest Mujeres
Aug 142 min read


Achieving Financial Success for Women: Empowering Financial Success Strategies
I know firsthand how challenging it can be to navigate the financial world, but with the right strategies, mindset, and tools, you can build a thriving business and secure your economic future. Today, I want to share practical, actionable financial success strategies that will help you grow your business, close the wage gap, and create lasting wealth for your community. Sign up for our upcoming workshop on Feb 12!
Araceli Esparza
Jan 74 min read


A month away! ¡Yo Quiero Dinero!
We are a month out for our annual event, Yo Quiero Dinero, which is on Saturday, November 8, at the MyArts theater, starting at 4 PM.
Araceli Esparza
Oct 11, 20252 min read


🌟 Midwest Mujeres Monthly Cyber-Cafecito 🌟
Disability Justice Leadership Conversation led by Krystal Kavita Jagoo, MSW. This is part of our Midwest Mujeres Cyber Cafecito. Join us on September 23
Araceli Esparza
Sep 9, 20253 min read


Pass the Story On: Deadline Approaching for Spanish Storytime Training
Build Your Career. Build Connection. Shape the Next Generation. 📚✨ Do you love storytelling? Want to make a difference in your community...
Araceli Esparza
Jul 19, 20252 min read
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