Ch*ngona Revolution
Are you a woman who is successful on paper but feels like something is missing? Ch*ngona Revolution is hosted by Erika Cruz, a rebel who left a 6 figure tech job to pursue her own unconventional path to success by following her passion that led to her purpose. Every week, Erika will bring out of you that BAD A** LATINA through her experiences as well as some of her friends to overcome self-doubt, family expectations, and lead with COURAGE.
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EP. 219: How to Keep Going, Even When It Seems Like Something Might Not Be Working
01/13/2026
EP. 219: How to Keep Going, Even When It Seems Like Something Might Not Be Working
Your manifestations are not something you can Two Day ship to your house. They’re not a new top you need before your cousin’s birthday party. So why does it feel so discouraging when your manifestations don’t happen right away? It makes us feel like failures, even though we haven’t even had the time to fail yet. We have forgotten that great things take time. You need time to build momentum, get better at things, and get your reps in. Waiting feels like things are moving too slowly, like you're failing, but have you really even given your manifestations time to grow and come true? In this week’s episode, we’re talking about how to keep going, even when it seems like something might not be working. I’ll be sharing the story of a meeting I had with a client, and how I helped her work through the anxiety of waiting for her manifestations to come true. She felt like a failure because she hadn’t made the sales that she wanted to, but in reality, there was so much more that she could do to support her manifestations. Listen to this episode to hear how I helped her change her mindset and take courageous actions towards her goals. Resources Mentioned: Follow Erika on: Website: How to work with Erika: !
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EP. 218: The Secret to a Vision Board That Actually Works (Step-By-Step Process)
01/06/2026
EP. 218: The Secret to a Vision Board That Actually Works (Step-By-Step Process)
Not all vision boards are created equally. Some of them work, and they help you manifest everything you’ve ever wanted, and some don’t do anything. So why is it that some vision boards do work and others don’t? The truth is that a vision board is just like manifesting. There’s a formula that I use to get everything I want. That formula removes limiting beliefs and sets me up to take courageous action. The manifestation formula that I use can also be used to create vision boards, and this week, I’m going to share it with you! In this week’s episode, we’re talking about the secret to a vision board that actually works. I’m sharing my step-by-step process on how to set your intention, release limiting beliefs, and manifest everything you want in your life. I even took a look at my old vision board and what I’ve already manifested from it. Listen to this week’s episode to create a vision board that actually works for you! Resources Mentioned: Follow Erika on: Website: How to work with Erika: !
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EP. 216: End-of-Year Anxiety: What to Do When You’re Triggered, Tired, and Feeling Behind
12/23/2025
EP. 216: End-of-Year Anxiety: What to Do When You’re Triggered, Tired, and Feeling Behind
The end of the year can make my clients feel like they didn’t do enough, like they failed, or like they’re never going to make their dreams come true. I get it, it’s a totally normal reaction to the end of the year. But stewing in these feelings is not going to help us manifest our most amazing lives. There’s no ignoring these feelings; we have to work through them in order to feel better. And that means facing them head-on and confronting your triggered self in order to help her. And we can do it, together. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about end-of-year anxiety and what to do when you’re feeling triggered, tired, and behind. Again, these are totally normal feelings. They’re there to let us know that we still want more for ourselves. So let’s work through this anxiety so we can start manifesting our best year yet! Resources Mentioned: Follow Erika on: Website: How to work with Erika: !
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EP. 217: Steal My Manifestation Framework to Manifest Your Dream Life in 2026
12/23/2025
EP. 217: Steal My Manifestation Framework to Manifest Your Dream Life in 2026
Manifesting is technically a science. It’s a little bit of quantum physics, a little bit of psychology, and a lot of heart. You are the key to making your dreams come true. The first step to making those dreams a reality is identifying them. Many times, my clients have a general idea of what they want, but they don’t have the specifics. They know they want financial freedom and to start their own business, but they don’t know what they want to offer their customers. I help them figure that out in both the Courage Driven Latina and the Magnetic Mastermind programs, and we always start with the same framework. In this week’s episode, I’m letting you steal my manifestation framework to manifest your dream life in 2026. Manifesting needs a little bit of structure to get started. You need something to help you clear out all the clutter from your mind and mentally lock in on a target. This framework has helped me manifest some of my biggest achievements to date, and now I’m going to share it with you! Resources Mentioned: Follow Erika on: Website: How to work with Erika: !
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EP. 215: What Stage of Personal Branding Are You In? Discover the 3-Step Framework
12/16/2025
EP. 215: What Stage of Personal Branding Are You In? Discover the 3-Step Framework
Hot take: Everyone can benefit from a personal brand! Especially women of color. Whether you’re an employee or a business owner, everyone needs to have a personal brand because only you know what the best parts of you are and how to market yourself. Your dreams come true when you believe in yourself, and personal branding gives you the framework to do just that. Now, the idea of figuring out your personal brand may seem daunting, but it’s really not. First of all, I am going to share my 3-step framework on how to identify your personal brand, so I’ve got you covered there. And secondly, because your personal brand is really just a blend of your It Factor and how you tell your personal story. People aren’t looking for the most glamorous influencer to follow anymore. The people are looking to connect with real, authentic stories, and that includes your own. In this week’s episode, I’m going to help you identify what stage of personal branding you’re in. By using my proven 3-step framework, you’ll be able to market yourself for a better promotion, attract more clients, and present yourself more authentically online. And, there’s a special bonus available for my listeners for free! Tune in to this week’s episode to learn how to identify your personal brand with my 3-step framework! Resources Mentioned: Follow Erika on: Website: How to work with Erika: !
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EP. 214: Healing Financial Trauma: Why Latinas Struggle with Money (and How to Break Free) with Alejandra Rojas
12/09/2025
EP. 214: Healing Financial Trauma: Why Latinas Struggle with Money (and How to Break Free) with Alejandra Rojas
Financial trauma is tricky - it’s a nuanced conversation that plays a part in our everyday lives. And that’s because money touches every part of our lives. Our families, businesses, and even we ourselves depend on money to a certain extent. So when you get that guilty feeling in your stomach that makes you refuse to look at your bank statements, it can feel overwhelming. That’s why we called in a professional. Alejandra Rojas is an entrepreneur, Forbes contributor, writer, and founder of , a financial mentoring platform that helps women overcome financial trauma and improve their relationship with money. She is also the host of the Alejandra provides a unique blend of financial expertise and trauma-informed coaching, empowering women of color to break free from limiting beliefs and create financial abundance. She delves into the emotional and psychological roots of money problems, helping women heal from past experiences and develop a healthier, empowered relationship with their finances. In this week’s episode, we’re healing our financial trauma and talking about why Latinas struggle with money. It’s time to break free of our financial trauma and take our power back. Alejandra is a trauma-informed money expert, so she knows exactly how to navigate the nuances of our financial trauma within Black and Brown communities. So if you’ve been wanting to let go of your guilt and anxiety about money, tune in to this week’s episode to learn more! Follow Alejandra on: Website: LinkedIn: IG: The Money Experience Survey (open until December 19th): Alejandra’s TEDx Talk, “3 Ways People Relate to Money” Follow Erika on: Website: How to work with Erika: !
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EP. 213: 10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before 2026 If You're Tired of Hiding and Ready to Be Visible
12/02/2025
EP. 213: 10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before 2026 If You're Tired of Hiding and Ready to Be Visible
As we close out the year, we naturally start thinking about everything we’ve accomplished and everything we still need to work on. And if you didn’t achieve all your goals, that’s ok! That’s what next year is for. For now, let’s organize our thoughts and reset our mindset. Because if you’re anything like me, there comes a point when you’re tired of hiding, and you’re ready to be more visible. That’s how I felt back in 2019, and now I have a successful business, a thriving podcast, and I’ve appeared on National television on multiple TV segments. It is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone. Let’s face our fears together! In this week’s episode, we’re working through 10 questions to ask yourself before 2026. If you’re tired of hiding and ready to be visible, pull out your journal and get ready to get reflective. We are entering the new year with clear minds and open hearts. Tune into this week’s episode to kickstart the new year with 10 insightful journal prompts that will help your next courage project become a success. Follow Erika on: Website: How to work with Erika: Check out our limited-time Black Friday Special !
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EP. 212: This One Thing Dictates Your Entire Life (And No One Talks About It)
11/25/2025
EP. 212: This One Thing Dictates Your Entire Life (And No One Talks About It)
I’ve been talking about personal branding on my Instagram, and something that I noticed is that your personal brand and your self-concept go hand in hand. And as Latinas, our self-concept can be all over the place. We were told to do all the things, get all the degrees, and be as successful as possible, but we were also told to be quiet and be humble. That doesn’t make sense, does it? Our self-concept dictates our entire lives - and nobody talks about it! Our self-concept decides if we are worthy of taking action, accepting incredible opportunities, and putting ourselves out there. I have a ton of clients who rejected their manifestations because they’re self-concept was so low. But as a business owner, a content creator, or even just as a person, we cannot keep walking around with a low self-concept. We can change it for the better. In this week’s episode, I want to talk to you about the difference between your personal brand and your self-concept, and how your self-concept is the direct reflection and the direct mirror of your life. You can have an amazing personal brand, attract incredible opportunities, and still feel like you’re not worthy of what you’ve manifested. Some of my clients have even gone so far as to reject the very things they were manifesting because of their low self-concept. It’s ok, we’ve all been there. But now, it’s time to take our lives into our own hands and raise our self-concept to match our manifestations. Resources Mentioned: Follow Erika on: Website: How to work with Erika:
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EP. 211: From Layoff to Launch: How Sarah Built Financial Freedom Through Entrepreneurship
11/18/2025
EP. 211: From Layoff to Launch: How Sarah Built Financial Freedom Through Entrepreneurship
One of my Courage Driven Latina clients, Sarah Tulloch, is a podcast production manager, and fun fact: she’s been managing this podcast for over three years! She created the podcast launch course that’s in the Courage Driven Latina Portal, and she’s even helped her fellow courage driven Latinas launch their podcasts and post consistently. Today, she’s an expert on all things podcasting with a successful business, but her life was very different just a few years ago. She lost her courage and didn’t know how to get it back, so she joined the Courage Driven Latina program. Sarah Tulloch is the founder and the lead Podcast Production Manager at CCST (Content Creation with Sarah Tulloch). CCST is a boutique podcast and content production studio dedicated to supporting creative entrepreneurs with done-for-you services and proven growth strategies. Sarah helps her clients grow their reach, promote their services, and attract their ideal clients through eye-catching and consistent content. In just 4 years, Sarah Tulloch has produced audio and video podcast episodes, copy, and social media materials for +15 podcasts nationwide. At CCST, they provide the essentials of podcast production so that their clients can focus on staying creative and growing their businesses. Sarah is passionate about women’s stories and education. When she's not producing podcasts or creating content, she's writing romantasy novels cafes all over NYC. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about how Sarah built financial freedom through entrepreneurship. Before she started her own company, she was laid off during one of the worst tech layoffs to date. After applying to 234 jobs and hearing almost nothing back, she decided to throw herself into her business idea and never look back. Since then, she’s helped people launch and maintain their podcasts, earn an extra $10k to go to her friend's destination wedding in the Dominican Republic, and find the clarity she was looking for by taking aligned action. Tune in to Sarah’s episode to hear how the Courage Driven Latina helped her find her courage again. Follow Sarah on: Website: Instagram: TikTok: LinkedIn: Follow Erika on: Website: How to work with Erika:
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EP. 210: Behind the Scenes of My Telemundo Interview: Lessons in Courage, Confidence & Doing It Messy
11/11/2025
EP. 210: Behind the Scenes of My Telemundo Interview: Lessons in Courage, Confidence & Doing It Messy
Getting a live TV segment on Telemundo was a huge life lesson for me. I am a confidence coach, and I teach my clients to have courage, but I was also so freaking scared when this opportunity came to me. For one thing, it was completely in Spanish, and Spanish is my second language; it was live, so I couldn’t ask it to be edited in any way, and I only had a few hours to prepare to be on national TV. The universe was giving me what I wanted, but I was so scared of messing it up, I thought about saying no. In the end, I did the interview. And if you saw my post about it on social media, you know I am so glad that I actually went through with it. But the hours that led up to the interview taught me a few things: that I have an incredible community around me and that I can take my own advice. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about the behind-the-scenes of my Telemundo interview and lessons in courage, confidence, and doing it messy. As soon as I got off the call with my point of contact at Telemundo, my perfectionism started filling my head with so much doubt that I almost threw up. But by following my own coaching methods, I was able to calm my nervous system down, reach out to my community, and have the best interview I could. Tune in to hear the ups and downs of these crazy 24 hours and what valuable lessons I learned that day. Follow Erika on: Website: How to work with Erika:
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EP. 209: How to Feel Rich in Courage (Even When Money Feels Tight): 3 Steps to Build Confidence & Negotiate What You’re Worth with Evie Prete
11/04/2025
EP. 209: How to Feel Rich in Courage (Even When Money Feels Tight): 3 Steps to Build Confidence & Negotiate What You’re Worth with Evie Prete
So many of my clients feel trapped because of their financial situation. And it sucks because when you’re living from paycheck to paycheck, it’s hard to manifest a new life because you’re living in survival mode. There is, however, a way to break free from this feeling and finally manifest abundance. And we’re going to show you how to do it. Evie is a Latina Salary Negotiation Coach, Speaker, and Podcaster who specializes in helping women negotiate five-figure salary increases. Through her coaching and the Self Worth Accelerator Mastermind, she has empowered women to step into their highest selves, overcome fear, and unlock their full potential in salary negotiations. As of today, Evie has helped her clients secure over $750k in base salary increases. She’s been featured on , , Save 6 Figures with Gina Knox, Say Hola Wealth, Life as a Gringo, , and Vida Wish I Knew Then podcasts. In this week’s episode, Evie and I talk about how she learned how to feel rich in courage. Before she joined Courage Driven Latina, she had already taken the steps to living a more courageous life by advocating for herself and negotiating her salary. The company that was paying her white male colleague twice as much as her only offered her an additional $1,000 annually. Instead of internalizing or spiraling, Evie applied to other companies in her industry and almost doubled her salary through her negotiating skills. Money was tight, but she believed in herself and took smart, courageous actions anyway. Tune in to hear how Evie is helping Latinas close the wealth gap and how you can learn how to negotiate your salary today! Join Evie's free webinar on November 19th: Follow Evie on: Follow Erika on: Website: How to work with Erika:
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EP. 208: The Real Reason You’re Not Taking Action — And How to Finally Start
10/28/2025
EP. 208: The Real Reason You’re Not Taking Action — And How to Finally Start
Sometimes you’re stuck for a season. Sometimes it’s a few months. For me, it was an entire year. All during 2024, I felt like I had a little rain cloud following me around. It affected my work, my life, and my creativity. And after reading some of the survey answers I got back, I realized that a lot of you were going through the exact same thing. I was able to get myself out of that weird funk I was in, so I wanted to help you guys do the same. That weird funk is survival mode, and it can happen at any time. Whether you’re fighting with a loved one, having a hard time at work, or even just seeing what’s going on in this country. It’s upsetting, and it stops your creative energy from flowing. So how do we reconnect with ourselves and get back into that creative energy? In this week’s episode, we’re talking about the real reason you’re not taking action and how to finally start. Life is gonna get you down; what matters is that you get back up. Listen to this week’s episode to learn mindful strategies on how to reconnect with yourself, how to tap into your creative energy, and how to manifest from a place of abundance rather than in survival mode. Follow Erika on: Website: How to work with Erika:
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EP. 207: The # 1 Strategy to Help You Overcome Perfectionism and Manifest Your Goals
10/21/2025
EP. 207: The # 1 Strategy to Help You Overcome Perfectionism and Manifest Your Goals
Your perfectionism is holding you back - in more ways than one. You don’t need another degree or the latest and greatest camera to get started. Waiting for the right set of circumstances is just you letting fear take over your life again, and if you want to manifest your goals, we have to do the work to overcome that fear. Perfectionism is nothing more than fear of not being good enough. Perfectionism is us trying to control the outcome of any given scenario. We are trying to prove ourselves, and because we are trying to prove ourselves, rather than believing that we are already worthy, we are tying our worthiness to the success of this goal. That isn’t going to get us anywhere. To manifest our dream lives, we need to overcome perfectionism. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about the #1 strategy to help you overcome perfectionism and manifest your goals. Manifesting from a place of fear isn’t going to give you the results you want. So in this episode, we’re going to work through a few different scenarios with the best strategy you can use to overcome that habit of perfectionism. Follow Erika on: Website: How to work with Erika:
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EP. 206: Let Go of the Timeline: How to Stop Feeling Behind and Start Moving
10/14/2025
EP. 206: Let Go of the Timeline: How to Stop Feeling Behind and Start Moving
Believe it or not, I rarely, if ever, have everything figured out all at once. If one thing is going well, something else is giving me issues. Like, my business is doing great, but my relationship with one of my parents isn’t. I’m completing my goal of going to more speaking events, but I haven’t completed my goal of owning a home. I feel behind, and even though I know it will all work out, it still feels scary in the moment. So what can we do after we validate our own feelings? We make a plan and we stick to it. Because our feelings are valid, but we can’t let them hold us back. In this week’s episode, we’re working on letting go of the timeline. In this episode, I’m going to teach you how to stop feeling behind and start moving forward. This idea of a timeline and the American Dream is not the end-all all be-all of your life. You control your destiny, you know your circumstances, and what you have had to overcome. It’s time to stop letting the idea of a timeline control you and time to get moving. Follow Erika on: Website: How to work with Erika:
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EP. 205: Harnessing Fear into Power — ICE raids, generational trauma, and how we rise
10/07/2025
EP. 205: Harnessing Fear into Power — ICE raids, generational trauma, and how we rise
It’s true that the current attacks on our community are dangerous and disorienting. That’s the point of them: to confuse us into giving up hope. But the Latino community has always been resilient, and we will rise above this. There are so many ways we can fight back and protect each other. In fact, there are tons of non-violent actions every single one of us can take right now if we want to. Non-violent action is one way we can pour our strength back into ourselves so that we have each other's backs. I’ve been thinking long and hard about this, and I’ve found a few ways you can get involved. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about how you can harness your fear and turn it into power. These attacks on our community will not stop us from being the greatest versions of ourselves. We will continue to grow our businesses, support our community, and thrive in every facet of our lives. We can do it, as long as we do it together. Resources Mentioned: Follow Erika on: Website: How to work with Erika:
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EP. 204: When Gratitude Turns Into Guilt: The First-Gen People Pleasing Trap
09/30/2025
EP. 204: When Gratitude Turns Into Guilt: The First-Gen People Pleasing Trap
Did you know that being grateful and being a people pleaser are two different things? It can sometimes feel like they’re the same, but being a people pleaser means that you are self-sacrificing for someone else, like your parents, for example. There’s no sacrifice in feeling or being grateful. So why does it feel like we can’t be good daughters if we’re not self-sacrificing? People pleasing is more prevalent than you think, especially among first-generation Latinas. Our parents sacrificed so much to get us the best opportunities they could, so sometimes it feels selfish to do anything other than what they want. It can also feel like you can never take risks because you don’t want to seem ungrateful for everything they’ve done for you. So how do we break this habit and choose ourselves without hurting our relationships in the process? In this week’s episode, we’re sharing a workshop I created for the Understanding People Pleasing Summit with Cora Rennie. People pleasing is a trap, and it will keep you stuck in a self-made cycle of self-sacrifice for way too long. By talking about it, we can identify these habits within ourselves and take the first steps to break out of that cycle. Join me and hundreds of other listeners as we break the people-pleasing cycle and take aligned action now. Resources Mentioned: Follow Erika on: Website: How to work with Erika:
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EP. 203: How I Landed 40 Under 40 By Being Magnetic, Not Hustling
09/23/2025
EP. 203: How I Landed 40 Under 40 By Being Magnetic, Not Hustling
Winning the Latina 40 Under 40 award was such a surreal experience, especially when it finally clicked that I had manifested winning this award years ago! This is one of the coolest things I've manifested that I’ve never shared on the podcast before, so we’re going to talk about it today! This award didn’t just fall out of thin air for me. I worked hard to build up my business and my community so that I could be ready to be recognized for the work I was doing. And yes, the universe conspired in ways I had no idea were possible, and for that I am extremely grateful. And, with some aligned action and a healthy amount of manifestation, my wish became my reality. In this week’s episode, I’m going to share the story of how I was nominated for and won the 40 Under 40 and how you can use my manifestation method, too! I use the Magnetic Method framework all the time, and it has brought me so many new and incredible opportunities. And right now, the doors to the Magnetic Mastermind are open, so you have the opportunity to learn more about this method and how my coaching can help you manifest your most amazing life! Follow Erika on: Website: How to work with Erika:
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EP. 202: The Magnetic CEO Method Webinar
09/16/2025
EP. 202: The Magnetic CEO Method Webinar
You can use the power of manifestation to create an entirely new life for yourself in just six months. I’ve had clients attract over $100k in new client contracts, get hired to do speaking engagements all over the world, and manifest paid maternity leave for their new family. And they all did it with my Magnetic CEO Method. The Magnetic CEO Method training uses manifestation and neuroscience to triple your opportunities without 3x the effort. I’ve witnessed so many women manifest way beyond their wildest dreams using this method, and it’s ushered in an incredibly abundant CEO era for them and their families. And now, I'm going to share this method with you, too! This week’s episode is a free workshop for mission-driven creators and entrepreneurs. The Magnetic CEO Method blends neuroscience-backed manifestation with aligned business strategy - so you can grow your brand, business, and visibility by becoming a magnet for aligned opportunities. Tune in to hear how you can manifest a new era of abundance for your business and listen to the end to take advantage of our limited-time bonus offer! Follow Erika on: Website: How to work with Erika:
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EP. 201: The #1 Reason Manifestations Fail (and How to Fix It)
09/09/2025
EP. 201: The #1 Reason Manifestations Fail (and How to Fix It)
Manifesting is not a linear process, and manifestations fail to show up for a number of reasons. It’s frustrating, but it’s part of the process, and it doesn’t mean you should throw in the towel and give up on your dreams. You're failing to manifest because you’re reacting to what is going on in this moment, rather than believing in what is coming. For example, you’re not manifesting making more money because you’re freaking out about being unemployed the day after you get laid off. Instead of freaking out, you could be using this moment to go all out on your business, or landing a higher-paying role, or pivoting to the field you've always wanted to be in. You’re getting in your own way, so let’s fix that, together. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about the #1 reason your manifestations fail and how to fix it. Life is always going to throw curveballs at you, and your manifestations are going to test you. How you react to these curveballs and tests is going to determine if you’re ready for your manifestations to come true. Having faith in yourself and your manifestations is a skill you’ll need to learn and cultivate. Which is why I’m going to help you kick-start your manifesting journey in this week’s episode. Resources Mentioned: Follow Erika on: Website: How to work with Erika:
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EP. 200: Quorum Break & Gerrymandering: Why It Matters for Latino Voices in Texas with Linda Garcia
09/02/2025
EP. 200: Quorum Break & Gerrymandering: Why It Matters for Latino Voices in Texas with Linda Garcia
Texas Representative Linda Garcia has been fighting for our community, both within her state and all over the country. She was one of the brave representatives who fled and basically initiated a strike because of an impending vote to enact racist gerrymandering plans in the state of Texas. In doing so, she and her team were able to buy themselves some time and raise awareness about what's happening in local and federal governments. Our dear friend Linda Garcia has called us to action and told us exactly what we can do to help. Representative Linda Garcia has 17 years of experience in the TV and film industry, helping to build programming for the U.S. Hispanic market at Azteca, Netflix, and Lionsgate. She founded In Luz We Trust, a company dedicated to restructuring negative generational money beliefs to create a positive experience through investing. She recently engaged in a deal with Wells Fargo and People’s Self-Help Housing to educate USDA farmworker households for a financial literacy program. Rep. Garcia is a published author of the book Wealth Warrior: 8 Steps for Communities of Color to Conquer the Stock Market. Wealth Warrior received a bronze medal for Best Self-Transformation Book and a silver medal for Best Business. Rep. Garcia’s work has been featured on Yahoo Finance, Univision, People En Español, Bloomberg, CNBC, Dallas Morning News, Chicago Tribune, Forbes, Parents Latina, and was a contributor to Time’s Next Advisor. Rep. Garcia’s achievements have earned her recognition from Latino Leaders Magazine and the City of Los Angeles. She also hosts a weekly podcast, Investies, where she makes complex economic topics accessible and actionable for a broad audience. In this week’s episode, Representative Linda Garcia shares her experience fighting back against the current administration as well as what we can do to help. She explains what gerrymandering is, how it would immediately affect our communities at the local and federal level, and actions you can take to fight back against these attacks on our communities. Now is the time to get involved. We can do this, together. Resources Mentioned: Follow Linda on: IG: IG: Follow Erika on: Website: How to work with Erika:
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EP. 199: I Am Worthy: Breaking the Spell That’s Been Holding You Back with Christine Gutierrez
08/26/2025
EP. 199: I Am Worthy: Breaking the Spell That’s Been Holding You Back with Christine Gutierrez
Some people spend their whole lives affirming the fact that they shouldn’t get any more than what they have. They are told to be quiet and be grateful that they have more than their parents, and to forget their own aspirations. They believe what is essentially a lie, a spell to keep you complacent. But it doesn’t have to be this way! You can break the spell and get everything you’ve ever wanted. And to do that, I’ve invited an author who has broken the spell of unworthiness so many times and given herself the life she’s always dreamed of. Christine Gutierrez, MA, LMHC, is a Latina licensed psychotherapist, self-worth expert, and thought leader. Gutierrez is also the author of the book I Am Diosa: A Journey to Healing Deep, Loving Yourself, and Coming Back Home to Soul and the affirmation deck Wisdom Del Alma. Christine has a Bachelor’s degree from Fordham University in human behavior and development and a Master’s degree from City College of New York in mental health counseling with a focus on prevention and community. Through her work, Christine offers group coaching, corporate wellness, transformational retreats such as her annual Diosa Retreat in Puerto Rico, and soul-based business mentorship in her annual Madre Diosa Legacy Council. In addition, Christine is the founder of the forthcoming app DIOSA, a global community where like-hearted women gather to meet soul sisters, gather in circle, and rise together. She has been featured on the Kelly Clarkson Show, Latina Magazine, Yahoo Health, Ebony, Cosmopolitan for Latinas, Oprah Magazine, Entertainment Online, Telemundo, and others. For more information, head to and follow her on Instagram, where she is most active: In this week’s episode, we are breaking the spell of unworthiness that has been holding you back. With help from her brand new book, I Am Worthy, Christine Gutierrez talks about why unworthiness is a lie that you can stop believing in. So many of us have been walking around believing lies that were created to keep us quiet and small, when in reality, we have always had big dreams. Listen to Christine’s episode to learn how to break the unworthiness spell, reject the lie, and start embracing the spell of worthiness. You can have everything you’ve ever wanted, as long as you believe you are worthy of it. And the most amazing thing is - you already are. Follow Christine on: IG: Website: Resources Mentioned: Follow Erika on: Website: How to work with Erika:
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EP. 198: Manifesting as a Latina or WOC: Why It’s Different for Us
08/19/2025
EP. 198: Manifesting as a Latina or WOC: Why It’s Different for Us
Manifesting a new life can be difficult if you feel like asking for more means that you're being a greedy person. But there’s a difference between being greedy and wanting abundance. Wanting a fulfilling life is natural, and you should be allowed to give it to yourself. Some of my clients struggle with this block while manifesting. And the more we talk about it, the more we find out that they have been self-sacrificing for most of their lives. They’ve been playing small when they have the potential and drive to do big things! But instead of using their skills and giving themselves the most amazing life, they’ve been holding themselves back. It’s time we remove that block and manifest everything you’ve ever wanted. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about manifesting as a Latina, or a woman of color, and why it’s different for us. We have so many cultural expectations and blocks that we have to work through in order to start receiving our blessings. And in this episode, I’m going to help you work through some of them so that you can start seeing your manifestations come through sooner rather than later. Resources Mentioned: Follow Erika on: Website: How to work with Erika:
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EP. 197: Influence with Impact: How to Build a Brand That Pays You and Feels Like You with Lissette Calveiro
08/12/2025
EP. 197: Influence with Impact: How to Build a Brand That Pays You and Feels Like You with Lissette Calveiro
The fear of being seen stops us from going after our dreams. But the fear of being seen as an “influencer” is preventing you from making an impact, which is what you really want to do. Our favorite online personalities make an impact on us. It’s time to let go of your fear and build the online business you’ll be proud of. Lissette Calveiro is a Latina entrepreneur, content creator, and business coach for influencers and personal brands navigating the creator economy with intention. As the founder of Influence With Impact®, she leads a creator-first consultancy offering business coaching, talent management, and strategic education to help creators turn influence into income without losing the human behind the brand. With over a decade in the creator economy, Lissette is also a seasoned influencer marketing expert who has managed more than $5 million in brand partnerships across CPG, finance, lifestyle, and tech. She has been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, and Fortune, and is a speaker who brings real talk and real strategy to every stage, including VidCon, Instagram Creator Week, Create and Cultivate, Google HQ, and the White House’s first Creator Economy Summit. She is known for bridging the gap between creators and the industry, bringing transparency to monetization, negotiation, and sustainable growth. Offline, you’ll find her sipping iced matcha, singing with her daughter, starting another DIY home project, or being loud (on purpose) about the issues that matter to her community. In this week’s episode, Lissette tells us all about how she built her online business with influence and impact. At first, she was afraid of starting her own business. She even once claimed that she’s never been a business owner. But she saw a lack of creator advocacy in influencing marketing spaces and wanted to change that. Now she’s sharing everything she knows about influencer marketing - including contract details, creator rates, and how to get started as a new creator. Tune in to hear all this and more, now! Follow Lissette on: IG: LinkedIn: Website: Follow Erika on: Website: How to work with Erika:
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EP. 196: Entrepreneurship, Immigration & Economic Truths We Need to Talk About with Lyanne Alfaro
08/05/2025
EP. 196: Entrepreneurship, Immigration & Economic Truths We Need to Talk About with Lyanne Alfaro
We can no longer ignore these tough conversations about money. If you’re an entrepreneur, an immigrant, or first generation, money is one of the many ways we can protect ourselves and get ahead. With some key changes, we can set ourselves and our community up for greatness. And if we’re going to get serious about our money, we need to talk to a professional. Lyanne Alfaro is an award-winning journalist and storyteller shaping the conversation around technology, business, and entrepreneurship—especially through the lens of Latino impact. With the Latino GDP now at $3.6 trillion, she’s passionate about elevating this community’s influence via her platform, Moneda Moves, which includes a newsletter and podcast. Her work has been featured in Yahoo! Finance, Remezcla, and on global stages like the United Nations. Lyanne built her reporting career at CNBC, Business Insider, and NBC Latino, where she spotlighted underrepresented founders and helped her team earn the Best in Business Award. At Nasdaq, she hosted flagship shows, launched the company’s first podcast, and coached founders on media storytelling. Recognized as an Inspiring Fintech Female in 2020, she also serves on the boards of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists NYC and the Chicago Journalists Association. Based in her hometown of Chicago, she continues to amplify Latino business voices, shaping the future economy. In this week’s episode, we talk about entrepreneurship, immigration &the economic truths we need to talk about. This conversation is incredible because we covered so many topics - the good, the bad, and the action items we need to build ourselves up. Lyanne is a journalist, which means she isn’t pulling any punches about the state of the country right now. It’s looking rough, but we can’t back down. There is so much we can do, and in this week’s episode, we’re going to cover how we can protect ourselves and use our collective power. Follow Lyanne on: IG: IG: LinkedIn: Website: Follow Erika on: Website: How to work with Erika:
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EP. 195: Reinvention, AI, and Walking Away from Success with Dulce Toscano
07/29/2025
EP. 195: Reinvention, AI, and Walking Away from Success with Dulce Toscano
If you’ve been listening since the beginning of this podcast, then you might recognize this week’s guest, Dulce Toscano! She’s returning to the podcast to share her brand new business, The School of AI. She left her successful coaching business, deleted all her socials, and started fresh on an idea that she says is going to change the world. Dulce Toscano is an AI consultant, educator, and the founder of The School of AI. The School of AI helps Coaches, Creatives, and Service Providers integrate AI into their business so that they can earn more, scale faster, and reclaim hours every week. A former business coach and digital nomad, Dulce pivoted to AI after seeing its power to level the playing field for women and first-gen entrepreneurs. Today, her training programs and custom AI solutions turn AI into a strategic partner for content creation, client engagement, and business growth. For Dulce and The School of AI, AI isn’t just a productivity hack; it is a pathway to true financial and business freedom. In this week’s episode, Dulce shares why she walked away from her successful coaching business to go all in on AI. She says that AI is the future, and I believe her. I’ve been a client of hers before, and she taught me how to utilize AI to make my business more efficient where it matters the most. Dulce says that AI is a tool, and the better we can use it, the more successful we’ll be. Tune in to find out more about AI and how she reinvented herself in just a few months. Resources Mentioned: Follow Dulce on: IG: Threads: TikTok: LinkedIn: Follow Erika on: Website: How to work with Erika:
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EP. 194: "I Was the Only One Holding Me Back" — Her Journey from Self-Doubt to CEO with Bianca Cervantes
07/22/2025
EP. 194: "I Was the Only One Holding Me Back" — Her Journey from Self-Doubt to CEO with Bianca Cervantes
Sometimes it’s not the job that’s holding you back. Sometimes it’s you! And that hurts! You’d never think that you’d be holding yourself back. You want to live a better life, so of course, you’d give it to yourself if you had the chance. Right? This week, we’re speaking with someone who discovered that she was holding herself back and what she did to course-correct her life. Bianca Cervantes is the co-founder of Confianza Wealth Management and co-host of the Building Wealth From Scratch podcast. She grew up in her parents’ jewelry store in a Latino working-class neighborhood, where she first witnessed the power of small business and community. After relocating to San Diego as a newlywed military spouse, Bianca faced financial stress and identity shifts that sparked her passion for personal finance. She began her career in financial services, later working with high-net-worth clients in wealth management—yet felt called to serve families like her own. After growing her and her husband's assets from $2K to $100K with the help of a financial planner, Bianca left corporate to build Confianza, a firm dedicated to empowering first-time wealth builders. Her mission is to make financial planning accessible, especially for those often overlooked by traditional firms. Bianca now empowers others to take control of their money with real talk, clear strategies, and the belief that you don’t need to be rich to start building wealth—you just need a plan and a little confianza. In this week’s episode, we talk to Bianca about why she was holding herself back from her most amazing life. This is a common problem I run into with my clients. They did the big flashy thing that’s going to restart their life for the better. But then nothing happens. They changed their lives, but they’re not any closer to their goals. Luckily, they sign up for the Courage Driven Latina program and get the guidance they're looking for. Listen to this week's episode to hear how Bianca took aligned action, stayed consistent, and became the CEO she always wanted to be. Follow Bianca on: IG: IG: TikTok: LinkedIn: Spotify & Apple: Website: Follow Erika on: Website: How to work with Erika:
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EP. 193: The 90-Day Manifestation Path | CDL Webinar
07/15/2025
EP. 193: The 90-Day Manifestation Path | CDL Webinar
I am a firm believer in doing things before you’re “ready.” Because no one is ever “ready,” you're just scared. That fear sometimes drives my clients to do more research or get another certification, just so they can push their courage project down the line. But that’s not necessarily what that fear is trying to tell you to do. Fear isn’t there to keep you from your dreams - that fear is there as proof that you care. You care about your dreams, you care about changing your life for the better, you care about yourself and the kind of life you want to give yourself. If you didn’t care, you wouldn’t keep thinking about it! It’s time to lean in, follow that fear, and take courageous action. This week’s episode is a replay of The 90-Day Manifestation Path webinar. This webinar is going to cover how to manifest entrepreneurship, courage, or career pivots without feeling like you are scared, stuck, or overwhelmed. Ok, you're still going to feel scared, but we're going to teach you how to work with that fear instead of against it. Tune in to hear all about the 90-Day manifestation path and how you can use it to achieve your dreams. And if you're listening to this episode as soon as it drops, make sure to take advantage of the 48-hour bonus we have just for listeners like you! Follow Erika on: Website: How to work with Erika:
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EP. 192: From Perfectionism to Purpose: How Jazmin Took Messy Action & Launched Her Dream Biz with Jazmin Ocampo
07/08/2025
EP. 192: From Perfectionism to Purpose: How Jazmin Took Messy Action & Launched Her Dream Biz with Jazmin Ocampo
We tend to think of cycles in a negative light, like the cycles of abuse or the cycles of complacency. But there are also good cycles that can lead to even better outcomes than the ones you have now. Once you make a positive change in your life and stick with it, you create a new cycle that’s in alignment with what you want. The more you bet on yourself, the more results you’ll see and the more motivation you’ll have to show up for yourself. This is exactly what happened to this week’s guest, and we’re going to share her story with you on the Chingona Revolution Podcast. Jazmin's name is pronounced "Yahsz-meen,” and she goes by Yaz. She was born & raised to Mexican immigrant parents, in Chicago’s Gage Park neighborhood, and has a deep commitment to social, economic, & racial justice for BIPOC communities. She works in data & evaluations at a nonprofit that prioritizes the organizational health and sustainability of small Black and Latinx-led organizations. She values mobilizing others to embrace their holistic selves & take action towards more aligned and empowering changes. She loves all things health & wellness, and inspiring others to explore their version of that for themselves. She creates social media content about her health and wellness journey, which currently includes yoga, caretaking of her 75+ plants, strength training, salsa dancing, getting out of her comfort zone, meeting new people, testing out simple and healthy food recipes, and connecting with other community-centered content creators in the city. In this week’s episode, we’re talking to Jazmin Ocampo about how she went from perfectionism to purpose-driven. Through the Courage Driven Latina program, Jazmin was able to use the “Ghetto First Draft” to take messy action and launch her dream business. She knew she had to break the cycle of perfectionism to achieve her dreams. But she couldn’t do it if her perfectionism was going to keep getting in her way. With some coaching and commitment, Jaz has accomplished her goals and is on her way to setting new ones. Listen to Jaz’s episode to hear how she broke the cycle and started a brand new one. Follow Jazmin on: Instagram: TikTok: LinkedIn: Follow Erika on: Website: How to work with Erika:
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EP. 191: Permission to Pivot: Building a Business That Supports Your Life, Not Consumes It with Jereshia Hawk
07/01/2025
EP. 191: Permission to Pivot: Building a Business That Supports Your Life, Not Consumes It with Jereshia Hawk
Starting a business can be so overwhelming and somehow so freeing at the same time. You have the freedom to use all 24 hours of your day however you’d like, but you also now have to take responsibility for all 24 hours of your day. It can be exhausting, and without the right support system, it can bring all those limiting beliefs to the surface. If this sounds like you, then what you need right now is some guidance from someone in the Chingona community who’s been where you are and found their way through it. Jereshia Hawk is a Strategic Advisor and Business Coach, known as the "Millionaire Maker" for her expertise in helping high-earning CEOs scale with intention and precision. She built a 7-figure net worth solely from business profits, creating a life of freedom without sacrificing what matters most. After a planned sabbatical - where she navigated personal challenges and re-engineered her business - she now guides leaders to scale smarter, not harder. Featured in Essence, Forbes, and Business Insider, Jereshia helps CEOs streamline operations, refine their focus, and build businesses that work for them, not the other way around. In this week’s episode, Jeresha shares how she gave herself permission to pivot and how she built a business that works to support her life, rather than consume it. Let’s be real - nobody's perfect. But you don’t have to be perfect to run a successful business. You just have to keep going, even when life is life-ing. So go find out how to keep going when your marriage is on the rocks, when you don’t feel like showing up, and when all those limiting beliefs start slowing you down, listen to Jeresha’s episode today! Follow Jereshia on: Instagram: Website: The Jereshia Said Podcast: Follow Erika on: Website: How to work with Erika:
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EP. 190: How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others and Start Manifesting Your Biggest Goals
06/24/2025
EP. 190: How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others and Start Manifesting Your Biggest Goals
If your thoughts are always about someone else with the greatest job, or the most incredible business, or the most amazing second husband, then you are trying to tell yourself something. It’s not that your life sucks and you should feel bad about it. It’s that you want what she has, so go get it for yourself. It sounds like you want to raise your standards, try something new, or explore something better than what you already have. It’s time to stop comparing yourself and start manifesting. And if you need some help getting started, this episode is for you. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about how to stop comparing yourself to others and start manifesting your goals. You can’t reach your goals if you don’t set any. And you can’t contribute to your own success if you don’t work at it. Your comparison is telling you that it’s time to glow up. Listen to this week's episode to learn how to get out of your comfort zone and start manifesting your biggest goals yet! Resources Mentioned: Follow Erika on: Website: How to work with Erika:
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