Hispanic Women's Network of Texas - Houston

04/15/2025

🎤 Feeling nervous about public speaking? You're not alone!

Join us for “Unmute Yourself”, an empowering virtual session designed to help you manage public speaking anxiety and build unshakable confidence.

Here's what you'll gain:
✅ Techniques to craft clear, impactful messages
✅ Practical tools to manage anxiety
✅ Strategies to connect authentically with your audience

Together, we’ll turn nervousness into confidence and amplify your voice in any professional setting!

🗓️ Saturday, 4/19, 9-11 AM
📲 Register now and take the first step
https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/unmute-yourself-public-speaking-with-confidence-and-clarity

Are you ready to take your public speaking skills to the next level and communicate with clarity and confidence? Join us for “Unmute Yourself”, an interactive virtual session designed specifically to empower you in amplifying your voice and overcoming barriers to effective communication.This eve...

03/15/2025

🚀 Breaking Barriers in Healthcare Workforce Development – Meet Erica Castro!

Passionate about education, career advancement, and creating opportunities? Then you’ll love hearing from Erica Castro, a Workforce Development Program Manager at HCA Healthcare who is committed to helping individuals grow and thrive in the healthcare industry.

Erica is shaping the future of healthcare by ensuring professionals have the skills, resources, and support to succeed in an evolving workforce. Whether you’re navigating your own career path or looking to empower others, her insights will inspire and motivate you!

Details:
📅 Saturday, March 15, 2025
📍 Freed Montrose Library | 1001 California St., Houston, TX 77006
⏰ 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
🎟 FREE to attend!

What You’ll Gain from Erica’s Story:
✅ Insights into workforce development and career growth
✅ How to build a thriving career in healthcare
✅ Why mentorship and education are key to professional success

🔗 Don’t miss this opportunity—register now:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/celebrating-latina-brilliance-human-library-womens-history

Join us for an eye-opening discussion on career advancement, empowerment, and the future of the workforce!

03/14/2025

🚨 TOMORROW: An Unforgettable Celebration of Latina Brilliance! 🚨

The wait is over—HWNT Houston’s Human Library is happening TOMORROW! Don’t miss this chance to experience the power of storytelling, leadership, and resilience from inspiring Latinas who are making an impact in their fields.

This is not just another event—it’s a one-of-a-kind experience where you’ll engage in authentic, face-to-face conversations with incredible women.

📅 Saturday, March 15, 2025
📍 Freed Montrose Library | 1001 California St., Houston, TX 77006
⏰ 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
🎟 FREE to attend!

Meet Our Storytellers:
✨ Sandra Fernandez – Navigating entrepreneurship, family, and community impact.
✨ Anna Garcia – Career strategist and leadership coach helping professionals unlock their potential and navigate transitions with confidence.
✨ Tanu Jain – Transforming public restrooms with free, high-quality period products to end menstruation inequity.
✨ Sandra Martinez – Embracing resilience, professional growth, and overcoming challenges.
✨ Christina Morales, Texas State Rep. – Championing leadership, representation, and paving the way for future generations.
✨ Dr. Miranda Nava-Walichowski – Educational psychologist and coaching expert empowering individuals, groups, and teams to maximize their growth.
✨ Iris Onassis – Breaking barriers in law and advocating for justice in male-dominated spaces.
✨ Melissa A. Sibley – A legal operations expert leading teams and managing legal affairs at a prestigious university.

🔗 There’s still time to register! Sign up now:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/celebrating-latina-brilliance-human-library-womens-history

Tag a friend, bring your curiosity, and join us for an inspiring morning of connection, learning, and empowerment!

03/14/2025

🌟 New Speaker Alert! Meet Dr. Miranda Nava-Walichowski! 🌟

Ever wondered how coaching can transform lives, careers, and communities? Dr. Miranda Nava-Walichowski is here to show you how!

As a Clinical Associate Professor in Educational Psychology at Texas A&M University, Dr. Walichowski specializes in coaching individuals, groups, and teams to unlock their full potential. Her expertise in learning sciences and personal development has helped countless people break barriers and reach new heights.

Details:
📅 Saturday, March 15, 2025
📍 Freed Montrose Library | 1001 California St., Houston, TX 77006
⏰ 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
🎟 FREE to attend!

What You’ll Gain from Dr. Walichowski’s Story:
🔹 The power of coaching in personal and professional growth
🔹 How mindset shifts can lead to big breakthroughs
🔹 Insights from her journey in education, leadership, and transformation

🔗 Register now and step into an inspiring conversation:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/celebrating-latina-brilliance-human-library-womens-history

Come ready to learn, connect, and be empowered by Dr. Walichowski and other incredible women!

03/13/2025

🚀 From Corporate Executive to Career Empowerment Leader—Meet Anna Garcia! 🚀

With nearly 30 years in telecom and tech, Anna Garcia rose to Senior Sales Executive at AT&T, leading global portfolios. But her true passion? Helping others unlock their leadership potential and navigate career transitions with confidence.

Now, as VP of Global Career Solutions at Career Management Partners, Anna empowers professionals across industries to take charge of their careers. She also led HACEMOS as National President/CEO, driving award-winning workforce empowerment initiatives.

Details:
📅 Saturday, March 15, 2025
📍 Freed Montrose Library | 1001 California St., Houston, TX 77006
⏰ 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
🎟 FREE to attend!

Why You Need to Be There:
✅ Career transitions & leadership insights from a corporate veteran
✅ How to pivot, thrive, and grow in any industry
✅ Inside look at workforce development and empowerment

🔗 Secure your spot now: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/celebrating-latina-brilliance-human-library-womens-history

Tag a friend and join us for an inspiring conversation on career success, leadership, and unlocking your full potential! 💼✨

03/13/2025

👑 Meet Sandra Martinez: A Leader in Communication, Growth, and Resilience! 🎤✨

What does it take to own your story, amplify your voice, and inspire others to rise? Sandra Martinez knows firsthand! As the Director of Communications & Training at Lone Star College, she’s dedicated to empowering people through knowledge, leadership, and professional development.

With a passion for resilience and personal growth, Sandra is breaking barriers and paving the way for the next generation—and now she’s ready to share her journey with YOU at HWNT Houston’s Human Library!

📅 Saturday, March 15, 2025
📍 Freed Montrose Library | 1001 California St., Houston, TX 77006
⏰ 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
🎟 FREE to attend!

Why You Should Be There:
✨ Learn how resilience and communication can change your career and life
✨ Hear Sandra’s journey of growth, leadership, and impact
✨ Get inspired to own your story and step into your power

🔗 Reserve your spot today: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/celebrating-latina-brilliance-human-library-womens-history

Tag a friend and join us for this powerful conversation on leadership, growth, and thriving against all odds!

03/13/2025

🎤 Meet Sandra Fernandez: A Master Storyteller and PR Strategist! 📖✨

Every brand, every organization, and every person has a story worth telling—and Sandra Fernandez knows exactly how to bring those stories to life! As the Founder of Story Zone Media, Sandra is a PR powerhouse, social media strategist, and content creator dedicated to helping businesses and nonprofits connect with their audiences through impactful storytelling.

Now, she’s bringing her expertise and personal journey to HWNT Houston’s Human Library!

📅 Saturday, March 15, 2025
📍 Freed Montrose Library | 1001 California St., Houston, TX 77006
⏰ 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
🎟 FREE to attend!

What You’ll Learn from Sandra:
✨ How storytelling shapes brands, communities, and movements
✨ The power of PR in amplifying voices and making an impact
✨ Her personal journey balancing entrepreneurship, family, and community

🔗 Reserve your spot today: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/celebrating-latina-brilliance-human-library-womens-history

Don’t miss this inspiring conversation—because the right story can change everything!

03/12/2025

🚀 Meet Iris Onassis: Fighting for Families, One Case at a Time! ⚖️

What happens when passion meets purpose? You get Iris Onassis, a fierce legal advocate working to make a real impact in the lives of families! As a Staff Attorney at Texas Children’s Hospital’s Medical-Legal Partnership, Iris is on the frontlines ensuring legal barriers don’t stand in the way of healthcare access and justice.

From Lone Star Legal Aid to Houston Volunteer Lawyers, she’s dedicated her career to giving back—and now, she’s sharing her journey with YOU at HWNT Houston’s Human Library!

📅 Saturday, March 15, 2025
📍 Freed Montrose Library | 1001 California St., Houston, TX 77006
⏰ 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
🎟 FREE to attend!

Why You Can’t Miss This:
🔹 Hear how Iris uses the law to protect and empower families
🔹 Learn about her journey from law school to nonprofit advocacy
🔹 Get inspired by her commitment to making a difference

🔗 Secure your spot today: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/celebrating-latina-brilliance-human-library-womens-history

Join us to hear Iris’ story of resilience, advocacy, and impact—because when women support women, amazing things happen! 💡

03/12/2025

🎤 Meet Our Human Library Speaker: Texas State Rep. Christina Morales! 🎤

What does it take to be a trailblazer in leadership, representation, and advocacy? Texas State Rep. Christina Morales knows firsthand! As a champion for her community, she is paving the way for future generations, and now you have the chance to hear her inspiring story in person.

📅 Saturday, March 15, 2025
📍 Freed Montrose Library | 1001 California St., Houston, TX 77006
⏰ 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
🎟 FREE to attend!

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, ask questions, and be inspired by a powerhouse in politics and leadership.

🔗 Register now: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/celebrating-latina-brilliance-human-library-womens-history

Tag your amigas and join us for an unforgettable conversation!

03/12/2025

🚨 New Speaker Alert! 🚨

Meet Melissa A. Sibley, a powerhouse in the legal world and our newest Human Library storyteller!

Melissa is the Director of Legal Operations for the Office of General Counsel at Rice University, where she leads legal operations and supports in-house counsel. With over 20 years of experience and an Advanced Certified Paralegal designation, Melissa has built a career breaking barriers and leading in a field that demands precision, expertise, and resilience.

Want to hear her story? Join us for Celebrating Latina Brilliance: Human Library and learn how Melissa has navigated the legal landscape, led teams, and made an impact in higher education.

📅 Saturday, March 15, 2025
📍 Freed Montrose Library | 1001 California St., Houston, TX 77006
⏰ 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
🎟 FREE to attend!

🔗 Save your spot today: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/celebrating-latina-brilliance-human-library-womens-history

Tag your amigas and let’s celebrate the brilliance of Latina leaders together!

03/12/2025

Exciting Speaker Announcement!

We are thrilled to welcome Tanu Jain to our Celebrating Latina Brilliance: Human Library event!

Tanu is a seasoned product management executive, nurse, and founder of FlowCare, a company dedicated to solving menstruation inequity through access, education, and care. With over eight years of experience in healthcare innovation, her work has impacted over 15 million lives, including initiatives at the Olympics.

Now, she’s on a mission to transform public restrooms by making free, high-quality period products a standard—just like toilet paper. Join us as she shares her inspiring journey of entrepreneurship, advocacy, and creating lasting change!

📅 Saturday, March 15, 2025
📍 Freed Montrose Library | 1001 California St., Houston, TX 77006
⏰ 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
🎟 FREE to attend!

🔗 Register now: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/celebrating-latina-brilliance-human-library-womens-history

Don't miss this powerful opportunity to hear Tanu and other incredible women share their personal stories of resilience, leadership, and impact.

03/11/2025

Experience the Power of Storytelling—Latina Brilliance in Action!

What if you could step into someone’s life story—hear their struggles, victories, and wisdom firsthand? This Women's History Month, HWNT Houston invites you to a one-of-a-kind Human Library event, where real women share real stories of resilience, leadership, and triumph.

This is not your typical panel discussion. It’s a chance to engage in authentic, face-to-face conversations with inspiring Latinas who have made a difference in their fields.

Details:
📅 Saturday, March 15, 2025
📍 Freed Montrose Library | 1001 California St., Houston, TX 77006
⏰ 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
🎟 FREE to attend!

Meet Our Storytellers:

⭐ Texas State Rep. Christina Morales, District 145 – Championing leadership, representation, and paving the way for future generations.

⭐ Iris Onassis, Staff Attorney, Texas Children’s Hospital Medical Legal Partnership – Breaking barriers in law and advocating for justice in male-dominated spaces.

⭐ Sandra Fernandez, Founder, Story Zone Media – Navigating entrepreneurship, family, and community impact.

⭐ Sandra Martinez, Director of Communications & Training, Lone Star College – Embracing resilience, professional growth, and overcoming challenges.

🔗 Secure your spot today: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/celebrating-latina-brilliance-human-library-womens-history

Tag your amigas, spread the word, and join us for an unforgettable celebration of Latina brilliance!