Yo Quiero Dinero

Episode 264 features Esther Zeledón of BeActChange. We talk about how the America dream is dead. Listen now!

Dr. Esther Zeledón, affectionately known as Dr. EZ, is not only a master of making dreams work but embodies the resilient spirit of a Latina immigrant. Her rich and diverse background has been the cornerstone of her trailblazing work as a life coach, speaker, workshop facilitator, former international diplomat, and ...

Episode 263 features Elin Cervantes of Hablando Wellness. A previous student of ours, we talk about how to make income & impact. Listen now!

Elin Cervantes is a seasoned educator with a unique blend of experiences and passions. With over 18 years working in the field of education, as a school counselor and school site administrator, she brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to her work in the field. Hailing from the vib...

Episode 262 features Denise Varughese of The Connected Reader. A previous student of ours, we talk about navigating the messy middle of entrepreneurship. Listen now!

Denise Varughese is a reader, writer, partner, mother, and friend. She is U.S. based, originally from New York, and now lives in Texas, with her husband, 3 children, and dog, Blue. Denise has 16 years of experience working in K-12 Education and loves facilitating c...

Episode 261 features everything you need to know about podcasting do's & don'ts. If podcasting is something you've been wanting to do, but have NO CLUE where to start, this episode is for you!

In this week's solo episode, I'm talking about everything you need to know about podcasting. Whether you're a newbie entering the space or a seasoned podcaster who needs a little more direction, I got you, boo!

I'm letting you know the inside s...

Episode 260 talks about how to handle a layoff, featuring Orlenda Cortez of Pero I Can Do It Too! Listen now!

Orlenda Cortez is the founder of Pero I Can Do It Too, a platform helping women of color build a life they have never seen their family experience. She's a Money Coach who believes that you can reach your money goals by prioritizing fun.

Born in Guatemala, Orlenda started her money journey with ZERO knowledge and de...

Episode 259 is another YQD® success story of one of our former students, Joanna Muñoz. She shares her journey from being a burnt out nurse to a thriving content creator. Listen now!

Joanna Muñoz is a nurse, furniture artist, DIYer, content creator, blogger and the owner of Painting by the Penny, a DIY and interior design account. In 2016, she started refinishing furniture as a creative hobby that quickly turned into a side...

Episode 258 highlights Latina-themed candle business owner Melissa Gallardo of Bonita Fierce Candles. Listen to her inspiring episode now!

Melissa Gallardo is the Founder of Bonita Fierce Candles, a premium heritage-focused home fragrance brand. Her mission is to revolutionize the toxic and generic home fragrance industry and create better-for-you products that cement a space for diverse, nuanced Latina voices and stories.

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Episode 257 is another YQD® success story of one of our former students, Lucy Ortega. She shares her journey from teacher to restauranteur. Listen now!

Lucy Ortega is a first-generation Latina entrepreneur. She runs a food business – Sierra Mexican Cuisine and creates online content. She also coaches other first-generation individuals who have dreams of transforming their ideas into successful projects and businesses.

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Episode 256 features another YQD® success story! We chat with Evie Prete & Taylor Gilbert, former students of ours. They share a real look at entrepreneurship! Listen now!

Evie Prete is a salary negotiation coach helping women overcome self-doubt while building strategy and confidence to slay their salary negotiations. She is a first-gen college graduate, Latina, entrepreneur, podcaster and space rocket engineer. She works with wome...

Episode 255 talks about how to become a first gen millionaire, featuring Genesis Hinckley of Genuinely Genesis. Listen now!

Genesis has done it all! She's navigated motherhood raising a confident and curious little boy, worked in the corporate world as a Business Analyst at Google, curated content on social media sharing Spanglish financial literacy for low income communities, invested in 2 short-term rental properties, and is ...

I have a surprise bonus episode you this week, mi gente! Listen to episode 254 and find out the secrets of six-figure creators!

In this episode, I discuss the secrets to six-figure creators based on a report from Kajabi. I highlight the importance of diversifying income streams, owning your platform, the limitations of relying on brand deals and the need for multiple revenue sources.

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Episode 253 features how to stop playing small, with Audrey Diaz, Co-Founder of The Dream Lab. We talk about how to stop playing small. Listen now!

Audrey Diaz is a Life & Confidence Coach with over 10 years of coaching experience helping Latina women build confidence in themselves by creating solid habits. Through her framework of developing daily disciplines for women to build out grounding techniques that nurture their ...

Episode 252 features Giovanna "Gigi" Gonzalez of The First Gen Mentor. We talk about her new book, Cultura and Cash, and how your cultura affects your dinero. Listen now!

Giovanna "Gigi" Gonzalez is a TikTok influencer, financial educator, and author of Cultura and Cash. During The Great Resignation, she quit her 10 year corporate career to pursue her true passion: teaching financial literacy to young a...

Episode 251 features Vanessa Mota of My Dominican Kitchen®. We talk bout how to become a full-time blogger. Listen now!

Vanessa Mota is an award-winning food photographer and content creator. Her love for food led her to create My Dominican Kitchen®, a bilingual blog sharing traditional Dominican recipes and Latin-inspired meals for home cooks.

She was born in Santo Domingo, the capital city of the Dominican Republic, and g...

Episode 250 features another YQD® success story! We chat with Juliana Londono & share how she created 5 figures in her first year in business! Listen now!

Juliana Londoño is a proud Latina, bilingual, and licensed mental health therapist in NJ. Her business focuses on the intersectionality of mental health and the Latino/BIPOC communities. Her mission is to bring awareness, education, and resources through various outlets.

For full e...

This week, episode 249 features a YQD® success story! We sat down with past student Luzy King of Say Hola Wealth and discuss how she turned her passion into purpose.

Luzy King is an award-winning entrepreneur, Certified Trauma of Money Wealth Coach, contributing author, Community Leader, and Founder of Say Hola Wealth.

She's on a mission to decolonize wealth for First Gen Latinas and BIPOC and help them reach financial...

Welcome to the season 6 premiere of Yo Quiero Dinero®! We cannot believe that we're six seasons deep! As we roll in the New Year, episode 248 talks about how to make 2024 your best year yet! We also answer some listeners Q&As! Listen now!

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It's a New Year, mi gente. We know this time of the year is notorious for many of us making those dreaded resolutions that so many don't stick ...

All December long, we are replaying our top 4 most popular episodes of 2023! This week's replay episode is episode 194, with Nicole Nieves of The Brand Vibe.

Nicole Nieves is a brand expert, digital marketing strategist, business coach, and mother of 3 growing boys. After spending 15 years as a corporate exec running multimillion-dollar launch campaigns, she started her own company, The Brand Vibe, to help other entrepreneurs m...

All December long, we are replaying our top 4 most popular episodes of 2023! This week's replay episode is episode 191, Yo Quiero Dinero® creator and host Jannese Torres talks about why she purchased real estate in Puerto Rico🇵🇷

Episode Highlights:

• The journey of becoming a property owner in Puerto Rico
• How to find listings for a property in Puerto Rico & mistakes to avoid when searching
• Safety concerns...