Best Poc Owned Business Podcasts (2024)

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How To Double Your Salary | Carla Santamaria | First Gen Coaching and Consulting 48:12

6d ago48:12

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Episode 276 features Carla Santamaria of First Gen Coaching and Consulting. This episode is for all the 9-5ers out there. We're talking about how to double your salary. Listen now! Carla Santamaria is a Honduran immigrant who more than doubled her salary in 10 months by job hopping from higher ed to healthcare to tech. She is now a career coach on …

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Why Your Health Affects Your Wealth | Naihomy Jerez 45:32

13d ago45:32

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Episode 275 features Naihomy Jerez, a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. We talk about why your health affects your wealth. Listen now! Naihomy Jerez, is a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach specializing in women’s hormone health, and dedicated to empowering high-achieving women of color. Her passion lies in guiding them to uti…

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How to Create Your Own Career Path | Victoria Leandra 47:24

20d ago47:24

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Episode 274 features Victoria Leandra. We talk about how to create your own career path. Listen now! Victoria Leandra is a Latina award-winning journalist, recognized as "A Creator to Keep an Eye On" by Instagram in 2020. Previously at VICE and Bloomberg, Victoria is the founder of Leandra Media and has developed herself into a culture and travel i…

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YQD Success Stories: How Christine Started Her Coaching Side Hustle | Christine Vega-Perez 33:34

27d ago33:34

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Episode 273 features Christine Vega-Perez of Life's Risk Management. We talk about how she got started with her coaching side hustle. Listen now! Christine Vega-Perez is a Decision Making & Accountability Life Coach and a Registered Nurse with extensive experience in the healthcare sector since 2007. She holds a Master’s of Science in Nursing in He…

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Crossover Episode | Mind The Business: Small Business Success Stories | Community Building ft. Rebundle 39:22

1M ago39:22

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On this special bonus episode, I'm sharing a recent episode on Mind The Business: Small Business Success Stories. No Solopreneur is an island. Even as we run our own businesses, the importance of building a community of other business owners is paramount. From sharing advice and support to building a thriving and competitive marketplace, networking…

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Crossover Episode | Watch Us Thrive Podcast: How Financial Freedom Can Get You Out of a Toxic Situation 38:46

1M ago38:46

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In this special bonus episode, I'm introducing you to my little sister's podcast, Watch Us Thrive. In this episode, we're talking about my brand new book, Financially Lit! and all things love & dinero. We discuss financial abuse, signs to look out for if you think you might be in a financially abusive relationship, how to protect yourself and your …

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How Mental Health Impacts Your Money | Jasmine Ramirez | By Any Means Coaching 40:27

2M ago40:27

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Episode 270 features Jasmine Ramirez of By Any Means Coaching. We talk about how mental health impacts your money! Listen now! Jasmine Ramirez is a proud Latina from New York City. She is a seasoned financial therapist and coach with over a decade of experience. Jasmine and her husband founded By Any Means Coaching (B.A.M.) in 2020. They provide pe…

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How To Be A Money Making Mama | Alicia Sanchez | Mamas Dinero 44:27

2M ago44:27

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Episode 269 features Alicia Sanchez of Mamas Dinero. We talk about how to be a money making mama! Listen now! A budget doesn’t mean you’re broke. Alicia Sanchez is the creator behind Mamas Dinero, a blog dedicated to empowering families to take control of their personal finances. She wholeheartedly believes that anyone can improve their financial l…

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How To Go From Over-Spender To Financially Free | Maria Colon | Dinero en Spanglish 41:32

2M ago41:32

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Episode 268 features Maria Colon of Dinero en Spanglish. We talk about how to go from over-spender to financially free! Listen now! Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Maria Colon moved to the U.S. in 2006, facing language barriers, homesickness, and financial challenges. Growing up, her parents had their businesses, but they didn't plan for tough time…

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Reliving OMOP: The 1st Financial Freedom Conference For Latinos 45:02

2M ago45:02

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Episode 267 features Elin Cervantes of Hablando Wellness and Brenda Juarez of Bren J Life Coaching. We talk about reliving OMOP: The 1st financial freedom conference for Latinos! Listen now! Brenda Juarez aka "Coach Bren" is first and foremost a self proclaimed strong and courageous soul. She is also a first and a ½ generation Latina Certified Life…

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How To Market Your Business With Integrity | Paulette Piñero | Unstoppable Latina 1:05:06

3M ago1:05:06

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Paulette Piñero is an award-winning social entrepreneur, brand consultant, writer, and speaker dedicated to closing the opportunity gap for Latina entrepreneurs. Through her company Unstoppable Latina LLC, Paulette guides Women of Color and gender-expansive entrepreneurs to harness their strengths, amplify their voice, and live their purpose so the…

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How To Build A Successful Fitness Brand | Samantha Ortiz-Young | SoManti 52:57

3M ago52:57

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Episode 265 features Samantha Ortiz-Young of SoManti. We talk about how to build a successful fitness brand. Listen now! Meet Samantha Ortiz-Young, a NYC Latina Fitness Coach with more than 10 years of experience. Having been active her whole life, Samantha was introduced to strength training in college and fell in love with the power and confidenc…

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Why The American Dream Is Dead | Esther Zeledón | BeActChange 55:36

3M ago55:36

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Episode 264 features Esther Zeledón of BeActChange. We talk about how the America dream is dead. Listen now! Dr. Esther Zeledón, affectionately known as Dr. EZ, is not only a master of making dreams work but embodies the resilient spirit of a Latina immigrant. Her rich and diverse background has been the cornerstone of her trailblazing work as a li…

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YQD Success Stories: How To Make Income & Impact | Elin Cervantes | Hablando Wellness 49:38

3M ago49:38

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Episode 263 features Elin Cervantes of Hablando Wellness. A previous student of ours, we talk about how to make income & impact. Listen now! Elin Cervantes is a seasoned educator with a unique blend of experiences and passions. With over 18 years working in the field of education, as a school counselor and school site administrator, she brings a we…

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YQD Success Stories: Navigating the Messy Middle Of Entrepreneurship | Denise Varughese | The Connected Reader 33:43

3M ago33:43

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Episode 262 features Denise Varughese of The Connected Reader. A previous student of ours, we talk about navigating the messy middle of entrepreneurship. Listen now! Denise Varughese is a reader, writer, partner, mother, and friend. She is U.S. based, originally from New York, and now lives in Texas, with her husband, 3 children, and dog, Blue. Den…

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Podcasting Do's And Dont's 29:06

4M ago29:06

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Episode 261 features everything you need to know about podcasting do's & don'ts. If podcasting is something you've been wanting to do, but have NO CLUE where to start, this episode is for you! In this week's solo episode, I'm talking about everything you need to know about podcasting. Whether you're a newbie entering the space or a seasoned podcast…

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How To Handle A Layoff | Orlenda Cortez | Pero I Can Do It Too 45:06

4M ago45:06

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Episode 260 talks about how to handle a layoff, featuring Orlenda Cortez of Pero I Can Do It Too! Listen now! Orlenda Cortez is the founder of Pero I Can Do It Too, a platform helping women of color build a life they have never seen their family experience. She's a Money Coach who believes that you can reach your money goals by prioritizing fun. Bo…

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YQD Success Stories: How Joanna Went From Burnt Out Nurse To Thriving Content Creator | Joanna Muñoz | Painting by the Penny 45:38

4M ago45:38

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Episode 259 is another YQD® success story of one of our former students, Joanna Muñoz. She shares her journey from being a burnt out nurse to a thriving content creator. Listen now! Joanna Muñoz is a nurse, furniture artist, DIYer, content creator, blogger and the owner of Painting by the Penny, a DIY and interior design account. In 2016, she start…

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How Melissa Launched A Latina-Themed Candle Business | Melissa Gallardo | Bonita Fierce Candles 49:51

4M ago49:51

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Episode 258 highlights Latina-themed candle business owner Melissa Gallardo of Bonita Fierce Candles. Listen to her inspiring episode now! Melissa Gallardo is the Founder of Bonita Fierce Candles, a premium heritage-focused home fragrance brand. Her mission is to revolutionize the toxic and generic home fragrance industry and create better-for-you …

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YQD Success Stories: From Teacher To Restauranteur | Lucy Ortega 46:23

5M ago46:23

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Episode 257 is another YQD® success story of one of our former students, Lucy Ortega. She shares her journey from teacher to restauranteur. Listen now! Lucy Ortega is a first-generation Latina entrepreneur. She runs a food business – Sierra Mexican Cuisine and creates online content. She also coaches other first-generation individuals who have drea…

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BONUS: The Peers Project gains investment to launch into U.S. market: A behind-the-scenes chat with Co-founder of S&P Ventures and The Peers Project Investor, Sam Mahmood 46:04

5M ago46:04

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For most kids, punishment comes in the form of time-outs, groundings, and extra chores. But for this week’s special guest, acting out meant being forced to read profit and loss statements. A childhood deeply intertwined with the unwavering entrepreneurial endeavors of his father left Sam Mahmood with a simple ethos — success is not just measured in…

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YQD® Success Stories: A Real Look At Entrepreneurship | Evie Prete & Taylor Gilbert, LCSW 43:39

5M ago43:39

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Episode 256 features another YQD® success story! We chat with Evie Prete & Taylor Gilbert, former students of ours. They share a real look at entrepreneurship! Listen now! Evie Prete is a salary negotiation coach helping women overcome self-doubt while building strategy and confidence to slay their salary negotiations. She is a first-gen college gr…

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How To Become A First Gen Millionaire | Genesis Hinckley | Genuinely Genesis 39:45

5M ago39:45

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Episode 255 talks about how to become a first gen millionaire, featuring Genesis Hinckley of Genuinely Genesis. Listen now! Genesis has done it all! She's navigated motherhood raising a confident and curious little boy, worked in the corporate world as a Business Analyst at Google, curated content on social media sharing Spanglish financial literac…

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The Secrets Of Six-Figure Creators 30:36

5M ago30:36

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I have a surprise bonus episode you this week, mi gente! Listen to episode 254 and find out the secrets of six-figure creators! In this episode, I discuss the secrets to six-figure creators based on a report from Kajabi. I highlight the importance of diversifying income streams, owning your platform, the limitations of relying on brand deals and th…

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How to Stop Playing Small | Audrey Diaz | The Dream Lab 42:18

5M ago42:18

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Episode 253 features how to stop playing small, with Audrey Diaz, Co-Founder of The Dream Lab. We talk about how to stop playing small. Listen now! Audrey Diaz is a Life & Confidence Coach with over 10 years of coaching experience helping Latina women build confidence in themselves by creating solid habits. Through her framework of developing daily…

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How Your Cultura Affects Your Dinero | Giovanna "Gigi" Gonzalez | The First Gen Mentor 39:11

6M ago39:11

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Episode 252 features Giovanna "Gigi" Gonzalez of The First Gen Mentor. We talk about her new book, Cultura and Cash, and how your cultura affects your dinero. Listen now! Giovanna "Gigi" Gonzalez is a TikTok influencer, financial educator, and author of Cultura and Cash. During The Great Resignation, she quit her 10 year corporate career to pursue …

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How To Become A Full-Time Blogger | Vanessa Mota | My Dominican Kitchen® 35:43

6M ago35:43

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Episode 251 features Vanessa Mota of My Dominican Kitchen®. We talk bout how to become a full-time blogger. Listen now! Vanessa Mota is an award-winning food photographer and content creator. Her love for food led her to create My Dominican Kitchen®, a bilingual blog sharing traditional Dominican recipes and Latin-inspired meals for home cooks. She…

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YQD® Success Stories: How Juliana Created 5 Figures In Her First Year In Business | Juliana Londono 39:15

6M ago39:15

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Episode 250 features another YQD® success story! We chat with Juliana Londono & share how she created 5 figures in her first year in business! Listen now! Juliana Londoño is a proud Latina, bilingual, and licensed mental health therapist in NJ. Her business focuses on the intersectionality of mental health and the Latino/BIPOC communities. Her miss…

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YQD® Success Stories: How Luzy Turned Her Passion Into Purpose | Luzy King | Say Hola Wealth 54:58

6M ago54:58

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This week, episode 249 features a YQD® success story! We sat down with past student Luzy King of Say Hola Wealth and discuss how she turned her passion into purpose. Luzy King is an award-winning entrepreneur, Certified Trauma of Money Wealth Coach, contributing author, Community Leader, and Founder of Say Hola Wealth. She's on a mission to decolon…

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How To Make 2024 Your Best Year Yet 38:16

7M ago38:16

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Welcome to the season 6 premiere of Yo Quiero Dinero®! We cannot believe that we're six seasons deep! As we roll in the New Year, episode 248 talks about how to make 2024 your best year yet! We also answer some listeners Q&As! Listen now! For full episode show notes, visit here. It's a New Year, mi gente. We know this time of the year is notorious …

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[REPLAY]: How to Market & Grow Your Brand featuring Nicole Nieves | The Brand Vibe 44:36

7M ago44:36

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All December long, we are replaying our top 4 most popular episodes of 2023! This week's replay episode is episode 194, with Nicole Nieves of The Brand Vibe. Nicole Nieves is a brand expert, digital marketing strategist, business coach, and mother of 3 growing boys. After spending 15 years as a corporate exec running multimillion-dollar launch camp…

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[REPLAY]: Why I Purchased Real Estate In Puerto Rico🇵🇷 39:09

7M ago39:09

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All December long, we are replaying our top 4 most popular episodes of 2023! This week's replay episode is episode 191, Yo Quiero Dinero® creator and host Jannese Torres talks about why she purchased real estate in Puerto Rico🇵🇷 Episode Highlights: The journey of becoming a property owner in Puerto Rico How to find listings for a property in Puerto…

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47: Battling an identity crisis with a career change 36:08

7M ago36:08

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Former newspaper reporter Jonathan McFadden opens up about the identity crisis he battled with his career change. He recalls everything he was afraid to lose if he left journalism—would it be worth it? “I, like many of us do, conflated my value as a human with my value as an employee,” says Jonathan. In this episode, Jonathan shares how he tried a …

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Tuning Out Negative Body Image 16:02

7M ago16:02

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Charlene is advancing in her career as an actor. But contending with narrow industry notions of AAPI body shapes is draining and distracting. Stevon and Juleyka discuss strategies for inventing your own path forward in a creative field. And Stevon offers advice to avoid internalizing negative feedback that has little to do with talent or skill. Ste…

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[REPLAY]: Women of Color Can Be Wealthy Too 56:55

7M ago56:55

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All December long, we are replaying our top 4 most popular episodes of 2023! This week's replay episode is episode 192 with Ellie Diop, Dr. Jatali Bellanton, Davonne Reaves & Anne-Lyse Wealth. Ellie Diop is an entrepreneur, speaker, youth mentor, business coach and podcast host of Get Ellievated. She started her business out of necessity after bein…

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[REPLAY]: How To Become Financially Independent As A Family ft. Shang Saavedra | Save My Cents 50:03

7M ago50:03

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All December long, we are replaying our top 4 most popular episodes of 2023! This week's replay episode is episode 193 with Shang Saavedra of Save My Cents. Shang Saavedra is a work optional, frugal millionaire who wants you to learn how mental health and financial wealth are tied together. She reached the ability to work optional when she was 31. …

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46: How your faith can guide your career change 16:11

8M ago16:11

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Are you feeling a stirring in your heart with your career? As the year winds down, we revisit a chat with author and life coach Nancy Gavilanes, who shares how your faith can guide you through a career change. Whether you’re feeling stuck, curious about a new field, or dealing with the ups and downs of a career switch, you can make spirituality par…

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How To Become Financially Free Right Now | Jamila Souffrant | Journey To Launch 37:52

8M ago37:52

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Episode 243 is all about how to become financially free right now, featuring Jamila Souffrant of Journey to Launch. Listen to episode 243 now wherever you listen to podcasts! Jamila Souffrant is the author of Your Journey To Financial Freedom: A Step-by-Step Guide to Achieving Wealth and Happiness and the host of the Journey To Launch podcast. She …

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Finding It Hard to Network in a New City 14:03

8M ago14:03

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Lloyd, a content creator, just moved to Los Angeles but is struggling to build a fulfilling personal and professional network in his new city. Stevon and Juleyka break down the importance of making meaningful connections that are aligned with your goals, and Stevon shares strategies for setting realistic expectations during and after a big move. Ll…

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How To Replace Your Income With Side Hustles 49:52

8M ago49:52

49:52

We're back with a long awaited SOLO episode this week! Tune in this week as our host Jannese shares personal and professional life updates, exciting news on the horizon for our listeners and a live Q+A all about DINERO! For full episode show notes, visit here. Loving episode 242? Leave us a review if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts and follow us…

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#255. From Starting a Business as a College Student to Being Featured in Vogue with BIPOC Co-Founder of Now&Me & Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister, Bani Singh 38:58

8M ago38:58

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When it comes to picking a career, our choice can often be traced back to the influence of family. It was the gentle encouragement of her parents to pursue what fulfilled her internally that helped this week’s guest find her calling. It’s that calling — to give back and make a difference — that has Bani Singh on a mission to revolutionize the way w…

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45: Avoid burnout with your career change 30:48

8M ago30:48

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It takes time to change industries or professions, and depending on how you handle that time—and the feelings that come with it—it could lead to burnout. I speak with Dr. Kyle Elliott, a career coach and founder of CaffeinatedKyle.com. Kyle coaches career changers, so they avoid burnout as they work on their career switch. In this episode, Kyle sha…

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How To Be Bold Like Frida | Arianna Davis 28:54

8M ago28:54

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Episode 241 talks about how to be bold like Frida, featuring Arianna Davis. Listen to episode 241 now wherever you stream podcasts! Arianna Davis is the Editorial Director of TODAY Digital. She is also the author of What Would Frida Do? A Guide to Living Boldly, inspired by the life of artist Frida Kahlo. She was previously Senior Director of Edito…

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Grieving at Work 15:19

8M ago15:19

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After a sudden passing in the family, Rita had a hard time adjusting to her “new normal" while balancing multiple responsibilities as CEO of her creative agency. Stevon and Juleyka discuss caring for ourselves during the grieving process, and Stevon shares tips for accepting help from loved ones. Rita Thomas is an award-winning producer specializin…

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#254. From Intern to Leading a Company in Less than a Year with BIPOC Co-Founder of The Elephant Room & Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister, Shannie Mears 38:58

8M ago38:58

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They say you need a special kind of fire inside to make it as a founder. But what keeps that flame burning? For this week’s guest, the fuel to her fire is good old-fashioned self-empowerment. With an unwavering commitment to giving her all, Shannie Mears attributes her success to staying true to herself and fully embracing her growth and evolution …

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How To Channel Your Culture Into Your Business | Carolina Acosta | Tragos Games® 37:43

8M ago37:43

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Episode 240 talks about how to channel your culture into your business, featuring Carolina Acosta of Tragos Games®. Listen to episode 240 now wherever you stream podcasts! Carolina Acosta is the founder and CEO of Tragos Games®, the party games that celebrate Latino culture. After reconnecting with her roots during time spent living in Latin Americ…

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#253. Carving Your Own Path and Becoming an Accidental Founder with BIPOC Founder of Redefy & Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister, Rachael De Foe 38:58

8M ago38:58

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What do you do when you can’t find your dream job anywhere? The answer is: you make it. Our guest this week accomplished exactly that, and it’s why she refers to herself as an accidental founder. Creating success on her own terms, Rachael De Foe isn’t afraid to write her own story — and says you shouldn’t be either. In this episode of PEERS, we’re …

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44: The power of networking for POC & First Gens 35:36

9M ago35:36

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As a person of color (POC) and/or first-generation professional, your family’s culture and background likely influenced your beliefs, which can now impact your making a career change. Dani Tan is a leadership and career coach, who works with POC and First Gens who are often the first, few or only in their space. Dani reveals how the scarcity mindse…

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Launching a Dating App for Latinas | Julia Estacolchic | Chispa App 38:27

9M ago38:27

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Episode 239 talks about launching a dating app for Latinas, featuring Julia Estacolchic of the Chispa App. Listen to episode 239 now wherever you stream podcasts! Julia Estacolchic, Senior Director of Brand Marketing and Head of Brand for Chispa at Match Group, brings over 20 years of experience and expertise in diverse markets. She is a driving fo…

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Telling Your Inner Bully to Shut Up 15:34

9M ago15:34

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As an entrepreneur, wife and a mother of two, Jennifer cannot stop thinking about all the ways she falls short in her personal and professional life. Stevon and Juleyka discuss toxic self-criticism, and Stevon helps us interrogate our irrational demand for perfection. Stevon Lewis is a licensed psychotherapist and coach. Learn more about his work h…

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