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"This podcast will leave you feeling inspired to take a more proactive approach to your savings, earnings, & expenses." - BuzzFeed | Yo Quiero Dinero is an award-winning personal finance podcast that empowers listeners on topics like entrepreneurship, investing, financial independence & money mindset. Hosted by Jannese Torres, Latina money expert, author and entrepreneur. Known as “the swaggiest personal finance podcast", each week we drop episodes brimming with POC-friendly personal finance ...
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Debt-Free Latina

Mayra Alejandra Garcia

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Join financial coach Mayra Alejandra Garcia as she teaches how to grow your net worth and become a Debt-Free Latina! The purpose of this show is to inspire and motivate you to pursue your financial goals and be wise with your money.
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Episode 281 features Adriana Brava of Adriana Brava Law. We're talking about why you need an estate plan. Listen now! Adriana Brava is a bilingual 20+ year first-gen Mexican-American estate-planning attorney servicing Los Angeles and Orange County. Her mission today is to protect families through education and legal services. Now that Adriana is ru…
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Episode 280 features Danielle Desir-Corbett. We're talking about how to quit your job with a podcast. Listen now! Danielle Desir-Corbett is a multi-passionate travel and personal finance writer, 6x author, host of The Thought Card Podcast, and co-host of Road Trip Ready Podcast. As a financially savvy traveler, Danielle is all about making smart de…
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Episode 279 features Isabelle Guarino of Residential Assisted Living Academy. We're talking about how to invest in residential assisted living. Listen now! Isabelle Guarino is a graduate from Arizona State University, a former flight attendant, Walt Disney World intern and now Residential Assisted Living Academy’s leading lady. She has been working…
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Episode 278 features Sam Vander Wielen. We're talking about how to legally protect your online business. Listen now! Sam Vander Wielen is an attorney-turned-entrepreneur and legal educator who helps coaches & service providers legally protect and grow their online brands through her legal templates, her podcast “On Your Terms”, and her signature pr…
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Episode 277 features Jessica Cuevas of Viva La Mama. This episode is for all the mami's out there. We're talking about how to be a generational curse breaking mami. Listen now! Jessica Cuevas, the Founder and Creator of Viva la Mami, LLC, is a podcaster, coach, and community builder. Once Jessica became a mom in 2021, she noticed that there was a l…
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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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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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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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#103 - In this episode, Mayra discusses what types of bank accounts she has. What her banking structure looks like and the alternative option to the envelope system. We usually tend to overspend on food and entertainment. This strategy has been beneficial in the past few months. If you are interested in learning more about Financial Coaching, sched…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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#102 - In this episode, Mayra discusses why it's important to let go of the past and focus on your future. It's important to have clear goals and know where you and your family are headed financially. We have all made mistakes in the past, it's what we do going forward that really matters. If you are interested in learning more about Financial Coac…
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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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#101 - In this episode, Mayra has a special guest on the show. Giovanna Gonzalez is the author of the new money book Cultura and Cash. The book is specifically for first-gen Latinas ready to learn practical and jargon-free financial literacy concepts. Giovanna shares her life experiences of growing up in a bi-cultural home. She explains the new ter…
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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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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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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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#100 - In this episode, Join Mayra in celebrating a milestone moment as we unveil the culmination of 100 episodes dedicated to financial discovery and empowerment. In this special episode, she reflects on the transformative journey including sharing insights, lessons, and moments of revelation. From debunking myths to embracing the wealth mindset, …
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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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#099 - In this episode, Mayra shares a story about a TikTok video she came across of a Latina living in California that claimed it was hard to live on her 6 figured income even though she had zero debt. And although that is very much the case, this person was blaming the systemic issues in our country. Do we have systemic issues in our country? Abs…
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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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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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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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#098 - In this episode, Mayra shares how her family stays on budget while on vacation. That may sound restrictive for some but the truth is there are so many more benefits than anything else. Based on the itinerary, she guestimated how much she might need for each place she plans to visit. And also there is extra money available should she go over …
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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#097 - In this episode, Mayra shares how we often are so excited to buy items, and then after we own them we have a feeling of regret. This might not happen all the time, but the thing you thought was going to be so awesome, isn't as good as you once thought. If you've been in that situation, you don't want to miss this episode! If you are interest…
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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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#096 - In this episode, Mayra shares how sometimes we Latinas feel like we can't speak up when it comes to how money gets handled in our homes. Sometimes machismo, or just family dynamics are intense and we might default to just keeping the peace in our relationship as a higher priority. The truth is sometimes difficult conversations are necessary …
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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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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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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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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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#095 - In this episode, Mayra shares tips on how to avoid comparing yourself to others which can cause unhappiness in our lives. She also answers an email she received regarding joint accounts vs separate accounts for a married couple. If you are interested in learning more about Financial Coaching, schedule a free 15-minute consultation with Mayra…
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