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hi hi first gens!! today, we're continuing the "here's how to ___ in 2023"… series with why you need to start investing and how to do it even when you don't know exactly how investing works. if you stop yourself from investing until you know everything YOU THINK you need to to get started… then you will be losing out on building wealth. because at the end of the day, investing your money is the on...

We're back from a holiday break with a YouTube REPLAY. Let's talk debt pay off...if there's ever been a good time to pay off that high-interest soul sucking credit card debt - it is now. with interest rates rising, we're liking paying more towards that debt we have... aka COSTING us more. so if paying off your debt is a 2023 money goal for you, or even if it's not, this video gives you a step-by-s...

Ugh, it's December 8th, 2022 and it took us basically a year to make what our white male counterparts made in 2021. Wish that wasn't the case, but alas here we are. While it is not our fault or our sole responsibility to erradict the gender pay gap, I did want to share a thing or two we can take action on. Subscribe to the weekly Amigas Get Money newsletter:  https://firstgenmoney.ck.page/6702bc06...

Today's episode breaks down THREE different "rules" — rules in quotes because at the end of the day, tu haces lo que te da la gana — on how much you should be spending on your housing costs. Whether it's the home you own or rent, yeah we don't want to be spending 100% of your paycheck on housing.  Housing is one of the TOP expenses in a person's budget so it's important for us to understand how th...

We're bringing it back to the basics with today's episode on TRACKING YOUR EXPENSES! Yes, I literally mean tracking every single dollar that comes out of your pocket. Why? Well with a few months left of 2022, what better way to start then to take control of our money. Tracking my expenses was the FIRST step I took when I started my money journey in 2017 and it helped uncover a lot for me. When I k...

Is all renting throwing away money?! Is your primary home always an investment?! These are all the questions I keep asking myself as the time to move out of the basement approaches. In the last two years, we've been living basically rent-free and everyone's be asking; so are you guys buying something? wait, you want to move back to Brooklyn? why? that's so wasteful.  Well... I guess it depends on...

I'm back! It's been a while since my last podcast episode and I'm glad to be returing on such an exciting week. This week, we're talking student loan forgiveness, the details, my thoughts and some action items. Resources mentioned: The Biden-Harris Administration's Student Debt Relief Plan Explained - StudentAid Public Service Loan Forgiveness - WH Biden's Student-Loan Relief Adds New Wrinkle to I...

In today's episode, I share my journey with therapy and mental health. Growing up it therapy wasn't something my parents talked about or supported. A lot of the support and mental health advice given was around seeking God and prayer, but I knew I needed something else. I'm finally at a place where I am openly talking about my mental health needs with my family and working to remove this taboo tha...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and I'm excited that we have on today's guest to share some tips for briniging daily wellness into our lives. Prioritizing your health doesn't need to involve drastic changes, it can come from taking small steps towards the life you ultimately want to lead. About Kayla Nedza:  Born in Colombia and raised in New Jersey, Kayla Nedza is an entrepreneur, author, ce...

In today's episode, we are joined by Darilyn Castillo, actress, singer, and educator. You'll hear her journey in becoming a full-time actress and how she juggles the many passions, including hosting her own podcast, Morenita . Visit Darilyn's website: https://www.darilyncastillo.com/home Follow Darilyn on Instagram: @darilynmelody Follow me on Instagram:  @firstgenmoney ✨ Get Your FREE #GetTheRai...

In today's episode, we're talking online business, digital nomad life, and creating a life you do enjoy now.   Before becoming an Online Business Coach and Digital Nomad, Dulce had a plan to climb the corporate ladder. She started in Corporate America at a young age, and reached Director level positions leading teams and divisions across NYC, Miami, and Latin America before becoming the Latina CEO...

Today on the podcast we're talking to Vivian Nunez, writer and content creator, about how to implement creativity into your daily life... Even if you don't have a "creative" job. Because creativity is for everyone and don't need to quit our 9-5s in search for a creative outlet.  We also talk about Viv's journey through entrepreunership and fostering friendships in adulthood.  Visit Viv's website:...

Today we're having a conversation wtih Dr. Lisette on how first gens can break cycles, face their fears, and set boundaries to live their best selves. Dr. Lisette Sanchez, PhD is a bilingual and bicultural licensed psychologist, speaker and coach based out of Southern California. She is the founder of Calathea Wellness Coaching and Psychological Services, Inc. Dr. Lisette is passionate about demys...

Today's episode we're chatting with Melba Tellez, Founder of Mujeres on the Rise, about her career journey and some tips for breaking into the tech space.   Melba   Tellez  helps Latinas rise in their careers and in their lives through resources, community, and coaching. As the founder of  Mujeres on the Rise ,  Melba  has helped thousands of women find and land their dream jobs, discover their pu...

This week we're talking with Yai Vargas about knowing your worth and asking for it. Yai shares more about her 15 years in Corporate America and how she made the calculated pivot to entrepreneurship. Yai Vargas is a career & diversity professional that helps organizations develop engaging programming focused on career and leadership development. With a background in multicultural marketing and comm...

This week we are joined by Melissa Gallardo of Bonita Fierce Candles. Melissa started a candle making hobby during the pandemic because she loved burning candles and figured she could make her own. After a few jokes about selling the candles she was making, she realized that she could actually do that. When she realized that this could be a business, she made a big financial investment she couldn'...

This week we have Kayla Castañeda, founder of Agua Bonita, joining us to share her story. For some of us, the decision about quitting our jobs to pursue our business full-time takes years or many attempts before actually doing so. For Kayla, the decision was made for her when her company went under in the early pandemic days and left her unemployed. When that happened, Kayla decided it was time to...

Happy New Years Eve! Let's talk about setting 2022 goals. A lot of times when setting new goals, we forget or don't think to look at our past goals and reflect. If you haven't already, think about your 2021. What were your wins? Which goals did you reach? Which goals didn't you reach? Why do you think you reach the goals you did and why don't you think you reach the ones you didn't?  Sit down for...

While working her corporate job after graduation, Liz realized she couldn't do that for the rest of her life. She had other desires and passions she wanted to explore that she put aside in college. That's when Liz made the decision to start painting on the side and continued to do so for the next three years. Eventually she knew she wanted to make the jump into creating art all day. She quit her j...

It wasn't an overnight decision, it was three years in the making. Rosa was working a 9-5 job while building her PR firm for three years before making the decision to quit and go full-time on her business. In today's episode, Rosa shares how she managed her first gen responsibilities and created boundaries with family to set herself up for success. Visit Rosa's website: www.rosaepr.com Follow Rosa...

Even after receiving your degree, you can turn around and say 'actually I don't really want to use this like I had planned.' That's what Jude did after graduating from law school. It's never too late to decide you want something else with your life. Today's interview with Jude is a story of someone who knew what she wanted and went for it. If you enjoyed today's episode, please rate and review us!...

On today's episode we talk a bit more about my recent life update - quitting my 9-5. Why I decided it was time for a break and how I went about preparing for one. Follow me on Instagram: @firstgenmoney 💥 ⁠Grab a copy of your FREE #GetTheRaise: Email Template - https://firstgenmoney.ck.page/78a0923880 ✨ OUR MONEY MUST-HAVES✨ https://firstgenmoney.com/youtube ​​​​​ ➡️ Book a coaching call with me...

Excited to announce the Amigas Get Money podcast is launching on Friday, December 17th, 2021. The Amigas Get Money podcast will highlight the inspirational stories of Latinas who are living their passions unapologetically. Are you always dreaming for a different life? Tired of your current career? Not sure how to pivot or simply too scared to make to take the leap? Then you're in the right place....