Many Voices Came Together at Our Voices & Dreams Academy Kickoff
- Midwest Mujeres
- 6 hours ago
- 2 min read
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. When women are given the opportunity to speak, be heard, and connect with others, something powerful happens.
By the end of the evening, attendees had formed new connections with financial coaches, empowerment leaders, entrepreneurs, and experienced professional speakers. We left feeling more connected, more encouraged, and excited about what comes next.
Thank you to Widen Foundation, Associated Bank, Evjue Foundation, Summit Credit Union, Dane Arts, Madison Arts Commission, Wisconsin Arts Board, Unity HealthPoint, Park Bank,
Malena and Monica Board members Community Storytelling Gathering Expert Panel of Coaches and Networkers
Join Us at Forward Fest on August 20
If you missed the kickoff, you have another opportunity to meet our community.
Join Midwest Mujeres on Thursday, August 20, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. for From Stage to Strategy: Voices & Dreams in Action, part of Forward Fest 2026.
This interactive event will give you a closer look at how women are transforming their personal stories into leadership, business opportunities, and community impact.
Attend Our First Teaser Class on August 26
Our first Voices & Dreams Academy teaser class will take place on August 26. This is a chance to experience the Academy's energy, meet members of our community, and learn what participants will discover throughout the program.
We hope you will join us, even if you are still deciding whether the Academy is right for you.
Applications Are Now Open Until September 1 for Voices & Dreams
Because we want everyone interested to have the opportunity to apply, we have extended the Voices & Dreams Academy application deadline to September 1.
If you have a story you are ready to explore, a dream you want to move forward with, or a voice you are ready to strengthen, we invite you to apply.
You do not need to have everything figured out. You only need to be willing to begin.
Come learn with us. Come connect with us. Come share your voice.
Your story belongs here.
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