🌸 “Meet Stephanie & Georgina: Why our stories (and your support) matter.”🌸
Updated: Aug 23
🌸 End-of-Year Blog Highlight: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs 🌸
Ambitions & Realities: Yo Quiero Dinero 2025 Spotlights
This year, as Midwest Mujeres celebrates our first year as an official nonprofit, we also honor the incredible women who have trusted us with their stories and dreams through Yo Quiero Dinero 2025. Their journeys inspire us every day!
Two of these remarkable mujeres are Stephanie Habeck and Georgina Guerrero Hernandez. Their words capture exactly why this work matters — and why we’re committed to keeping our training center and support circles thriving as we move into year two. Photos by Hedi Rudd! Thanks, Mujer!
💇🏽♀️ Stephanie – “I dream of thriving and being able to afford life.”
Stephanie is a cosmetologist and the owner-operator of Stephanie’s Chair. Like many women in our community, she joined Yo Quiero Dinero while juggling the basics of life:
“Paying rent, monthly bills, car, everything to live.”
She hoped the program would provide her with support, business-building skills, and help her step out of her comfort zone. Inside the circle, she discovered community and clarity:
Most valuable lesson:
“How to get to the point.”
What surprised her most:
“The community.”
Being in the room reminded her that she already knows more than she realizes and that her story is worth telling. Financially, she’s honest about her ongoing hustle:
“I dream of thriving and being able to afford life.”
Her reality is exactly why Midwest Mujeres exists: not to offer overnight success stories, but to walk alongside women who are still fighting to cover rent, still building, still dreaming — and who deserve a community at their back.
🏡 Georgina – “I had dreams and wishes, but thanks to Yo Quiero Dinero, I have ambitions and realities.” 🌸
Georgina is the owner of AmigosServices, LLC, a home daycare and bilingual services business. Before joining Yo Quiero Dinero, her biggest challenge wasn’t just financial — it was confidence and isolation:
“The lack of confidence, not having a support system or a network.”
She joined the program to learn what it truly takes to succeed in business for the first time. What she found was transformative:
A sense of value:
She learned “to see myself as a valued asset and the techniques to manage my business.”
A new sisterhood:
“The family, public, and the environment support this program being free to access for women with the need for empowerment.”
Concrete action steps:
“I started promoting my business again and looking to start my networking by meeting new people.”
Because of Yo Quiero Dinero, Georgina has already begun securing new contracts — new income that had been stalled for a while. She’s clear about the future she’s working toward:
“6 months securing my customers and 1 year finally open my location with an income enough for buying my house.”
And the quote that says it all:
“I had dreams and wishes, but thanks to Yo Quiero Dinero, I have ambitions and realities.”
She’s already recommending the program:
“I already done it. I have friends waiting for the beginning of the next program dates.”
🌺 Why These Stories Matter for Our Year-End Campaign 🌺
Stephanie and Georgina represent two TRUE STORIES that reflect the realities of working women:
Women who are still fighting just to cover the basics.
Women who are turning dreams into actual contracts, customers, and long-term financial goals.
Yo Quiero Dinero sits right in that middle space — where storytelling, community, and financial education meet.
As we close out our first year as a nonprofit, we are working hard to:
Reach our $8,000 Giving Tuesday goal.
Close our $30,000 first-year campaign.
Keep our office + training center open for year two.
Those funds support the very things these mujeres talk about: support groups, business circles, bilingual spaces, and a community that doesn’t disappear when the workshop ends.
If Stephanie’s reality and Georgina’s ambitions resonate with you, we invite you to be part of this story.
👉 Donate: https://donorbox.org/midwestmujeres
📩 Contact: info@midwestmujeres.com
Thank you for helping us turn dreams and wishes into ambitions and realities!
🌟 The Impact of Community Support 🌟
Community support plays a vital role in the success of women entrepreneurs. When we come together, we create a network of encouragement and empowerment. This is especially important for Latina and other Black and Brown women who often face unique challenges in the business world.
💪 Building Confidence Through Connection 💪
Building confidence is key to success. Through programs like Yo Quiero Dinero, women can connect with others who share similar experiences. This connection fosters a sense of belonging and helps women realize their potential.
🌈 Celebrating Progress and Looking Ahead 🌈
As we celebrate our achievements this year, we also look forward to the future. We aim to expand our reach, support more women, and continue to create a space where dreams can flourish. Together, we can make a difference!
🌍 Join Us in Our Mission 🌍
We invite you to join us in our mission to empower women entrepreneurs. Your support can help us provide valuable resources, training, and a community that uplifts and inspires. Let’s work together to close the gender wage gap and foster economic success for our community!
🌟 The Power of Your Contribution 🌟
Your contribution can make a significant difference! Every dollar counts and helps us reach our goals. Together, we can create opportunities for women to thrive. Imagine the impact we can make when we unite our efforts!
💖 Stories of Transformation 💖
We are proud of the stories we have gathered this year. Each story is a testament to resilience and determination. As we continue to share these narratives, we inspire others to join our mission. Let’s keep the momentum going!
🎉 Looking Forward to 2025 🎉
As we step into 2025, we are excited about the possibilities ahead. We plan to launch new programs, expand our outreach, and empower even more women. Together, we can create a brighter future for our community!
Thank you for being part of our journey!
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