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 confidence it offered women. After college, Samantha combined her love of fitness and dance, running bootcamp style classes from her parent's living room helping the women in her community to find fun through fitness. Incorporating strength tra ..read more

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 life coach, speaker, workshop facilitator, former international diplomat, and scientist. With a commitment to inclusivity, Dr. EZ has made a tangible impact on individuals from varied cultures, bridging gaps across communities, corporations ..read more

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 wealth of knowledge and insight to her work in the field. Hailing from the vibrant city of Oakland, CA, Elin's roots run deep within her community. This episode features the story of Elín, a former student of ours who took one of our sign ..read more

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 podcaster who needs a little more direction, I got you, boo! I'm letting you know the inside scoop on my own podcasting journey and spilling the tea on how to grow your show outside of social media. I also touch on the importance of starting with a set ..read more

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. Born in Guatemala, Orlenda started her money journey with ZERO knowledge and deep in debt. The phrase that kept her going was, “Pero, I Can Do It, Too.” She's here to tell you that if an undocumented Guatemalan can get out of debt ..read more

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 started refinishing furniture as a creative hobby that quickly turned into a side hustle. She loves designing and decorating on a budget, and shares lots of tips and tricks like thrifting, painting furniture, and mixing old and new to create a b ..read more

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 products that cement a space for diverse, nuanced Latina voices and stories. As Founder & CEO of Bonita Fierce Candles, Melissa believes being Latina and American is not a linear experience and that feeling of belonging, of finding ..read more

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 dreams of transforming their ideas into successful projects and businesses. Lucy is honored to share her knowledge and experiences in her entrepreneurial endeavors. Her hope is to be of service to other first-generation individuals, suppor ..read more

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 graduate, Latina, entrepreneur, podcaster and space rocket engineer. She works with women who desire to break generational curses by teaching them how to advocate for themselves in salary negotiations. Taylor Gilbert is a Licensed Clinical Social W ..read more

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 literacy for low income communities, invested in 2 short-term rental properties, and is now working on publishing her first novel. On top of all of that, she actively seeks to heal her inner child wounds of growing up low income, understanding her iden ..read more