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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.


Finding Peace in the Mess: How Jo Fernandez Brings Calm to Chaos
With every project, Jo Fernandez helps individuals and families declutter their homes and their hearts, creating environments that support mental wellness and ease. For Jo, cleaning is not just a task — it’s an act of care, a ritual of restoration. Come on Sat. Nov 8th and learn from her story of reinvention and finding meaning in her life.

Midwest Mujeres
Oct 281 min read
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From Food Truck to Family Legacy: Tennisha Loggins Builds Community Through Flavor
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.
Araceli Esparza
Oct 141 min read
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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 232 min read
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Unleash Your Potential: A Workshop for Entrepreneurs with Qiana Holmes
In our upcoming class, Qiana will teach mindset coaching and consulting services. Her goal is to help individuals jumpstart their ideas!
Araceli Esparza
Feb 8, 20242 min read
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Midwest Mujeres Heritage Series Presents
Images of Black Americans for African American Heritage Month
Araceli Esparza
Feb 1, 20241 min read
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Empowering Dreams and Forging Connections: A Recap of 'Roscas y Reynas' Latina and Black Women Entrepreneurs
Empowering Dreams and Forging Connections: A Recap of 'Roscas y Reynas' - Uniting Entrepreneurs of Color LINK to the full album At...
Araceli Esparza
Jan 11, 20243 min read
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Learn Canva with Yaya
Learn Canva with Yaya, from Midwest Mujeres! You will learn how to make an engaging post for your life or business
Araceli Esparza
Jan 5, 20242 min read
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Yo Quiero Dinero, presents Guest Speaker, Qiana Holmes, Village Girl Boutique
We are announcing Qiana Holmes as a guest speaker at our annual Yo Quiero Dinero event.
Araceli Esparza
Jun 14, 20231 min read
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Yo Quiero Dinero: Feature Guest Speaker, Karen Garcia
Introducing Karen Garcia, our guest speaker for our Yo Quiero Dinero Event
Araceli Esparza
Jun 9, 20232 min read
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Yo Quiero Dinero, Presents our Honored Storyteller, Dr. Sagashus Levingston
Dr. Sagashus will be our guest speaker for Yo Quiero Dinero, a local storytelling event highlighting women of color entrepreneurs.
Araceli Esparza
Jun 7, 20231 min read
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Yo Quiero Dinero: What does it mean?
In this blog post we define what Yo Quiero Dinero means
Araceli Esparza
May 4, 20232 min read
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Reflections
Blog from our UW Intern
Araceli Esparza
Apr 23, 20233 min read
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Midwest Mujeres Annual event!
The event is about empowerment through stories of financial success and financial failures. You are invited to celebrate with local women.
Araceli Esparza
Apr 12, 20231 min read
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YO QUIERO DINERO: OUR STORIES
Save the date! Friday June 16th, 2023 We are excited to announce our annual event, iYo Quiero Dinero!, is set to happen on Friday, June...
Araceli Esparza
Mar 9, 20231 min read
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Midwest Mujeres Presents February: Black History Month Con't
Discover and connect with these Black leaders who helped make our country strive to be a fair and equal place. ELLEN GARRISON CLARK Born...
Araceli Esparza
Feb 19, 20231 min read
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