Ch*ngona Revolution

It’s true that the current attacks on our community are dangerous and disorienting. That’s the point of them: to confuse us into giving up hope. But the Latino community has always been resilient, and we will rise above this.    There are so many ways we can fight back and protect each other. In fact, there are tons of non-violent actions every single one of us can take right now if we want to. Non-violent action is one way we can pour our strength back into ourselves so that we have each other's backs. I’ve been thinking long and hard about this, and I’ve found a few ways you can get involved.    In this week’s episode, we’re talking about how you can harness your fear and turn it into power. These attacks on our community will not stop us from being the greatest versions of ourselves. We will continue to grow our businesses, support our community, and thrive in every facet of our lives. We can do it, as long as we do it together.  Resources Mentioned: Know Your Rights (Español): ACLU overview + shareable hub. American Civil Liberties Union+1ILRC “Red Card” + two-pager (Español): printable scripts for home/work encounters. NWIRP KYR hub (English/Español): practical guidance and referrals. Current Chicago context: recent Broadview protests/arrests coverage. AP News+1Detention data:  Detention data: TRAC quick facts (shareable and updated regularly) Resilience receipts: Stanford SOLE—decade of data on Latino entrepreneurship growth. Stanford Graduate School of Business Bad Bunny residency impact: economic lift estimates + hospitality data.   Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Join the waitlist for the Courage Driven Latina program here. Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here! Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST, an Afro-Latina-owned boutique podcast production and copywriting studio. 

Did you know that being grateful and being a people pleaser are two different things? It can sometimes feel like they’re the same, but being a people pleaser means that you are self-sacrificing for someone else, like your parents, for example. There’s no sacrifice in feeling or being grateful. So why does it feel like we can’t be good daughters if we’re not self-sacrificing?    People pleasing is more prevalent than you think, especially among first-generation Latinas. Our parents sacrificed so much to get us the best opportunities they could, so sometimes it feels selfish to do anything other than what they want. It can also feel like you can never take risks because you don’t want to seem ungrateful for everything they’ve done for you. So how do we break this habit and choose ourselves without hurting our relationships in the process?   In this week’s episode, we’re sharing a workshop I created for the  Understanding People Pleasing Summit with Cora Rennie. People pleasing is a trap, and it will keep you stuck in a self-made cycle of self-sacrifice for way too long. By talking about it, we can identify these habits within ourselves and take the first steps to break out of that cycle. Join me and hundreds of other listeners as we break the people-pleasing cycle and take aligned action now.    Resources Mentioned: www.theerikacruz.com/guided-visualization   Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Join the waitlist for the Courage Driven Latina program here. Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here! Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST, an Afro-Latina-owned boutique podcast production and copywriting studio. 

Winning the Latina 40 Under 40 award was such a surreal experience, especially when it finally clicked that I had manifested winning this award years ago! This is one of the coolest things I've manifested that I’ve never shared on the podcast before, so we’re going to talk about it today!    This award didn’t just fall out of thin air for me. I worked hard to build up my business and my community so that I could be ready to be recognized for the work I was doing. And yes, the universe conspired in ways I had no idea were possible, and for that I am extremely grateful. And, with some aligned action and a healthy amount of manifestation, my wish became my reality.    In this week’s episode, I’m going to share the story of how I was nominated for and won the 40 Under 40 and how you can use my manifestation method, too! I use the Magnetic Method framework all the time, and it has brought me so many new and incredible opportunities. And right now, the doors to the Magnetic Mastermind are open, so you have the opportunity to learn more about this method and how my coaching can help you manifest your most amazing life!  Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Book a consultation call for the Magnetic Mastermind here! Join the waitlist for the Courage Driven Latina program here. Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST, an Afro-Latina-owned boutique podcast production and copywriting studio.  

You can use the power of manifestation to create an entirely new life for yourself in just six months. I’ve had clients attract over $100k in new client contracts, get hired to do speaking engagements all over the world, and manifest paid maternity leave for their new family. And they all did it with my Magnetic CEO Method.    The Magnetic CEO Method training uses manifestation and neuroscience to triple your opportunities without 3x the effort. I’ve witnessed so many women manifest way beyond their wildest dreams using this method, and it’s ushered in an incredibly abundant CEO era for them and their families. And now, I'm going to share this method with you, too!    This week’s episode is a free workshop for mission-driven creators and entrepreneurs. The Magnetic CEO Method blends neuroscience-backed manifestation with aligned business strategy - so you can grow your brand, business, and visibility by becoming a magnet for aligned opportunities. Tune in to hear how you can manifest a new era of abundance for your business and listen to the end to take advantage of our limited-time bonus offer!    Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Sign up for the Magnetic Mastermind here. Join the waitlist for the Courage Driven Latina program here.   Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST, an Afro-Latina-owned boutique podcast production and copywriting studio. 

Manifesting is not a linear process, and manifestations fail to show up for a number of reasons. It’s frustrating, but it’s part of the process, and it doesn’t mean you should throw in the towel and give up on your dreams.    You're failing to manifest because you’re reacting to what is going on in this moment, rather than believing in what is coming. For example, you’re not manifesting making more money because you’re freaking out about being unemployed the day after you get laid off. Instead of freaking out, you could be using this moment to go all out on your business, or landing a higher-paying role, or pivoting to the field you've always wanted to be in. You’re getting in your own way, so let’s fix that, together.     In this week’s episode, we’re talking about the #1 reason your manifestations fail and how to fix it. Life is always going to throw curveballs at you, and your manifestations are going to test you. How you react to these curveballs and tests is going to determine if you’re ready for your manifestations to come true. Having faith in yourself and your manifestations is a skill you’ll need to learn and cultivate. Which is why I’m going to help you kick-start your manifesting journey in this week’s episode.    Resources Mentioned: EP. 185: The BFF Method: Manifest Anything by Rewiring Your Mind Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Sign up for the free webinar “The Magnetic CEO Method,” live on September 15th, here! Join the waitlist for the Courage Driven Latina program here. Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here.   Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST, an Afro-Latina-owned boutique podcast production and copywriting studio. 

Texas Representative Linda Garcia has been fighting for our community, both within her state and all over the country. She was one of the brave representatives who fled and basically initiated a strike because of an impending vote to enact racist gerrymandering plans in the state of Texas. In doing so, she and her team were able to buy themselves some time and raise awareness about what's happening in local and federal governments. Our dear friend Linda Garcia has called us to action and told us exactly what we can do to help.    Representative Linda Garcia has 17 years of experience in the TV and film industry, helping to build programming for the U.S. Hispanic market at Azteca, Netflix, and Lionsgate. She founded In Luz We Trust, a company dedicated to restructuring negative generational money beliefs to create a positive experience through investing. She recently engaged in a deal with Wells Fargo and People’s Self-Help Housing to educate USDA farmworker households for a financial literacy program. Rep. Garcia is a published author of the book Wealth Warrior: 8 Steps for Communities of Color to Conquer the Stock Market. Wealth Warrior received a bronze medal for Best Self-Transformation Book and a silver medal for Best Business. Rep. Garcia’s work has been featured on Yahoo Finance, Univision, People En Español, Bloomberg, CNBC, Dallas Morning News, Chicago Tribune, Forbes, Parents Latina, and was a contributor to Time’s Next Advisor. Rep. Garcia’s achievements have earned her recognition from Latino Leaders Magazine and the City of Los Angeles. She also hosts a weekly podcast, Investies, where she makes complex economic topics accessible and actionable for a broad audience.   In this week’s episode, Representative Linda Garcia shares her experience fighting back against the current administration as well as what we can do to help. She explains what gerrymandering is, how it would immediately affect our communities at the local and federal level, and actions you can take to fight back against these attacks on our communities. Now is the time to get involved. We can do this, together.  Resources Mentioned: Investies: Your Weekly Guide to the Stock Market, Investing & Economy Native Land Pod  Latino Vote podcast   Follow Linda on: IG: @linda4texas IG: @itslindagarcia   Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Sign up for the free webinar “The Magnetic CEO Method” here! Join the waitlist for the Courage Driven Latina program here. Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here.   Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST, an Afro-Latina-owned boutique podcast production and copywriting studio. 

Some people spend their whole lives affirming the fact that they shouldn’t get any more than what they have. They are told to be quiet and be grateful that they have more than their parents, and to forget their own aspirations. They believe what is essentially a lie, a spell to keep you complacent. But it doesn’t have to be this way! You can break the spell and get everything you’ve ever wanted. And to do that, I’ve invited an author who has broken the spell of unworthiness so many times and given herself the life she’s always dreamed of.    Christine Gutierrez, MA, LMHC, is a Latina licensed psychotherapist, self-worth expert, and thought leader. Gutierrez is also the author of the book I Am Diosa: A Journey to Healing Deep, Loving Yourself, and Coming Back Home to Soul and the affirmation deck Wisdom Del Alma. Christine has a Bachelor’s degree from Fordham University in human behavior and development and a Master’s degree from City College of New York in mental health counseling with a focus on prevention and community. Through her work, Christine offers group coaching, corporate wellness, transformational retreats such as her annual Diosa Retreat in Puerto Rico, and soul-based business mentorship in her annual Madre Diosa Legacy Council. In addition, Christine is the founder of the forthcoming app DIOSA, a global community where like-hearted women gather to meet soul sisters, gather in circle, and rise together.  She has been featured on the Kelly Clarkson Show, Latina Magazine, Yahoo Health, Ebony, Cosmopolitan for Latinas, Oprah Magazine, Entertainment Online, Telemundo, and others. For more information, head to www.christineg.tv and follow her on Instagram, where she is most active: www.instagram.com/cosmicchristine    In this week’s episode, we are breaking the spell of unworthiness that has been holding you back. With help from her brand new book, I Am Worthy, Christine Gutierrez talks about why unworthiness is a lie that you can stop believing in. So many of us have been walking around believing lies that were created to keep us quiet and small, when in reality, we have always had big dreams. Listen to Christine’s episode to learn how to break the unworthiness spell, reject the lie, and start embracing the spell of worthiness. You can have everything you’ve ever wanted, as long as you believe you are worthy of it. And the most amazing thing is - you already are.    Follow Christine on: IG: @cosmicchristine Website: www.christineg.tv   Purchase I Am Worthy: Break the Spell of Unworthiness, Reclaim Your Divinity, and Unearth Your True Power by Christine Gutierrez here!   Resources Mentioned: EP. 185: The BFF Method: Manifest Anything by Rewiring Your Mind Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Sign up for the free webinar “The Magnetic CEO Method” here! Join the waitlist for the Courage Driven Latina program here. Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here.   Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST, an Afro-Latina-owned boutique podcast production and copywriting studio. 

Manifesting a new life can be difficult if you feel like asking for more means that you're being a greedy person. But there’s a difference between being greedy and wanting abundance. Wanting a fulfilling life is natural, and you should be allowed to give it to yourself.    Some of my clients struggle with this block while manifesting. And the more we talk about it, the more we find out that they have been self-sacrificing for most of their lives. They’ve been playing small when they have the potential and drive to do big things! But instead of using their skills and giving themselves the most amazing life, they’ve been holding themselves back. It’s time we remove that block and manifest everything you’ve ever wanted.    In this week’s episode, we’re talking about manifesting as a Latina, or a woman of color, and why it’s different for us. We have so many cultural expectations and blocks that we have to work through in order to start receiving our blessings. And in this episode, I’m going to help you work through some of them so that you can start seeing your manifestations come through sooner rather than later.  Resources Mentioned: EP. 185: The BFF Method: Manifest Anything by Rewiring Your Mind Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Sign up for the free webinar “The Magnetic CEO Method” here! Join the waitlist for the Courage Driven Latina program here. Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here.   Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST, an Afro-Latina-owned boutique podcast production and copywriting studio.  

The fear of being seen stops us from going after our dreams. But the fear of being seen as an “influencer” is preventing you from making an impact, which is what you really want to do. Our favorite online personalities make an impact on us. It’s time to let go of your fear and build the online business you’ll be proud of.    Lissette Calveiro is a Latina entrepreneur, content creator, and business coach for influencers and personal brands navigating the creator economy with intention. As the founder of Influence With Impact®, she leads a creator-first consultancy offering business coaching, talent management, and strategic education to help creators turn influence into income without losing the human behind the brand. With over a decade in the creator economy, Lissette is also a seasoned influencer marketing expert who has managed more than $5 million in brand partnerships across CPG, finance, lifestyle, and tech. She has been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, and Fortune, and is a speaker who brings real talk and real strategy to every stage, including VidCon, Instagram Creator Week, Create and Cultivate, Google HQ, and the White House’s first Creator Economy Summit. She is known for bridging the gap between creators and the industry, bringing transparency to monetization, negotiation, and sustainable growth. Offline, you’ll find her sipping iced matcha, singing with her daughter, starting another DIY home project, or being loud (on purpose) about the issues that matter to her community.   In this week’s episode, Lissette tells us all about how she built her online business with influence and impact. At first, she was afraid of starting her own business. She even once claimed that she’s never been a business owner. But she saw a lack of creator advocacy in influencing marketing spaces and wanted to change that. Now she’s sharing everything she knows about influencer marketing - including contract details, creator rates, and how to get started as a new creator. Tune in to hear all this and more, now!    Follow Lissette on: IG: @lissettecalv LinkedIn: @Lissette Calveiro Website: https://influencewithimpact.co/    Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Join the waitlist for the Courage Driven Latina program here! Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here.   Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST, an Afro-Latina-owned boutique podcast production and copywriting studio. 

We can no longer ignore these tough conversations about money. If you’re an entrepreneur, an immigrant, or first generation, money is one of the many ways we can protect ourselves and get ahead. With some key changes, we can set ourselves and our community up for greatness. And if we’re going to get serious about our money, we need to talk to a professional.    Lyanne Alfaro is an award-winning journalist and storyteller shaping the conversation around technology, business, and entrepreneurship—especially through the lens of Latino impact. With the Latino GDP now at $3.6 trillion, she’s passionate about elevating this community’s influence via her platform, Moneda Moves, which includes a newsletter and podcast. Her work has been featured in Yahoo! Finance, Remezcla, and on global stages like the United Nations. Lyanne built her reporting career at CNBC, Business Insider, and NBC Latino, where she spotlighted underrepresented founders and helped her team earn the Best in Business Award. At Nasdaq, she hosted flagship shows, launched the company’s first podcast, and coached founders on media storytelling. Recognized as an Inspiring Fintech Female in 2020, she also serves on the boards of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists NYC and the Chicago Journalists Association. Based in her hometown of Chicago, she continues to amplify Latino business voices, shaping the future economy.   In this week’s episode, we talk about entrepreneurship, immigration &the economic truths we need to talk about. This conversation is incredible because we covered so many topics - the good, the bad, and the action items we need to build ourselves up. Lyanne is a journalist, which means she isn’t pulling any punches about the state of the country right now. It’s looking rough, but we can’t back down. There is so much we can do, and in this week’s episode, we’re going to cover how we can protect ourselves and use our collective power.  Follow Lyanne on: IG: @lyannealfaro IG: @monedamoves LinkedIn: Lyanne Alfaro Website: https://www.monedamoves.com/  The Moneda Moves Podcast    Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Join the waitlist for the Courage Driven Latina program here! Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here.   Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST, an Afro-Latina-owned boutique podcast production and copywriting studio.   

If you’ve been listening since the beginning of this podcast, then you might recognize this week’s guest, Dulce Toscano! She’s returning to the podcast to share her brand new business, The School of AI. She left her successful coaching business, deleted all her socials, and started fresh on an idea that she says is going to change the world.    Dulce Toscano is an AI consultant, educator, and the founder of The School of AI. The School of AI helps Coaches, Creatives, and Service Providers integrate AI into their business so that they can earn more, scale faster, and reclaim hours every week. A former business coach and digital nomad, Dulce pivoted to AI after seeing its power to level the playing field for women and first-gen entrepreneurs. Today, her training programs and custom AI solutions turn AI into a strategic partner for content creation, client engagement, and business growth. For Dulce and The School of AI, AI isn’t just a productivity hack; it is a pathway to true financial and business freedom.   In this week’s episode, Dulce shares why she walked away from her successful coaching business to go all in on AI. She says that AI is the future, and I believe her. I’ve been a client of hers before, and she taught me how to utilize AI to make my business more efficient where it matters the most. Dulce says that AI is a tool, and the better we can use it, the more successful we’ll be. Tune in to find out more about AI and how she reinvented herself in just a few months.  Resources Mentioned: EP. 14: Making Untraditional Choices in the Latinx/e Community with Dulce Toscano Follow Dulce on: IG: @theschoolof_ai Threads: @theschoolof_ai TikTok: @biancaacervantes_ LinkedIn: Dulce Toscano   Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Join the waitlist for the Courage Driven Latina program here! Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here.   Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST, an Afro-Latina-owned boutique podcast production and copywriting studio. 

Sometimes it’s not the job that’s holding you back. Sometimes it’s you! And that hurts! You’d never think that you’d be holding yourself back. You want to live a better life, so of course, you’d give it to yourself if you had the chance. Right? This week, we’re speaking with someone who discovered that she was holding herself back and what she did to course-correct her life.     Bianca Cervantes is the co-founder of Confianza Wealth Management and co-host of the Building Wealth From Scratch podcast. She grew up in her parents’ jewelry store in a Latino working-class neighborhood, where she first witnessed the power of small business and community. After relocating to San Diego as a newlywed military spouse, Bianca faced financial stress and identity shifts that sparked her passion for personal finance. She began her career in financial services, later working with high-net-worth clients in wealth management—yet felt called to serve families like her own. After growing her and her husband's assets from $2K to $100K with the help of a financial planner, Bianca left corporate to build Confianza, a firm dedicated to empowering first-time wealth builders. Her mission is to make financial planning accessible, especially for those often overlooked by traditional firms. Bianca now empowers others to take control of their money with real talk, clear strategies, and the belief that you don’t need to be rich to start building wealth—you just need a plan and a little confianza.   In this week’s episode, we talk to Bianca about why she was holding herself back from her most amazing life. This is a common problem I run into with my clients. They did the big flashy thing that’s going to restart their life for the better. But then nothing happens. They changed their lives, but they’re not any closer to their goals. Luckily, they sign up for the Courage Driven Latina program and get the guidance they're looking for. Listen to this week's episode to hear how Bianca took aligned action, stayed consistent, and became the CEO she always wanted to be. Follow Bianca on: IG: @Itsbiancaariana IG: @buildingwealthfromscratch TikTok: @biancaacervantes_ LinkedIn: Bianca Cervantes Spotify & Apple: Building Wealth From Scratch  Website: https://www.confianzawealth.com    Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Sign up for the free webinar “ The 90-Day Manifestation Path” here! Join the waitlist for the Courage Driven Latina program here. Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here.   Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST, an Afro-Latina-owned boutique podcast production and copywriting studio. 

I am a firm believer in doing things before you’re “ready.” Because no one is ever “ready,” you're just scared. That fear sometimes drives my clients to do more research or get another certification, just so they can push their courage project down the line. But that’s not necessarily what that fear is trying to tell you to do. Fear isn’t there to keep you from your dreams - that fear is there as proof that you care. You care about your dreams, you care about changing your life for the better, you care about yourself and the kind of life you want to give yourself. If you didn’t care, you wouldn’t keep thinking about it! It’s time to lean in, follow that fear, and take courageous action.  This week’s episode is a replay of The 90-Day Manifestation Path webinar. This webinar is going to cover how to manifest entrepreneurship, courage, or career pivots without feeling like you are scared, stuck, or overwhelmed. Ok, you're still going to feel scared, but we're going to teach you how to work with that fear instead of against it. Tune in to hear all about the 90-Day manifestation path and how you can use it to achieve your dreams. And if you're listening to this episode as soon as it drops, make sure to take advantage of the 48-hour bonus we have just for listeners like you!   Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Sign up for the Courage Driven Latina program here! Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here.   Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.  

We tend to think of cycles in a negative light, like the cycles of abuse or the cycles of complacency. But there are also good cycles that can lead to even better outcomes than the ones you have now. Once you make a positive change in your life and stick with it, you create a new cycle that’s in alignment with what you want. The more you bet on yourself, the more results you’ll see and the more motivation you’ll have to show up for yourself. This is exactly what happened to this week’s guest, and we’re going to share her story with you on the Chingona Revolution Podcast.    Jazmin's name is pronounced "Yahsz-meen,” and she goes by Yaz. She was born & raised to Mexican immigrant parents, in Chicago’s Gage Park neighborhood, and has a deep commitment to social, economic, & racial justice for BIPOC communities. She works in data & evaluations at a nonprofit that prioritizes the organizational health and sustainability of small Black and Latinx-led organizations. She values mobilizing others to embrace their holistic selves & take action towards more aligned and empowering changes. She loves all things health & wellness, and inspiring others to explore their version of that for themselves. She creates social media content about her health and wellness journey, which currently includes yoga, caretaking of her 75+ plants, strength training, salsa dancing, getting out of her comfort zone, meeting new people, testing out simple and healthy food recipes, and connecting with other community-centered content creators in the city.   In this week’s episode, we’re talking to Jazmin Ocampo about how she went from perfectionism to purpose-driven. Through the Courage Driven Latina program, Jazmin was able to use the “Ghetto First Draft” to take messy action and launch her dream business. She knew she had to break the cycle of perfectionism to achieve her dreams. But she couldn’t do it if her perfectionism was going to keep getting in her way. With some coaching and commitment, Jaz has accomplished her goals and is on her way to setting new ones. Listen to Jaz’s episode to hear how she broke the cycle and started a brand new one.  Follow Jazmin on: Instagram: @yazzy_yayy TikTok: @yazzy.yayy  LinkedIn: Jazmin Ocampo   Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Sign up for the free webinar “ The 90-Day Manifestation Path” here! Join the waitlist for the Courage Driven Latina program here. Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here.   Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.  

Starting a business can be so overwhelming and somehow so freeing at the same time. You have the freedom to use all 24 hours of your day however you’d like, but you also now have to take responsibility for all 24 hours of your day. It can be exhausting, and without the right support system, it can bring all those limiting beliefs to the surface. If this sounds like you, then what you need right now is some guidance from someone in the Chingona community who’s been where you are and found their way through it.    Jereshia Hawk is a Strategic Advisor and Business Coach, known as the "Millionaire Maker" for her expertise in helping high-earning CEOs scale with intention and precision. She built a 7-figure net worth solely from business profits, creating a life of freedom without sacrificing what matters most. After a planned sabbatical - where she navigated personal challenges and re-engineered her business - she now guides leaders to scale smarter, not harder. Featured in Essence, Forbes, and Business Insider, Jereshia helps CEOs streamline operations, refine their focus, and build businesses that work for them, not the other way around.   In this week’s episode, Jeresha shares how she gave herself permission to pivot and how she built a business that works to support her life, rather than consume it. Let’s be real - nobody's perfect. But you don’t have to be perfect to run a successful business. You just have to keep going, even when life is life-ing. So go find out how to keep going when your marriage is on the rocks, when you don’t feel like showing up, and when all those limiting beliefs start slowing you down, listen to Jeresha’s episode today!  Follow Jereshia on: Instagram: @jereshiahawk Website: www.jereshiahawk.com/  The Jereshia Said Podcast: https://www.jereshiahawk.com/podcast    Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Sign up for the free webinar “ The 90-Day Manifestation Path” here! Join the waitlist for the Courage Driven Latina program here. Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here.   Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.

If your thoughts are always about someone else with the greatest job, or the most incredible business, or the most amazing second husband, then you are trying to tell yourself something. It’s not that your life sucks and you should feel bad about it. It’s that you want what she has, so go get it for yourself.    It sounds like you want to raise your standards, try something new, or explore something better than what you already have. It’s time to stop comparing yourself and start manifesting. And if you need some help getting started, this episode is for you.    In this week’s episode, we’re talking about how to stop comparing yourself to others and start manifesting your goals. You can’t reach your goals if you don’t set any. And you can’t contribute to your own success if you don’t work at it. Your comparison is telling you that it’s time to glow up. Listen to this week's episode to learn how to get out of your comfort zone and start manifesting your biggest goals yet!  Resources Mentioned: EP. 185: The BFF Method: Manifest Anything by Rewiring Your Mind Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Sign up for the free webinar “ You're Not Stuck, You're Scared” here! Join the waitlist for the Courage Driven Latina program here. Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here.   Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.

So many of the guests we've had on the podcast are some of the most courageous people I’ve ever met. As Latinas, the odds are often stacked against us. Not only are we separated from our homelands, but the country is systematically trying to keep us from succeeding. This is exactly why I wanted to take the time to shout out some incredible women who beat the odds and gave themselves the lives they always dreamed of.    Revekka Balancier, the founder of Axiom of Purpose, leverages nearly 30 years of marketing and communications experience, bold creativity, and passion for the purpose to craft impactful campaigns dedicated to the greater good. After spending a decade in Hollywood publicity and promotions working on movies for Disney, Paramount, Universal, and other studios, she shifted her focus to public service. She served in key communication roles for the Lt. Governor of Colorado, Denver Human Services, Denver Public Works, the Denver Mayor’s Office, and the Port of San Diego, where she launched the agency’s new brand. She spent two years as creative strategy VP for a boutique agency before starting Axiom, focusing exclusively on purpose-driven projects, channeling her expertise toward positive environmental and social change. She spends most weekends brunching with her granddaughters, searching for better crepes than the ones she learned to make from her abuelita – hasn’t happened yet!   Anahi Bravo is a First-Gen Mexican American and was born and raised in Houston, TX. As someone who comes from an immigrant background, she’s found a passion in helping the community. She is a social worker who supports unaccompanied minors, which has been a fulfilling and learning experience. During her free time, she enjoys working out and trying new hobbies. She’s also in her running and soccer era! She takes pride in being a dog mom, and she enjoys spending time with family.   Maideli Garcia is a Latina money coach helping WOC save, invest, and earn more without sacrificing their JOY. She is the daughter of Mexican immigrants and the First-Gen to attend college. She got her BA in Elementary Education, but after experiencing burnout, Maideli pivoted out of teaching and into the tech space, working remotely. She now has more energy and time to commit to her mission of helping WOC confidently take control of their finances.   This week’s episode is a mash-up of three women who found their courage and manifested their most amazing life. Whether it was starting a business, launching a podcast, or reaching out to help their communities, they each made the courageous choice to take aligned action. They took their ideas to the Courage Driven Latina program and made their wildest dreams come true. Tune in to this week’s episode to hear how they did it and how you can do it too.  Connect with Revekka: Instagram: @revekkab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/revekkabalancier/  Connect with Axiom of Purpose: Instagram: @axiomofpurpose   Website: axiomofpurpose.com    Connect with Anahi:  Instagram: @queridalatinapodcast   Connect with Maideli: IG: @mydailydinero Website: https://linktr.ee/mydailydinero    Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Sign up for the free webinar, “ 90 Day Manifestation Path to Entrepreneurship, Courage, and Career Pivots Without Feeling Scared, Stuck, or Overwhelmed” here! Join the waitlist for the Courage Driven Latina program here. Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here.   Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.

Failure isn’t something we should be afraid of. Yes, it’s a pain, and the rejection hurts, but it’s what helps us grow as business owners. We can never get better if we don’t figure out what isn’t working. And today we’re going to tackle the most common cause of failure.    When I started talking to the business owners inside of Courage Driven Latina, I realized that their fear of failure was what was keeping my clients from reaching their full potential. These women were dealing with core wounds that they were having a hard time tackling by themselves. It wasn’t until we started talking things out that we realized they had these feelings of unworthiness and not feeling good enough that were keeping them from succeeding in business. And I could completely empathize with these women because I went through the same thing they did.    In this week’s episode, we’re talking about what I learned from failing in business. Before I had Courage Driven Latina, I failed a lot. And while I know now that failure is part of the process, I can’t say I wasn’t frustrated. I was doing so much research and planning, and I wanted so badly to be successful. But I was missing a key part of the business process - taking action. Tune in to learn how I got over my fear of failure and actually embraced it. Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Sign up for the free webinar “ You're Not Stuck, You're Scared” here! Join the waitlist for the Courage Driven Latina program here. Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here.   Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.

Life isn’t just about struggling to live and sacrificing to advance your career. It’s about enjoying ourselves, connecting with each other, and using our money to invest in something incredible! It’s time to take back our power and live the lives we know we should be living. And we can start by listening to Arielle’s incredible story for inspiration.    Arielle Diaz is a Peabody and GLAAD-nominated TV Writer-Producer with credits on GENTEFIED (Netflix), With Love (Prime Video), The Last Man on Earth (FOX), etc. She is a wellbeing advocate and passionate about beauty, ancestral reclamation, and exploring the intersection of wellness, heritage, and storytelling. Arielle mentors and occasionally teaches the art and business of television with The Gotham Institute, and is beginning her journey as an angel investor in clean beauty and wellness consumer brands. She began her career at Google before transitioning into television. Fun fact: Arielle is a neuro-spicy mystic, and her current hyper-fixation is fairies and gnomes—decorating her home altar with all things whimsical and enchanted. It might change next month, but for now, she’s living in a bit of magic.   In this week’s episode, Arielle shares how she left the cutthroat environment of Hollywood screenwriting when she listened to her intuition and reconnected with her ancestors in Mexico. The trip allowed her to follow her curiosity, which in turn led to her finding solutions to her chronic illness, finding the connection she was seeking, and meeting her future mentor. Tune in to this week’s episode to hear how she connected with her ancestors and connected with her highest self.  Follow Arielle on: Instagram: @she.is.that LinkedIn: @ariellediaz   Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Join the waitlist for the Courage Driven Latina program here. Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here.   Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.

Financial freedom is something we should all be striving for. Our parents taught us to be practical and get a good, stable job. But life isn’t always stable, and if we are going to be bad ass feminists who do what we want with our lives, we need to be financially free. Financial freedom means leaving your cheating husband without worries and about bills, it means fully funding your maternity leave to spend time with your newborn, and it means taking a calculated risk on your time and not anyone else’s. This week’s guest is a good friend of mine who has done all this and more, and she’s going to show you how you can do it too.    Jannese Torres is an award-winning Latina Money Expert. She became an accidental entrepreneur after a job loss led her to create a successful Latin food blog, Delish D'Lites. Now, she helps her clients and listeners build successful online businesses that allow them to pursue financial independence and freedom. Jannese is on a mission to educate marginalized communities on topics like entrepreneurship, investing, and financial independence through her personal finance podcast, "Yo Quiero Dinero." Her new book, Financially Lit!, was published by Grand Central Publishing on April 30, 2024. Order your copy at financiallylitbook.com  Launched in 2019, Yo Quiero Dinero® is an award-winning personal finance podcast for Latinas and people of color. The Yo Quiero Dinero® Podcast educates and empowers listeners on personal finance topics like entrepreneurship, financial independence, building generational wealth, investing, and money mindset through guest interviews & solo episodes.   In this week’s episode, my long-time friend Jannese Torres will be catching me up on all her latest adventures, all while sharing what financial freedom can do for you. Whether it’s getting yourself out of a bad situation or setting yourself up for a good one, you need to be financially free. No matter what situation you’re in now, it is possible!  Follow Jannese on: Website: www.yoquierodineropodcast.com  IG: @yoquierodineropodcast  Pinterest: @dineropodcast  YouTube: @YoQuieroDineroPodcast  Twitter: @dineropodcast  TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdB1ydrw  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yo-quiero-dinero  Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Join the waitlist for the Courage Driven Latina program here. Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here.   Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.