What We Do

We teach Latinas to translate cultural expectations into opportunities. Becoming Mujeres, is an organization that offers workshops and seminars on the ways gender expectations for Latinas foster a culture that reduces their agency to rubble. Our goal is to break the cycle of shame and silence one Latina at a time.

 

Our Mission

To foster inter-generational dialogue among Latinas.

“Beauty is in the brain, not the body.”
— Lupita Castañeda-Liles (age 10)

What teen girls have to say

  • “The part I enjoyed the most is when you spoke on being proud to be Latinas; especially in places where people don’t look like you.” (age 12)

  • “Thank you for teaching us about the dangers of social media at our age.” (age 12)

  • “You two are brave for sharing your stories, thank you.” (age 12)

  • “Thank you for sharing your beautiful and inspiring stories. They taught me to be bold.” (age 12)

  • “Lupita’s story inspired me to get out of an unhealthy friendship.” (age 12)

  • “Lupita and her mom are an amazing bong. My confidence went up, please come again.” (age12)

  • “I learned that you should never judge other kids because of their looks.” (age 12)

  • “Your stories really spoke to us and reminded us to be proud of who we are.” (age 12)