How Latinas Are Redefining Wealth and Success

Welcome to the Inspirame Latina podcast with your host, Yudy Veras Bueno.

Yudy is the Founder, Executive Director and Program Curator of Inspirame Latina, a non-profit organization that focuses on bringing diverse expertise, a shared vision, and a commitment to ensuring Latinas feel seen, valued, and celebrated. Yudy is also a Professional Life Coach, Healer, Fearless Women Empowerment Advocate, Speaker, and Author. She is the CEO and Founder of Y Veras Coaching.

Links: Inspirame Latina Foundation: inspiramelatina.org Y Veras Coaching: yveras.com Yudy Veras Speaking: coachyudy.com

 

In this episode, we explore how Latinas are reshaping generational narratives around wealth, success, and self-worth.

We dive into financial literacy, cultural beliefs around money, and how trauma-informed behavior often impacts our financial decisions. Amber Rodriguez shares her personal journey—growing up in a Dominican immigrant household, navigating college while working full-time, and ultimately rising to a leadership role in finance.

Our conversation includes real talk about scarcity mindsets, breaking taboos around money, overcoming fear of ownership and risk, and the unique power Latinas hold when given access to financial knowledge. This episode offers both inspiration and practical wisdom to help you shift your money mindset and build a legacy rooted in purpose, not pressure.

Whether you're a young professional, a business owner, or simply someone determined to create financial stability for your family, this episode is packed with insight, healing, and hope.

Please subscribe, like, and share with your network—especially the mujeres in your life who are ready to take control of their financial future.

Guest Speaker Bio: Amber T. Rodriguez, VP, Business Banking | Bank of America [e-mail] [phone]

Amber T. Rodriguez is a Vice President and Business Banking Relationship Manager at Bank of America, where she specializes in helping small and mid-sized businesses scale with access to capital, strategic financial solutions, and operational efficiency.

Through her work, Amber supports entrepreneurs—especially women and Hispanic/Latino business owners—in building strong financial foundations that lead to long-term growth. She is known for helping clients secure funding, improve liquidity, navigate financial risk, and streamline operations through tech-forward solutions.

Amber also serves on Bank of America’s NJ Hispanic-Latino Business Council and NJ Women’s Initiative Committee, championing financial education and entrepreneurship for underserved communities. She volunteers regularly and serves as CFO and Business Administrator for TTA Empire Inc., a veteran-owned nonprofit focused on social impact.

Amber’s guiding mission is simple but powerful: educate, empower, and elevate her community—one business owner at a time.