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Women Palante is launching their Wellness & Personal Finances workshops in October 2022
Workshops will be in Spanish, held over eight Saturday afternoons from October to December in Montgomery County, Maryland featuring leading Latinas.
Women Palante is launching their Wellness & Personal Finances workshops in October 2022
Women Palante is proud to announce the launch on Saturday, October 8, 2022, of their second-ever Wellness & Personal Finances workshop. In this workshop, Women Palante seeks to close the gap between holistic wellbeing and personal finances literacy for Latina women.
Women Palante wins the 20233 Pitch competition from the congressional hispanic caucus institute (CHCI).
The CHCI Pitch competition celebrates the Latino grit and determination spirit […] rewarding creativity and innovation with funding and resources to advance their efforts”, Marco A. Davis, President/ CEO, CHCI, mentioned in his opening speech.
Women Palante seeks to empower Latina Women.
Washington Hispanic Newspaper features a one-on-one interview with Women Palante Founder
and CEO Yurani Sandoval. Sandoval speaks about her journey starting the registered nonprofit
and her dreams for its future.
Women Palante seed funding award.
Women Palante announces three winners to receive seed funding of $2,500. Following Women
Palante’s final pitch competition for Latina “Mompreneuers,” these three entrepreneurs stood
out.
Women Palante launches the 3rd edition of the Educational Program called Mompreneurs.
Women Palante’s flagship program, “Mompreneurs,” will be launching its third
cohort. Participants will follow an entirely new curriculum, designed to teach Latina mothers to
apply business and management tools for development and growth of their businesses, while
learning to take care of themselves and their families.
Women Palante is launching the "Mompreneurs Program" in February 2025 for Latina women entrepreneurs.
Women Palante is proud to announce the launch of the fourth edition of the Mompreneurs' Program on February 10, 2025. In these seventeen-week classes, Women Palante, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, will empower Latina women entrepreneurs through sessions on the business creation process, market research, pitch presentations, leadership, finance, emotional intelligence, and well-being. The curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of business fundamentals and personal development, with a focus on practical application, their personal growth, and real-world scenarios.
Women Palante Celebrates Pitch Winners and Program Graduation.
Women Palante proudly announces the winners of its 2025 Pitch Competition, marking the successful conclusion of its flagship Mother Entrepreneurs Program (Mompreneurs) in both Montgomery County and Washington, D.C. with 29 graduates. This transformative initiative empowers Latina women to launch and grow sustainable, purpose-driven businesses — all while nurturing a healthy mind-body balance.
Women Palante Launches 'Level Up' Program to Empower Latina Entrepreneurs in the DMV Area
“The Level Up Program was created to uplift Latina entrepreneurs in the Washington, DC area—specifically low- to middle-income business owners and alumni of Women Palante’s programs—through personalized support and cutting-edge tools. “We incorporated AI into the Level Up program because it’s not a passing trend—it’s here to stay. Empowering women to confidently and strategically use digital tools is essential. These technologies aren’t threats; they’re powerful allies for small businesses.” said Yurani Sandoval, Founder and Executive Director of Women Palante.
Empowering Latina Entrepreneurs: Women Palante Unveils “Level Up” Program
Women Palante is proud to announce the official launch of the Level Up Program, a transformative five-week hybrid immersion initiative designed to equip Latina entrepreneurs in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia with the tools to thrive in today’s digital and AI-driven economy.