Episode #14 Araceli speaks with Dulce Sanchez, owner of paradise Ice cream shop Located in Monona WI. Dulce Sanchez is a local ice shop store owner call Paradise Ice Cream in Monona, Wisconsin. She is a Latina businesswoman, she has been living in Madison for over 20 years, and in 2017 she started Paradise Ice Cream because she loves the tradition of making ice cream. In her words, “because each time you eat our ice cream, it transports you back to Mexico with our unique flavors.” Dulce Sanchez enjoys providing excellent customer service. “I help my customers satisfy that craving for good ic ..read more

In this Episode Araceli speaks via zoom Qiana Holmes is an educator, owner of Village Girl Boutique and a speaker. She has worked in education for over 15 years. She works to empower rural northern families by bridging the gaps to access in education. She started Village Girl Boutique in 2018 after several trips to Africa. She enjoys sharing the rich beauty she experiences in African textiles. Village Girl Boutique is a global fashion brand which exudes confidence through high quality, African inspired, ready to wear fabrics and accessories for women. Qiana enjoys connecting business owners to ..read more

This Episode Araceli speaks with Dr. Jara Rios Rodriguez. Originally from Puerto Rico, holds a PhD in Literature from the University of UW-Madison, where she also teaches Spanish and Portuguese. Dedicates her time to coaching businesses and leaders to become the best version of themselves through Axios Life Coaching. She is also the Operations Director at Collaboration for Good, Interim Executive Director at conNEXTions, and Managing Editor at the Luso-Brazilian Review. Loves to help others and when she is not working you can find her having fun with her son, crocheting, singing and enjoying t ..read more

This Episode Araceli speaks with Dr. Jara Rios Rodriguez. Originally from Puerto Rico, holds a PhD in Literature from the University of UW-Madison, where she also teaches Spanish and Portuguese. Dedicates her time to coaching businesses and leaders to become the best version of themselves through Axios Life Coaching. She is also the Operations Director at Collaboration for Good, Interim Executive Director at conNEXTions, and Managing Editor at the Luso-Brazilian Review. Loves to help others and when she is not working you can find her having fun with her son, crocheting, singing and enjoying t ..read more

Episode 11 Araceli speaks with Eliel!25 years old venezuelan, who became a Icon in the lgbtq and pop culture of madison Wisconsin and around, showgirl, dragqueen, singer, dancer and show producer. Miss five nightclub newcomefr 2022 in one of the oldest gay bars in Wisconsin. With aspirations to make it in Hollywood and represent the latin, immigrant and queer communities in the country and American continent. Social media Instagram: @elieldhp Tiktok: @elieldhp Twitter: @elieldhp Facebook: Eli spears Host: Araceli Esparzahttps://www.araceliesparza.com/midwestmujereshttps://www.linkedin.com/in ..read more

Laura graduated from UW-Madison with a bachelor's in Sociology + English. In addition to 20+ years in banking, she has extensive experience in social media, corporate branding, personal branding, event planning, sales, and marketing. Having an adult child is Laura’s newest journey. Her son attends college, loves skiing, and comes home often to help mom and be Chef Jacob. He’s the kid who wanted a fancy cast iron pan for Christmas, so it’s been fun to watch his foodie journey. We are a family of book lovers, cats, dogs, travel, and naps. Laura is a big fan of passion projects! She founded Eng ..read more

In this Episode Araceli speaks via zoom Qiana Holmes is an educator, owner of Village Girl Boutique and a speaker. She has worked in education for over 15 years. She works to empower rural northern families by bridging the gaps to access in education. She started Village Girl Boutique in 2018 after several trips to Africa. She enjoys sharing the rich beauty she experiences in African textiles. Village Girl Boutique is a global fashion brand which exudes confidence through high quality, African inspired, ready to wear fabrics and accessories for women. Qiana enjoys connecting business owners to ..read more

Laura graduated from UW-Madison with a bachelor's in Sociology + English. In addition to 20+ years in banking, she has extensive experience in social media, corporate branding, personal branding, event planning, sales, and marketing. Having an adult child is Laura’s newest journey. Her son attends college, loves skiing, and comes home often to help mom and be Chef Jacob. He’s the kid who wanted a fancy cast iron pan for Christmas, so it’s been fun to watch his foodie journey. We are a family of book lovers, cats, dogs, travel, and naps. Laura is a big fan of passion projects! She founded Eng ..read more

Drawing upon her experiences as a survivor of both childhood sexual abuse and domestic violence, Lilada founded a non-profit organization—Defending Black Girlhood—that specializes in advocating for Black girls being safe in their homes, schools and communities to live, learn and be loved. Via her Black Woman Heal Collective, she has sparked an international healing movement throughout the African Diaspora that empowers Black women to create safe places for themselves and Black girls to heal. For more information, please visit Lilada.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Liladagee/ Instagram ..read more

Stephen N Torres Guzmán Bilingual Health Promoter and Spanish Medical Interpreter ProHealth Care As a Health Promoter, my primary role is to educate and disseminate information to the Hispanic/Latinx population to help mediate healthcare resources and services that otherwise would go unnoticed or not be utilized. I strive to create equity and reduce existing barriers, so our community members have the same opportunities and access as everyone else to live healthier lives. Description of our organization ProHealth Care's Hispanic Health Resource Center: The Hispanic Community Health Resourc ..read more