Yo Quiero Dinero

On today's episode, we are featuring the first Latino CFP in the nation! We're talking all things running a business and how to turn your music career into a six figure business.Louis Barajas has strived to redefine what it means to be a wealth and business expert. Rather than limiting his scope to the size of the client's bank balance, investment portfolio, or retirement account, his approach has always been to show people how to use their finances to enrich their lives. Louis connects with people through their passions, their dreams, and their sometimes-challenging situations of life. The ever-changing landscape of consumer finance has helped to transform Louis into an international renowned speaker, author, media segment expert, and wealth & business manager to some of the most iconic Latin artists and executives in the entertainment industry for over three decades. He is a highly sought-after keynote speaker and presenter for some of the most influential organizations in the United States.You can follow Louis on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter & YouTube.For full episode show notes, visit here.Loving episode 217? Leave us a review if you’re listening on Apple podcasts and be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube!Until next time, stay empowered, stay inspired and #staypoderosa ✨ WANT TO KICKSTART YOUR FINANCIAL JOURNEY?Download our FREE 14-page guide covering all the topics you need to start making your dinero moves. Visit here. From money mindset, to budget basics, we've got you covered.Check out this YQD™ Sponsor:BetterHelp—Professional support when you need it, at the fraction of the cost of in-person therapy. Get 10% off your first month with our sponsor: https://betterhelp.com/dinero Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 216 talks about how to pursue FIRE with a disability, featuring Hiroko Nishimura. Listen now!Hiroko is a Special Education teacher turned IT Engineer turned technical instructor and published author. Money was not a topic she talked about growing up, and being a 1st generation immigrant, she had to figure out saving, retirement, and investing, when she got out of college.In her mid 20's, she was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. When researching the "permanent disability rate" for the disease, it was extremely high, which is when she realized that maybe "working forever" wasn't an option. She came across the FIRE community on Twitter, began investing, saving for retirement, and learning about wealth building.Hiroko began small side hustles while working her 8-5 job in IT. At 30, she got married & quit her corporate job, choosing to focus on freelance work. Half a year later, COVID began, and she & her husband bought their home on her 31st birthday. They paid off their mortgage in less than a year after selling taxable assets. Their incomes increased rapidly and her freelance work went from $20k in 2019 to $136k in 2022.Hiroko has created a career path where she can sprint when she has the capacity, and then focus on living when her body needs a break without a break in monthly royalty checks.You can follow Hiroko on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Mastodon, Ko-Fi, 500px and YouTube.For full episode show notes, visit here.Loving episode 216? Leave us a review if you’re listening on Apple podcasts and be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTubeCheck out this YQD™ Sponsor:BetterHelp—Professional support when you need it, at the fraction of the cost of in-person therapy. Get 10% off your first month with our sponsor: https://betterhelp.com/dinero Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 215 talks about how to turn your art into a career, featuring Sandra Lucia Diaz. Listen now!Lucia Diaz is first generation Colombian-American and the Founder of LUCIA DIAZ, a Latina-owned business that empowers and honors Latinas through high-quality Illustrations. Lucia's artworks are created with the goal of providing cultural representation and pride so that mujeres poderosas, can see themselves represented in the world.She's also the podcast host of The Art of Latina Representation podcast. Her mission is to empower and inspire Latinas and people of color by sharing their stories and experiences that reflect their values. She connects listeners to Latina and POC leaders who share their journeys, encouraging listeners to show up authentically as entrepreneurs and leaders in various industries. Her podcast provides guidance and real talk to help navigate one's entrepreneurial journey.You can follow Lucia on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest and her website.For full episode show notes, visit here.Loving episode 215? Leave us a review if you’re listening on Apple podcasts and be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube! Until next time, stay empowered, stay inspired and #staypoderosa ✨Check out this YQD™ Sponsor:BetterHelp—Professional support when you need it, at the fraction of the cost of in-person therapy. Get 10% off your first month with our sponsor: https://betterhelp.com/dinero Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 214 talks about how to monetize as a content creator, featuring Michelle Jackson. Listen now!Michelle Jackson is the award-winning creator of the Michelle is Money Hungry podcast and website. No matter what project she is working on, all are designed to lead with empathy. She found herself in the personal finance space when her money was “funny” but she wasn’t laughing.In the summer of 2021, she finished paying off over $60,0000 in unsecured debt. She’s the first to say that she’s not perfect with money and still makes mistakes.The goal with her brand is to have empathetic conversations about money while leaning into the importance of equity, policy and access. Michelle also provides 1-on-1 coaching in building impactful equitable personal online brands, in addition to a group coaching program.When she's not talking money, you will find her exploring the mountains of Colorado or hanging out at her favorite coffee shop patio. She often jokes that she still has a lot to learn about money.You can follow Michelle on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter & Pinterest.For full episode show notes, visit here.WANT TO KICKSTART YOUR FINANCIAL JOURNEY?Download our FREE 14-page guide covering all the topics you need to start making your dinero moves. Visit here. From money mindset, to budget basics, we've got you covered.Check out this YQD™ Sponsor:BetterHelp—Professional support when you need it, at the fraction of the cost of in-person therapy. Get 10% off your first month with our sponsor: https://betterhelp.com/dinero Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 213 talks about how to build a writing career, featuring Miranda Marquit. Listen now!Miranda Marquit has been writing and podcasting about money on the internet since 2006 and freelancing since 2005. She has done work for and appeared in numerous media outlets, including NPR, CNBC, The Hill, MSN Money, the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and NextAdvisor by TIME.Miranda also speaks about and presents workshops and seminars on various financial subjects, including investing, student loans and college planning, digital assets, and retirement benefits. She also offers mini-courses and developed a freelancing course with two other six-figure freelancers. In addition to speaking and writing, Miranda is the co-host of the Money Talks News Podcast.You can follow Jennifer on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter.For full episode show notes, visit here.Loving episode 213? Leave us a review if you’re listening on Apple podcasts and be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube!Until next time, stay empowered, stay inspired and #staypoderosa!WANT TO KICKSTART YOUR FINANCIAL JOURNEY?Download our FREE 14-page guide covering all the topics you need to start making your dinero moves. Visit here. From money mindset, to budget basics, we've got you covered.Check out this YQD™ Sponsor:BetterHelp—Professional support when you need it, at the fraction of the cost of in-person therapy. Get 10% off your first month with our sponsor: https://betterhelp.com/dinero Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 212 talks about how to reconnect with your inner self featuring Jennifer Zoga. Listen now!Jennifer Zoga was born and raised in Honduras. She came to the US at the age of 9 and had to learn English. Despite facing bullying, discrimination, and rejections from her classmates, she managed to always show kindness to others which became her life mission.Jennifer completed both her bachelors in Communications and her Master of Science in Counseling Education. Her focus was to work in Higher Education to help her community elevate. She worked with high school teens and college students for over 7 years and in 2020, she launched her own business.Jennifer’s mission is to help women navigate from self hate to self love. She shares her journey of finding herself and defeating depression after marriage and kids. She spends her time pouring love to women through her 8 week coaching program.Her motto is “doing that sh*t scared” which is how she continues to overcome obstacles. Jennifer is determined to inspire as many women to prioritize themselves and become in love with who they are!You can follow Jennifer on Instagram and Facebook.For full episode show notes, visit here.Check out this YQD™ Sponsor:BetterHelp—Professional support when you need it, at the fraction of the cost of in-person therapy. Get 10% off your first month with our sponsor: https://betterhelp.com/dinero Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 211 talks about how to make money with AirBNB featuring Jorge Contreras of The Real System. Listen now! From poverty to a million-dollar business, Jorge Contreras is a real estate investor and coach. He started his real estate journey over 10 years ago, and he launched his Airbnb business 5 years ago. Before that, Jorge, like many others, was overworked and underpaid. He barely had time to spend with his family, and his business wasn't exactly thriving. Once he got into the real estate industry, he realized the potential, especially with Airbnb and short-term rentals. When he became a millionaire, before the age of 30, he decided to share his knowledge with all the people who, like him, have the need to spend more time with their families and less time working. As of today, Jorge has already helped over 3000+ people reach their goals with AirBNB, and he wants to spread his message to anyone who wants to change their lives and achieve financial, time, and location freedom.You can follow Jorge on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. For full episode show notes, visit here.Resources mentioned in this episode:MashVisorAirDNAThumbtackYelpTask RabbitUpWorkCheck out this YQD™ Sponsor:BetterHelp—Professional support when you need it, at the fraction of the cost of in-person therapy. Get 10% off your first month with our sponsor: https://betterhelp.com/dinero Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 210 talks about credit 101 featuring Erica Mancinas of Unidos US. Listen now! Erica Mancinas is the Manager of Financial Empowerment at UnidosUS. During her time with the organization, she has supported the implementation of a national program with UnidosUS Affiliates that promotes the availability of financial coaching and improves access to affordable financial services in low-income communities across the US. Currently, Erica is managing the deployment of the Financial Empowerment Network—a $5 million, multi-year initiative that will embed financial education into Affiliates’ programs, and drive clients into a remote financial coaching service that retains the linguistic and cultural relevance that are hallmarks of UnidosUS Affiliates’ services. UnidosUS is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that serves as the nation’s largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization. Since their founding in 1968, they have contributed to a stronger America by elevating the voice of Latinos, and defending and advancing our community’s concerns.For full episode show notes, visit here.Loving episode 210? Leave us a review if you’re listening on Apple podcasts and be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube!Until next time, stay empowered, stay inspired and #staypoderosa ✨ WANT TO KICKSTART YOUR FINANCIAL JOURNEY?Download our FREE 14-page guide covering all the topics you need to start making your dinero moves. Visit here. From money mindset, to budget basics, we've got you covered.Check out this YQD™ Sponsor:BetterHelp—Professional support when you need it, at the fraction of the cost of in-person therapy. Get 10% off your first month with our sponsor: https://betterhelp.com/dinero Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 209 talks about how to launch a cleaning business featuring Anthony & Jhanilka Hartzog of The Hartrimony. Listen now! Anthony and Jhanilka Hartzog are a married couple living in Dallas, Texas, by way of Brooklyn, New York, who have been able to create a 7 figure-cleaning business without cleaning houses! In January 2017, Jhanilka's New Year Resolution was to decrease debt and travel more, all in one year. Anthony became obsessed with pursuing financial freedom. He started reading books, listening to podcasts, and watching documentaries every day. That was only the beginning of their journey.In November of that same year, they started their cleaning company in Dallas, Texas. They went from working on several side hustles that went nowhere... to building their cleaning business and paying off more than $114K of debt.Since starting their business, Anthony & Jhanilka have been able to start and launch several other ventures, and help others be able to do the same!You can follow Anthony and Jhanilka on Instagram, YouTube and their website. Check out their podcast, More Than a Side Hustle, on your favorite streaming platform.For full episode show notes, visit here.Loving episode 209? Leave us a review if you’re listening on Apple podcasts and be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube!Until next time, stay empowered, stay inspired and #staypoderosa ✨ WANT TO KICKSTART YOUR FINANCIAL JOURNEY?Download our FREE 14-page guide covering all the topics you need to start making your dinero moves. Visit here. From money mindset, to budget basics, we've got you covered.Get our exclusive Yo Quiero Dinero® merchandise available now!Check out this YQD™ Sponsor:BetterHelp—Professional support when you need it, at the fraction of the cost of in-person therapy. Get 10% off your first month with our sponsor: https://betterhelp.com/dinero Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.