Linda Garcia, Texas House Representative, author of Wealth Warrior: 8 Steps for Communities of Color to Conquer the Stock Market, and founder of In Luz We Trust, is dedicated to empowering BIPOC and Latinx communities through financial literacy. Her podcast, Investies, tackles real-money topics, demystifies investing, and explores crucial areas like the stock market, money management, and the impact of interest rates on personal finances. Linda’s work advocates for financial independence, championing equity and representation for all, especially immigrants and marginalized communities. As a financial feminist, she encourages listeners—regardless of political affiliation, be it Republican or Democrat—to take control of their financial futures. Through her podcast and advocacy, Linda tackles the intersection of financial education, the economy, and geopolitics, helping diverse communities build wealth and secure their place in today’s financial landscape.
This week, we’re sharing audio from one of Linda’s recent appearances at SXSW 2025. This discussion, hosted by Bessy Martinez and House of Chingonas at Mira Mira in Austin. Bessy is the founder of the Latina Foundation and host of The EveryDay Jefa podcast. Her co-panelist was Denise Hernandez, the presiding county court judge in Travis County, Texas. She is also an activist working advocating for youth adversely impacted by the justice system. You can find Bessy here: @everdayjefa, and you can find Denise here: @denisecreateschange. We talked about creating change, self care, community advocacy, our personal journeys, and so much more.
There are so many ways to make the stock market work for you as you gain more experience as an investor. If you have questions about different kinds of investing, please reach out! You can find us on Patreon, and submit questions without getting a membership (but we appreciate it if you do decide to invest in our show!). We love speaking with our listeners. Happy investing and happy trading!
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