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Congratulations to the wonderful Melissa Gallardo for being featured in Good Morning America today! I LOVE all the Bonita Fierce Candles I’ve ordered and highly recommend them! Remember to support small businesses and to keep Bonita Fierce Candles in mind for your next corporate gifting opportunity!

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Tonight! Come hang out with me and Giovanna González-Chávez, CIPM at Melissa Saavedra’s Steamy Lit Bookstore for a moderated conversation about Gigi’s new book, Cultura & Cash! Cultura & Cash is a practical and jargon-free money guide to help you tackle your finances as a First Gen Latina. Doors open at 6:30 PM for networking and mingling. Moderated discussion starts promptly at 7 PM. Books will be available for sale. Come support this Latina-owned independent bookstore! 📍161 NE 2nd Ave, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441Register for FREE here: https://lnkd.in/eJG59pk8

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I love it when my guests are passionate about topics I’m passionate about! Tune in to the latest episode of The First Gen Coach Podcast to hear my Equal Pay Day story and to learn from the career and financial lessons Aqura Nicholson have learned the hard way! Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dDb5mWeXListen on Apple: https://lnkd.in/dBV758qY

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If you have a job interview coming up, PRACTICE WHAT YOURE GONNA SAY!!!Employers can tell who is practicing and who is winging it. Say the words out loud. Practice. Practice. Practice.If you don’t have an interview coming up, you can still practice by having more casual conversations that turn into job interviews just because you’re so good at talking about yourself and your skills! Listen to Episode 84 of The First Gen Coach Podcast to learn how to do this without being gross: https://lnkd.in/eSZi8BQGIf you DO have an interview coming up, I have a whole Interview Prep Playlist where I cover topics such as what to say, what questions to ask, how to increase your confidence, and how to advocate for yourself in the interview process! Listen and save the playlist here: https://lnkd.in/e3BdsVZa

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Thank you to everyone who has listened to and supported The First Gen Coach Podcast! One day I’ll post these milestones at a nice even number but maybe one day I’ll also have a whole podcast team 😅In the meantime, I am a one-woman show behind every single piece of content you see on this page, get via email, or listen to on the show. So THANK YOU for your support! Here are the Top 5 episodes of 2024 (so far)! Also huge shoutout to my friend and former client Demi Rafuls, MS whose podcast episode is in the TOP TEN OF ALL TIME! If you’ve listened to an episode this season, or ever, let me know in the comments one thing that’s stuck with you or that you would like to see!

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Can’t miss event in South Florida! Join me next Friday, April 26th for a moderated discussion with Giovanna González-Chávez, CIPM, author of Cultura & Cash! This is the LAST stop in her book tour! If you’re in the area, you definitely want to be there! Register for FREE here: https://lnkd.in/epc-feTwLet me know in the comments if you plan to be there!

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In this episode of The First Gen Coach Podcast, I talk to Lizbet Barajas (@lizbettalksmoney on Instagram) about everything from paying off debt, to having way too many credit cars (hi, it’s me. I’m the problem, it’s me), to walking away from a job. Lizbet shares how she uses budgeting as a tool for financial freedom and how actually having a plan for your money is not restrictive but is actually a pathway to that financial freedom. As a career coach, I was personally impressed with how Lizbet levered her budget to make powerful career moves without lowering her standards or giving up her passion to travel. About today’s guest:Lizbet is a first-gen Mexican-American, mom of two, and money coach for moms. With the use of a budget and her travel hacking skills, she’s paid off over $80,000 of debt while still traveling with her family.This is the second episode in April’s Financial Literacy Month series! Listen to the full financial literacy playlist here: https://lnkd.in/eSE4RHfm

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Fort Lauderdale friends! Giovanna González-Chávez, CIPM added a stop to her book tour in Fort Lauderdale! I’m excited to moderate a discussion about the teachings of her new book, Cultural & Cash. If you know of a Latina-owned bookstore, cafe, or event venue for 50 people, please let me know in the comments. In the meantime, save the date for Saturday, April 27th!

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I almost didn’t post this video because of all the “ummms” I said. But then I remembered I tell my podcast listeners to own their leadership and to give themselves credit where credit is due. So here I am, owning my leadership. Since January 2023, I’ve been serving as the South Florida Chapter President of the CHCI Alumni Association. I deeply admire all the other regional chapter leaders and have always felt like I wasn’t doing enough in my chapter like they were in theirs. This weekend I realized that I’ve been caught in the comparison trap, and that’s prevented me from seeing just how much I have done for the CHCI South Florida chapter. In preparation for the second annual networking reception hosted by Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI).✅ I sent over a dozen personalized emails to local community members and organizations who are aligned with CHCI’s mission to Develop the Next Generation of Latino Leaders ✅ I personally reached out to local alumni to invite them to this event. ✅ I asked the wonderful Abel J Ramos Taype who serves as VP for support with outreachBut it’s not about the things I did. It’s about the IMPACT they had. (Hint: this is how you frame things on your resume!) After Friday’s event, ✅ 2 alumni volunteered to lead events✅ We received interest from alumni about joining the regional chapter board ✅ A community member offered their venue to hold our next event✅ A local nonprofit organization is partnering with another chapter in a different city ✅ 30% of the alumni attendees were there for their FIRST alumni event! My heart is so full 💓 I have a lot to follow up this week (remember that in careers, whoever follows up the most wins), but it’s the kind of work that energized me. At the end of the day, none of this is about me. I truly am passionate about building up my community and I am so grateful for this platform. I’m always down to talk all things CHCI so feel free to DM with questions or let me know in the comments if you’re an alumni!

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