Victoria Jenn Rodriguez

Banking on Cultura: Where Latino Culture and Entrepreneurship Collide

Business EN ↓ 114 episodes

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur seeking guidance, a seasoned business professional looking for fresh perspectives, or simply a curious listener eager to delve into the heart of Latino culture and entrepreneurship, Banking on Cultura offers something for everyone. This podcast taps into the vibrancy & complexity of Latino culture, entrepreneurship, & all the bochiche in between. Here you will learn tangible strategies on how to start and scale your business by using your culture and authenticity as a competitive advantage vs an Achilles' heel.  Serving her audience with spicy intellect...

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Victoria Jenn Rodriguez

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Business

Latest episode

Jun 16, 2026

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Episodes

EP 92: How Entrepreneurs Can Secure Up to $250,000 in Grant Funding ft. Aisha Glover 16.06.2026

🔗 Secure Your Spot for the UNTAMED Morocco Retreat: https://www.victoriajenn.com/untamed What does it really take to get a $250K grant you don’t have to pay back, disrupt institutional barriers, and build generational wealth in communities of color? This conversation spills what most never will. This week Victoria Jenn sits down with Afro-Latina C-Cuite Executive, Aisha Glover, the powerhouse beh...

EP 91: How to Survive AI, Algorithms and Social Media Burnout ft. Emmelie De La Cruz 26.05.2026

🔗 Secure Your Spot for the UNTAMED Morocco Retreat: https://www.victoriajenn.com/untamed Meet Emmelie De La Cruz, fractional CMO, head of growth at Bubble IO, ex-Meta, and a Dominican/Puerto Rican trailblazer raised by the Bronx. After weathering TWO layoffs in a single year, Emmelie turned survival into strategy, launching a cleaning company in Atlanta before returning to tech and advising celeb...

EP 90: How Top Latino Leaders Win Without Social Media (C-Suite Secrets) ft. JC 12.05.2026

🔗 Request an invitation for the UNTAMED Morocco Retreat: https://vjrenterprises.thrivecart.com/untamed-retreat-2026/ This week Victoria Jenn sits down with JC, the elusive “Elevation Coach” trusted by Fortune 500 CEOs, global athletes, and top-tier rainmakers whose names you’ll only hear when the doors are sealed shut.  JC is the power player you won’t find online; his transformation happened off...

Marketing Plays to Get You Paid ft. Runway Billionaire REPLAY 06.05.2026

👩🏽‍💻Complete Our 3min Survey Here: https://forms.gle/iEDvZFiTqQuKCsVH7 This week we're joined by Marketing & Digital Product Expert Runway Billionaire. Runway is a self made millionaire, TedX Speaker, and has been featured in Forbes for his rags to riches story - inspiring people of color to bet on themselves and build their wealth online via digital products.  If you want to sell prod...

How to Secure Sponsorships: The Hidden Secrets to Raising Money for Events ft. Tony Waller REPLAY 29.04.2026

This week we bring back one of our most popular episodes with Walmart Executive, Tony Waller. Tony is constantly asked for money given his corporate role. On this episode he breaks down how entrepreneurs and fundraisers can differentiate themselves to secure corporate sponsorships. We also get into his experience as an LGBTQ+ Afro -Latino being forced to choose a side, mental health, and how the B...

Find Your Ride or Die: Managing Relationships in Business and in Love with Carmen Ortiz-McGhee REPLAY 21.04.2026

Victoria Jenn welcomes Carmen Ortiz-McGhee, the COO of the National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC), where she oversees programs, partnerships, and a vast membership managing over $260 billion in capital. Together they dig into the essence of leadership, authenticity, and the power of vulnerability. Plus, Carmen candidly discusses her perspectives on mindset intimacy, its complexities,...

EP 89: How to Earn Your Leisure ft. Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings 24.03.2026

🎟️ Secure your spot for the Centered CEO Mastermind Retreat here: https://www.victoriajenn.com/retreat This week Victoria Jenn sits down with the founders of Earn Your Leisure (EYL), Troy Millings & Rashad Bilal, for a candid conversation about building a global multi-million dollar brand, shifting culture, and making financial literacy accessible for all. You'll hear how EYL grew from a...

EP 88: How to Get a Netflix Show, Invest in Real Estate, and Build a 7 Figure Business ft. Eleonora Srugo 17.03.2026

🎟️ Secure your spot for the Centered CEO Mastermind Retreat here: https://www.victoriajenn.com/retreat Welcome back to Banking on Cultura! In this episode, host Victoria Jenn Rodriguez sits down Eleonora Srugo, powerhouse real estate broker and Netflix star. From her early days hustling in NYC to building a successful team and navigating the world of reality TV on "Selling the City," Ele...

EP 87: How to Survive Without Burning Out or Selling Out ft. Samantha Ortiz-Young 03.03.2026

🎟️ Secure your spot for the Centered CEO Mastermind Retreat here: https://www.victoriajenn.com/retreat This week Victoria Jenn welcomes Samantha Ortiz-Young to the pod. New York’s #1 trainer, entrepreneur, Nike coach, and proud Latina. In this episode, Samantha opens up about the realities of entrepreneurship, navigating identity, setting boundaries, and prioritizing health and wellness, especiall...

EP 86: The Magic Is in the Unknowing: How to Trust Yourself During a Life Pivot 17.02.2026

Secure your spot for the Centered CEO Mastermind Retreat here: https://www.victoriajenn.com/retreat In this heartfelt solo episode, host Victoria Jenn Rodriguez dives deep into her personal journey of evolution, spiritual self-discovery, and embracing a new identity. From transformative retreats in Costa Rica and Bali, to becoming a caregiver for her father, and stepping into new leadership roles,...

EP 85: Cultura Is Currency: What Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Performance Means for Identity, Business & Wealth 11.02.2026

Secure your spot for the Centered CEO Mastermind Retreat here: https://www.victoriajenn.com/retreat Welcome back to Banking On Cultura. Season 7 is HERE 🎙️🔥 In this solo episode, Victoria Jenn breaks down the deeper meaning behind Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance, and why it hit so many of us like medicine. This wasn’t just a performance… it was representation, history, pride, and unity on one...

5 Journal Prompts For A Transformative New Year (Unlock Your Best Year Yet!) 30.12.2025

🎟️ If you're a leader that is tired of second guessing yourself and ready to design the life you deserve, join us at the Centered CEO Mastermind Retreat this January 2026: https://www.victoriajenn.com/retreat A new year calls for new journal prompts to get you thinking about your purpose in 2026 and beyond. This week Victoria Jenn shares her top prompts for identifying your passion, reinventi...

Do Holiday Traditions Uplift the Culture or Hold Us Back - Live From Miami ft. The Mama’s Den REPLAY 23.12.2025

🎟️ If you're an entrepreneur or creative leader seeking clarity and alignment for your business and soul, join us at The Centered CEO Mastermind Retreat this January 2026: https://www.victoriajenn.com/retreat This week we’re live from Miami joined by the ladies of The Mama’s Den discussing the highs and lows of family traditions and the pressure women face to uphold traditions. 🎁 This is a r...

Going Viral To Get Paid: How to Quit Your 9-5 and Become An Influencer ft. Ken Starrrz REPLAY 16.12.2025

In Person Mastermind Retreat 👉🏼 Join the waitlist if you want to get aligned and center yourself and business in 2026: https://www.victoriajenn.com/retreat-waitlist-2026 This week we’re bringing you one of our most popular episode s with viral sensation Kenneth Reyes aka Ken Starrz, who has built his career making people laugh and helping them find happiness within.  In this episode prepare to l...

From Grit to Global: The Latina Story Walmart Couldn’t Ignore with Qiana Aviles REPLAY 09.12.2025

🎟️ Strategic Planning Workshop: Map out 2026 for Consistent Revenue https://www.victoriajenn.com/workshop2026   This week we’re bringing back one of our most popular episodes this season with powerhouse serial entrepreneur, Qiana Aviles. From her roots growing up Puerto Rican in Brooklyn, getting arrested, to founding multiple successful businesses and landing a groundbreaking wellness-and-beauty...

EP 84: Navigating Difficult Clients and Dating in Business with Sovereign Bee 02.12.2025

🎟️ Strategic Planning Workshop: Map out 2026 for Consistent Revenue https://www.victoriajenn.com/workshop2026   WARNING EXPLICIT LANGUAGE IN THIS EPISODE: Clutch your pearls, pin up your curls, lay your edges tight, and put the kids to bed, this episode is for grown folks.  Welcome back to another episode of Banking on Cultura . In this juicy episode, Victoria Jenn sits down with powerhouse event...

EP 83: Survived Domestic Violence and Built a Multi Six Figure Business as Revenge ft. Janine Hernandez 11.11.2025

👉🏼Grab this FREE guide: 3 Steps to to Quit Your 9-5, and Start a Business Without Losing Your Financial Security: https://www.victoriajenn.com/training This week host, Victoria Jenn sits down with her former client, bestselling author, book coach, and domestic violence survivor, Janine Hernandez. Janine shares her incredible journey from overcoming childhood trauma and abuse to building a succes...

EP 82: How to Confidently Pitch Brands and Monetize Your Gifts ft. Leslie Rodriguez 28.10.2025

👉🏼 Grab this FREE guide: 3 Steps to to Quit Your 9-5, and Start a Business Without Losing Your Financial Security: https://www.victoriajenn.com/training Victoria Jenn chats with Leslie Rodriguez, body positivity influencer, for an honest, hilarious, and inspiring deep-dive into the world of content creation.  Leslie shares her journey from the early days of being a creator, to landing brand amba...

EP 81: Building a Powerful Team, Funding & Navigating DEI No No Words ft. Citi Medina 21.10.2025

This week host Victoria Jenn Rodriguez sits down with Citi Medina, the founder and CEO of Equal Space, Newark’s acclaimed equity and innovation hub. Get behind-the-scenes insights on how to build and manage a multi million dollar business. Citi Medina has dedicated his life to creating spaces where multicultural founders, women-led ventures, and LGBTQIA+ startups thrive. 🔥 If you’re struggling wi...

EP 80: Doing Hard Things: Healing, Finding Purpose, & Starting Over ft. Hady Mendez 14.10.2025

This week Victoria Jenn welcomes Hady Mendez, CEO of Boldly Speaking and newly minted author, to talk about ageism, living boldly, finding your purpose after 50, and making big life transitions without losing yourself. Hady drops tales from her new book, "Calladita No More," that helped shape her into a powerhouse corporate tech executive turned entrepreneur living life on her terms and...

EP 79: From Homeless to the Latin Grammys ft. Award Winning Producer Maffio 30.09.2025

👉🏼 Free Workbook: Top Hacks for Entrepreneurs: https://www.victoriajenn.com/freeworkbook2025 This week host Victoria Jenn sits down with the legendary Maffio – 3x Latin Grammy winner, Grammy nominee, and pioneer of merengue electronico. From hustling in New York, living out of his car in Miami, to becoming one of the most respected producers in Latin music, Mafio’s story is all about believing i...

EP 78: How to Host Retreats: Mistakes to Avoid, Budgeting, Partnerships and Mindset ft. Sue Fearless 16.09.2025

👉🏼 Free Workbook: Top Hacks for Entrepreneurs: https://www.victoriajenn.com/freeworkbook2025 Join Victoria Jenn sit down with powerhouse guest Sue Fearless, from shy music lover and event curator to global entrepreneur and fearless women’s advocate. Hear the untold stories behind Sue’s empowering brand, learn the ins and outs of launching international retreats (including her signature Dubai exp...

EP 77: The Art of Asking For More: Negotiation Tips for Women and Entrepreneurs ft. Alexandra Carter 09.09.2025

👉🏼 Free Workbook: Top Hacks for Entrepreneurs in 2025: https://www.victoriajenn.com/freeworkbook2025 This week Victoria Jenn sits down with the incredible Alexandra Carter, master negotiator, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Columbia Law School professor, and renowned keynote speaker. Victoria and Alex dive deep into the realities of negotiating as a woman, especially as a woman of color,...

EP 76: Burnout Isn’t the End, It’s Your Breakthrough: Symptoms and Recovery ft. Daisy Anger-Domínguez 03.09.2025

👉🏼 Free Workbook: Top Hacks for Entrepreneurs in 2025: https://www.victoriajenn.com/freeworkbook2025 In this candid and powerful episode, host Victoria Jenn Rodriguez sits down with the inspiring Daisy Auger-Domínguez —C-suite executive, author, speaker, and corporate advisor, for a deep dive into burn out, identity, and authenticity.  Daisy shares her unique journey as a Dominican Puerto Rican...

How to Secure Sponsorships: The Hidden Secrets to Raising Money for Events ft. Tony Waller [REPLAY] 26.08.2025

This week we bring back one of our most popular episodes with Walmart Executive, Tony Waller. Tony is constantly asked for money given his corporate role. On this episode he breaks down how entrepreneurs and fundraisers can differentiate themselves to secure corporate sponsorships. We also get into his experience as an LGBTQ+ Afro -Latino being forced to choose a side, mental health, and how the B...

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