Stories From WEV's Community

A Community of Inspiration

WEV’s community has many stories to share. Find inspiration in the personal journeys to and through WEV, the obstacles overcome, the wisdom gained along the way, and the common vision of economic empowerment for all.

WEV Stories

"I learned how to manage business finances and how to manage my personal money."

Esmeralda Mendoza, Belleza Oaxaqueña 

WEV Stories

“My experience with WEV was supportive, engaging, and thoughtful.”

Hannah Childs, Hannah Childs LLC

WEV Stories

“The support and encouragement of a team of women behind me is everything.”

Nicole Dailey, HEAT Culinary LLC.

All Stories

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Amy Genson

Genson Geriatrics Management, LLC
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Ana Guerrero

FirstGen_Resilience
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Ana Maria Mendoza

A&E Cleaning Services
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Areum Ross

My Best 9 to 5 Life
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Ashley Ortega

Tiny Bear Paws
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Bridgette Koenig

Awaken Cardio Kickboxing 
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Carmen Hernandez

Designs By Me
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Carmen Marquez

Carmen B. Marquez, PC
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Claudia Orozco

Varela Orozco Landscape
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Claudia Pardo

Everyday Buddha
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Cory Yniguez

Dandyline Designs
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Dani Pelkola

LOCAL Vintage
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Deepa Pulipati

TULA Coaching
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Dresden Holden

Dresden Body + Wellness
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Elysia Guillen

La Segunda Estudio
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Esmeralda Mendoza

Belleza Oaxaqueña 
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Hannah Childs

Hannah Childs LLC
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Hayley Bridges

Hayley Bridges Design
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Jessica Mickey

WunderCooks
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Jill Agonias

Sol Seek Yoga
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Jonnie Williams

Evolve Equity
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Juan Pinnel

Pinnel Photography
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Juliana Ramirez

JR Bookkeeping
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Kiersten Ozhelevskiy

Sunkissed Pantry
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Kimberly Ramos

Ambitious Beauty Studio
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Kimberly Stroud

Ojai Raptor Center
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Kristi Blanson

KRAZY Beautiful, a boutique salon
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Laura Samperio

Carp Moon Café
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Leah Ortega

Ortega Vintage Goods
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Lisa Braithwaite

The LisaB Company
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Lisa Gaede

Carlyle Salon
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Lizzy Lewis

Simple Wealth
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Lupe Lane

Little Bird Co. LLC
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Mariaelena Welch

VITA Leadership
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Matthew Berger

Matthew I Berger Law Group, A Professional Corporation
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Michelle La Monte

Pathfinders Academy
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Mina Wilcox

Art Mina
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Monica Bartos

underminis
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Monica Lowe

Monica M Lowe and Associates, LLC
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Nancy Ulloa

Ulloa Cellars
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Natalie Albertson

Wildflower Winery
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Nicole Dailey

HEAT Culinary LLC.
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Pam Tanase

Workzones
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Patricia Magaña

Pati’s Beauty Lounge
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Paula Muñoz

Sabor de Paulita
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Stacey Moss

Moss Botanicals
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Sue Jacoby

Action Academy
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Tamara Nowlin

Yellow Daisy Writers
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Valerie Villa

Images by Valerie
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Yuliana Gonzalez

Camarillo Hotel and Tourism Association
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Yvette Avila

Blossom Day Care