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Creating Confident Smiles and Stronger Futures for All (Joanna's story was recorded and will be shown during our intermission and live on our YouTube Channel) 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 and uplift others along the way. A Journey of Growth With over eight years in customer service, Joanna brings adaptability, organization, and foresight to every setting. These qualities guide her not only in the dental field but also in her community work. For the past two years, she has served on the Middleton Commission on Youth , helping local teens discover job and leadership opportunities. Joanna’s journey is one of growth and giving back. She sees her future in dentistry as a way to create comfort and confidence. Her community work is a way to create belonging and opportunity. Her story reminds us that success is not only about personal achievement—it’s about paving the way for others. Empowering Others Joanna believes in the power of community. She actively seeks to uplift those around her. By mentoring young people, she helps them find their voice and navigate their paths. This commitment to empowerment is a cornerstone of her mission. Her guiding words, “Creating confident smiles and stronger futures for all,” capture her purpose perfectly. Joanna is proof that even quiet voices can lead powerful change—one smile, one student, and one step at a time. A Supportive Family We love how Joanna showed up to support her mom, Georgina Guerrrero , at our academy! Family support is vital in any journey. Joanna’s relationship with her mother inspires her to keep pushing forward. Together, they embody the spirit of resilience and strength. Building a Brighter Future Joanna's vision for her future in dentistry is not just about personal success. It’s about creating a ripple effect of positivity and change. She understands that every smile she helps create can lead to a brighter future for her community. By focusing on oral health care, Joanna aims to address broader issues of health equity. She recognizes that access to quality dental care is often limited for marginalized communities. Through her work, she hopes to bridge that gap and advocate for better resources. Connect with Joanna You can connect with Joanna here: Joanna Roldan LinkedIn . She is eager to share her journey and inspire others to pursue their dreams. Conclusion Joanna Roldan is a shining example of how determination and community can lead to meaningful change. Her story is a reminder that we all have the power to uplift one another. Let’s continue to support each other in our journeys, creating confident smiles and stronger futures for all!

"I'm a motivational speaker." "I'm a student." "I'm a small business owner." "I'm a trainer." "I love numbers." "I'm trying new things." These are the voices of this year's Yo Quiero Dinero. This year's celebration is very special. This year we have 11 women! Three will appear on a compilation video shown during our intermission. Have you ever tried spinning plates on sticks? How many spinning plates can you sustain without one falling down? I know this might seem like a metaphor out of place, but it illustrates my life as a director of a new organization. I am the head of marketing, lead fundraiser, lead trainer, lead HR, and major decision maker. My world can get really small quickly. This year is very special because we have a number one! I very much appreciate Marta's help in steering the program and providing me direction and collaboration for this year's Voices and Dreams Academy. We have a new employee for our organization. Let me introduce you to Marta Carrion! Who will also be our Yo Quiero Dinero MC for the night! Marta brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise from organization to implementation. She is an expert in building community relationships, and we love her at our groups! Marta brings balance to our programming, which centers on the needs of the women in a mindful manner. I'm also grateful for our board, which has gently guided and supported me in increasing our staff and board body. We have been recruiting for our board body, applying for grants and sponsorships, and considering ways to increase our donor relationships. WOW! How many plates can I keep going without letting one drop? That is where you come in, friends. I need your help! These incredibly hard-working, dedicated women are taking the leap and overcoming their fears of public speaking, declaring they want to grow their business or dreams. They are coming on stage on November 8, and we need you to fill the theater! I'm grateful for all of our sponsors and grants! Thank you, Madison Community Foundation, American Family, and Widen Foundation! Without your help, this event would not be possible. To our sponsors: TruStage Ascendium Old National Bank Dane Arts: "This project is supported by Dane Arts with additional funds from the Frautschi and Rowland Foundations, Diane Ballweg, and the Endres Mfg. Company Foundation.” Madison Arts Commission, supported by the Wisconsin Arts Board Willy Street Co-op Centro Summit Credit Union Synergy Designs AE Consulting Leflore Accounting UnityHealthPoint Evjue Foundation Alvarado Realty Madison College Center for Entrepreneurship Downtown Madison Inc Incredible Bank The women of Voices and Dreams Academy The monthly members of Midwest Mujeres! JOIN US AND LET'S FILL THE THEATER! NOT FOR THE MONEY BUT FOR THE VALUE THESE WOMEN BRING! **EMAIL US IF YOU NEED HELP ATTENDING THIS EVENT. FREE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE!!! INFO@MIDWESTMUJERES.COM

Community Testimonials: Blog Report for Our Annual' Yo Quiero Dinero, Our Stories Have Value!' 2025 Dear Community!  This is the year Midwest Mujeres begins to walk. I’m incredibly proud of our team and how we are actively incorporating restorative justice into everything we do, from before showday to after. We are becoming dedicated to empowering las Mujeres.  Thanks, Satya, for writing this community testimonial blog post for us <3 It’s a dream not to have to create or maintain everything. Marta being part of the event felt like the best decision I’ve made for the organization. We are celebrating our first year!! We are also expanding our board and actively recruiting for another seat. Email us if you are called to uplift ordinary people on an extraordinary journey of perseverance and create community. The women go on podcasts, TV shows, and public radio. Representation matters. We would also like to extend our gratitude to the Madison Arts Commission! Without you, our arts community, this would not have been possible! ¡Gracias, MadTown! Araceli  Blog After entering the beautiful MYARTS building and making their way to the fourth floor, attendees were invited into іYo Quiero Dinero! Our Stories Have Value. While people waited to listen to 10 brave women share their stories, they enjoyed an array of delicious food from Elotes Raspados "El Chisme" catering and artfully carved watermelons adorned with chocolate-covered strawberries from Artesan Fruit. Almost 200 attendees shared an evening eating together and celebrating the inspiring women on stage.  Leading up to the event, Yo Quiero Dinero had 80 participants — both men and women — with childcare provided for 16 weeks (that’s 16 meals and two locations; we even walked to the Square!). Ten women completed over 400 hours of individual instruction and community work, supported by 12 incredible coaches and volunteer educators — professionals in finance, marketing, insurance, mindfulness, writing, voice coaching, and goal setting. Each one brought wisdom rooted in shared experience, reflecting the same communities we serve. This event sparked support from Brian Espinoza, Latino Professional Association Director, who said, “I enjoyed it, the presenters did a good job of sharing their story and growth. I would love to have LPA be a future sponsor to give out free 1-year memberships to the recipients who completed your program.”   After the event, Araceli, the founder of Midwest Mujeres, received a call from Dana Maya, local Latina poeta and community organizer for poetry, who shared, “I'm just calling, thinking about you, thinking about the event, which was such a beautiful, powerful success. Felicitaciones! People were so psyched, so emotional~” Because of high demand, we just made our 2026 interest form live! Most of our participants come from direct referrals. SIGN UP OR SHARE! Also, Midwest Mujeres is completing its first year of being a nonprofit. We are growing our board to 5 and would love any referrals!! Thank you to our volunteers, caterers, MyArts Staff, Supporters, and Sponsors who rallied with us! "¡Yo Quiero Dinero! Our Stories Have Value!" Thanks to everyone! Report written by Satya Williams , our Editor  www.midwestmujeres.com

Discover and join our financial success workshop events! Stay updated with our workshops and connect with Midwest Mujeres. We welcome you. Te damos la bienvenida. Midwest Mujeres We help Latina and Black women business owners to Network, Start, and Grow their reach! 0 tickets left Membership Offer ✨іYo Quiero Dinero! Our Stories Have Value ✨ Sat, Nov 08 Madison Youth Arts Theater (MyArts) Join us for an unforgettable night where storytelling meets purpose! Midwest Mujeres presents Voices & Dreams 2025—a celebration of Latina and Black women entrepreneurs stepping into their power, con mucho corazón y comunidad. +131 more Details Cyber Cafecito: Disability Justice Leadership Tue, Sep 23 Webinar Our first Canadian guest, Krystal Kavita Jagoo, will guide us in exploring how Disability Justice can shape leadership, solidarity, and collective liberation. Together, we’ll reflect on ways this framework can support us as disabled folks and our loved ones! +5 more Details Monthly Cyber-Cafecito Presentation: Soul-Led Leadership Thu, Aug 28 Online Zoom This Soul-Led Leader transformational workshop empowers purpose-driven women to lead with authenticity, clarity, and confidence. +10 more Details Multiple Dates Midwest Mujeres**Voices and Dreams Academy** Wed, Jul 23 Leflore Accounting and Midwest Mujeres Join our academy become a speaker! +29 more Details Membership Offer Virtual Cacao Ceremony for all Mujeres (women) Wed, Jul 09 Cyber Cafecito Our next Cyber-Cafecito is a heart-opening Virtual Cacao Ceremony led by the radiant healer, healthcare professional, and Amazon best-selling author Berenice Galvez-Soto. +13 more Details іMas Salud, Menos Cancer! Sabiduría Colectiva para la Prevención Thu, May 22 Madison Reunión Comunitaria sobre Prevención del Cáncer Presentada por Fernanda Alayo, RN, enfermera registrada. Compartiremos **conocimientos de salud** que se han transmitido de generación en generación. Aprenderemos sobre la **detección temprana** y el **screening**. +16 more Details Curandera Writing: Community and Connection Sun, Apr 06 Leflore Accounting Ste 2E Through guided writing practices inspired by the Curandera tradition, we’ll create space for reflection, storytelling, and building community. +6 more Details How “Cultural Humility” Hurts Latinas in Their Leadership! Tue, Apr 01 Webinar Explore how cultural humility, while well-intended, can be especially harmful to women of color (WOC) in leadership because it reinforces dynamics that keep them undervalued, overburdened, and under-supported. +23 more Details Transforming Pain Into Purpose: A Journey of Resilience and Healing Tue, Feb 11 Transforming Pain Into Purpose: A Journey Are you ready to turn your pain into purpose? Join Candace Sanchez for an empowering workshop where she’ll share her personal journey of overcoming childhood trauma and finding strength in her story. +16 more Details Multiple Dates Write your Power Statement for 2025 Tue, Jan 21 Madison Join the community for a workshop to help you reconnect with your dreams and set meaningful family or personal goals for 2025! We will make writing relaxed and joyful! Sign up and direct questions info@eastmadisoncc.org -OR- (608) 249-0861 See less Details Fitchburg Ambassadors Present: FREE Women’s Wellness Event Sat, Jan 11 Fitchburg ✨ **New Year, New YOU!** ✨ Join us for a **FREE Women’s Wellness Event** on **Saturday, January 11, from 11 AM to 2 PM** at the Fitchburg Public Library (5550 Lacey Rd., Fitchburg, WI). Kick off the new year with a vision board, healthy snack, and a self-care activity. Children are welcome to come +3 more Details Waunakee Latina Ambassador Mi Dia (My Day) Sat, Dec 14 Waunakee ✨ **Take time for YOU!** ✨ Join us Saturday, December 14, from 11 AM to 1 PM at the Waunakee Public Library for a women’s wellness event you won’t want to miss. Enjoy Zumba, crafting, a grounding exercise, and healthy snacks while we keep the kids (ages 4+) entertained. Join us and Celebrate YOU! See All Details Monthly Midwest Mujeres Meet up Thu, Dec 05 Online Monthly Jefas Webinar **You're Invited!** Join us for our **Monthly Virtual Meet-Up**—a space for online networking that helps move your business and career forward! Connect with amazing **mujeres** from across the state and Midwest, share insights, and grow together. Our next event is on **Thursday, December 5th See All Details Our Events Discover the unique and valuable features that set Midwest Mujeres apart from the competition. We are dedicated to providing exceptional service and exceeding your expectations. Subscribe and Stay Updated on our Events Thanks for subscribing! Fall Each fall, we partner with the Dane County Libraries to host community events in Rural Wisconsin that directly impact Latinas. Read more here! Winter In the winter, we host a series of classes on how to use Canva and LinkedIn! Read more here! Spring Each Spring we host our annual Event and we teach a master class series teaching women how to talk in front of a live audience on stage! Read more here!

Discover Midwest Mujeres, a collective for empowering Latina and Black women entrepreneurs with mentorship, education, and networking. About Us Midwest Mujeres Collective is a nonprofit organization that educates entrepreneurial women on growing their businesses and freeing their voices. Welcome future company owners, restaurant owners, nonprofit founders, coaches, marketers, financial advisors, solopreneurs, crafters, artists, hustlers, weekend food makers, cooks, pastry chefs, coaches, lifestyle influencers, and self-published authors. Mentorship, Networking, and Storytelling to close the gender wage gap. Read More Nuestros Eventos! Midwest Mujeres Presents... Events ¡Yo Quiero Dinero! Our Stories Have Value! Our annual Storytelling Show that highlights our cohort graduates! They train for weeks to overcome their fears of public speaking and share their stories of economic survival! Reserve Your Spot Are you interested in being part of our community? Midwest Mujeres membership offers monthly coaching on marketing, public speaking, presentation skills, community development, and more! Join Now! Become One of Our Valued Midwest Members Welcome to Midwest Mujeres! Are you ready to grow your dream business and connect with a community that understands your culture and challenges? With our membership, you'll enjoy free coaching, monthly expert industry calls, fun art outings, and cozy Cafecito meet-ups! Click below, Jefa (boss woman); together, we will thrive! Become a Member Sponsor Ambassador Program We collaborate with local organizations and help them engage with Latinas and provide impact to the community! Read More > Voces y Sueños Academy Join Voces y Sueños Academy, a transformational accelerator designed to support Latina entrepreneurs—especially those over 50—on their journey to financial success! Join Now > Membership Become a member and gain access to exclusive events, Free Coaching, and get Free advertising in our newsletters! Read More > Events We help Latina and Black women business owners to Network, Start, and Grow their reach! Read More > Yazmin Lopez Being part of Midwest Mujeres has been a huge game changer for me, I found a community to be part of! Thank You Jongela Randle This class was such a great experience. Just being able to be with like-minded women weekly...is great. But to be in that space and Learn SO much just made it that much more special! I really appreciate the opportunity and would DEFINITELY do it again. Thank you Karina Sucasaire "This experience gave me the strength to face my fear of public speaking, even though English is not my first language. I can't believe I did it!" Midwest Mujeres Supporters

Immigrant and Community Resources for people in need of support, resources, and assistance in the Madison, Wisconsin area and surrounding communities. Wisconsin Immigrant Resources Information and Support for Immigrants in need Empowering Women Through Community The Vision for Our Community Resource Page For many years, as a founder, I received messages asking an important question: “Where can I donate to support immigrants and marginalized families in our community?” My go-to answers are often Centro’s Legal Defense Fund and Voces de la Frontera , trusted organizations doing essential work for immigrant rights. As these requests grew, I partnered with our website designer, Iris Designs, to create this simple, accessible resource page. This list is not meant to be comprehensive, but it offers a helpful snapshot of the local social-service landscape, highlighting organizations that support immigrants, women of color, LGBTQ+ communities, low-income families, and other historically marginalized groups. This page reflects years of community conversations, volunteer labor, and a commitment to connecting people with meaningful ways to give and get involved. Because it is volunteer-powered, the information may not always be fully up to date. If you notice missing information or corrections that should be made, please email us at info@midwestmujeres.com so we can continue refining this resource for the community. **Type in the search box for your keyword, and a list of resources or nonprofit organizations will appear for you to connect with. You can also scroll left to right and go through the categories.** Each organization has a website for you to research and donate to! United Way of Dane County is also a good organization to donate to. They provide funding to many local nonprofit organizations. Con Carino, Araceli + Iris Designs Join Us Immigration Legal Resources Food Resources Financial Support Health and Wellness Diapers & Menstrual Care Housing Transportation Education Low Cost Internet City of Madison Resources LGBTQ Resources Services for Disabled People Support Groups Banks Local Churches Events Community Support Programs and Services Core Values Membership 01 Local Immigration Legal Resources Catholic Multicultural Center Address: 1862 Beld St, Madison, WI 53713 Call: 608-441-0114 Website: Centro Hispano – Madison Address: 2403 Cypress Way, Madison, WI 53713 Call: 608-255-3018 Website: Community Immigration Law Center If you have an immigration question or problem, call and leave a message if no one answers. Someone will return your call within 24 hours. Address: 944 E Gorham St, Madison, WI 53703 Call: 608-640-4444 Website: https://cilcmadison.org UW Immigrant Justice Clinic To schedule an intake, call: 608-890-3753 Website: Rise Law Center Address: 1400 E Washington Ave #262, Madison, WI 53703 Call: 608-256-1015 Website: 02 Vera Court Neighborhood Center A free family law clinic. 9:00 am – 1:00 pm every 2nd Wednesday of the month, by appointment only. Free 1 hour consults are available with attorneys practicing in family law. They do not offer legal representation, rather an opportunity to ask questions and fill out paperwork. Interpretation services available upon request. Email: general@veracourt.org Call: 608-246-8372 03 Rise Law Center Address: 1400 E Washington Ave #262, Madison, WI 53703 Call: 608-256-1015 04 National Immigrant Justice Center NIJC represents and provides legal consultation for immigrants with low income. Website: https://immigrantjustice.org/immigration-legal-services 05 Amigos en Azul (Friends in Blue) The mission of Amigos en Azul is to dissolve cultural barriers, build partnerships and open lines of communication between the Latino community and the City of Madison Police Department, in partnership with Dane County-area law enforcement. Call: (608) 228-4038 Website: https://www.cityofmadison.com/police/community/amigosenazul/ 06 Immigrant Legal Resource Center They work with and educate immigrants, community organizations, and the legal sector. Website: http://ilrc.org/ 07 Voces De La Frontera Hosts a weekly legal clinic, typically on Saturdays from 9-11am. Call: (414) 643-1620 Website: https://vdlf.org/legal-services/ 08 Find Legal Resources – Wisconsin Department of Children and Families This lists the Bureau of Refugee Programs’ contracted partners that provide legal services and related information. Website: https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/findlegalservices