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Yo Quiero Dinero
Hosted by Jannese Torres · EN
"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, award-winning author and serial entrepreneur. Known as “the swaggiest personal finance podcast", each week we drop episodes brimming with POC-friendly personal finance knowledge, served with sazón! Tune in for all the money lessons you never learned. Visit us at YoQuieroDineroPodcast.com.
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How To Break Free From The Ambition Trap with Amina AlTai
Aug 2500:29:58Tap to summarizeLet’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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →The First-Gen Guide to Money, Mindset, and Abundance with Diana Garcia
Aug 1800:35:22Tap to summarizeIn 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →How To Become A Fintech Founder with Joyce Medeiros
Aug 11, 202500:48:18Tap to summarizeIn 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Ask Jannese: I'm A 46 Year Old Teacher Who Wants To Retire Early at 57, Can I Do It?
Jul 24, 2025Tap to summarizeIn this episode, host Jannese Torres dives into the inspiring journey of Gabby, a 46-year-old teacher aiming to retire by 57. Discover how Gabby transformed her financial landscape by maxing out her 403B and Roth IRA, investing in index funds, and strategically planning her retirement. Jannese shares expert insights on optimizing contributions, understanding withdrawal strategies, and the importance of asset allocation as retirement approaches. Tune in to learn how you can take control of your financial future and make early retirement a reality.Need help creating your financial freedom plan? Book Your Investor Power Hour CallWant your question answered on the show? Ask your question here!More 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Travel Hacking For Beginners | Julia Menez, Geobreeze Travel
Dec 5, 2021Tap to summarizeEpisode 117 is all about travel hacking for beginners featuring Julia Menez of the Geobreeze Travel podcast.Julia Menez is a travel hacking coach, speaker, and host of the Geobreeze Travel Podcast.After traveling to more than 30 countries before the age of 30 and saving thousands of dollars each year by travel hacking, Julia distills the strategies from top travel hackers around the world in her Geobreeze Travel podcast, and prepares personalized points and miles plans for her private coaching clients.Through her podcast, Julia features a diverse roster of guests with experiences that are traditionally underrepresented in larger points and miles blogs and media. Her episodes often highlight travel hacking women, immigrants, or people of color.Grab her free hotel upgrade template here.This episode is short, simple and to the point. If one of your goals for 2022 is to start traveling more, and you want to figure out how to use things like credit cards and rewards programs for getting insanely cheap deals on flights, hotel and more, this episode is a must listen!Loving this episode? Leave us a review on Apple podcasts. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube and join our Patreon community!Until next time, stay empowered, stay inspired & #staypoderosa ✨Check out this YQD™ Sponsor:BetterHelp—Professional support when you need it, at the fraction of the cost of in-person therapy. Get 10% off your first month with our sponsor: https://betterhelp.com/dinero Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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