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Numbers with Soul: How Aida Leflore Helps Others Build Financial Freedom | Contadora Afro-Cubana | Afro-Cuban accountant & entrepreneur
“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
Araceli Esparza
4 days ago1 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
5 days ago1 min read
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¡Yo Quiero Dinero! 2025 Keynote Speaker Jamie Perez: "Speak Up Even If Your Voice Shakes"
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.

Satya Williams
Sep 252 min read
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Who will be our keynote speaker for 2025, ¡Yo Quiero Dinero!
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.
Araceli Esparza
Sep 202 min read
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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 195 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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We did it again! Event Recap ¡Yo Quiero Dinero!
Recap of our ¡Yo Quiero Dinero! on June 15th, 2024.
Araceli Esparza
Jul 2, 20242 min read
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Meet the Expert Voices! of our upcoming Workshop Event for Financial Success
Join us for the "I Want Money" Workshop Series: Dress, Feel, and Empower Yourself for Financial Success! It's happening on Saturday, May 18t

Fernanda Alayo
May 13, 20244 min read
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Breaking the Wage Gap: I Want Money! We All Deserve Money!
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.

Fernanda Alayo
Apr 4, 20243 min read
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Announcing ¡Yo Quiero Dinero! Storytelling Event for 2024
Annual Event Announcement, Video Reveal! Join Midwest Mujeres on Saturday, June 15, at the MyArts Theater for their annual "Yo Quiero Dinero
Araceli Esparza
Mar 17, 20241 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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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, presents Guest Speaker, Robbi Dominguez, and owner of Your Gym Bestie!
Robbi Dominguez is our guest speaker for our annual Yo Quiero Dinero Event
Araceli Esparza
Jun 14, 20231 min read
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Yo Quiero Dinero, presents Guest Speaker, Shadayra Kilfoy-Flores
Shadayra Kilfoy-Flores guest speaker for Yo Quiero Dinero, a local storytelling event highlighting women of color entrepreneurs.
Araceli Esparza
Jun 13, 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: Feature Guest Speaker, Victoria Thayer, CPA
Welcome Victoria Thayer, as our guest featured speaker for our annual Yo Quiero Dinero event.
Araceli Esparza
Jun 6, 20231 min read
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Yo Quiero Dinero presents Founder and Speaker, Araceli Esparza
Hello, Hola, My name is Araceli Esparza, I'm the founder of Midwest Mujeres. My work comes from the historical work of Gloria Anzaldua,...
Araceli Esparza
Jun 5, 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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Yo Quiero Dinero Photo Album
Thank you to Giovanni, our resident photographer! And to our major sponsors like Madison College, Private grant, Alvarado Realty,...
Araceli Esparza
Nov 30, 20221 min read
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