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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 192 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

Midwest Mujeres Staff
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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Yo Quiero Dinero II Recap!
Our location was special, with huge windows, a nice lounge area, and breakout rooms. MyArts building is a beautiful example of when the...
Araceli Esparza
Nov 29, 20221 min read
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Yo quiero dinero. Event Recap!
Welcome. Midwest Mujeres Event Recap. We had five local professional Latinas as our inspirational speaker lineup. Sandy Morales, CEO of...
Araceli Esparza
Nov 3, 20211 min read
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