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Hola, Midwest Mujeres!

Hello, my name is Araceli Esparza, and I’m so glad that you are a member of our grupo! Here is the our newsletter that comes out as needed!

What do we do at Midwest Mujeres?

We connect and create online educational development classes!

*We also provide career or entrepreneurial coaching Sign up here!

We are community connectors with other Latino or Black professional groups!

Like the Latino Professional Association or Madison Black Chamber, or OPEN Network for LGBTQ and Allies group (they are a blast!)

Have taken a peak at our Facebook Group? We have over 1K women and that’s where I publish all of the tips that I get from the webs like jobs, events, and parent tips!

My own class offering: Back by popular demand! My picture book writing class! Yes, some of you have attended my writing classes, and that is how you got this email! Saturday, October 15th at A.L.L. 111 S Livingston St, Suite 100, Madison, WI 53703 Sign-up here!

FAQ’s:

• You do not have to be a writer to attend.

• You do not have to have a story written to attend.

• You can ask for a discount. For financial assistance, contact Jenn Morea at education@artlitlab.org.

Recent participant feedback:

“I loved taking Araceli's picture books writing class at the ArtLitLab. I was able to learn what ingredients are needed to create a successful picture book. The participants were also given helpful resources to explore after class. I really enjoyed the brain storming sessions which provided me with an additional picture book idea. I highly recommend this class. I left feeling very energized and excited for my picture book journey ahead.” — K. Storlid, Madison class participant, 2022

Online Summer Class Recap: Canva Classes with Yaja, Video Storytelling with Jamie Perez and the 4 Secrets to wellness with Michelle Rosko! Talk about a micro-influencer take over series!

Play that replay on YouTube!

>>>Check out our organizational MIDWEST MUJERES blog and read about these these women of color instructors and get their contact information.<<<

Thank you to UW Health for sponsoring this event series!

Here are the video links!

First Class: https://youtu.be/tcpRyRY_t1Q

Second Class: https://youtu.be/IvYzSJBT6N8

Third Class: https://youtu.be/hbdq1-bKnBM

Fourth Class: https://youtu.be/AYUHoNuCIgA

NEW CLASS! NEW COHORT! BE BOLD!

You've worked hard to achieve your career goals. But why is your career growth difficult or elusive?

We can help you tell your story!

You will be able to:

• Embrace your journey and career story

• Redefine professionalism

• Create a LinkedIn profile that attracts opportunities

• Maximize your career portfolio

• Reframe networking

  * Sessions will be on Thursdays from 7 PM - 8:30 PM Central Time

• Nov 10: 5 Tips to be Chingona on LinkedIn

• Nov 17: How to Network Like a Comadre

• Dec 1: Create & Promote Your Career Portfolio Like a Chingona

• Dec 8: Participant Presentations

* Sessions will be on Thursdays from 7 PM - 8:30 PM Central Time

SIGN UP: https://bit.ly/chingonalp

*Chingona means: intelligent, fearless, and can get things done AKA Badass!

Join us for our last in-person event of the year!

Last but not least: This event was inspired by Yazmin Lopez, she is the owner of a local cleaning company called Katharisma Cleaning. She has been a speaker at our events, and has been instrumental in our outreach and growth. We love rocking the scene with Yazmin!

In this class we will make a money bowl (as seen on IG Reels!) and we will have a financial wellness speaker join us!

We are charging $5 bucks as an incentive to come! We will have food and childcare! If you know of a city worker woman, invite them to come!!! The city has donated their meeting space at the new Fleet building next to Walmart on Madison’s East side.

Event: Saturday, November 12th from 12-2:30 PM Location: 4151 Nakoosa Trail Madison, WI 53714