Latina Money Diaries

In this episode of Latina Money Diaries, host Itzel discusses the importance of setting financial boundaries to achieve financial peace and independence. She emphasizes that many people struggle with money not due to a lack of income, but because they allow too many obligations and emotional pressures to dictate their financial decisions. Itzel shares her personal experiences and insights on how t...

In this episode of Latina Money Diaries , host Itzel Flores gets real about the lessons she learned the hard way before buying her first home. From low pre-approvals to working with the wrong realtor, Itzel shares the real-life mistakes that nearly made her give up and the strategies that helped her come back stronger, smarter, and with three homes to her name. Learn how to protect your wallet, ch...

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, host Itzel Flores opens up about why her family chooses not to celebrate Halloween and how faith, discernment, and financial wisdom all come together during this time of year. Itzel shares her perspective on how Halloween isn’t as innocent as it seems, explaining the spiritual side that many overlook from the darkness it glorifies to how it quietly see...

In this heartfelt episode of Latina Money Diaries , host Itzel opens up about the leap of faith that changed everything — leaving the safety of corporate life to build a family business from the ground up. After years in banking, learning the ins and outs of credit, lending, and financial growth, Itzel and her husband decided to start their mobile welding and fabrication business in 2019. With no...

Join Itzel Flores in this episode of Latina Money Diaries as she shares her journey from college days to stepping into the world of finance. Discover how she navigated her career as a mortgage and home equity specialist, learned the intricacies of financial products, and transitioned to becoming a business owner. Itzel offers insights on financial literacy, the importance of internships, and the c...

In this episode of Latina Money Diaries, host Itzel Flores shares her journey of resilience and survival as a broke college student in Dallas. From navigating life with limited resources to learning valuable life lessons, Itzel opens up about the importance of friendships, budgeting, and perseverance. Tune in to hear how she overcame challenges, built a strong support network, and found her path t...

In this episode of Latina Money Diaries, Itzel Flores shares her personal journey through financial struggles, educational challenges, and the lessons learned along the way. From her low GPA in high school to the hardships faced while transitioning to college life in Dallas, Itzel reflects on the importance of making informed financial decisions and the impact of cultural expectations. She emphasi...

Hola, baby girls! 💖 Welcome to the very first episode of Latina Money Diaries ! I’m your host, Itzel Flores, and today I’m getting real about my own money story — from growing up in Brownsville, Texas, one of the poorest cities in America, to learning firsthand what it takes to survive, stretch every dollar, and build a foundation for financial confidence. I grew up with a single mom and two brot...

Welcome to Latina Money Diaries with Itzel Flores! Dive into empowering financial education as we explore saving, spending, and building wealth. Join us for honest stories and lessons to help you take control of your financial future. financial boundaries, money management, cultural expectations, personal finance, financial independence, budgeting, emotional obligations, generosity, self-care, fin...