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A Conversation Series

CULTURES UNITED

Orange County is stronger when we’re united—united in our diversity and in our passion to improve lives for everyone who lives here.

Cultures United is a virtual conversation series that encourages dialogue, collaboration, philanthropy, and unity. Informed and motivated by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion statement, each discussion aims to highlight and celebrate our differences, share our strengths, and unite to do more for our community.

Women Entrepreneurs | Empowering Change

Exploring Challenges And Victories For Female Business Owners

Thursday, March 20, 2025 | 8:00am to 9:00am

Watch our Cultures United conversation exploring challenges and victories for female business owners. Our panel of diverse women entrepreneurs shared powerful personal stories and professional insights about building successful businesses despite barriers like systemic inequities. The discussion highlighted how minority women-owned businesses are among the fastest-growing segments of entrepreneurship and offered valuable perspectives on how our community can better support their continued success.

Erica Fernandez
MODERATOR
Senior Vice President, Region Manager
California Bank and Trust

Beth Fujishige
President
Orange County LA Rotary

Khryzza Kelley
Co-Founder
CoWorq

Teresa Razo
CEO / Owner / Speaker / Author
Villa Roma & Cambalache Restaurants

If you have any questions, please email CulturesUnited@UnitedWayOC.org

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Our Conversations Aim to Help Us All:

Discover similarities within our community

Learn about the challenges facing our most vulnerable communities

Find pride in the different cultures that make up Orange County

Be inspired to take action

Watch Past Conversations

Playlist

5 Videos

Orange County United Way Cultures United

Cultures United | Meaningful Work and Housing Options for Adults with Disabilities | 10.09.24

1:02:35

Orange County United Way Cultures United

Cultures United | Moving Forward with Pride | 06.13.24

59:22

Orange County United Way Cultures United

Cultures United | The Lifeline of Our Community | 02.28.24

53:59

Orange County United Way Cultures United

Cultures United | Celebrating Orange County’s Native American Heritage and Future | 11.15.23

54:39

Orange County United Way Cultures United

Cultures United | Youth Mental Health and Wellness | 9.28.23

53:21

Thank You to Our Sponsor

Cultures United Chairs

Ben Alvarado

Executive Vice President and Director of Core Banking, California Bank & Trust

Board of Directors, Orange County United Way

Martha Daniel

CEO and President, Information Management Resources, Inc.,
Past Board Member, Orange County United Way

See Martha's Bio

Tam Nguyen

President, Advance Beauty College
Past Board Member, Orange County United Way

Susan B. Parks

President and CEO, Orange County United Way

See Susan's Bio

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please email CulturesUnited@UnitedWayOC.org.

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