Women Palante Celebrates Pitch Winners and Program Graduation

WASHINGTON D.C, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Women Palante proudly announces the winners of its 2025 Pitch Competition, marking the successful conclusion of its flagship Mother Entrepreneurs Program (Mompreneurs) in both Montgomery County and Washington, D.C. with 29 graduates. This transformative initiative empowers Latina women to launch and grow sustainable, purpose-driven businesses — all while nurturing a healthy mind-body balance.

Over the course of four months, a dynamic cohort of Latina women participated in a hybrid business accelerator that combined comprehensive online business development courses with engaging in-person workshops. The in-person program featured sessions on neuroscience and well-being, dance and yoga classes, pitch competition preparation, Excel training sponsored by Microsoft, one-on-one mentorship, and on-site childcare services—all delivered bilingually in both Montgomery County, Maryland and Washington, D.C.

“We are incredibly proud of these cohorts,” said Yurani Sandoval, Founder and CEO of Women Palante. “These women represent the future of inclusive entrepreneurship, and we are honored to support their growth as they create businesses that uplift families and communities. These mompreneurs show us that women are a motor of community development”.

What sets this program apart is its holistic approach. In addition to technical and business skills, the program prioritized personal growth and soft skills development — intentionally designed to break mental barriers, foster empowerment, and demonstrate that business dreams can come true when women thrive and make up their minds to succeed.

Thanks to the generous support of Forbright Bank, the Greater Washington Community Foundation, and the Montgomery County Government, nine new businesses were launched across industries including event planning, healthy food services, childcare, eco-friendly cleaning, Latin restaurants, and beauty and makeup artistry. They didn’t just fund a program—they invested in dreams, resilience, and the economic power of Latina mothers.

One of the program graduates, shared her experience:
“Thank you for creating such a human space — so full of love, support, and strength. A space designed especially for us: moms who fight to move our dreams, families, and businesses forward. This program has truly been a blessing — a light along the way. It was a deeply transformative experience. It helped me reconnect with what I truly want, gain clarity about where I want to take my business, and most importantly, to reconnect with myself.”

The program culminated in an inspiring Pitch Competition held on May 27 and May 29, where participants showcased their ventures before a panel of judges made up of entrepreneurs, small business experts, and community leaders. Three winners were selected from each cohort, with each receiving $2,500 in seed capital to help launch or grow their businesses.

2025 Pitch Competition Winners:

Washington, D.C.