SEASON 7 EPISODE 2: How To Quit The American Dream And Becoming Financially Lit (with Jannese Torres)

Crush Your Money Goals

Join Bernadette Joy and Stefanie Gonzales for an inspiring conversation with Jannese, a trailblazing content creator and personal finance expert, as she shares her transformative journey and the incredible work she’s spearheading with the Yo Quiero Dinero podcast. Discover how Jannese empowers people of color, particularly women, to overcome systemic obstacles and build wealth, while staying true to oneself and maintaining genuine connections. Dive into the unique financial challenges faced by the Latina community and get an exclusive glimpse into Jannese’s forthcoming book, Financially Lit, packed with insights and actionable advice to help you crush your money goals and embrace change with confidence.

In this episode, you will learn the following :

• How Jannese transitioned from feeling trapped in the American Dream to achieving true financial independence.
• Understand the mission behind Jannese’s Yo Quiero Dinero podcast which aims to empower people of color, especially women, to overcome systemic financial barriers and build wealth.
• The significance of being authentic in your personal and professional life.
• Insights into the emotional aspects of leadership, including dealing with imposter syndrome and the importance of maintaining genuine connections with people.
• Concept of redefining success on your own terms.
• Understanding what ‘enough’ looks like for each individual and how financial security can provide the freedom to support loved ones without stress.
• Specific financial challenges faced by the Latina community and the inspiration behind Jannese’s comprehensive financial guide tailored for them.

Episode Timeline:

[00:01:10] - Conference Connections and Changing Identities

[00:06:21] - American Dream Scam

[00:17:14] - Exploring Personal Boundaries in Creation

[00:19:38] - Navigating Success With Ease

[00:23:49] - Navigating Wealth and Financial Security

[00:31:06] - Achieving Financial Independence Through Wealth Building

[00:34:52] - Generational Success Through Lived Experiences

[00:38:14] - Diversifying Money Conversations in Publishing

Learn more about Jannese and Yo Quiero Dinero

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jannese-t-974421151

Podcast: https://yoquierodineropodcast.com/

Book: https://financiallylitbook.com/

Learn more about Stefanie Gonzales and the Women's Wealth Effect:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/stefanie-gonzales-83a87aa

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenswealtheffect/?hl=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Womenswealtheffect

Early Retirement Planner: https://www.womenswealtheffect.com/planner

Book Your Free 1:1 with Stefanie: https://www.womenswealtheffect.com/free

Learn more about Bernadette Joy and the Crush Your Money Goals:

Pre-order her book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Crush-Your-Money-Goals/Bernadette-Joy/9781507222638

Website: https://www.crushyourmoneygoals.com/

Free Guide On My Top 10 Money Tools: https://www.crushyourmoneygoals.com/freeguide