Yo Quiero Dinero

In this powerful and eye-opening episode, we’re diving into one of the most avoided — yet absolutely essential — conversations in personal finance: estate planning. Host [Your Name] sits down with Alexandra Sepulveda, Head of Legal at Trust & Will, to break down the myths, cultural taboos, and emotional barriers that often keep us from preparing for the inevitable.Alexandra shares her deeply personal journey that began after a close brush with tragedy in her own family — and how that experience ignited her passion for helping others protect their legacy. Together, they discuss how to start the conversation with loved ones, why estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy, and how digital tools like Trust & Will are breaking down barriers to make legacy planning more accessible than ever.From defining what an “estate” really is (hint: it’s everything you own!) to understanding the difference between a will and a trust, this episode is your crash course in protecting your hard-earned assets and ensuring your loved ones are cared for — without the financial chaos.💬 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: [00:03:25] Why talking about death and money doesn’t have to be scary — it’s an act of love 💛 [00:08:10] How Alejandra’s family story inspired her mission to make estate planning accessible [00:15:20] The difference between a will and a trust (and why you might need both) [00:22:45] When to create or update your estate plan (hint: it’s sooner than you think!)✨ Key Takeaways:Estate planning isn’t about death — it’s about legacy.You don’t need to be wealthy to need a will or trust.Life changes fast — keep your estate plan updated!Digital platforms like Trust & Will make it easier than ever to protect what you’ve built.🛠️ Resources Mentioned:Visit trustandwill.com to start your estate plan today.Explore the Trust & Will blog for guides on wills, trusts, and family planning.💌 Let’s Keep the Conversation Going: DM us or tag @YoQuieroDineroPodcast to share your estate planning journey! Your story could inspire someone else to take action.

This week on Yo Quiero Dinero, Jannese sits down with Cristina Olivarez—award-winning visibility and leadership coach, TEDx speaker, and founder of The Social Butterfly Gal and Hustle + Socialize. Cristina shares her journey from chasing the “perfect” career path in broadcast journalism to building her own platforms that empower Latinas and women of color to step into visibility unapologetically.From navigating rejection in traditional media to creating her own conference, Cristina opens up about the power of storytelling, embracing pivots in business, and how authenticity builds lasting leadership. If you’ve ever struggled with showing up online, owning your voice, or figuring out how to lead in your community, this episode will inspire you to embrace your visibility as a superpower.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:15:49 The “cookie-cutter” script many Latinas are given—and how Cristina rewrote it for herself.23:52 Giving yourself permission to pivot in business and in life.24:56 The origin story and impact of the Hustle + Socialize conference.26:11 Why centering Latinas and women of color in business is both revolutionary and necessary.28:45 Why visibility is more than marketing—it’s about legacy and leadership.33:54 Practical first steps to start building your personal brand and showing up online.Resources & Links:Follow Cristina on Instagram: @thesocialbutterflygal | @hustleandsocializeListen to her podcast: Unapologetically Visible (Apple, Spotify, YouTube)Visit: thesocialbutterflygal.netGet your free guide: The Financially Lit Latina

In this episode of Yo Quiero Dinero, host Jannese Torres sits down with Elena Gergis, the creator behind Made With Sazón, to talk about the journey from beauty blogging to becoming a viral Puerto Rican food content creator. Elena shares how rediscovering her cultural roots led to explosive growth online, why niching down matters, and how consistency pays off when building a brand. From her viral coquito recipe to monetizing her website and landing brand deals, Elena gives a real look into what it takes to grow as a solo creator while balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship. This conversation is full of practical lessons for anyone thinking about launching their own content brand.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:2:01 Elena’s transition from beauty and lifestyle blogging to food content4:30 The power of embracing your culture and niche to stand out online7:26 What it feels like to go viral—and how to prepare for it13:30 Elena’s income streams: ads, brand partnerships, and social media monetization21:13 What she's accomplished so far24:34 What Inspired her to build on Youtube26:21 How she structures her days as a mom and creator35:00 The role of AI and automation tools in her business37:46 Elena’s vision for the future—including cookbooks, TV appearances, and moreResources & Links:Follow Elena on all platforms:@madewithsaz0nVisit her website for recipes: https://curlsnpearlsss.com/Learn more about Jannese: yoquierodineropodcast.com

In this week’s episode of Yo Quiero Dinero, Jannese sits down with economist, author, and changemaker Anna Gifty to unpack the hidden costs women of color face in every stage of life — what Anna calls “The Double Tax.”From beauty standards and career hurdles to childbirth, caregiving, homeownership, and even retirement, Anna breaks down how racism and sexism compound to leave women of color overcharged and underpaid — and what we can do about it.You’ll hear:[05:00] Anna’s personal story of navigating wealth gaps from childhood through academia[20:00] The shocking reality of how inequality shows up in parenting, childbirth, and childcare costs[29:00] How empathy reshaped Anna’s perspective on her own family — and why men must read this book too[32:00] Why retirement hits women of color harder — and the data that proves it[44:00] Practical steps you can take — individually and collectively — to close the gapAnna reminds us that we’re not imagining the struggle, and we’re not alone in it. With empathy, community, and action, we can begin to dismantle the structures that hold us back.📚 Grab your copy of Anna’s new book, The Double Tax: How Women of Color Are Overcharged and Underpaid, available September 16 wherever you buy books.🔗 Follow Anna: Instagram | BlueSky | LinkedIn

In this episode of the Yo Quiero Dinero Podcast, host Jannese Torres sits down with relationship coach, podcaster, and corporate baddie Karina F. Daves to talk about balancing it all—motherhood, marriage, and entrepreneurship—without losing yourself.Karina shares how she built a six-figure business while working full-time, what it really takes to stop “doing it all,” and why outsourcing, building support systems, and setting boundaries are non-negotiable for women chasing big dreams. From navigating mom guilt and missed birthdays to strengthening her marriage and growing her platform to over 240K followers, Karina keeps it real about the messy, hard, and beautiful parts of pursuing purpose.✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How to build a six-figure side hustle as a busy momWhy harmony matters more than balance in motherhoodHow to navigate mom guilt and missed milestonesThe role of outsourcing, nannies, and structure in creating freedomWhy choosing the right partner is the biggest life investmentHow to align your finances and family goals to build the life you want👩🏽‍💻 About Our Guest:Karina F. Daves is a relationship expert and host who helps couples repair trust, improve intimacy, and rebuild strong partnerships. She’s also a mom of two, wife, and entrepreneur who’s passionate about helping women reclaim their time, energy, and confidence.📲 Connect with Karina:Instagram & TikTok → @karinafdavesWebsite → https://www.karinafdaves.com/

What happens when you do everything “right”—go to college, land the six-figure job, make your family proud—and still end up buried in debt, burned out, and feeling trapped? In this episode, Jannese sits down with Rose Han, a first-gen wealth builder, YouTuber, and now author of Add A Zero. Rose opens up about her journey from over $100K in student loan debt to becoming a self-made millionaire, and the mindset shifts, financial strategies, and rebellious choices that made it possible.We talk about:The real impact of student loan debt on millennials & Gen Z’s version of the American DreamWhy “employee income” is the least free kind of income (and what to focus on instead)Rose’s Add A Zero framework for going from negative net worth to your first million—step by stepHow money identity, family conditioning, and cultural expectations shape our financial choicesWhy sometimes you have to ignore your parents’ advice and carve your own pathThe freedom and fulfillment that come when you stop playing small and start building wealth on your own termsIf you’ve ever felt stuck in debt, confused about money, or pressured to follow someone else’s script for success, this conversation is your permission slip to rewrite your financial story.📘 Grab your copy of Add A Zero at addazero.com and get access to Rose’s bonus content.📺 Follow Rose on YouTube and socials: @itsrosehan

Let’s be real… so many of us are out here chasing success, burning ourselves out, and wondering why it still doesn’t feel like enough. 👀In this episode, I’m chatting with Amina AlTai—executive coach, speaker, and author of The Ambition Trap: How to Stop Chasing and Start Living. Amina knows firsthand what it’s like to push so hard that your body literally can’t take it anymore. After a health crisis nearly landed her in organ failure at just 28 years old, she had to rethink EVERYTHING she thought she knew about success.We’re diving deep into why hustle culture is toxic AF (especially for women, immigrants & people of color), how to recognize when your ambition is actually hurting you, and how to start building a version of success that doesn’t leave you depleted.Sis, if you’ve ever felt guilty for resting, struggled with boundaries, or found yourself stuck in the cycle of “never enough,” this convo is your permission slip to stop grinding yourself into the ground and start living with more ease, joy & PURPOSE. ✨What you’ll hear in this episode:💡 Amina’s wake-up call that changed her definition of success💡 The 5 core wounds that secretly drive our hustle💡 The “ambition penalty” women & POC face in the workplace💡 Why rest = productivity (yes, really!)💡 How to shift from painful ambition → purposeful ambition💡 Practical steps to set boundaries & honor your needsResources & Links:Follow Amina on IG → @aminaaltaiGrab her book → The Ambition Trap: How to Stop Chasing and Start LivingLearn more → aminaaltai.com

In this week’s episode,Jannese sits down with Diana Garcia, founder of Amigas y Dinero, to explore her personal journey from nonprofit work to becoming a full-time money coach helping Latinas rewrite their financial stories.Diana shares how a pivotal decision during the pandemic, choosing not to return to a two-hour commute led her to create her own income, community, and career. She opens up about growing up in an immigrant household in LA, the scarcity mindset she witnessed, and her mission to help others build wealth from a place of joy, not sacrifice.From saving $10,000 in under a year on a modest income, to helping clients break free from paycheck-to-paycheck cycles, Diana offers actionable insights for tackling debt, increasing income, and navigating the unique financial challenges first-gen families face. She also gets real about overcoming fear, advocating for yourself in the workplace, and having money conversations with your parents.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How Diana turned a pandemic pivot into a thriving coaching businessPractical strategies to save more—without extreme sacrificeWhy growing your income can be more effective than cutting expensesSide hustle ideas based on your skills and passionsHow to address limiting beliefs that hold you back financiallyNavigating family expectations as the “first-gen retirement plan”Why community, mentorship, and environment matter for financial growthMore from YQD™: Full show notes: Visit our blog. Watch the full interview on YouTube — don’t forget to subscribe! Grab my book Financially Lit! in English or Español. Ready to level up? Learn more about our signature programs. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — Get 10% off your first month: betterhelp.com/dinero

In this inspiring episode of Yo Quiero Dinero, host Jannese Torres sits down with Joyce Medeiros, co-founder of Investrio—a financial platform designed to help solopreneurs master both personal and business money management. From her beginnings as a first-gen immigrant working on Wall Street to taking the leap into the startup world, Joyce shares her journey of resilience, risk-taking, and purpose-driven innovation.You’ll hear how she pivoted from a failed product launch to building a tool that simplifies finances through color-coded tracking, AI-powered support, and a thriving entrepreneur community. Joyce opens up about navigating the male-dominated finance world, securing funding as a Latina founder, and the sacrifices behind the startup grind. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, this episode offers practical tips, hard-earned lessons, and a reminder that experimentation and a supportive community can be the keys to success.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How Joyce went from managing billions on Wall Street to starting her own fintech company.The importance of pivoting when your idea isn’t working (and how to know when to do it).The biggest financial mistakes solopreneurs make—and how to avoid them.How Investrio uses color coding, automation, and AI to simplify money management.The role of community in entrepreneurship and why human connection still matters in the AI age.Insights on fundraising, accelerators, and breaking barriers as a Latina founder.Resources & Links:📲 Download Investrio: investrio.io📸 Follow Investrio on Instagram: @investrio.io💼 Connect with Joyce Medeiros: LinkedInMore from YQD™:Full show notes: Visit our blog.Watch the full interview on YouTube — don’t forget to subscribe!Grab my book Financially Lit! in English or Español.Ready to level up? Learn more about our signature programs.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — Get 10% off your first month: betterhelp.com/dinero