RSVP for Yo Quiero Dinero! Our Stories Have Value

media release: Midwest Mujeres Inc. is gearing up for its annual ¡Yo Quiero Dinero! event, set to kick off the summer with a powerful Storytelling event on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 1 PM. This event, aimed at empowering women of color, will feature local speakers sharing their experiences despite being underpaid or undervalued in society. The event promises to be both inspiring and emotional, creating a space for hope and change.

This year's Yo Quiero Dinero! event will spotlight women of color who are undervalued and marginalized by mainstream society but are thriving nonetheless. It will take place at the MyArts Theater, providing a poignant setting for these impactful stories. The focus will be on immigrant and first-generation individuals, highlighting stories that have propelled them forward.

This year’s honorees include:

- **Gabriela Tellez, Sun Prairie Skincare Clinic Business Owner**: "From Teen Mom to Successful Entrepreneur"

- **Vanessa Cook, Foster Parent, and Fitness Coach**: "Vibrant Holistic Healer"

- **Karina Sucasaire, Higher Education Professional**: "Women Empowerment and Community Advocate"

- **Monica Mims, Business advocate, Alliant Energy**: "Healing Artist and Innovative Marketer"

- **Shirmiel Duncan, Child Care Center Owner**: "Proud Child Care Center Director and Owner"

- **Paquita Purnell, Entrepreneur**: "Passionate Creator and Woman of Faith"

- **Andrea White, Nonprofit Professional, and Athena Award Winner 2024**: "Social Justice Advocate"

- **Michelle McKoy, Community Center Director**: "Caring, Compassionate, and City Motivator"

Each of these extraordinary women has played a vital role in shaping our community, and this event offers an opportunity for us all to come together and support them as they continue their inspiring journeys.

We are happy to announce our keynote speaker:  Xochitl Yadira Gonzalez, PhD from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The event invites the community to join on Saturday, June 15, at 1 PM, at the MyArts Theater to support this innovative community of women. Major sponsors include Summit Credit Union, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, Willy Street Coop, Old National Bank, and Dane Arts.

Thanks, Chamber Fam!

June 15, 2024, at the MyArts building (1055 E. Mifflin St.). Networking will start at 1 PM, and the show will start at 2 PM.

***TICKETS SALES WILL END ON Wednesday, JUNE 12th at 11:30 PM**