This year's graduation celebration features a family community event + live storytelling!
About this Event
Voices & Dreams Live | Voces y Sueños en Vivo
The American Dream: Through the Eyes of Women | El Sueño Americano: Por los Ojos de Mujeres
Join Midwest Mujeres for an unforgettable afternoon of storytelling, culture, community, and celebration as we honor the voices and dreams of women in Wisconsin!
This bilingual event celebrates the 2026 graduates of our Voices & Dreams Academy, featuring eight powerful storytellers sharing personal journeys of resilience, identity, leadership, entrepreneurship, and the American Dream.
Sunday, November 1, 2026
📍 Goodman Community Center, Madison, WI
Event Schedule
- 3:00 PM – Community Día de los Muertos Altar: Honor loved ones through cultural traditions, children's storytelling, and poetry.
- 3:00–5:00 PM – Networking, Food & Community: Connect with local leaders, entrepreneurs, families, and community partners.
- 5:00 PM – Voices & Dreams Live: Experience inspiring stories from eight women, a special keynote by immigration attorney Gabriela Parra, and a celebration of our graduates.
What to Expect
✨ Powerful stories told in English and Spanish
✨ Día de los Muertos cultural celebration
✨ Food, networking, and community connections
✨ Inspiring women leaders and entrepreneurs
✨ Opportunities to support women's education and economic empowerment
Presented by Midwest Mujeres Inc., a Wisconsin nonprofit dedicated to empowering women through education, storytelling, leadership development, and economic opportunity.
All are welcome! Come celebrate the courage it takes to share our stories and the power of community to turn dreams into possibilities.
¡Acompáñanos! Celebremos juntas nuestras voces, nuestras historias y nuestros sueños.
PARKING ON SITE
KIDS AND MEN ARE WELCOME
DOOR TIME 3 PM
Event venue & nearby stays
Goodman Community Center, 149 Waubesa Street, Madison, United States
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