Amiga Mia Spanglish Meet Up

Hola familia,

This is a casual meet up to connect, empower and celebrate Latin Australian women and like-minded people in ACT. This is a casual meet up to connect, empower and celebrate Latin Australian women and like-minded people in ACT. It will be hosted by Amiga Mia (Michelle Yanez-Olivares) and at newly opened local latin cafe in Kambah Canberra - Café Blanco. The owners are Jose Blanco and his wife Bridget Meli. The cafe brings Jose’s Colombian and Venezuelan heritage with Latino-inspired breakfast dishes in a cosy, friendly atmosphere.

Dale, no junatmos aqui and we chat over un cafecito rico and comida latinomamericana. Want to come by yourself but feel anxious? Todo bien, I will be there to connect and make you feel welcome.

Note: This is not a paid event, it's free. However porfa RSVP to ensure we have the section arranged for the right amount of gente.

I am Valiente | A Celebration of Resilience and Latin Australian Stories

• 🗓 Date: 22nd of October 2023

• 🕑 Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

• 📍 Location: Sydney (Exact venue: To be confirmed, so stay tuned!)

• 🎉 Presented and Hosted by: Amiga Mía

About the Event:

A live panel with 4 PODEROSAS discussing topics that matter to Latinas, DJ playing Latin beats, hear a tribute to Selena's Como La Flor and drinks! Join us for a Sunday session con sazón at "I am Valiente" - an event that celebrates, uplifts, and inspires our vibrant Latin Australian community. Hear words of resilience, and passion from four incredible Latin Australian women, each with a unique and compelling story to tell.

Featuring:

1. 🎤 Michelle Escobar: Representing her Salvadorian roots, she's a presenter for Optus Sport and has covered the iconic FIFA Women's World Cup.

2. 🎶 Ana Maria Parada: Not only the founder of Mami Watta Collections but also known to many as DJ Oroana with a strong voice for indigenous Colombian communities.

3. 🧵 Denisse M Vera: With a Chilean background, this gifted designer has graced events like Coachella and Hollywood movies like Thor with her designs.

4. 💃 Geo Nascimento: The two-time samba champion, embodying the spirit of Brazil with every dance move and with a powerful story of chasing dreams across the globe.

After the panel, dance to the beats of a Latin Australian DJ J Quinn who's part of the Pan Con Queso mix Show with another surprise performance to be unveiled! And as the sun sets, let's continue the conversations with drinks and photos!

Who's it for?

Every Latin Australian, partner and friend who feels the spirit of la cultura latina.

Ticket Information:

It's a ticketed event and is available online only. Grab yours starting at just $29 per person. And oh! Fancy some lovely gifts from Latin-owned small businesses? Grab our special gift bags for an additional cost.

Latina-owned Vendors:

Bee Sweet by BCQ was first established in 2014 by Peruvian Australian Belisa as a result of cravings and curiosity for traditional Peruvian sweets, particularly the Peruvian Alfajor. Shortly after creating, mixing, trialing various sweets, cakes and desserts, Bee Sweet continues to grow as a family-owned home bakery business over the years.We strive to deliver the most authentic Peruvian and South American sweets to Sydney's most bee-utiful people and we are always making sure that each dessert is uniquely homemade with love

Proudly Sponsored By

• FINZEN Underpinned by the key pillars of education, preparation and celebration, Carolina Espinosa, Mortgage Broker and Certified Money Coach (CMC)®, helps motivated home buyers and investors to achieve their property dreams and cultivate a positive mindset around money.  Over 18 years in corporate finance, Carolina left the life of a CPA to start doing more of what she really loves: help people get finance to achieve their property dreams and help them have a loving and healthy relationship with money to live life at their fullest.
  Carolina truly believes we all deserve to have healthy finances and to not feel worried about money. By understanding our finances, setting clear goals and cultivating a positive mindset, we can make responsible and confident financial decisions.

• TheLatinDirectory.com.au focuses on bringing visibility, business growth and training to Central and South American business owners in Australia and also to connect these businesses with the local community Australia wide. The founders of The Latin Directory, Dave & Catalina Meikle, have a dream to help Latin American businesses in Australia grow and thrive and believe that Education, Networking and Community Connections are key elements for Latin Businesses to grow in the Australian Market.

On July 29th 2023, join us for a day of celebration, dancing and music at King George Square in the heart of Brisbane CBD. Experience Latin culture, music, and food without leaving Brisbane. 

​I will be one of the MC’s for the day. 

The Festival will start at 10am with family and kids entertainment. More than 50 artists from South America and Australia will be performing throught the day until 6pm by dancing, playing live music and getting you to join in the party! Come to enjoy and support these young artists coming from all corners of the world. We keep on adding performers. Artists will include Salsita Kids, Tarpuy, Bolivia Marka, Rio Rhythmics Samba Show, Eddie Gazani, Meixco en la Piel and more. To see the full list of artisans and performers click here.

The Festival in King George Square is FREE for the public

Hear from the team of volunteers behind the making of this amazing event. Click the episode below.

AMIGAS EMPRENDEDORAS!!!!

LASSA in collaboration with Amiga Mia are bringing you an evening of UNLEASHING YOUR LEADERSHIP SKILLS and unwinding with a Paint & Sip.

Are you a Latina Emprendedora looking to take your leadership skills to the next level? Then this event is for you! Join us for an evening of inspiration, networking, and creativity as we explore the unique challenges and opportunities facing Latina Women in Business.

All the way from NSW, I will share insights on how to unleash your leadership potential and overcome the barriers that may be holding you back. You'll also have the opportunity to connect with other Latina Women in Business and build your professional network.

And to top it all off, we'll be hosting a Paint & Sip session where you can unwind and let your creative side shine. No experience necessary - just bring your enthusiasm and we'll provide the rest! The fabulous Amparito from Mimi Soul Art will be facilitating this class.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with other Latina women in business and take your leadership skills to the next level. Register now!

We have had to charge some fees this time in order to cover the costs of the Paint & Sip Materials, but hey! You get to take your artwork home!

Amiga Mia presents the Find Your Voice online workshops. There are two 60-minute workshops facilitated by yours truly.

Session 1: Building a Strong On-Camera Presence! From nailing your body language to perfecting your vocal delivery, we'll help you become a camera superstar! 💫 Discover how to connect with your audience, build confidence, and create videos that truly represent your business.

Session 2: Crafting Persuasive Sales Videos and Promoting Your Business Unleash your selling power with techniques for crafting sales-focused Instagram videos. We'll show you how to create a persuasive script, incorporate effective calls to action, and promote your business like a pro.

These workshops are for aspiring influencers & content creators, small business owners and those with a little more confidence on camera. Don't miss this chance to find your voice and rock the Instagram world! See you there! 🎬.

The first session is free! To register, fill out the form below.