29 MAR 2023 · Episode #14 Araceli speaks with Dulce Sanchez, owner of paradise Ice cream shop Located in Monona WI. Dulce Sanchez is a local ice shop store owner call Paradise Ice Cream in Monona, Wisconsin. She is a Latina businesswoman, she has been living in Madison for over 20 years, and in 2017 she started Paradise Ice Cream because she loves the tradition of making ice cream. In her words, “because each time you eat our ice cream, it transports you back to Mexico with our unique flavors.” Dulce Sanchez enjoys providing excellent customer service. “I help my customers satisfy that craving for good ice cream and in a space that reflects joy that one finds at a carnival.”Paradise Ice Cream shop is locally recognized as the Latino family spot for community and events. http://www.paradiseicecreamshop.com/And follow her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paradiseicecreamshop?mibextid=LQQJ4d Dulce’s business motto is “Calidad, Sabor y tradicion. Quality, flavor and tradition.” Paradise Ice Cream Shop4552 Monona Dr. Monona, WI (608) 6924384 https://gmail.com http://www.paradiseicecreamshop.com/ https://www.facebook.com/paradiseicecreamshop https://www.instagram.com/paradise_ice_cream_ Host: Araceli Esparza https://www.araceliesparza.com/midwestmujeres https://www.linkedin.com/in/araceliesparza/ Please subscribe. like, share and Comment on this episode! https://www.redplanetworx.com/wbpp The Wisconsin Business Pandemic Pulse Podcast is under RPW network of Podcast recorded by RPWRecordings (a division of RedPlanetWorx, LLC) https://www.instagram.com/rpwrecordings www.RedPlanetWorx.com https://gmail.com

12 MAR 2023 · In this Episode Araceli speaks via zoom Qiana Holmes is an educator, owner of Village Girl Boutique and a speaker. She has worked in education for over 15 years. She works to empower rural northern families by bridging the gaps to access in education. She started Village Girl Boutique in 2018 after several trips to Africa. She enjoys sharing the rich beauty she experiences in African textiles. Village Girl Boutique is a global fashion brand which exudes confidence through high quality, African inspired, ready to wear fabrics and accessories for women. Qiana enjoys connecting business owners to resources and speaks on the power of getting started. She is a UW Whitewater graduate of Social Work, an UpStart graduate and YMCA Amplify grant awardee; as well as a proud mother of two adult son's. https://www.instagram.com/villagegirlboutique/https://www.facebook.com/villagegirlboutique/http://www.villagegirlboutique.com/ https://www.facebook.com/villagegirlboutique/photos Host: Araceli Esparzahttps://www.araceliesparza.com/midwestmujereshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/araceliesparza/ Please subscribe. like, share and Comment on this episode!https://www.rpwradio.com/wbpp The Wisconsin Business Pandemic Pulse Podcast is under the www.RPWRadio.com network of Podcast recorded by RPWRecordings (a division of RedPlanetWorx, LLC) https://www.instagram.com/rpwrecordings www.RedPlanetWorx.com https://gmail.com

18 FEB 2023 · This Episode Araceli speaks with Dr. Jara Rios Rodriguez. Originally from Puerto Rico, holds a PhD in Literature from the University of UW-Madison, where she also teaches Spanish and Portuguese. Dedicates her time to coaching businesses and leaders to become the best version of themselves through Axios Life Coaching. She is also the Operations Director at Collaboration for Good, Interim Executive Director at conNEXTions, and Managing Editor at the Luso-Brazilian Review. Loves to help others and when she is not working you can find her having fun with her son, crocheting, singing and enjoying time with friends. Jara Rios Rodriguez, PhD Executive Director (Interim) mailto:jara@connextions.org http://connextions.org/ conNEXTions is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that guides underrepresented young adults from the Madison community to achieve their financial, educational and career goals through mentoring, networking and professional development. Find us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/connextionsmadison Host: Araceli Esparzahttps://www.araceliesparza.com/midwestmujereshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/araceliesparza/ Please subscribe. like, share and Comment on this episode!https://www.rpwradio.com/wbpp The Wisconsin Business Pandemic Pulse Podcast is under the www.RPWRadio.com network of Podcast recorded by RPWRecordings (a division of RedPlanetWorx, LLC) https://www.instagram.com/rpwrecordings www.RedPlanetWorx.com mailto:RPWRecordings@gmail.com

1 FEB 2023 · Episode 11 Araceli speaks with Eliel!25 years old venezuelan, who became a Icon in the lgbtq and pop culture of madison Wisconsin and around, showgirl, dragqueen, singer, dancer and show producer. Miss five nightclub newcomefr 2022 in one of the oldest gay bars in Wisconsin. With aspirations to make it in Hollywood and represent the latin, immigrant and queer communities in the country and American continent. Social media Instagram: @elieldhp Tiktok: @elieldhp Twitter: @elieldhp Facebook: Eli spears Host: Araceli Esparzahttps://www.araceliesparza.com/midwestmujereshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/araceliesparza/ Please subscribe. like, share and Comment on this episode!https://www.rpwradio.com/wbpp The Wisconsin Business Pandemic Pulse Podcast is under the www.RPWRadio.com network of Podcast recorded by RPWRecordings (a division of RedPlanetWorx, LLC) https://www.instagram.com/rpwrecordings www.RedPlanetWorx.com mailto:RPWRecordings@gmail.com

17 JAN 2023 · In Episode 10 Araceli spoke with China Moon Bartender 608, Founder & CEO Since 1995, China Moon has bartended for dive bars, house parties, underground events, celebrity bashes, and fine dining establishments in NYC and the Midwest. She’s an old soul with a heart for gardening, reading, music, dancing, animals, and, putting her passport back in rotation. She holds a degree in Hotel & Restaurant business management, was the Private Dining & Event Manager at The Edgewater Hotel from 2016-2018, and is a member of the Beta Beta Psi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. China Moon is an eager reader (and dotes on Stephen King and Dean Koontz novels.) She loves aged Brugal Rum on the rocks with lime. An Intoxicologist through and through, China Moon is known for concocting something from nothing with whatever is available in the place! Bartender 608 Intoxicologists and Cocktail Caterers, LLC. is a liquid catering company that has been in business since May 2007 here in the midwest. We make it our mission to excel by adding creativity, tasty ingredients, and a fun, professional workflow to the mix. FINALLY! Be a guest at your own event; you name the celebration, describe the look and feel you are going for, and simply relax. …Then, relax some more. We will take care of every cocktailed detail of your memorable event. With our unparalleled service, you can count on us to provide you with everything you need for your big event. When you return the bar and beverage planning and catering contract to Bartender 608, you are guaranteed one of the best events you will ever attend! Bartender 608 https://www.bartender608.com/about Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bartender608 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bartender608/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bartender608 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bartender608?fbclid=IwAR05oUjWIiIw1UN8v2x19VoJ63ZVnam79FesWeul8jAX3dmnNyqNIlTpbgs Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chinamooncrowell/?fbclid=IwAR00nxist4cCnoyH5gOULiXt3QrWmbMmuAHbT2pRT-t7BZV9TvSulm_IrS8 Host: Araceli Esparza https://www.araceliesparza.com/midwestmujeres https://www.linkedin.com/in/araceliesparza/ Please subscribe. like, share and Comment on this episode! https://www.rpwradio.com/wbpp The Wisconsin Business Pandemic Pulse Podcast is under the www.RPWRadio.com network of Podcast recorded by RPWRecordings (a division of RedPlanetWorx, LLC) https://www.instagram.com/rpwrecordings www.RedPlanetWorx.com https://gmail.com

30 DEC 2022 · Laura graduated from UW-Madison with a bachelor's in Sociology + English. In addition to 20+ years in banking, she has extensive experience in social media, corporate branding, personal branding, event planning, sales, and marketing. Having an adult child is Laura’s newest journey. Her son attends college, loves skiing, and comes home often to help mom and be Chef Jacob. He’s the kid who wanted a fancy cast iron pan for Christmas, so it’s been fun to watch his foodie journey. We are a family of book lovers, cats, dogs, travel, and naps. Laura is a big fan of passion projects! She founded Engage Social Media in 2018 to assist clients with social media marketing, consulting, events and projects. During the pandemic, she rediscovered her love of chocolate and founded Simply Impeccable Fudge. Gourmet artisan marshmallows, sea salt caramels, and a variety of small-batch fudges keep her busy year-round. It must be one of her love languages! As the finance assistant at OG+S, Laura helps with a variety of internal + external bookkeeping and tasks to help the team move smoothly through the customer journey. She also works for SPACE: A Creative Agency as a content writer and helps out with various projects. Connect with her on LinkedIn!https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmk1975/ http://simplyimpeccablefudge.com/ http://engagesm.com/ Engage Social Media http://engagesm.com/ e-mail: https://engagesm.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EngageSMM1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/engagesmm1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/engagesmm1 Simply Impeccable Fudge https://www.simplyimpeccablefudge.com/#dipi_popup-19364616 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3279374882154486 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplyimpeccablefudge/?hl=en Host: Araceli Esparzahttps://www.araceliesparza.com/midwestmujereshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/araceliesparza/ Please subscribe. like, share and Comment on this episode!https://www.rpwradio.com/wbpp The Wisconsin Business Pandemic Pulse Podcast is under the www.RPWRadio.com network of Podcast recorded by RPWRecordings (a division of RedPlanetWorx, LLC) https://www.instagram.com/rpwrecordings

15 DEC 2022 · Stephen N Torres Guzmán Bilingual Health Promoter and Spanish Medical Interpreter ProHealth Care As a Health Promoter, my primary role is to educate and disseminate information to the Hispanic/Latinx population to help mediate healthcare resources and services that otherwise would go unnoticed or not be utilized. I strive to create equity and reduce existing barriers, so our community members have the same opportunities and access as everyone else to live healthier lives. Description of our organization ProHealth Care's Hispanic Health Resource Center: The Hispanic Community Health Resource Center (HHRC) is a Waukesha Memorial Hospital ProHealth Care department. The mission of the HHRC is to collaborate with community organizations to: Reduce barriers to health care access Provide primary and secondary prevention Coordinate case management and advocacy Build community capacity HUB Waukesha - Hispanos Unidos para el Bienestar/ Hispanics United for a Better-Wellbeing: We are a group of non-profit organizations that come together to reduce health barriers and promote the wellness of the Hispanic community through educational events and other resources available to achieve a better quality of life and health. https://www.prohealthcare.org/patients-families/hispanic-health-resource-center/ Hispanic Health Resource Center | Waukesha, WI | ProHealth Care www.prohealthcare.org Get help accessing the proper health care for yourself and your family. Rely on the Hispanic Health Resource Center staff in Waukesha, Wisconsin. https://hubwaukesha.org/ Host: Araceli Esparza https://www.araceliesparza.com/midwestmujeres https://www.linkedin.com/in/araceliesparza/ Please subscribe. like, share and Comment on this episode! https://www.rpwradio.com/wbpp The Wisconsin Business Pandemic Pulse Podcast is under the www.RPWRadio.com network of Podcast recorded by RPWRecordings (a division of RedPlanetWorx, LLC) https://www.instagram.com/rpwrecordings www.RedPlanetWorx.com RPWRecordings@gmail.com

29 NOV 2022 · Drawing upon her experiences as a survivor of both childhood sexual abuse and domestic violence, Lilada founded a non-profit organization—Defending Black Girlhood—that specializes in advocating for Black girls being safe in their homes, schools and communities to live, learn and be loved. Via her Black Woman Heal Collective, she has sparked an international healing movement throughout the African Diaspora that empowers Black women to create safe places for themselves and Black girls to heal. For more information, please visit Lilada.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Liladagee/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LiladaGee/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackwomanheal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgo1UiOPJEeazpiOYlQFH-w Host: Araceli Esparza https://www.araceliesparza.com/midwestmujeres https://www.linkedin.com/in/araceliesparza/ Please subscribe. like, share and Comment on this episode! https://www.rpwradio.com/wbpp The Wisconsin Business Pandemic Pulse Podcast is under the www.RPWRadio.com network of Podcast recorded by RPWRecordings (a division of RedPlanetWorx, LLC) https://www.instagram.com/rpwrecordings www.RedPlanetWorx.com RPWRecordings@gmail.com

14 NOV 2022 · At the height of the pandemic, Shena Collins was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer that required treatment an hour and a half away. 18 months prior, she had opened an antique and vintage consignment store in a small touristy town. Shena’s impatient passion and free-spirited tenacity kept her and her store alive. Here is her story. https://grapevinegalleria.simdif.com/ is Galleria’s website… @GrapevineGalleria is the Facebook Handle Grapevine Galleria, 204 S Main Street, Westfield, WI. 53964 608-296-2900 grapevinegalleria@gmail.com FB documenting her journey https://www.facebook.com/StrongShena Direct to Shena: - Venmo: @ShenaStrong (1048 last 4 of phone number) - https://gofund.me/91d44b81 - Paypal.me/ShenaStrongWisconsin - Snail Mail: Shena Collins, PO Box 33, Westfield, WI. 53964 Twitter https://twitter.com/shena_collins RT and use #shenastrong https://twitter.com/shena_collins/status/1566806877689749504 Shena Strong online store: https://www.shenastrong.org/ apparel, drinkware, household items, and more with kick cancer artwork on it. Shena's creator account Ko-Fi.com/ShenaStrong for books, podcasts, YouTube videos, and other tools designed to help people to live their best life possible. Listen to her podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7yNN8xcGg1fOjeufRTItNJ Watch her youtube vidoes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcTRnM0Zt-0KyALgFL-qvhw PayPal: PayPal.me/ShenaStrongWisconsin Host: Araceli Esparza https://www.araceliesparza.com/midwestmujeres https://www.linkedin.com/in/araceliesparza/ Please subscribe. like, share and Comment on this episode! https://www.rpwradio.com/wbpp The Wisconsin Business Pandemic Pulse Podcast is under the www.RPWRadio.com network of Podcast recorded by RPWRecordings (a division of RedPlanetWorx, LLC) https://www.instagram.com/rpwrecordings www.RedPlanetWorx.com RPWRecordings@gmail.com

1 NOV 2022 · This show talks about how Mayra pivoted during the pandemic to provide for her family. It is a special moment to hear the heart of a mother’s concern for her family's economic stability, as expressed in this episode with Mayra Linares, a Madison Latina Photographer. She and Araceli dive deep into the economic struggles that we had to encounter during the pandemic and the new things that, as parents, we had to negotiate. Bio: Mayra Linares is a binational freelance photographer and filmmaker based in Madison, WI. She began producing and directing short films in 2010 during her undergraduate studies at the Tec de Monterrey in Queretaro, Mexico. She later earned a Fulbright-García Robles Scholarship to pursue an MA in Film and Digital Media through American University. When she's not behind the lens, you can find her strolling down the Yahara River with her beagle, family, or a good podcast. Connect with her https://mayralinares.wixsite.com/mayralinares Follow H2N: https://www.facebook.com/MayraLinaresPhotography Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maylinares/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MayLinares Host: Araceli Esparza https://www.araceliesparza.com/midwestmujeres https://www.linkedin.com/in/araceliesparza/ Please subscribe. like, share and Comment on this episode! https://www.rpwradio.com/wbpp The Wisconsin Business Pandemic Pulse Podcast is under the www.RPWRadio.com network of Podcast recorded by RPWRecordings (a division of RedPlanetWorx, LLC) https://www.instagram.com/rpwrecordings www.RedPlanetWorx.com RPWRecordings@gmail.com