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LATINAS EVOLVING!

BUILD YOUR EMPIRE.
HONOR YOUR HERITAGE.
LEAVE YOUR LEGACY.

At Latinas Evolving, we empower Latina entrepreneurs to transform their dreams into thriving businesses while celebrating their cultural heritage. Through mentorship, business resources, and a powerful community network, we help you create generational impact and inspire lasting change.

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A SNAPSHOT OF OUR IMPACT

Latinas Evolving is redefining what success looks like for Latina entrepreneurs.


Here’s how we’ve made a difference:

140+ 

Latina entrepreneurs and leaders elevated through LE media, events, and storytelling.

$40K+

Grants secured to support LE Programming,
including the Springboard NY 2023 Pitch Competition
and additional community funding.

 45+ 

Strategic partnerships supporting
the LE ecosystem.

FROM VISIBILITY TO IMPACT

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Latinas Evolving partnered with the Buffalo Bills to turn visibility into opportunity, supporting a Latina entrepreneur through a community-driven microgrant.

FEATURED STORY

MEET Dianiz & Wilfredo

Owners of Artesanía Boricua Familiar

About a year ago, this beautiful family walked into a Latinas Evolving event and kept showing up. They listened. They absorbed. They engaged with our panelists and with every conversation we were having. That alone means everything.

Dianiz and Wilfredo are a Boricua family from Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, now rooted here in Buffalo, NY. Through Artesanía Boricua Familiar, they create stunning art in wood and other materials, sharing their talent, their love for Puerto Rican culture, and a deep commitment to educating others about their roots. Their work is more than art. It is heritage. It is identity. It is pride.

Not long ago, the three of us got into a conversation where I shared a possibility, an opportunity. I talk to a lot of people. I plant seeds, I pour into people because that's what I'm called to do. But not everyone listens. And not everyone takes that first step.

Dianiz and Wilfredo did.

They listened. They took what resonated, they moved in faith, and because of that, they will be opening the doors to their very own space this May. A small but warm and welcoming place, built with love and dedication, created to share their culture and art with the entire Buffalo community. That is what happens when you say yes to opportunity.

I know this feeling all too well, having a vision, a dream, wanting so badly to bring it to life but not always knowing how. And watching someone push through that uncertainty and come out on the other side? There are no words.

Dianiz & Wilfredo, I am so proud of you both. This is just the beginning. From here, it does nothing but flourish.

Thank you for trusting the process. Thank you for trusting me. And thank you for reminding all of us why we do this work.

"Thank you so much for your beautiful words and for always believing in us. We are truly grateful for your guidance, your support, and for planting that seed that helped us take this step. This journey means so much to us, and we're thankful to have you as part of it."

— Dianiz & Wilfredo, Artesanía Boricua Familiar

OUR PROMISE

We’re here to amplify your vision and celebrate your unique journey as a Latina entrepreneur. With Latinas Evolving, you gain:

  • Personalized mentorship tailored to your business goals

  • Actionable resources to scale your success

  • A vibrant community that uplifts, connects, and inspires

Together, we’ll transform industries, honor our culture, and create a legacy of leadership.

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