Ch*ngona Revolution

This week's theme is gratitude. As Courage Driven Latina turns three and we celebrate everything that Erika and the company have accomplished, we are remembering all the trials and tribulations it took to get to this point. Somewhere between feeling lost in the tech industry, earning no money from her food blog, and getting a cease and desist order that caused her to change the name of her busines...

As Latinas, we are often told that we have to follow through with our commitments. It's not bad advice, but it's also not helpful when we know that the thing that we committed to is no longer fulfilling us. We shouldn't stay in a draining position at work just because we've spent a lot of time there. That only serves to perpetuate the sunk cost fallacy and keep us feeling miserable when we could b...

Hi Rebels! This week Erika has a special and educational episode for you all! She hosted a masterclass last week and wanted to share it with you guys! Tune in for some serious gems!  Website: www.theerikacruz.com Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruz TikTok @‌theerikacruz LinkedIn How to work with Erika: Join Courage Driven Latina  

In this episode of the Chingona Revolution podcast, host Erika welcomes special guest Jasmin, who has been part of the Courage Driven Latina program. They discuss Jasmin's powerful story as the eldest daughter of immigrant parents and her journey of personal growth and transformation. The conversation focuses on the program's emphasis on life development rather than just business, addressing the c...

Hi Rebels! In today's episode, we're talking all about failure. Failure is the #1 thing that everyone I work with avoids. When we dig deep as to why they haven't started taking action on the thing they want to do, it usually comes back to the fear of failure. We don't want to fail, so instead we avoid doing the thing altogether.    I thought: We are so afraid to fail, so what would happen if we ma...

Hi Rebels! On this week's episode join Erika as she tackles the pervasive issue of self-doubt and shares her  personal stories and insights, emphasizing the struggles faced by immigrant communities and underserved individuals. Discover a powerful tool to overcome self-doubt and the importance of reframing thoughts to foster confidence. Don't miss this empowering episode and mark your calendars for...

One of my favorite parts of the Courage Driven Latina program is the coaching calls. I love hosting these coaching calls because it allows me to help amazing women find solutions to their problems and it encourages them to continue in their Courage Project Journey. This week's call was especially productive, so if you are working on a courage project of your own, this episode is for you.    Guadal...

I used to settle for a good life. A few years ago, everything about my life was really good on paper. I had a good job, a good fiancé, and a good career in tech to look forward to. But I wasn't happy. I had a good life, but, I wanted a great life. And having a great life meant leaving that all behind for what I really wanted to do. It was terrifying, but I did it, and now I have the life I've alwa...

If you are a Human Design fanatic (like I am) this episode is for you! If you don't already know, Human Design combines astrology, the I Ching, Kabbalah, and Vedic philosophy. It centers around the division of personalities into five energy types that could indicate how someone is supposed to exchange energy with the world. So basically everyone is either a Manifestor, Generator, Manifesting Gener...

Hello Rebels! I can't tell you how excited I am for this week's episode! I recently interviewed the woman that got me into the stock market in the first place, Linda Garcia!  Linda is a Cali native and proud Latina. She spent 17 years working in the TV and film industry helping well-recognized TV networks, movie studios, and streaming services build programming for the U.S. Hispanic market. Despit...

Have you ever noticed that no one teaches us how to fail? Even though failing is a part of life. Heck, I have failed so many times! I failed to make money off of my food blog, I failed to make it big as a Latina yoga instructor, and I failed to stick it out in Big Tech. But all of those failures taught me something. I learned how to be more courageous, I learned how to listen to my gut, and I lear...

Hello Rebels! Mental health is a topic that is unfortunately swept under the rug by the Latinx community, which is why I talk about it on the podcast all the time! I want to help destigmatize mental health issues and learn how to heal from them. I want people to be able to tell their stories and share their experiences. Because the more we share, the more we know we're not alone.    I want to end...

Hello Rebels! This week we're talking about a trend I've noticed with my clients and colleagues. We will create goals, try to manifest them without adjusting our actions, and then lose hope when we inevitably fail to reach these new goals.    Don't get me wrong, manifesting definitely works. But the universe needs more from you than good vibes. It needs a plan and it needs you to enact that plan. ...

Hello Rebels! If you're listening to this podcast, it's probably because you've made some unconventional choices in your life. Whether that's starting your own business, calling off an engagement, or living a life that's different from society's standards you made a choice that was best for you. It takes a lot of courage to become unconventional and that courage came from somewhere deep inside you...

As someone who has a ton of things on their plate at all times, I have to be the one to tell you that I am not motivated to do all the things all the time. Motivation comes and goes. And while I don't let a lack of motivation stop me, it is important to sit down and figure out why I've lost my motivation. And I suggest you do the same.     This life is unpredictable and we have to learn how to be...

Are you a giver, an eldest daughter, or someone who's afraid of success? Are you tired of repeating the same selfless habits and want to make some major moves for yourself? You've come to the right place. It's time to get you out of your rut and into a courage-driven mindset.    This masterclass was made for women entrepreneurs, and women in general, who want to stop holding themselves back and fi...

Success is almost never linear. Isn't that so frustrating!? We work so hard to achieve our dreams only to be let down at the finish line. But successful people know that failure is not the end, it's just the beginning. More often than not failure is redirection - it's not the end of the line. And before you write me off as an optimist, our guest has experienced this redirection firsthand. This wee...

I am very excited to introduce you all to the one and only, Rebecca Alverez! Rebecca is an entrepreneur, a sexologist, and the founder of the sexual wellness company Bloomi. If you are a client of mine, you know that I love Bloomi's products and I love the work she's doing. I've even handed out some of her products at my events!    Rebecca is here to teach us all about sexual wellness and sexual c...

Happy One Year Anniversary to the Ch*ngona Revolution Podcast!    To celebrate this monumental milestone, we are taking the time to reflect on all the changes this podcast and Courage Driven Latina has gone through in the last year. We'll also answer some questions from the open Q&A I hosted on Instagram.    Something I've learned during my time working with startups is that change is hard, but is...

Hello Rebels! This week Erika is back with another minisode and we are talking all about people pleasing. People pleasing not only hurts us, but it hurts the people around us. I'm not being honest with ourselves and our loved ones, we can make a situation worse than it actually is. Yikes!   Listen to hear some tips and tricks Erica has learned to keep herself from people pleasing in her career and...

Hello Rebels! It's been a while but Erika is back with a solo episode! Join her as she talks about her 6 figure month, her new VIP Day in LA, and how two things can be true, money makes the world go round but it isn't the "end all be all".  Website: www.theerikacruz.com Follow Erika on: Instagram @theerikacruz TikTok @theerikacruz LinkedIn How to work with Erika: Sign up for the Group VIP Retreat...

Rebels! This week Erika is joined by Maria Delgado. Maria, is a self-made Lawtina millionaire and a highly successful Latina Business and Sales Coach. In 2020, she took a brave step and left her toxic associate position to start her own immigration practice. Despite being warned that it would take at least five years to make a profit, Maria was able to generate over 7 figures in less than three ye...

Hello Rebels! This week, Erika is joined by Jannese Torres, the Yo Quiero Dinero Podcast host! Join them as they dive into what financial freedom can mean for you, the guilt and shame associated with mainstream finance, and how Jannese's first solo trip to her motherland not only changed her outlook but was spiritually healing.  YQD™ Founder, Jannese Torres, is a nationally-acclaimed, award-winnin...

This week Erika is back with another amazing guest! She is joined by author and coach Telma Sanchez. Join them as they discuss what it was like writing a book when English isn't your primary language, how Telma broke generational curses within her family, and why you should never give up on yourself!    Telma Sanchez is a certified life and high-performance coach, speaker, community builder, and a...

Hello Rebels! This week Erika has a very special episode. She is sharing some of her journal entries from when she decided to quit her tech job and start Courage Driven Latina. Listen in as she reflects on this very monumental part of her journey and how looking back she realized she was overcoming her fears!  Website: www.theerikacruz.com Follow Erika on: Instagram @theerikacruz TikTok @theerikac...