Dear Midwest Mujeres Community,
We are thrilled to share the full video of ¡Yo Quiero Dinero! Event, which was held on June 15th, 2024. Your presence and support made this day unforgettable and impactful. Now, you can see the Midwest Mujeres Annual Event Video on our YouTube channel!
Midwest Mujeres Annual Event Video
Video Credit: Beyond Words Productions
We welcomed over 150 attendees to the MyArts Theater, creating a vibrant and intergenerational gathering of community members. It was heartening to see so many of you, including mamas, esposos, y amigos, coming together to celebrate and empower the women of color in our community. Our mission is to empower women to think and take action about their financial education. We are at the intersection of the arts and financial education. We believe every woman has social capital they can use to achieve their dreams. With our collaborators, we ensure that our members receive that!
Notably, a combined 62% of our attendees were either current entrepreneurs or considering starting their own businesses, highlighting our community's entrepreneurial spirit and ambition.
Event Highlights
- Keynote Address by Dr. Xochitl Yadira González:
Dr. González delivered a compelling testimony, sharing her journey from growing up in Wisconsin as a migrant worker to becoming una Doctora. Her insights into leadership and community empowerment were inspiring and motivational, resonating deeply with all attendees.
Celebrating Local Heroes
We honored eight remarkable women from Dane County who have made significant contributions to our community:
- Gabriela Tellez: From Teen Mom to Successful Entrepreneur
- Vanessa Cook: Vibrant Holistic Healer
- Karina Sucasaire: Women Empowerment and Community Advocate
- Monica Mims: Healing Artist and Innovative Marketer
- Shirmiel Duncan: Proud Child Care Center Director and Owner
- Paquita Purnell: Passionate Creator and Woman of Faith
- Andrea White: Social Justice Advocate
- Michelle Mckoy: Caring, Compassionate, and City Motivator
Their stories of overcoming barriers such as abuse, isolation, mental health challenges, and economic disparities were deeply moving and a testament to their resilience and strength.
- Signature Supporters: A heartfelt thank you to our believers and dreamers!
+Summit Credit Union, American Family Insurance, Willy Street Coop, M3 Insurance, MG&E, Madison College, Dane Arts, Madison Art Commission, UnityPoint Health Meritier, Alvarado Realty, Centro Hispano, Our Volunteer Executive Board Members Veronica Figueroa and Sonia Tellez, and Karen Garcia, and Johnathon Delgado
Community Engagement: The event provided a platform for meaningful conversations about community empowerment and resilience; we are VERY grateful for the Capt Times Print story!
Photo credit: ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ CapTimes
Thank you to everyone who attended and supported this event. Your enthusiasm and engagement were instrumental in making ¡Yo Quiero Dinero! a transformative celebration of empowerment and community strength.
Testimonials!
We look forward to continuing our journey together, supporting and uplifting each other as we strive for greater heights in our personal and professional lives.
Gracias a todos por su participación y apoyo.
Warm regards,
Araceli Esparza
Founder, Director, Midwest Mujeres Inc.
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