Yo Quiero Dinero

Laura Fortuna is a Latina entrepreneur, Dominicana, tax accountant, public speaker, and an NFEC (National Financial Educator's Council) Certified Financial Education Instructor.As a personal finance coach, Laura educates Latinas through her Instagram community of money comadritas @thefortunecoach, and her monthly CFO Newsletter. Laura’s mission is to financially empower the Latino community, one woman at a time. Laura graduated from Salem State University’s business and accounting undergraduate program, and she hold's a Masters Degree in Taxation from Northeastern University in Boston.She is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Massachusetts.You can follow Laura at The Fortune Coach on Instagram, and sign up for her free newsletter here.Visit www.yoquierodineropodcast.com for more content!Loving this episode? Leave us a review on Apple podcasts. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube and join our Patreon community!Until next time, stay empowered, stay inspired & #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.

Lidia De La Cruz is a Latina millennial born and raised in the Bronx. Her parents immigrated to the U.S as many others do, to chase the American Dream.The oldest of four children, Lidia struggled with finances to the point where attending college was always put on the back burner. In 2018, Lidia graduated from Lehman College with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.During her first 3 years of school, Lidia for school paid out of pocket maxing out credit cards in the process. Finally, she decided to take out a loan to finish her senior year. She is now debt free after paying off $30,106  in 11 months.Now, Lidia is sharing her journey to transition into a career as a Software Engineer via her new blog, Poderosa Coding. You can also follow Poderosa Coding on Instagram.Visit www.yoquierodineropodcast.com for more content!Loving this episode? Leave us a review on Apple podcasts. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube and join our Patreon community!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.

Y’all, I’m so excited! It’s the first time we’re hosting a caballero on the show! In this week’s episode, we’re talking to Carlos Hernandez, Founder and CEO of Crediverso, the nation’s first personal finance information website catering specifically to the US Latino community.Carlos grew up in a Mexican-American family in Los Angeles. He is an accredited attorney in California and holds three degrees from Harvard. He gave up a career on Wall Street to found Crediverso. Carlos is committed to helping the Latino community get more access to information about personal finance. In this episode, Carlos and I talk about:His experience going from the suburbs to the city in Los Angeles, and then transitioning from that to super uppity (white) Harvard.What made him walk away from a lucrative career on Wall Street to start Crediverso.The lack of financial mentors in the Latino community and some hypotheses about why this is the case.Why Latinos are the future of the US economy Imposter syndrome, and feeling out of place in your own community What’s in my wallet!Carlos does a deep dive into my credit card profiles to see what’s working and what’s not. You can follow Carlos on LinkedIn, and follow Crediverso on Instagram.Be sure to check out crediverso.com to access all their incredible resources FOR FREE, in English and Spanish!Loving this episode? Leave us a review on Apple podcasts. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube and join our Patreon community!Until next time, stay empowered, stay inspired & #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.

Judy Elizabeth is a money coach and creator of Hear Me Finance.Born and raised in LA, she grew up in an immigrant household that constantly struggled with money. She working her way through school, she landed a great job but quickly found herself overworked, stressed, and emotionally spending.After a life changing trip overseas, Judy walked away from her career of 11 years in 2019 to coach women and couples on their journey to financial freedom. After paying off $11,000 of credit card debt and over $20,000 of student and auto loans, she decided she didn’t want other women to have to go it alone as she did.She helps women go from broke to financially confident and use their money as a tool to create the life of their dreams.You can follow Judy on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.Loving this episode? Leave us a review on Apple podcasts. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube and join our Patreon community!Until next time, stay empowered, stay inspired & #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.

Angel Trinh is the founder of Pennywise Traveler, a lifestyle and travel blog where she shares free weekly NYC events, travel tips, and money advice.She has been to 35 countries to date, and all 7 continents. By day, she works in tech (cyber security). She's passionate about personal finance and travel, and you can find her frequently researching different ways to get more savings and miles. Angel is a big fan of travel hacking, and in this episode, she shares tips about how she's maxing her travel savings.Her personal finance game is so on point, too! She has no debt, a 800+ credit score, retirement accounts maxed out with 5 figures in investments, and over 6 months in savings. She's been featured on the Today Show, BuzzFeed x Bank of America, and on Forbes for her work in money, travel, and technology.You can find Pennywise Traveler on Instagram and Facebook.Visit www.yoquierodineropodcast.com for more content!Loving this episode? Leave us a review on Apple podcasts. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube and join our Patreon community!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.

Kara Perez is the founder of Bravely Go, a feminist financial education company.Bravely focuses on bringing actionable, intersectional and accessible financial education to people via pop up events and online community. Additionally, Kara co hosts the award winning podcast, The Fairer Cents, which has been named the top money podcast for women by Forbes and The Balance.Kara has been featured in the New York Times, Forbes, NPR, Glamour, ABC Nightline News, and US News and World Report as a financial expert. She lives in Austin, TX.Follow her on Instagram and Facebook.Visit www.yoquierodineropodcast.com for more content!Loving this episode? Leave us a review on Apple podcasts. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube and join our Patreon community!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.

Jully-Alma Taveras, also known as Investing Latina, immigrated with her family from the Dominican Republic at the age of 4, has a career in the fashion industry, and has a passion for personal finance.She created Investing Latina to have money conversations with other Latinas and BIPOC (Black/Indigenous People of Color) to better navigate the financial system.She uses her platform on Instagram, Twitter,& YouTube to reach her goal: to inspire women to invest and become financially powerful.Visit www.yoquierodineropodcast.com for more content!Loving this episode? Leave us a review on Apple podcasts. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube and join our Patreon community!Until next time, stay empowered, stay inspired & #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.

Joy Valerie Carrera is a Digital Advertising & Operations Strategist, Creative & Tech Enthusiast.She's the host of the Basic Brown Nerds podcast, and runs Carrera Digital, a social media marketing & digital advertising agency working with impact-driven tech startups, people, and creatives. Learn about her mission to empower POC creatives and businesses through the power of data and how you can leverage your skills to build a digital empire.You can follow Joy on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and her website.In Episode 22, Joy talks about:The backstory on how she started her podcast: Basic Brown NerdsHow to understand your audience when trying to build your own online businessHaving the confidence with owning your voice and your storyThe power of sharing your own experiences and overcoming the fear of being vulnerableTips on how to deal with expectations and judgments of outside opinionsLoving this episode? Leave us a review on Apple podcasts. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube and join our Patreon community!Until next time, stay empowered, stay inspired & #staypoderosa ✨💎Want to become poderosa with your dinero? Get our free money guide at yoquierodineropodcast.com/startVisit www.yoquierodineropodcast.com for more content!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.

Vanessa Menchaca is a proud Mexican-American woman from Los Angeles, California. She is a travel tech professional and owns 2 travel brands - Wander Onwards and With Love Travel that focus on helping people live a life they love. She’s been to 50 countries, lived in 4 different regions, and currently resides in Munich with her German husband and Chinese cat… for now. ⁣⁣Find out how Vanessa is using geoarbitrage to kick her personal finance goals into overdrive! ⁣⁣We also talk about traveling while brown, and she shares some crazy experiences she’s dealt with when crossing borders!You can find Vanessa on Youtube, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.In Episode 21, Vanessa talks about:Her relationship growing up with money and learning about the power of wealth early onHow she first became interested in personal financeWhat inspired her to make a change with money habitsThe power of the internet to accelerate her personal finance goalsChallenges she faced while moving abroad as a POC and dealing with systemic racismTips on how to start your journey to financial freedom & living your best lifeWhat she discovered about herself throughout her travel journeyWant to become poderosa with your dinero? Get our free money guide at yoquierodineropodcast.com/startVisit www.yoquierodineropodcast.com for more content!Loving this episode? Leave us a review on Apple podcasts. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube and join our Patreon community!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.

Dr. Jasmine Escalera is a sassy Puerto Rican woman born and raised in Brooklyn NY. She fell in love with chemistry in high school and went on to receive her Bachelors degree in biochemistry from Pace University and PhD in Pharmacology from Yale. About halfway through her time at Yale, she decided to make a pivot and follow her passion of helping populations in need.Since receiving her PhD, she has held high level management positions within hospitals and non-profits designing programs that increase the quality of life and healthcare options for underserved populations. In 2019, Jasmine went on her own career journey and questioned her path and next steps. During this exploration, she realized that there was a gap in career resources for women of color. She decided to fill that gap by founding a coaching business that specifically focuses on empowering women of color to develop skills that will ensure they can step into their greatness within their career and beyond.You can follow Dr. Escalera on Instagram and visit her website for a Free 30 minute career consultation.In Episode 20, Jasmine talks about:Going from the projects to being the first person in her family to earn a PhDHow to manifest your dream careerThe biggest mistakes women make when negotiation their salaryand much more!Want more of this podcast? Make sure to subscribe, episodes drop on Sundays!Want to become poderosa with your dinero? Get our free money guide at yoquierodineropodcast.com/startVisit www.yoquierodineropodcast.com for more content!Loving this episode? Leave us a review on Apple podcasts. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube and join our Patreon community!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.