Latina Financial Education, Investing & Wealth Building: MoneyChisme
Welcome to Money Chisme, the go-to show for Latinas ready to take control of their financial future! Whether you're learning about investing for beginners, building generational wealth, or launching a side hustle, this podcast is designed to empower our comunidad with the tools and strategies to thrive. I break down the essentials of personal finance, real estate investing, and entrepreneurship in the Latina community, helping you grow your money while staying connected to your roots. My mission is to close the racial wealth gap by sharing relatable success stories, practical advice, and wealth-building tips tailored for Latinas. Whether you're dreaming of financial independence or growing your business, we’ve got you covered. Tune in, level up, and let’s build the future we deserve—together!
Episodes
I am breaking down the real cost of a last minute family vacation to Mérida, Mexico, including flights, an Airbnb, excursions, food, souvenirs, airport transportation, and pet sitting. I also share the financial tradeoffs of celebrating a milestone birthday while juggling rental property expenses and other debt.
If you are planning a Mexico trip and want a realistic look at what can get expensive fast, especi...
Quit the 9-to-5 and build your dream career. Lynn shares her real story of leaving nursing to launch a telehealth practice in California.
If you've ever dreamed of ditching stability for freedom and entrepreneurship but felt overwhelmed by legal, financial, and marketing challenges, this episode is your wake-up call.
Lynn reveals the behind-the-scenes of her journey, from navigating California’...
If you've ever felt like reaching financial freedom would automatically bring peace, only to realize you're still battling comparison, hustle culture, and the pressure to always be doing more, you're not alone.
In this deeply personal birthday episode, Violeta reflects on turning 40 and the lessons she's carrying into the next decade of her life. While celebrating a milestone in Mérida, Mexico with her family, sh...
If you've ever felt jealous watching someone else hit a financial milestone while you're still working toward your own goals, you're not alone.
In this solo episode, Violeta opens up about something we don't talk about enough in personal finance: envidia (jealousy). She shares why feelings of envy don't make you a bad person—they're often a signal pointing toward a dream, desire, or goal you've been afraid ...
A beautiful website is great—but if it doesn't clearly communicate who you help and guide visitors to take action, it's probably costing you clients.
In this episode of Money Chisme, Violeta sits down with branding and website designer Gabriela Teran to discuss what every entrepreneur should know before creating or updating a website. From identifying your ideal client to improving your SEO, Gabriela shares...
If you've been working hard on your financial goals but still feel like you're doing it alone, it may be time to take a closer look at the people you're surrounding yourself with.
In this solo episode, Violeta explores how your relationships, friendships, and community can have a powerful impact on your financial journey. She explains why building intentional friendships with people who share your goals, values, ...
If you've been wondering why your financial goals always seem just out of reach, it might be time to identify the financial tóxico that's quietly holding you back.
In this solo episode, Violeta introduces the concept of the "financial tóxico"—the habits, debts, subscriptions, mindsets, or even careers that drain your money, energy, and progress without you fully realizing it. Through personal stories and pr...
If you've ever felt overwhelmed by your finances and wondered where to even begin, this episode will help you build a strong foundation for long-term financial success.
In this solo episode, Violeta breaks down five essential money skills that every beginner should develop in order to gain control of their finances, reduce financial stress, and start building wealth. Whether you're earning a stable income but sti...
If you’ve ever wondered whether that uneasy feeling about a financial decision is a warning sign or simply fear holding you back, this episode will help you understand the difference.
In this solo episode, Violeta shares a powerful clip from her Real Estate Chisme podcast featuring Heather Enciso, a real estate investor and licensed clinical social worker who specializes in helping women navigate financial ...
If you’ve ever felt stuck in “research mode” when it comes to investing, building wealth, or making big financial decisions, this episode is the reminder you need that you do not have to feel fully ready before you start.
In this solo episode, Violeta breaks down how analysis paralysis and financial anxiety can keep first-generation Latinas from taking action — even when they’ve done...
If you’ve ever wondered how to build real generational wealth for your children — beyond just saving money — this episode breaks down practical ways to create financial stability, opportunity, and long-term security for the next generation.
In this solo episode, Violeta shares the exact strategies she’s using to build wealth for her daughter, from investing accounts and college funds to re...
If you’ve ever felt like real estate investing was out of reach — or struggled with the idea of investors contributing to the housing crisis — this episode offers a different perspective on how real estate can be used as a tool for both financial stability and community impact.
Violeta shares how she accidentally started investing through house hacking, how real estate helped her break...
If you’ve been working, saving, and doing everything “right” with money but still feel stuck, this episode breaks down what might be missing.
Violeta and Andrea Ramos discuss the three main ways to build wealth — the stock market, real estate, and entrepreneurship — and how to use them based on your current season of life. Andrea shares her journey from financial instability to build...
If you’ve ever felt like no matter how hard you work, it’s still not enough — especially while juggling bills, caregiving, and constant financial stress — this episode is a powerful and eye-opening conversation about why that feeling exists and what’s really behind it.
Violeta dives deep into the reality of the feminization of poverty, breaking down how systemic barriers — not ...
If you’ve ever gone through a major life or income change — whether earning less than before or suddenly earning more — and felt your spending habits didn’t quite adjust with you, this episode is a real, honest look at what that transition can actually feel like.
Violeta shares her personal experience of going from a high-income household (over $200K/year) to a much leaner income after lea...
If you’ve ever felt frustrated after tax season — whether you owed more than expected or realized you could’ve kept more of your money — this episode breaks down how to start being more proactive with your taxes.
Violeta recaps the end of tax season and shares practical, beginner-friendly strategies to help you reduce your tax liability moving forward — especially if you’re a W...
Feeling stuck in the chaos of transition? Today I open up about leaving military life behind, navigating the wild ride of real estate, and shifting my version of freedom on my own terms.
This episode is your wake-up call if you're struggling to find clarity after big life shifts. From the hustle and grind of military routines to the sacred space of my growing businesses, all while rebranding my life and embra...
If you’ve ever felt like you should be further ahead with money — even after earning more or having opportunities — this episode brings clarity to why that happens and how to move forward.
Violeta sits down with Justin Brown-Woods, an accredited financial counselor who shares how he went from receiving a $600,000 inheritance to falling into over $220,000 of debt — and how he turned things ...
If you’ve been doing all the “right” things with money — building a career, earning more, saving consistently — but still feel unsure about your financial future, this episode puts language to that feeling and shows you what might be missing.
Violeta speaks directly to first-gen Latinas who are navigating money without a blueprint, balancing ambition, family responsibilities, and the...
If the idea of retiring early sounds appealing but also completely unrealistic, this episode breaks down what financial independence can actually look like in real life — especially for first-gen Latinas balancing career goals, family responsibilities, and rising living costs.
Violeta introduces the FIRE movement, which stands for Financial Independence, Retire Early. The core idea is simple: build enough i...
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