Yo Quiero Dinero

In this week’s episode,Jannese sits down with Diana Garcia, founder of Amigas y Dinero, to explore her personal journey from nonprofit work to becoming a full-time money coach helping Latinas rewrite their financial stories.

Diana shares how a pivotal decision during the pandemic, choosing not to return to a two-hour commute led her to create her own income, community, and career. She opens up about growing up in an immigrant ho...

In this inspiring episode of Yo Quiero Dinero, host Jannese Torres sits down with Joyce Medeiros, co-founder of Investrio—a financial platform designed to help solopreneurs master both personal and business money management. From her beginnings as a first-gen immigrant working on Wall Street to taking the leap into the startup world, Joyce shares her journey of resilience, risk-taking, and purpose-driven innovation.

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Mi gente, today's episode is a WHOLE vibe. Jannese is joined by Wilmarie and Adriana—aka Investing Jevas—two baddies who hit financial independence before turning 30. Yes, you read that right. These women are out here building generational wealth, breaking cycles, and reclaiming their financial power—and now they’re bringing you the blueprint.

From navigating Puerto Rico's wild financial systems to shifting from scarci...

This week on Yo Quiero Dinero, Jannese is joined by the brilliant and unfiltered Eduek Brooks, a Canadian financial educator and founder of Two Sides of a Dime. Sis does not play when it comes to money — and in this episode, she gets real about how she paid off $47,000 of debt in just 20 months, turned her financial rock bottom into a thriving business, and created the Surplus Method — a roadmap that’s helping women all o...

In this episode, host Jannese Torres dives into the inspiring journey of Gabby, a 46-year-old teacher aiming to retire by 57. Discover how Gabby transformed her financial landscape by maxing out her 403B and Roth IRA, investing in index funds, and strategically planning her retirement. Jannese shares expert insights on optimizing contributions, understanding withdrawal strategies, and the importance of asset allocation as retiremen...

This episode is your wake-up call, y’all. Jannese is joined by sales coach and multi-seven-figure entrepreneur Dielle Charon to talk all things money, mindset, and making bank as a woman of color. From ditching her underpaid 9-5 to building a thriving coaching empire, Dielle breaks down how to turn your skills into income, charge your worth, and stop playing small. This convo is packed with truth bombs, permission slips, and straig...

In this episode of Yo Quiero Dinero, I'm tackling a listener's burning question about divorce and property ownership. Discover the pitfalls of verbal agreements, the importance of legal documentation, and strategies to protect your financial future. Don't let your ex-spouse cash in on your hard-earned equity!

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In this episode of Yo Quiero Dinero, we're diving into personal finance, entrepreneurship, and the unique money challenges faced by the Latino community with Mariel Amador, creator of Money For Mujeres and host of the Chinga Tu Money podcast. Discover how Mariel's journey from the classroom to financial empowerment coach is breaking barriers and transforming lives. Learn her top strategies for investing, overcoming financial fears,...

In this conversation, Michelle Seijas, creator of Thriving Chingona, shares her journey from being a high school principal to becoming a leadership coach, focusing on empowering Latinas and people of color. She discusses the importance of community, mentorship, and self-awareness in leadership, as well as the challenges faced by first-generation professionals. Michelle emphasizes the need for emotional support in leadership roles a...

Episode highlights

• How to juggle between side hustles and a FT job
• At what point did Jannese realize she reached FI (financial independence)
• How long did it take her to reach FI/RE
• Should you contribute to a ROTH IRA or a 401K?
• How to invest as a newbie
• Do you need a financial advisor to manage your dinero?
• Managing her property in Puerto Rico when she’s not living there full time
• How to handle old retirement accounts
• What bank is good ...

Episode 329 talks about how to create unlimited income as a therapist, featuring Liz Fernandez. Listen now!

Liz Fernandez is a former Marriage and Family Therapist turned multi-6-figure Business Coach, helping Latina therapists and coaches break free from burnout and build profitable, freedom-filled businesses. As the founder of The Therapist to Coach Collective and host of The Beyond Private Practice Podcast, she teaches ...

Episode 328 talks about how to be a jefa, featuring Ashley K. Stoyanov Ojeda. Listen now!

Ashley K. Stoyanov Ojeda is a first-generation Latina entrepreneur, bestselling author, and business strategist helping diverse founders and thought leaders build impactful businesses and grow their brands. With over a decade of experience across nonprofits, media, tech, and creative industries, she blends business development with communi...

Episode 327 talks about how to stop making motherhood your whole identity, featuring Jexsaida Flores. Listen now!

Jexsaida Flores is a Self-Love Coach, speaker, and founder of Fierce LeadHerShip LLC. She empowers high-achieving moms and women to reclaim their identity, confidence, and self-worth beyond motherhood. Through coaching, community, and personal development, she helps women heal, grow, and lead with purpose.

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Episode 326 talks about building wealth as a breadwinning mom, featuring Nathalia Segoviano. Listen now!

Nathalia Segoviano is a Guatemalan immigrant, first-gen wealth builder, and money coach.

After paying off over $18,000 in credit card debt and becoming the sole provider for her family, she transformed her financial life through budgeting and self-education.

Now, she helps others take control of their money, build wealth, and...

Episode 325 talks about managing your partnership in business & parenthood, featuring Sabrina Castillo. Listen now!

Sabrina Castillo is a visionary entrepreneur, leadership coach, and brand strategist with over 20 years of experience in communications, community engagement, and business development.

As co-founder of Carlitos Barbecue Taqueria, a thriving Latino-owned restaurant group, she blends strategy, culture, and purpos...

Episode 324 shares personal finance tips for Gen X,  featuring Deborah Johnson Miranda of Bee Money Coaching. Listen now!

Deborah Johnson Miranda is a Latina money coach with ADHD who didn’t take her finances seriously until she faced bankruptcy (twice) and the possibility of foreclosure.

At her lowest point, she knew things had to change. She knows firsthand the challenges of overcoming financial trauma and the effect...

Episode 323 talks about how to become a future millionaire,  featuring the one and only Rachel Rodgers. Listen now!

Rachel Rodgers is the founder of Hello Seven, a company that helps women and marginalized communities build wealth and scale seven-figure businesses. A former attorney and self-made millionaire, she’s the bestselling author of We Should All Be Millionaires and her latest book, Future ...

Episode 322 talks about how to give yourself grace as a mompreneur,  featuring return guest of the show Catalina Del Carmen. Listen now!

Catalina Del Carmen is a Latina business coach and host of the Show Up Real Podcast with over 100k downloads. She helps WOC coaches and service providers scale to six figures through ethical sales, authentic content, and simplified strategies. Featured in The New York Times, Catalina...

Episode 321 talks about how to incorporate self-care into motherhood, featuring return guest of the show Rita-Soledad Fernández Paulino of Wealth Para Todos. Listen now!

Rita-Soledad Fernández Paulino is the founder and CEO of Wealth Para Todos, a money and self-care coaching company dedicated to empowering BIPOC, women, and LGBTQ+ communities.

A Queer Mexican-American and former math teacher, Soledad turned their experienc...