Is all renting throwing away money?! Is your primary home always an investment?!

These are all the questions I keep asking myself as the time to move out of the basement approaches. In the last two years, we've been living basically rent-free and everyone's be asking; so are you guys buying something? wait, you want to move back to Brooklyn? why? that's so wasteful. 

Well... I guess it depends on who you talk to but in this episode I explore my thoughts on the rent vs. buy debate. 

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Resources mentioned: 

The Hidden Costs of Owning a Home

Has Real Estate or the Stock Market Performed Better Historically?

What is home appreciation in real estate?

Is Investing in Real Estate Better Than Stocks?

How I (Still) Grow My Money by Renting vs. Buying a Home (Steve Antonioni YouTube)

I'm back! It's been a while since my last podcast episode and I'm glad to be returing on such an exciting week. This week, we're talking student loan forgiveness, the details, my thoughts and some action items.

Resources mentioned:

The Biden-Harris Administration's Student Debt Relief Plan Explained - StudentAid

Public Service Loan Forgiveness - WH

Biden’s Student-Loan Relief Adds New Wrinkle to Inflation Debate - Bloomberg

The significant impact of student debt on communities of color - Consumer Finance

What You Need to Know About Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan - NYTimes

In today's episode, I share my journey with therapy and mental health. Growing up it therapy wasn't something my parents talked about or supported. A lot of the support and mental health advice given was around seeking God and prayer, but I knew I needed something else. I'm finally at a place where I am openly talking about my mental health needs with my family and working to remove this taboo that exists in our Latinx community.

*MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES*

Latinx Therapy: https://latinxtherapy.com/

Therapy for Latinx: https://www.therapyforlatinx.com/

National Institute of Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help/

SAMHSA Hotline for individuals and family members facing mental health and/or substance use disorders

1-800-662-HELP (4357)

TTY: 1-800-487-4889

If you need immediate support, please reach out to your local crisis text line:

USA: Text HOME to 741741

UK: Text SHOUT to 85258

Canada: Text CONNECT to 686868 or 741741

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month and I'm excited that we have on today's guest to share some tips for briniging daily wellness into our lives. Prioritizing your health doesn't need to involve drastic changes, it can come from taking small steps towards the life you ultimately want to lead.

About Kayla Nedza: 

Born in Colombia and raised in New Jersey, Kayla Nedza is an entrepreneur, author, certified International Health Coach and host of the Wellness Glow Up Podcast, a community devoted to empowering women of color to prioritize nourishment of the mind, body and soul. Created in 2019, the Wellness Glow Up Podcast has given Kayla the opportunity to interview hundreds of women and partner with brands like BetterHelp, The Institute for Integrative Nutrition, and BLK + GRN. In her free time, Kayla enjoys reading, meditating, learning new recipes, dancing around her apartment, and listening to Broadway musical soundtracks. You can learn more about Kayla Nedza by visiting https://rainemediaco.com/

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In today's episode, we are joined by Darilyn Castillo, actress, singer, and educator. You'll hear her journey in becoming a full-time actress and how she juggles the many passions, including hosting her own podcast, Morenita.

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In today's episode, we're talking online business, digital nomad life, and creating a life you do enjoy now.   Before becoming an Online Business Coach and Digital Nomad, Dulce had a plan to climb the corporate ladder. She started in Corporate America at a young age, and reached Director level positions leading teams and divisions across NYC, Miami, and Latin America before becoming the Latina CEO she is today. She was often the youngest or only person of color in senior management, and uses those experiences to inform how she teaches and coaches her own clients today. She now helps small businesses and creative entrepreneurs embody their inner CEO, take their businesses to new heights, and sky-rocket their sales with organic marketing strategies while traveling the world full time as a Digital Nomad.

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Today on the podcast we're talking to Vivian Nunez, writer and content creator, about how to implement creativity into your daily life... Even if you don't have a "creative" job. Because creativity is for everyone and don't need to quit our 9-5s in search for a creative outlet. 

We also talk about Viv's journey through entrepreunership and fostering friendships in adulthood. 

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Today we're having a conversation wtih Dr. Lisette on how first gens can break cycles, face their fears, and set boundaries to live their best selves.

Dr. Lisette Sanchez, PhD is a bilingual and bicultural licensed psychologist, speaker and coach based out of Southern California. She is the founder of Calathea Wellness Coaching and Psychological Services, Inc.

Dr. Lisette is passionate about demystifying and destigmatizing therapy and mental wellness. She believes “knowledge empowers” and has made it her mission to provide resources that empower you to be the best version of yourself. She recently launched an IGTV Series, “Consejos w/ Dr. Lisette,” in order to increase access to information about mental wellness and therapy.

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Today's episode we're chatting with Melba Tellez, Founder of Mujeres on the Rise, about her career journey and some tips for breaking into the tech space.   Melba Tellez helps Latinas rise in their careers and in their lives through resources, community, and coaching. As the founder of Mujeres on the Rise, Melba has helped thousands of women find and land their dream jobs, discover their purpose, and go after the life of their dreams. After successfully overcoming many obstacles, such as dropping out of high school at the age of 16 to help out her family financially, Melba navigated her way through college alongside a full-time job and went on to get a Master's Degree in Marketing at one of the best public universities in Texas. Today Melba is a Product Marketing Manager at Google. Her work with Mujeres on the Rise has been featured in We All Grow Latina, The Mujerista, Thrive Global, Be Fearless Summit, Cafecito Con Estrellita, and many more!

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This week we're talking with Yai Vargas about knowing your worth and asking for it. Yai shares more about her 15 years in Corporate America and how she made the calculated pivot to entrepreneurship.

Yai Vargas is a career & diversity professional that helps organizations develop engaging programming focused on career and leadership development. With a background in multicultural marketing and communications, Yai is a natural born community builder and is known as the networking and LinkedIn Ninja. 

Yai also founded The Latinista, an organization for Latinas and Women of Color invested in career and leadership development. The Latinista has chapters in NYC, Miami, Chicago and California.

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