Creating Confident Smiles and Stronger Futures for All. Joanna Roldan embodies quiet strength and determination. As a dental assistant student, she’s learning that oral health care is about more than perfect teeth—it’s about teamwork, empathy, and confronting internal bias. Her path reflects the resilience of a young woman of color who has learned to work twice as hard to reach her goals. Watch her story at our show on Sat. Nov. 8th at the MyArts Theater.

Georgina Guerrero embodies the resilience of Latina motherhood and the entrepreneurial spirit of her community. A dedicated secretary, daycare teacher, and local businesswoman, Georgina balances many roles with grace and determination. Discover her story on Saturday, Nov 8 at 4 PM at the MyArts theater

“Simplified Finances Where You Are - On All Levels" Every day, Aida helps business owners make sense of money and overcome the barriers of bookkeeping. Aida Leflore is an Afro-Cuban American accountant and entrepreneur, founder of Leflore Accounting Services LLC in Madison, Wisconsin. With over a decade of professional experience, she supports individuals, nonprofits, and businesses in achieving financial stability and peace of mind. Join her on Nov 8 at the MyArts Theater

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.

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.

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.

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

Recap of our ¡Yo Quiero Dinero! on June 15th, 2024.

Join us for the "I Want Money" Workshop Series: Dress, Feel, and Empower Yourself for Financial Success! It's happening on Saturday, May 18t

Latinas earn only 55¢ for every $1 that men make. Start negotiating for better pay! Join us May 18th for our "¡Yo Quiero Dinero!" event.

Annual Event Announcement, Video Reveal! Join Midwest Mujeres on Saturday, June 15, at the MyArts Theater for their annual "Yo Quiero Dinero

In our upcoming class, Qiana will teach mindset coaching and consulting services. Her goal is to help individuals jumpstart their ideas!

We are announcing Qiana Holmes as a guest speaker at our annual Yo Quiero Dinero event.

Robbi Dominguez is our guest speaker for our annual Yo Quiero Dinero Event

Shadayra Kilfoy-Flores guest speaker for Yo Quiero Dinero, a local storytelling event highlighting women of color entrepreneurs.

Introducing Karen Garcia, our guest speaker for our Yo Quiero Dinero Event

Dr. Sagashus will be our guest speaker for Yo Quiero Dinero, a local storytelling event highlighting women of color entrepreneurs.

Welcome Victoria Thayer, as our guest featured speaker for our annual Yo Quiero Dinero event.

Hello, Hola, My name is Araceli Esparza, I'm the founder of Midwest Mujeres. My work comes from the historical work of Gloria Anzaldua,...