Join us to change the narrative of Latina immigrant women in this country. THE POWER OF A DREAM is an audiovisual project led by Gabriela Arvizu - Prospera collaborator, entrepreneur, freelance journalist and audiovisual artist - that was born with a dream of documenting and amplifying the voice of entrepreneurial Latinas.
Through a series of documentary videos, Gabriela Arvizu and Prospera come together to show the world real stories of entrepreneurial Latina immigrants building cooperative businesses in the Bay Area. Despite the economic and social adversities that the Latina community face in today’s political climate in the United States, these entrepreneurs are creating new economic opportunities for themselves and their community through social impact entrepreneurship.
Now more than ever, it is important to capture these stories as a way to recognize the leadership and daily struggle of these entrepreneurs and to inspire women around the world.
Enjoy a special screening, meet the film-maker and connect with Prospera entrepreneur stars!
6:30 pm: Reception
7:00 pm: Welcome by Maria Rogers Pascual, Executive Director of Prospera
7:15 pm: Screening of "The Power of a Dream"
8:00 pm: Panel "Changing the Narrative of the Latina Immigrant" plus Q&A
Click here to watch the movie trailer.
About Prospera:
Prospera is a non-profit based in Oakland, CA that partners with low-income Latina immigrants to build co-ops—collectively owned, local businesses. We offer Latina women a safe space to bring their talents, leadership, and creativity to a unique effort advancing social justice, women’s empowerment, and community transformation. For more information, we invite you to browse our website.
About Gabriela:
Gabriela Arvizu is a visual artist and a freelance video journalist who covers arts, culture, and politics. An immigrant from Mexico, raised in the Fruitvale District of Oakland, she found her passion for art and media through local youth programs such as Youth Radio. As a high school student, she began to tell stories about her life and her experiences in her community that aired on NPR, KPFA, and Latino USA. She went on to receive her masters in Video Reporting and Storytelling from the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. Gaby now works at Lucasfilm, founded by visionary filmmaker George Lucas.
Not able to attend the event? Click here to support Prospera today so that more Latina entrepreneurs can grow and access the tools, the resources and the support they need to become successful business owners and powerful community leaders.
Transportation Tip: There is no parking available on site. Google Community Space is, however, closely situated to public transit, with multiple Muni stops within a few blocks and the Embarcadero BART station just two blocks away.
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Through a series of documentary videos, Gabriela Arvizu and Prospera come together to show the world real stories of entrepreneurial Latina immigrants building cooperative businesses in the Bay Area. Despite the economic and social adversities that the Latina community face in today’s political climate in the United States, these entrepreneurs are creating new economic opportunities for themselves and their community through social impact entrepreneurship.
Now more than ever, it is important to capture these stories as a way to recognize the leadership and daily struggle of these entrepreneurs and to inspire women around the world.
Enjoy a special screening, meet the film-maker and connect with Prospera entrepreneur stars!
6:30 pm: Reception
7:00 pm: Welcome by Maria Rogers Pascual, Executive Director of Prospera
7:15 pm: Screening of "The Power of a Dream"
8:00 pm: Panel "Changing the Narrative of the Latina Immigrant" plus Q&A
Click here to watch the movie trailer.
About Prospera:
Prospera is a non-profit based in Oakland, CA that partners with low-income Latina immigrants to build co-ops—collectively owned, local businesses. We offer Latina women a safe space to bring their talents, leadership, and creativity to a unique effort advancing social justice, women’s empowerment, and community transformation. For more information, we invite you to browse our website.
About Gabriela:
Gabriela Arvizu is a visual artist and a freelance video journalist who covers arts, culture, and politics. An immigrant from Mexico, raised in the Fruitvale District of Oakland, she found her passion for art and media through local youth programs such as Youth Radio. As a high school student, she began to tell stories about her life and her experiences in her community that aired on NPR, KPFA, and Latino USA. She went on to receive her masters in Video Reporting and Storytelling from the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. Gaby now works at Lucasfilm, founded by visionary filmmaker George Lucas.
Not able to attend the event? Click here to support Prospera today so that more Latina entrepreneurs can grow and access the tools, the resources and the support they need to become successful business owners and powerful community leaders.
Transportation Tip: There is no parking available on site. Google Community Space is, however, closely situated to public transit, with multiple Muni stops within a few blocks and the Embarcadero BART station just two blocks away.
Join us to change the narrative of Latina immigrant women in this country. THE POWER OF A DREAM is an audiovisual project led by Gabriela Arvizu - Prospera collaborator, entrepreneur, freelance journalist and audiovisual artist - that was born with a dream of documenting and amplifying the voice of entrepreneurial Latinas.
Through a series of documentary videos, Gabriela Arvizu and Prospera come together to show the world real stories of entrepreneurial Latina immigrants building cooperative businesses in the Bay Area. Despite the economic and social adversities that the Latina community face in today’s political climate in the United States, these entrepreneurs are creating new economic opportunities for themselves and their community through social impact entrepreneurship.
Now more than ever, it is important to capture these stories as a way to recognize the leadership and daily struggle of these entrepreneurs and to inspire women around the world.
Enjoy a special screening, meet the film-maker and connect with Prospera entrepreneur stars!
6:30 pm: Reception
7:00 pm: Welcome by Maria Rogers Pascual, Executive Director of Prospera
7:15 pm: Screening of "The Power of a Dream"
8:00 pm: Panel "Changing the Narrative of the Latina Immigrant" plus Q&A
Click here to watch the movie trailer.
About Prospera:
Prospera is a non-profit based in Oakland, CA that partners with low-income Latina immigrants to build co-ops—collectively owned, local businesses. We offer Latina women a safe space to bring their talents, leadership, and creativity to a unique effort advancing social justice, women’s empowerment, and community transformation. For more information, we invite you to browse our website.
About Gabriela:
Gabriela Arvizu is a visual artist and a freelance video journalist who covers arts, culture, and politics. An immigrant from Mexico, raised in the Fruitvale District of Oakland, she found her passion for art and media through local youth programs such as Youth Radio. As a high school student, she began to tell stories about her life and her experiences in her community that aired on NPR, KPFA, and Latino USA. She went on to receive her masters in Video Reporting and Storytelling from the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. Gaby now works at Lucasfilm, founded by visionary filmmaker George Lucas.
Not able to attend the event? Click here to support Prospera today so that more Latina entrepreneurs can grow and access the tools, the resources and the support they need to become successful business owners and powerful community leaders.
Transportation Tip: There is no parking available on site. Google Community Space is, however, closely situated to public transit, with multiple Muni stops within a few blocks and the Embarcadero BART station just two blocks away.
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Through a series of documentary videos, Gabriela Arvizu and Prospera come together to show the world real stories of entrepreneurial Latina immigrants building cooperative businesses in the Bay Area. Despite the economic and social adversities that the Latina community face in today’s political climate in the United States, these entrepreneurs are creating new economic opportunities for themselves and their community through social impact entrepreneurship.
Now more than ever, it is important to capture these stories as a way to recognize the leadership and daily struggle of these entrepreneurs and to inspire women around the world.
Enjoy a special screening, meet the film-maker and connect with Prospera entrepreneur stars!
6:30 pm: Reception
7:00 pm: Welcome by Maria Rogers Pascual, Executive Director of Prospera
7:15 pm: Screening of "The Power of a Dream"
8:00 pm: Panel "Changing the Narrative of the Latina Immigrant" plus Q&A
Click here to watch the movie trailer.
About Prospera:
Prospera is a non-profit based in Oakland, CA that partners with low-income Latina immigrants to build co-ops—collectively owned, local businesses. We offer Latina women a safe space to bring their talents, leadership, and creativity to a unique effort advancing social justice, women’s empowerment, and community transformation. For more information, we invite you to browse our website.
About Gabriela:
Gabriela Arvizu is a visual artist and a freelance video journalist who covers arts, culture, and politics. An immigrant from Mexico, raised in the Fruitvale District of Oakland, she found her passion for art and media through local youth programs such as Youth Radio. As a high school student, she began to tell stories about her life and her experiences in her community that aired on NPR, KPFA, and Latino USA. She went on to receive her masters in Video Reporting and Storytelling from the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. Gaby now works at Lucasfilm, founded by visionary filmmaker George Lucas.
Not able to attend the event? Click here to support Prospera today so that more Latina entrepreneurs can grow and access the tools, the resources and the support they need to become successful business owners and powerful community leaders.
Transportation Tip: There is no parking available on site. Google Community Space is, however, closely situated to public transit, with multiple Muni stops within a few blocks and the Embarcadero BART station just two blocks away.
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