Join Us for the LATINA Style Business Series

A One-Day Experience of Insights, Networking, and Growth!

Panelists speak at business series

November 13th | 8:00 AM | at the Thompson Conference Center, located on the University of Texas at Austin campus.

Connect with industry leaders, engage in powerful panel discussions, and leave inspired with strategies to fuel your success.

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What’s on the Agenda for Austin?

8:00 AM Registration Opens

9:00 AM Conference begins

9:15 AM Panel: Rooted in Vision: Entrepreneurs on Launching Creative Ventures

This session will highlight inspiring stories from Latina entrepreneurs who have built successful businesses from their creative passions. Attendees will hear about overcoming initial challenges, maintaining authenticity, and the steps these entrepreneurs took to make their mark in their industries.

10:00 AM Panel: Funding Your Dreams: Capital Strategies for Entrepreneurs

Access to funding can be a significant challenge for entrepreneurs. This panel will explore innovative strategies to secure financial resources, including navigating traditional funding, finding grants, and tapping into community-driven investment.

10:55 AM Lunch & Networking Break 

12:00 PM Panel: The Power of Wellness and Community: Fueling Creative Success

This discussion will focus on the role of well-being, cultural pride, and community in supporting long-term business success. Latina entrepreneurs will share their approaches to managing stress, fostering creativity, and building networks that uplift their ventures. Attendees will learn the importance of community ties, self-care, and supportive networks that help sustain a creative business for the long haul.

12:45 PM Panel: Building Brands with Purpose, Culture & impact

in today’s marketplace, authenticity and purpose drive connection. This panel brings together marketers who put cultural insight, community focus, and mission-driven storytelling at the forefront. Discover how they blend creativity, commerce, and conviction to build brands that not only succeed, but spark meaningful change.

01:30 PM Entrepreneur of the Year Awards & Closing Remarks

2:00 PM Conference Ends

Why You Can’t Miss Out

To date, over 40,000 business owners from 150 cities have benefited from this initiative. The LATINA Style Business Series offers a unique perspective of the challenges minority business owners face. Be part of the conversations shaping the future.

  • Successful entrepreneurs and trailblazers speak on topics ranging from raising capital to the power of community & wellness.

  • Join the 200 powerful community leaders who will be in attendance, including local business and services tailored towards small businesses. Make connections that will fuel your business.

  • That you can use immediately! Our panelists speak from experience, and have overcome many of the issues that small businesses struggle with.

  • Complimentary Breakfast & Lunch provided. Our events across the country consistently sell out, so register now!

Meet the Speakers

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Jessica Campos

Leading Wellness Brands

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Andrea Longoria
Comerica

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Lori Garza

The Beauty Room & Co.

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Laura Ramos James

Ramos James Law

Larissa Davila
Economic Growth Business Incubator

Ana Ruelas

The Agency Austin and Austin Woman

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Stephen Jeffrey

Comerica

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Terrie Torres

The University of Texas

Sineria Ordóñez
Comerica