Women LEAD
Single Mother Making it Happen: Esly Sarmiento
Background Esly Sarmiento is a woman who embraces her uniqueness and uses this as a leadership strength. She is a role model to all single women who are making it happen regardless of the situations they encounter. Like many other
Single Mother Making it Happen: Esly Sarmiento
Background Esly Sarmiento is a woman who embraces her uniqueness and uses this as a leadership strength. She is a role model to all single women who are making it happen regardless of the situations they encounter. Like many other
The unstoppable Woman: Erika Gilchrist
Background Erika Gilchrist is a motivational speaker, published author, and an inspirational woman to many. Erika is a motivational speaker who has been speaking for over 15 years, sharing her journey of overcoming abuse as a child. She was born
The unstoppable Woman: Erika Gilchrist
Background Erika Gilchrist is a motivational speaker, published author, and an inspirational woman to many. Erika is a motivational speaker who has been speaking for over 15 years, sharing her journey of overcoming abuse as a child. She was born
A Young Woman Leading: Cristy Miles
Background: Cristy Miles is a Health Science major with a minor in Community Service Studies at DePaul University. She is a senior graduating in the spring of 2013 with her Bachelor’s degree and going towards her Master’s degree. Cristy is
A Young Woman Leading: Cristy Miles
Background: Cristy Miles is a Health Science major with a minor in Community Service Studies at DePaul University. She is a senior graduating in the spring of 2013 with her Bachelor’s degree and going towards her Master’s degree. Cristy is
LEADing Women in the Arts
Maritza Bautista Background You can’t help but feel at ease and inspired while sipping hot chocolate Abuelita (Mexican chocolate) with Maritza Bautista, Director of Rumble Arts, a center that provides an accessible cultural space that facilitates the empowerment and education
LEADing Women in the Arts
Maritza Bautista Background You can’t help but feel at ease and inspired while sipping hot chocolate Abuelita (Mexican chocolate) with Maritza Bautista, Director of Rumble Arts, a center that provides an accessible cultural space that facilitates the empowerment and education
LEADing Women: Angela Anderson Guerrero
Our latest LEADing Woman, Angela Anderson Guerrero, has shown an unyielding commitment to advancing diverse communities for many years. She has lead a passionate life dedicated to service and benefiting others using her extensive knowledge of research and development. Prepare
LEADing Women: Angela Anderson Guerrero
Our latest LEADing Woman, Angela Anderson Guerrero, has shown an unyielding commitment to advancing diverse communities for many years. She has lead a passionate life dedicated to service and benefiting others using her extensive knowledge of research and development. Prepare
LEADing Women: Michelle Hughes
Meet Reverend Michelle Hughes, a compassionate soul whose personal journey reflects her commitment to civil rights and social justice. Background Michelle Hughes, a self-labeled “civil rights baby”, developed her passion for humanity growing up in a family with strong civil
LEADing Women: Michelle Hughes
Meet Reverend Michelle Hughes, a compassionate soul whose personal journey reflects her commitment to civil rights and social justice. Background Michelle Hughes, a self-labeled “civil rights baby”, developed her passion for humanity growing up in a family with strong civil
LEADing Women: Renita Alexander
“How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!” -Maya Angelou Who better to spotlight in our Women LEAD segment than Renita Alexander, a woman who led an impressive 27 year military career AND owns
LEADing Women: Renita Alexander
“How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!” -Maya Angelou Who better to spotlight in our Women LEAD segment than Renita Alexander, a woman who led an impressive 27 year military career AND owns
Women and Money: Carolyn Leonard
The Las Caras Lindas blog team created the “Women and Money” segment in order to share the stories of some of Chicago’s most successful women. It is our belief that we all benefit as a community from the inspiration of
Women and Money: Carolyn Leonard
The Las Caras Lindas blog team created the “Women and Money” segment in order to share the stories of some of Chicago’s most successful women. It is our belief that we all benefit as a community from the inspiration of
Women LEADing In The Community
“When you educate a man, you educate an individual. When you educate a woman, you educate the entire world.” ~African Proverb When Women LEAD, everyone benefits. Yet women do not have as much earning power as men. Why? Conventional practices
Women LEADing In The Community
“When you educate a man, you educate an individual. When you educate a woman, you educate the entire world.” ~African Proverb When Women LEAD, everyone benefits. Yet women do not have as much earning power as men. Why? Conventional practices