If you’ve ever felt torn between being a “good mom” and being wildly ambitious, then this conversation is for you.
In this episode, Paulina sits down with media mogul, real estate investor, and New York Times bestselling author Nely Galán to talk about what it really takes to become self-made as a daughter of immigrants, a single mom, and a woman who refuses to shrink. Nely shares how she went from selling Avon out of her locker to becoming employee #1 at the tiny station that became Telemundo, building a global TV empire, and then walking away to get her doctorate in psychology and study the psychology of money in our communities.
They dive into motherhood in the middle of all of it-being the “therapist and translator” for immigrant parents, raising a son who thought money was “fairy dust” until she boot-camped him through running her buildings, and why she now tells moms: it’s okay if your main job right now is just being Mom.
You’ll hear:
- How Nely used her immigrant story and “pain as her brand” to build a media and real estate empire
- Why she walked away from Hollywood at her peak to go back to school and write Self Made
- The money mindset shifts women and moms must make to build multi-generational wealth
- Her “don’t buy shoes, buy buildings” philosophy—and why sometimes the smartest move is to do nothing but save
- Tiny, doable steps you can take this week (hello, two hours on Sunday) to start your own self-made journey
- A tender, honest take on motherhood, regret, and why she wishes she’d had more kids—even after doing it as a single mom
If you’re in the thick of mom life, feeling behind, or wondering if you missed your shot, this episode will remind you: it’s never too late, your story is your superpower, and you’re allowed to build wealth, rest, and be “that girl” and that mom.
Follow Nely on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nelygalan/?hl=en
I’m grateful to have you here. Being a mom and going after your dreams isn’t easy, but you’re doing better than you think. Keep going — you’ve got this.
Let’s stay connected:
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See you next time — stay inspired.
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