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Welcome to the Midwest Mujeres Blogs and Resources page.
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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 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.


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

Midwest Mujeres
Aug 14, 20251 min read


Week Two of Voices and Dreams Academy: Budgeting for Our Dreams
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.

Midwest Mujeres
Jul 19, 20252 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...

Midwest Mujeres
Jul 19, 20252 min read


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 27, 20254 min read


Spanish Story Time Training
✨ ¡Calling Future Storytellers! Apply Now for Spanish Story Time Training ✨ Are you the Tía (Auntie) who tells the best cuentos? Do...
Araceli Esparza
Jun 19, 20252 min read


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 18, 20255 min read


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 12, 20251 min read


🌸 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 9, 20252 min read


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
Araceli Esparza
May 23, 20252 min read


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.
Araceli Esparza
May 1, 20252 min read


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 1, 20251 min read


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 26, 20255 min read


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 24, 20251 min read


How To Talk to Your Partner About Money
This easy guide teaches you how to talk to your partner about money

Fernanda Alayo
Feb 13, 20254 min read


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 6, 20254 min read


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


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


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


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


Celebrating Día 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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