Meet Missy Mpati Husband, a Madison chef, Kulture Kitchen founder, and real estate agent who shares South African flavors, hospitality, and an entrepreneurial vision. With more than a decade of culinary experience, Missy Mpati Husband is growing Kulture Kitchen through South African flavors, creative dining experiences, and welcoming hospitality. Witness her story on Sunday, Nov. 1 at the Goodman Community Center from 3-7 PM

After nearly 10 years in the same job, Luz Padilla returned to school and began building a new career in real estate. At 42, she is proving that it is never too late to begin again. Join her and the women of Midwest Mujeres on Sunday, Nov. 1 at 3 PM at the Goodman Community Center. These women have powerful stories to share with our community. American Dream through the eyes of women of the Americas.

Meet Rosa Edwards, a 2026 Voices & Dreams Academy participant 2026 VOICES AND DREAMS ACADEMY PARTICIPANT SPOTLIGHT "At least now 13 places know your name.” Rosa Edwards has always known that she loves caring for people. She didn't always know how to turn that calling into a visible, sustainable business. As Founder and Care Coordinator of Rosa Cares LLC, Rosa provides compassionate in-home care for seniors and adults with disabilities. She built the company around dignity, pe

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**Voices & Dreams Live | Voces y Sueños en Vivo** returns to Madison, Wisconsin, on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at the Goodman Community Center. Midwest Mujeres’ annual storytelling event amplifies the voices of Latina, Black, and other women as they share powerful stories of resilience, work, family, migration, entrepreneurship, and **the American Dream through the eyes of women**.

From cafecito with local Latina leaders to our annual Voices & Dreams Academy graduation (Sunday, November 1) and community Día de los Muertos altar, each event creates space to connect, honor our roots, and celebrate our stories.

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.

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.

Turn your story into power. Midwest Mujeres invites you to join the Voices and Dreams Academy Apply now—our stories have value, and yours deserve to be heard. Show Date: Sunday, Nov 1 at the Goodman Community Center