Stories From WEV's Community

A Community of Inspiration

WEV’s community has many stories to share. Find inspiration in the personal journeys to and through WEV, the obstacles overcome, the wisdom gained along the way, and the common vision of economic empowerment for all.

WEV Stories

"The train of life is full of challenges and adventures. We have to get on it!"

Laura Samperio, Carp Moon Café

WEV Stories

"The SET class filled in all the missing pieces in my business plan and provided me an understanding of how to launch my business as well as how to make it work."

Tamara Nowlin, Yellow Daisy Writers

WEV Stories

“WEV is a network of women who root for and encourage one another and it’s a wonderful circle to be in.”

Yvette Avila, Blossom Day Care

WEV Stories

"Taking the WEV course was the little push I needed to get started as an entrepreneur.”

Ana Maria Mendoza, A&E Cleaning Services

All Stories

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Ana Guerrero

FirstGen_Resilience
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Ana Maria Mendoza

A&E Cleaning Services
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Areum Ross

My Best 9 to 5 Life
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Bridgette Koenig

Awaken Cardio Kickboxing 
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Carmen Hernandez

Designs By Me
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Carmen Marquez

Carmen B. Marquez, PC
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Claudia Orozco

Varela Orozco Landscape
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Claudia Pardo

Everyday Buddha
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Dani Pelkola

LOCAL Vintage
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Deepa Pulipati

TULA Coaching
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Dresden Holden

Dresden Body + Wellness
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Elysia Guillen

La Segunda Estudio
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Hayley Bridges

Hayley Bridges Design
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Jessica Mickey

WunderCooks
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Jill Agonias

Sol Seek Yoga
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Jonnie Williams

Evolve Equity
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Juan Pinnel

Pinnel Photography
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Juliana Ramirez

JR Bookkeeping
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Kiersten Ozhelevskiy

Sunkissed Pantry
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Kimberly Ramos

Ambitious Beauty Studio
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Kimberly Stroud

Ojai Raptor Center
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Kristi Blanson

KRAZY Beautiful, a boutique salon
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Laura Samperio

Carp Moon Café
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Leah Ortega

Ortega Vintage Goods
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Lisa Braithwaite

The LisaB Company
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Lisa Gaede

Carlyle Salon
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Lizzy Lewis

Simple Wealth
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Lupe Lane

Little Bird Co. LLC
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Mariaelena Welch

VITA Leadership
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Matthew Berger

Matthew I Berger Law Group, A Professional Corporation
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Michelle La Monte

Pathfinders Academy
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Mina Wilcox

Art Mina
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Monica Bartos

underminis
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Monica Lowe

Monica M Lowe and Associates, LLC
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Nancy Ulloa

Ulloa Cellars
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Natalie Albertson

Wildflower Winery
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Pam Tanase

Workzones
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Patricia Magaña

Pati’s Beauty Lounge
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Paula Muñoz

Sabor de Paulita
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Stacey Moss

Moss Botanicals
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Sue Jacoby

Action Academy
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Tamara Nowlin

Yellow Daisy Writers
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Yuliana Gonzalez

Camarillo Hotel and Tourism Association
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Yvette Avila

Blossom Day Care