And Rise

The Latina Speaking Network: Speaking with Confidence

Join us for a dynamic and supportive network created exclusively for Latina entrepreneurs and professionals.

This is a space to practice public speaking, refine your pitches, and confidently share your unique stories, ideas, and business visions.

At each event, participants will have the opportunity to practice their speaking skills in small groups and then with the larger group. With every opportunity to practice, you can build confidence, strengthen your communication skills, and become more comfortable sharing your voice.

Connect with other Latinas, learn from one another, and grow within a community that celebrates your journey and empowers you to speak with confidence and authenticity.

Visit https://www.womenrisechicago.org/events/speaking-with-confidence-workshop-for-latina-professionals-2 to register.

Reclaim Your Voice! Join The Latina Speaking Network for an empowering, supportive workshop designed to help you overcome speaking nerves and build confidence in your voice.

Practice public speaking, body language, filler words, and confidence-building exercises in small groups and together as a community. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, professional, or simply want to feel more comfortable speaking up, this is a space to practice, connect, and grow.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speaking-with-confidence-workshop-for-latina-professionals-tickets-1994630012060?aff=oddtdtcreator

Thank you to everyone who attended, supported, sponsored, volunteered, and helped make our 2026 Comedy for a Cause event possible.

Your support allows &Rise to continue creating opportunities, building community, and supporting women in our community.

We are so grateful to everyone who showed up and made the event such a success.

For upcoming events and ways to get involved, visit: https://www.womenrisechicago.org/events

We are grateful to the generous businesses and community partners who have donated to &Rise’s Comedy for a Cause Raffle!

A special thank you to Grounded Intention, The Sinless Stan, Galit Restaurant, Evanston Corner Bistro, Firecakes Donuts, RAYGUN, Bryn Mawr Jewelry, Foursided, Elevate Healing, and Evette’s Chicago for supporting our mission and helping make this raffle possible.

Your generosity allows us to bring our community together while raising funds to support the work of &Rise. We’re proud to partner with businesses that believe in giving back and making a difference.

Stay tuned for more raffle sponsor spotlights and details on the amazing prizes up for grabs!

🎟️ Enter the raffle and get your tickets for Comedy for a Cause: https://givebutter.com/c/comedy-for-a-cause-2026-fz6lcs

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make &Rise’s Comedy for a Cause possible.

From our generous sponsors and donors to our performers, volunteers, community partners, and everyone who purchased a ticket or participated in the raffle and silent auction, your support made this event possible. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who contributed their time, resources, and energy to help us bring our community together for an evening centered around laughter, connection, and giving back.

Most importantly, thank you for supporting the mission of &Rise. Your involvement helps us continue our work and create meaningful impact in the lives of women in our community.

We couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you for being part of Comedy for a Cause.

Tickets are still available!: https://givebutter.com/c/comedy-for-a-cause-2026-fz6lcs

We are excited to recognize the final group of generous sponsors supporting the &Rise Comedy for a Cause Raffle.

A sincere thank you to Edgewater Candles, Gethsemane Gardens, Kneaded Work, and State Farm – Adam Doe for your generous contributions and for standing behind the mission of &Rise.

Support from local businesses and community partners makes events like Comedy for a Cause possible and helps us continue our work to empower and support women in our community. We are grateful for each of our raffle sponsors and the meaningful role you play in making this event a success.

Thank you for being part of Comedy for a Cause!

🎟️ Enter the raffle and get your tickets: https://givebutter.com/c/comedy-for-a-cause-2026-fz6lcs

🎤 TOMORROW! Comedy for a Cause is almost here! 🎤

Get ready for a night of laughter, connection, and empowerment benefiting &Rise! 💜

Join us tomorrow for an unforgettable evening featuring an incredible lineup of all-female comedians, exciting raffle prizes, and exclusive silent auction items. It’s the perfect night out with friends while supporting an important cause.

Every ticket helps make a difference in the lives of women and girls impacted by trauma and abuse.

✨ Laugh. Connect. Give back. ✨

🎟️ LAST TICKETS AVAILABLE! If you’ve been thinking about coming, now is the time to grab your ticket. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this special night!

We can’t wait to see you tomorrow! 💜🎤 https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/30332868/rise-presents-comedy-for-a-cause-chicago-zanies-chicago?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0dhj7s7h&fbclid=IwY2xjawUIM39wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMVJzenBjdDlPU1QwQ3RVTVNzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeUh82M1_Ku-qr0GZlwnBHFG76G2zQtx2C5WFn9qhGlaQJ8XYBbVxhR1whGF0_aem_yc7h0EqUPohtGHL0b4lq-g

We are proud to recognize another group of generous sponsors who have contributed to the &Rise Comedy for a Cause Raffle.

Thank you to Café Ba-Ba-Reeba!, Nothing Bundt Cakes, ABT Electronics, Chicago Bears, Analogy Yoga, Texas Roadhouse, Synergy Integrative Health, Ovation Academy, McKinley Chiropractic, and Chicago Fire FC for supporting &Rise and contributing to this year’s raffle.

The generosity of our sponsors plays an important role in helping us bring this event to life and raise funds for &Rise’s ongoing work in our community. We are incredibly grateful for your partnership and commitment to making a difference.

More raffle sponsors and prizes will be highlighted soon!

🎟️ Enter the raffle and get your tickets for Comedy for a Cause: https://givebutter.com/c/comedy-for-a-cause-2026-fz6lcs

🎤 LAST TICKETS AVAILABLE! Don’t Miss Your Chance! 🎤
Get ready for a night of laughter, connection, and empowerment at Comedy for a Cause benefiting &Rise!

Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring an incredible lineup of all-female comedians, plus exciting raffle prizes and exclusive silent auction items. It’s the perfect night out—and every ticket helps make a difference in the lives of women and girls impacted by trauma and abuse.

✨ Laugh. Connect. Give back. ✨
Tickets are almost gone, so don’t wait! Grab your tickets now and join us for a night that brings people together for an important cause.

🎟️ Last tickets available—get yours before they’re gone!
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A special thank you to the organizations whose partnership and support helped make &Rise’s Comedy for a Cause possible.

Your collaboration, generosity, and belief in our mission helped turn an idea into an evening filled with laughter, connection, and meaningful impact. We are incredibly grateful for the time, resources, and trust you invested in this event and in the work of &Rise.

Thank you for believing in our mission and being an essential part of Comedy for a Cause. We couldn’t have done it without you.

Visit: https://givebutter.com/c/comedy-for-a-cause-2026-fz6lcs