Xcelerate Women

Latina-owned businesses are making waves, not just in their communities but across the entire U.S. economy! 🌟 With over 2 million Latina-owned businesses, this is the fastest-growing segment of the business community, fueling economic growth and innovation.⁠ ⁠ By tapping into their cultural roots, values, and inner wisdom, Latina founders are redefining success on their own terms—building authentic, impactful businesses that create generational wealth and foster a more inclusive business ecosystem.⁠ ⁠ Collectively generating over $800 billion in revenue and creating nearly two-thirds of all new jobs in the U.S., Hispanic/Latine business owners are fueling the future of our economy. ⁠ ⁠ #HispanicHeritageMonth #LatinHeritageMonth #LatineHeritageMonth

When you support Latina-owned businesses, you're fueling a movement of empowerment, growth, and lasting impact! This Latine Hispanic Heritage Month, let’s come together to celebrate, uplift, and make a real difference. ⁠ Here are some powerful ways YOU can make a real impact this month and every day!⁠ ⁠ ⭐️ Leave positive reviews⁠ ⭐️ Feature them in your content⁠ ⭐️ Shop Latina/e-owned⁠ ⭐️ Amplify their voices⁠ ⭐️ Mentor a Latina/e Founder⁠ ⭐️ Invest in Latina/e Startups⁠ ⭐️ Support Latina/e Creators and Innovators⁠ ⭐️ Commit to year-round support⁠ ⁠ The Xcelerate Women Latina/e Business Directory is here to make it even easier to find and support Oregon's Latina/e entrepreneurs. Head to this link in to browse and support!: https://lnkd.in/eNmg6Qsu

Meet Roseanna Colabella, a holistic health practitioner and co-founder of Muscles +Heart Fitness Lab with nearly 20 years of experience in massage and bodywork. 🌿✨⁠ ⁠ Raised in a Chicano family in sunny San Diego, she’s been calling Portland home for 13 years. Roseanna’s approach to wellness is all about empowerment and simple, full-spectrum self-care, helping the body heal naturally. 💪⁠ ⁠ From bodywork to biohacking and even beekeeping, she’s passionate about making small choices that create big impacts in health and well-being. 🐝🌱⁠ ⁠ Self-care is a revolutionary act! ⁠ ⁠ #LatinaLeaders #HispanicHeritageMonth #LatinHeritageMonth #LatineHeritageMonth 

Together with OnPoint Community Credit Union we're proud to be a sponsor of Latinas Shaping the Future! This empowering community event kicks off with a networking happy hour followed by an inspiring panel featuring some of Portland's most influential Latina leaders.⁠ ⁠ 🗓 Date and Time: September 25th at 5:30pm⁠ 📍 Location: The Armory: Alan J. Beard Mezzanine⁠ 💰 Cost: FREE⁠ ⁠ Hear from changemakers like Nicole Davison León, Dr. Montserrat Andreys, Mika Martinez, and Luna Contreras as they share their journeys in business, healthcare, the arts, and more. Plus, closing remarks from Portland City Commissioner Carmen Caballero Rubio!⁠ ⁠ Hosted by Viridiana Ponce and Ashley K. Stoyanov Ojeda, this event celebrates the power, creativity, and leadership of Latinas shaping a brighter future.⁠ ⁠ ✨ Free event | RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gsAwQPd3

🎉 Feliz Latine & Hispanic Heritage Month!⁠ 🎉⁠ ⁠ September 15th marked the beginning of Latine & Hispanic Heritage Month, a time of year that we, as a country, celebrate the rich cultural contributions and history of Hispanic and Latine communities.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Join us all month long as we put the spotlight on our vibrant Latina/e community, sharing their stories, voices, and accomplishments. ⁠ ⁠ #HispanicHeritageMonth #LatineHeritageMonth

Ready to shift your money mindset? Join us for our "Money Mindset for Growth" workshop led by Xcelerate Women coach and small business financial strategist, Ren McKeon. ⁠ ⁠ 🗓 Date and Time: September 19th at 12:30pm⁠ 📍 Location: Virtual⁠ 💰 Cost: $35 (Sliding Scale Available)⁠ ⁠ Here's what you can expect in just 60 minutes:⁠ ⁠ 1️⃣ Understand what "money mindset" really means⁠ 2️⃣ Identify key beliefs that shape your financial journey⁠ 3️⃣ Discover how to use these insights for business growth⁠ 4️⃣ Get practical tips to transform your relationship with money⁠ 5️⃣ Engage in reflective activities and discussions⁠ 6️⃣ Walk away with worksheets and tools to keep the momentum going⁠ ⁠ Join us in transforming our relationship with money—register today! https://lnkd.in/g6azRWJa

We’re beyond excited to officially share that Xcelerate Women has been chosen as this year’s beneficiary partner for Roux, a celebration of women in the food and beverage industry! Huge thanks to Malia Spencer and the Portland Business Journal for capturing this moment and helping us spread the word. We’re so proud to support women-led brands making a big impact in this industry and can't wait to share more details. Check out the full article here:https://lnkd.in/gBa6-GiP

Meet our Fall 2024 Peer Group Cohort, a powerhouse group ready to dive into learning, growing, and conquering their goals together.⁠ ⁠ These entrepreneurs are all about collaboration, inspiration, and taking their businesses to the next level. 🚀💼⁠ ⁠ Let’s cheer them on as they start this exciting journey! 🎉⁠ ⁠ Melinda Archuleta Christine Conley-Walsh Ly Thuy Mai Makena Finger Zannini Nisha Supahan Janique Bacharach Lora Ladd Kirsten Solberg AIA Roseanna Colabella Natalia Kay O'Brien, MPA Julie Wilson

🎉 August was filled with incredible wins for our Xcelerate Women community, and we couldn’t be more proud! 🌟⁠ ⁠ From getting accepted into prestigious accelerators to seeing their products in retail, our amazing business owners are making big moves:⁠ ⁠ ✨ Holly Ong of Sibeiho : Accepted into the Whole Foods Market Leap Accelerator ✨ Jesica Oliverio of Maté Party : Accepted into both the Whole Foods Market Leap Accelerator and Built Oregon Accelerator ✨ Pallavi Pande of Dtocs LLC : Accepted into Built Oregon Accelerator and Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon (MESO) + KeyBank Key4Women Pitch Contest ✨ Shelley Elkovich of For Bitter For Worse : Accepted into the Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon (MESO) + KeyBank Key4Women Pitch Contest ✨ Angela Arevalo Smith, MBA of Baan de Sol : Her brand's products are now available at Origin Story, a brick-and-mortar retail location in NE Portland ✨ Julia of Brothy : Accepted into the Built Oregon Accelerator ✨ Miriam & Alexa Cid Carrera of La Casa de Mamá: Accepted into the Built Oregon Accelerator⁠ ⁠ These wins are just the beginning! We’re cheering you all on as you continue to grow and thrive. 🚀⁠

We’re thrilled to see not only 2 Portland-based women-owned businesses selected to participate in the Whole Foods Market LEAP accelerator but businesses that we’ve had the honor of supporting, Sibeiho & Maté Party. Congratulations Holly Ong & Jesica Oliverio! https://lnkd.in/d44UXeb2