Wealth & Systems
This month, we move from the "hustle" to the "heritage." We are focusing on the systems, mental shifts, and legislative awareness required to turn a successful business into a lasting legacy.
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The Event Calendar:

Our Annual health & 
Wellness Summit
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Burnout is not a business plan. Join us for a strategic recharge designed for the high-level Latina leader.
 
Special Guest: Featuring Dr. April Soto, expert in integrative health and gut healing.
Focus: Wealth-building workshops & Holistic executive wellness.
Our Member's Events:
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Our Partner's Event:
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Sabias Que…?
New Loan Eligibility Rules (Effective March 1, 2026
 
The SBA has implemented significant changes to the 7(a) and 504 loan programs. Ensure your business remains compliant and eligible for federal funding:
 
100% Ownership Rule: Businesses must now be 100% owned by U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals.
Residency Requirement: Owners must maintain primary residence in the U.S. or its territories.
Eligibility Shift: Lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), visa holders, and refugees are no longer eligible for these specific programs.
Note: Loans approved before March 1, 2026, remain unaffected.
From The Blog:
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The Doctor Who Listens: Dr. April Soto on Gut Health & Wellness
Meet our April 11th speaker, Dr. April Soto. Born in Guatemala to missionary parents, Dr. Soto views medicine as relational, not transactional. She bridges the gap between Western medicine and holistic healing to help women lead from a place of vitality.
 
This Month's Pick:
📚 THE READ: The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel. (Focus: Behavior over math).
🎙️ THE LISTEN: How I Built This with Guy Raz. (Focus: Entrepreneurial pivots).
📺 THE WATCH: The CEO Club (Amazon Prime). (Focus: High-level leadership).
💻 THE TOOL: HoneyBook. (CRM, Contracts, Invoices, all in one place.)
 
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WE WANT TO FEATURE YOU: Do you have an event coming up, a professional milestone, or an expert tip you’d like to share with the sisterhood? We would love to feature our members in our 2026 newsletters and on our social media.
 
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