Women's Institute of Self Development & Efficacy

01/21/2026

01/14/2026

03/04/2025

In honor of Women's History Month, I’m thrilled to bring you a powerful networking event in collaboration with Latina Boss Babes INTL! This is your chance to meet and mingle with some of the most dynamic women leaders who are making waves in the Chicagoland area. 🌟

🔥 Meet our powerhouse panelists:
💼 Diana Y Beltran – Founder of Latina Boss Babes
💪 Anna Dauksa – Creator of The Poderosas
💡 Cyndi Morales – Leader of Women of Aurora, IL
🌟 Luz Canino-Baker – Visionary behind Latinas On The Plaza

Whether you're an entrepreneur, professional, or just looking to connect with inspiring women, this event is for YOU! Come vibe with us, expand your network, and leave feeling empowered. 💖

📍 This event is FREE & open to all—yes, men are welcome too! 😉

Tag your business besties & let’s make magic happen! ✨

Click here: Honoring Women Leaders Who Build Strong Communities

10/15/2024

Just thinking about all the work that it takes to put together an event especially conferences!

Cheers to everyone that puts events together! The struggle is real!

Trust me I know! 🤣😎

Reminiscing about my women's conferences back in 2020 and 2022!

10/07/2024

Tomorrow I am going to start back up my in person livestreams on a bi-monthly basis.

I am excited to be interviewing this awesome entrepreneur Nayeli Robertson-Garcia who is the owner of Candyality in Wrigleyville.

Here is her Bio:

I came to the United States with just the clothes on my back and a dream. At a young age, I started by creating and selling bookmarks to church members for $0.25 each. My aspirations grew, leading me to earn a degree in Business Administration with a focus in Marketing. Over the past nine years, I have held marketing roles with various companies, small and large, which deepened my understanding of their impact on communities.
Growing up in Chicago, I witnessed the vital role local businesses play, especially during a protest in West Town against the removal of our beloved Mexican grocery store - Edmar. This fueled my desire to contribute to the community through entrepreneurship. When the opportunity arose to acquire Candyality, my husband and I eagerly embraced it, aiming to continue the mission of the company and bringing happiness to others.

Join me tomorrow at noon to learn more about her story and her business.

09/23/2024

So I was asked to put together a speed networking event for folks from multiple people!!! Make sure to register ASAP! Here is what I have discovered!

I am going to share 4 benefits below:

sᴘᴇᴇᴅ ɴᴇᴛᴡᴏʀᴋɪɴɢ ɪs ᴀ ɢʀᴇᴀᴛ ᴡᴀʏ ᴛᴏ ᴍᴀᴋᴇ ɴᴇᴡ ᴘʀᴏғᴇssɪᴏɴᴀʟ ᴄᴏɴɴᴇᴄᴛɪᴏɴs ǫᴜɪᴄᴋʟʏ. You can meet people from different organizations and industries, and form meaningful relationships.

ʟᴇᴀʀɴɪɴɢ ᴀʙᴏᴜᴛ ɴᴇᴡ ɪɴᴅᴜsᴛʀɪᴇs: You can learn about new industries and gain insights from other professionals

ɪᴍᴘʀᴏᴠɪɴɢ ᴄᴏᴍᴍᴜɴɪᴄᴀᴛɪᴏɴ: Speed networking can help you improve your communication skills.

ʙʀᴇᴀᴋɪɴɢ ᴅᴏᴡɴ ʙᴀʀʀɪᴇʀs: Speed networking can help break down organizational barriers and help newcomers feel welcome.

I will make sure we go over quick elevator pitches before we start the activity. Registration link in comments.

09/20/2024

I didn't forget about my people! Now that I have simmered down a bit...Just a little bit..LOL I schedule our next event for next week.

Due to demand!!! Iv had multiple people ask me for a speed networking event. So like any good servant leader, I am putting together an event specifically for speed networking!

Super excited for this networking event! Please come out and meet some new real estate investors, entrepreneurs, business owners and professionals. 😍 Make sure to sign up via Eventbrite. Link in comments.

08/29/2024

Retreat time!!! Summer2024 Union Pier Michigan

08/27/2024

Special thanks to Braulio Valladares from Braulio Valladares State Farm Insurance for partnering up and supporting this event!

If you need any Auto, Homeowners, Condo, Renters, Personal Articles, Business, Life, Health, or Pet Insurance, reach out to Braulio. You can also call 847-672-9004. 😎

08/20/2024

So what do you get when you mix tacos and networking? ME! 🤣

For the month of August I wanted to have a fun event for strictly networking with awesome 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝙀𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙨, 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙀𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙪𝙧𝙨 in my sweet home !

We are going to gather at CMBG - Cescas Margarita Bar & Grill in Andersonville. Join us for networking, margaritas, and tacos.

It's a totally free event! Just make sure you purchase food and drinks to support the owner of the venue. Special thanks to Maybelline Pereda for allowing us to gather in her space.

If anyone wants to sponsor, please let me know.

Earlier this month, I interviewed her and I personally want to make sure I support her business. Feel free to watch the interview on Youtube! Link in comments.

08/19/2024

As much as I love media and interviewing amazing people! This mama needs a break!

I will still be going live and create inspiring content, but will hold off on interviews until after my retreat! In meantime, watch the replays on Youtube! I have 10 in person episodes. Link in comments.

08/12/2024

Tomorrow, Tomorrow Tomorrow!!! We have a fun show for you. Martha Razo and I are going to be interviewing Virginia Hodges at the Stan Mansion. She will be promoting her upcoming women's event called, "An Evening of Elegance and Empowerment Women's Event." Link in comments.

Make sure to join us at noon and bring your cup of coffee to watch. We livestream here on Fb, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Bio:

A Dynamic and Multifaceted Entrepreneur

Virginia Rose is a dynamic and multifaceted entrepreneur, renowned for her diverse accomplishments and unwavering dedication to empowering women. With a background in dance, modeling, and figure skating from her teenage years, Virginia has evolved into an international published fashion photographer, actress, talent agent, art director, podcast host, international best-selling author, painter, board member, domestic violence survivor and advocate, motivational speaker, media guru, former Vice President of a record label, voice-over artist, wine specialist, businesswoman, and event host.

Expanding her repertoire, Virginia Rose is also in the food and wine space, having studied abroad to deepen her food and wine knowledge. She leverages her artistic background to build an international corporation that will soon be available in the United States. As a chairwoman, founder, and international businesswoman, Virginia's ventures reflect her dedication and entrepreneurial spirit. She graduated from business school last year and continues to use her knowledge to help others believe in their own personal dreams and goals.

Her extensive experience and passion for creativity and empowerment have led her to build powerful women's empowerment events across Chicago. These events provide safe spaces for women to forge lasting business relationships and friendships that create significant impacts. Through her company, Choose You Consulting, Virginia offers leadership skills, business consulting, performance consulting, and life coaching.

Virginia's charity work and influential podcast, La Dolce Vita with Virginia Rose, have earned her global recognition. She has been featured on PBS, WRNR Radio, and The World's Mayor Podcast, among others. Beyond her professional achievements, Virginia is a dedicated mother of three and an accomplished artist.

With her impressive portfolio and commitment to uplifting others, Virginia Rose continues to inspire and empower women worldwide.