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.

Latina Pay Day is about raising awareness. The gender and racial wage gap is not only impacting families’ potential to pursue higher education, purchase property, or invest in savings. There are everyday necessities–groceries, rent, and school supplies–that Latina mothers, who earn 53% less than white fathers, have a more difficult time affording. 

We made a bold move to create this Mental Health Guide for Latino Families in Wisconsin, for our followers who are allies and for other Latinas y Latinos. There is so much fear in our community right now. Immigration raids, hateful rhetoric, and hostility are not abstract—they come from neighbors, co-workers, sometimes even people in our own families. You have every right to be angry. You have every right to be hurt.

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.

Get ready for Yo Quiero Dinero 2025: Our Stories Have Value on Nov. 8 at MyArts Theater in Madison! ✨ Join us for networking in the Starlight Lounge and a powerful main stage show featuring inspiring stories and a mystery keynote speaker reveal. Sponsored by leading community partners, this event is a celebration of resilience, storytelling, and Latina leadership.

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.

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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

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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.

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.

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.

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!

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