Yo Quiero Dinero

Episode 285 features Lilias John of Your Financial Stylist. We're talking about how faith plays into your finances. Listen now!Lilias Folkes John, creator of Your Financial Stylist is a financial educator and money coach who teaches biblical financial principles to help women transform their finances, break free from the bondage of debt & manage their money God’s way. She's also a real estate consultant with over 20 years experience in the real estate industry, buying, leasing, selling homes and renovating homes. You can follow Lilias on Instagram.For full episode show notes, visit here.My new book is officially available to buy! Order Financially Lit! Today!Want our merch? Get yours here!Check out this YQD™ Sponsor:BetterHelp—Professional support when you need it, at a fraction of the cost of in-person therapy. Get 10% off your first month with our sponsor: https://betterhelp.com/dineroAre you ready to finally launch your blog? Learn how to learn how to turn your passion into a profitable blog that allows you to work from anywhere in the world, even if you’re clueless about tech! Learn more here!

Episode 284 features Jeromy Marcano-González of TropiBites. We're talking about how Jeromy turned his love for hospitality into content creation. Listen now!Jeromy Marcano-González is a proud Puerto Rican who has called Atlanta “home” since 2017. He’s passionate about all things food and beverage and has worked in the hospitality industry for 8 years.His passion came from growing up with a grandmother who loved to cook and understood the power of food and gathering as a family. Seeing and helping her cook for these gatherings with so much love ignited a flame within him that he stills carries to this day.Jeromy knew his entire life that he wanted to create something that was his — a restaurant, coffee shop, food truck, etc. It wasn’t until 2023 that he finally let all fear behind him and created TropiBites, an outlet to showcase the beauty of Puerto Rican and other Latin cuisines.He now hopes to continue showing his love for food and gathering amongst loved ones, just like his abuela did, with each bite and sip.You can follow Jeromy on Instagram, Facebook & Pinterest.For full episode show notes, visit here.My new book is officially available to buy! Order Financially Lit! Today!Want our merch? Get yours here!Check out this YQD™ Sponsor:BetterHelp—Professional support when you need it, at a fraction of the cost of in-person therapy. Get 10% off your first month with our sponsor: https://betterhelp.com/dineroAre you ready to make your voice heard and shine in the world of podcasting? Introducing our brand new podcasting program, Master The Mic – the ultimate course designed exclusively for powerhouses like you who are eager to amplify your voice and captivate your audience through podcasting! Learn more here!

Episode 283 features Les Alfred of Balanced Black Girl. We're talking about how Les turned self-care into self employment. Listen now!Les Alfred is an award-winning podcast host, speaker, and content creator.For nearly a decade, Les has created inspiring, approachable wellness content leveraging her expertise as a personal trainer, nutrition coach, and certified yoga instructor.As the host of Balanced Black Girl, a chart-topping weekly podcast, Les facilitates thoughtful interviews and insightful solo episodes exploring the various aspects of life that contribute to wellness.Balanced Black Girl covers everything from wellness, to productivity, to personal finance, to self-care. Her mission is to help others create nourishing habits that help them create necessary space to live their best lives.For full episode show notes, visit here.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction and Origin Story02:40 - Transitioning from Corporate Finance to Wellness08:17 - Evolution of the Brand and Monetization11:31 - Defining Balance in Wellness13:40 - Navigating Content Creation and Finding Your Focus15:01 - Monetization in Content Creation18:14 - Balancing Building a Brand and Taking Care of Yourself24:13 - Representation and Diversity in Wellness26:20 - Challenging Narratives and Redefining Wellness29:10 - The Myth of Saturation in Content Creation31:05 - Finding Balance in Different Seasons of Life34:12 - Future Plans and ExpansionMy new book is officially available to buy! Order Financially Lit! Today!Want our merch? Get yours here!Check out this YQD™ Sponsor:BetterHelp—Professional support when you need it, at a fraction of the cost of in-person therapy. Get 10% off your first month with our sponsor: https://betterhelp.com/dineroAre you ready to make your voice heard and shine in the world of podcasting? Introducing our brand new podcasting program, Master The Mic – the ultimate course designed exclusively for powerhouses like you who are eager to amplify your voice and captivate your audience through podcasting! Learn more here!

Episode 282 features Naibe Reynoso. We're talking about how to create Latina centered businesses. Listen now!Naibe Reynoso is a multi-Emmy award-winning journalist and author based in Los Angeles California. She is the founder of Con Todo Press, a mission driven company that publishes and creates award-winning books that celebrate the joy of Latino culture and amplify the stories and voices of Latinos and other underrepresented communities. She is also the co-founder of Latinafest, the largest outdoor festival on the West Coast that celebrates all things Latina.For full episode show notes, visit here.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction and Background01:25 - Journey into Journalism03:11 - Breaking into the Media Industry06:51 - Transitioning to Entrepreneurship09:05 - Mindset Shift and Overcoming Mental Blocks11:03 - Creating Contodo Press: Empowering Latina Authors18:04 - Preparing for Entrepreneurship20:50 - The Birth of Latina Fest25:29 - Arte, Libros y Cultura: Celebrating Latina Authors28:17 - Conclusion and Call to ActionMy new book is officially available to buy! Order Financially Lit! Today!Want our merch? Get yours here!Check out this YQD™ Sponsor:BetterHelp—Professional support when you need it, at a fraction of the cost of in-person therapy. Get 10% off your first month with our sponsor: https://betterhelp.com/dineroAre you ready to make your voice heard and shine in the world of podcasting? Introducing our brand new podcasting program, Master The Mic – the ultimate course designed exclusively for powerhouses like you who are eager to amplify your voice and captivate your audience through podcasting! Learn more here!

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 running her own practice, she has exciting plans for changing the traditional model of legal client education to be more user friendly. For full episode show notes, visit here.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction and Importance of Estate Planning06:31 - Career Transition and Leveraging Knowledge09:50 - Negotiating Severance and Starting a New Firm11:44 - Taking Downtime and Mentors17:49 - Barriers to Entry in Estate Planning19:42 - Overview of Estate Planning Documents23:37 - Difference Between Wills and Trusts25:28 - Transferring Assets Without Probate25:57 - The Importance of Estate Planning and Protecting Your Assets26:47 - The Role of Trusts in Avoiding Probate and Controlling Asset Distribution28:08 - Planning for Minor Children and Choosing Guardians29:04 - Considering the Cost of Estate Planning30:28 - Affordable Options for Estate Planning47:02 - Adriana Brava: Legal Services and Podcast for Spanish-Speaking IndividualsMy new book is officially available to buy! Order Financially Lit! Today!Want our merch? Get yours here!Check out this YQD™ Sponsor:BetterHelp—Professional support when you need it, at a fraction of the cost of in-person therapy. Get 10% off your first month with our sponsor: https://betterhelp.com/dineroAre you ready to make your voice heard and shine in the world of podcasting? Introducing our brand new podcasting program, Master The Mic – the ultimate course designed exclusively for powerhouses like you who are eager to amplify your voice and captivate your audience through podcasting! Learn more here!

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 as the COO of the company for the last 10 years, keeping everyone in line and on task.She's been featured in many magazines and articles on the topic of Senior Housing and most recently was given the title as one of the "Top Influencers in Senior Housing". Isabelle also won Aging Media's "the Future Leaders of Assisted Living" award twice in 2020 and 2024 being 2 of 100's under 30 to make the list.For full episode show notes, visit here.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction and Background02:49 - Exploring the World of Assisted Living Investing05:00 - Getting Started as a Real Estate Investor in Assisted Living08:27 - The Benefits of Residential Assisted Living12:51 - Planning Ahead for Long-Term CareMy new book is officially available to buy! Order Financially Lit! Today!Want our merch? Get yours here!Check out this YQD™ Sponsor:BetterHelp—Professional support when you need it, at a fraction of the cost of in-person therapy. Get 10% off your first month with our sponsor: https://betterhelp.com/dinero

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 program, the Ultimate Bundle®. Sam lives in Long Island, NY with her husband Ryan, bernedoodle Hudson, lots of plants and her ever-growing stack of favorite books. If you’ve always associated attorneys with words like “shark,” “intense,” and “cutthroat,” you’re in for a down-to-earth breath of legal fresh air from Sam.For full episode show notes, visit here.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction and Background01:22 - Mindset Shift and Taking Control05:54 - Success in Entrepreneurship08:17 - Life-Changing Moment18:43 - The Need for Accessible Legal Guidance21:03 - Common Mistakes Made by Online Coaches21:50 - Being Your Own Advocate: Navigating Online Courses and Coaching Programs23:07 - Transparency and Honesty in Marketing Claims: Avoiding Misleading Statements23:59 - Proper Business Structure: The Importance of Legal Compliance24:57 - Protecting Intellectual Property: Registering and Enforcing Rights25:23 - Creating Evergreen Content: The Power of Long-Form Platforms26:22 - Building an Email List: Direct Communication and Sustainable Growth29:53 - Supporting Online Entrepreneurs with Legal ResourcesMy new book is officially available to buy! Order Financially Lit! Today!Want our merch? Get yours here!Check out this YQD™ Sponsor:BetterHelp—Professional support when you need it, at a fraction of the cost of in-person therapy. Get 10% off your first month with our sponsor: https://betterhelp.com/dinero

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 lack of representation of Latinas in the motherhood space. She created this platform after seeing negative stereotypes of the Latina mom online and on social media.For full episode show notes, visit here.Chapters:00:00 - Challenging the Idea of Latina Motherhood03:04 - Creating a Culturally Relevant Space for Millennial Latina Moms'06:20 - Balancing Cultural Traditions and Modern Parenting09:05 - The Modern Latina Mom: Breaking Traditional Gender Roles13:41 - Prioritizing Self-Care and Overcoming Guilt20:39 - Dealing with Toxic Family Members and Judgment23:26 - Breaking the Cycle of Machismo: Raising Boys with Emotional Intelligence30:25 - Choosing Yourself: Prioritizing Identity Outside of MotherhoodMy new book is officially available to buy! Order Financially Lit! Today!Want our merch? Get yours here!Check out this YQD™ Sponsor:BetterHelp—Professional support when you need it, at a fraction of the cost of in-person therapy. Get 10% off your first month with our sponsor: https://betterhelp.com/dinero