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JEFAS Magazine Iowa 2026: Read the Full Edition
The 2026 Iowa edition of JEFAS Latinas in Business Magazine celebrates Latina entrepreneurs and professionals across Iowa, featuring personal stories, business insights and highlights from the JEFAS Summit. Read the full digital issue.
Julisa Pineda: One Foot in Front of the Other
Julisa Pineda turned her experience translating for family into bilingual real estate work with The Thompson Group in Muscatine, Iowa.
Abigail Borrego: Abichuela Mágica and the Courage to Start Over
Abigail Borrego rebuilt Abichuela Mágica in Sioux City after leaving Mexico, navigating repeated moves and learning to value her creative work.
Janet Madrigal Manzo: Dare to Dream: From Cubicle to Salon Owner
Janet Madrigal Manzo left accounting to open Nane’s Salon & Spa in Marshalltown and later bought its building after years of persistence.
Baked With Love: Esperanza Brings Mexican-Inspired Flavors to Waterloo
Esperanza Ayard Benitez grew Con Amor Bakery & Cafe from her home kitchen into a Waterloo storefront serving Mexican-inspired pastries and drinks.
Keilin Isaacson: Building a Practice Around Listening
Keilin Isaacson’s path from Honduras to Polk City shaped her approach to women’s health at Lush Lifestyle Medicine in Iowa.
Bexaida Dominguez and Cinthia Tirado: Building a Business, Building a Life
Bexaida Dominguez and Cinthia Tirado share how marriage, trust and teamwork shaped their Des Moines company BX Home Solutions.
Magdalena Aravena: Planting the Seeds for More Inclusive Public Spaces
Magdalena Aravena founded Studio Siembra and uses bilingual community engagement to help shape parks and public spaces in the Midwest.
Jocelyn Gamez-Sanchez: Piel Canela: A Love Letter to Mexico, Brewed in Iowa
Jocelyn Gamez-Sanchez founded Piel Canela Coffee in Des Moines, Iowa, sharing Mexican-inspired drinks and connecting communities.
JEFAS Magazine to Unveil New Iowa Edition in Des Moines on October 29
JEFAS Latinas in Business Magazine will celebrate its newest Iowa edition on October 29 at Mainframe Studios in Des Moines. The evening will bring together entrepreneurs, business leaders and community supporters for the magazine’s unveiling.
“We’re Just Getting Started”: Latinas Find Connection and Inspiration at JEFAS® Summit
The 2026 JEFAS® Summit at Drake University brought together Latina business leaders across Iowa, Nebraska, and Illinois to build network connections and drive business growth.
Leia Baez named keynote speaker for 2026 JEFAS® Business Excellence Summit
Award-winning author Leia Baez will deliver the keynote at the JEFAS® Business Excellence Summit Sept. 4 at Drake University in Des Moines.
