Arie has been opening doors and breaking barriers for Latina women for over a decade through her events and empowerment initiatives. As a single mother of a college student, she takes pride in mentoring and shining a light on women, encouraging them and letting them know that they are seen.
 
Arie's focus extends beyond motivating and inspiring women to reach their full potential; she also aims to bridge the gap among women. As a Latina woman, Arie has experienced instances where she was rejected from certain spaces due to not meeting the "culture criteria."
 
Arie is determined to create an inclusive space that fosters a collaborative and empowering community, where exceptional women can be elevated and celebrated. She firmly believes that diversity and inclusion are crucial for providing women with a balanced range of voices and a diversity of thought that we need for growth

Victoria Mendez, CEO of Downtown Financial Group, is a trailblazer in women empowerment and financial literacy. With a background as a Corporate Sales Trainer for a Fortune 500 bank, she now runs a successful seven-figure company. As a mother of two, Victoria aims to create an inclusive environment where women build their own tables and ensure everyone has a seat. Her passion for accessible financial literacy and wealth building is at the core of her mission.

Victoria co-founded InvestHERS to empower women, especially Latinas, with the philosophy that nothing bad happens when women make more money. She has been featured in LA Magazine as the Top Mortgage Professional, recognized among the Top 250 Loan Originators by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals for the past four years, and honored as a Top Women Loan Originator in Scotsman Guide. Her accolades highlight her expertise, commitment, and impact in the mortgage industry.