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. 

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How to work with Erika:

Sign up for the FREE webinar, Make 2026 Your Main-Character Year, here!

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Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST, an Afro-Latina-owned boutique podcast production and copywriting studio. 

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: Know Your Rights (Español): ACLU overview + shareable hub.

American Civil Liberties Union+1ILRC “Red Card” + two-pager (Español): printable scripts for home/work encounters.

NWIRP KYR hub (English/Español): practical guidance and referrals.

Current Chicago context: recent Broadview protests/arrests coverage. AP News+1Detention data: 

Detention data: TRAC quick facts (shareable and updated regularly)

Resilience receipts: Stanford SOLE—decade of data on Latino entrepreneurship growth. Stanford Graduate School of Business

Bad Bunny residency impact: economic lift estimates + hospitality data.

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How to work with Erika:

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Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST, an Afro-Latina-owned boutique podcast production and copywriting studio. 

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: www.theerikacruz.com/guided-visualization  

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How to work with Erika:

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Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST, an Afro-Latina-owned boutique podcast production and copywriting studio. 

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! 

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Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com

How to work with Erika:

Book a consultation call for the Magnetic Mastermind here!

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Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST, an Afro-Latina-owned boutique podcast production and copywriting studio.

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! 

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How to work with Erika:

Sign up for the Magnetic Mastermind here.

Join the waitlist for the Courage Driven Latina program here.

Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST, an Afro-Latina-owned boutique podcast production and copywriting studio. 

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: EP. 185: The BFF Method: Manifest Anything by Rewiring Your Mind

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How to work with Erika:

Sign up for the free webinar “The Magnetic CEO Method,” live on September 15th, here!

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Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here.

Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST, an Afro-Latina-owned boutique podcast production and copywriting studio. 

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: Investies: Your Weekly Guide to the Stock Market, Investing & Economy

Native Land Pod

 Latino Vote podcast

Follow Linda on: IG: @linda4texas

IG: @itslindagarcia

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Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com

How to work with Erika:

Sign up for the free webinar “The Magnetic CEO Method” here!

Join the waitlist for the Courage Driven Latina program here.

Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here.

Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST, an Afro-Latina-owned boutique podcast production and copywriting studio. 

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 www.christineg.tv and follow her on Instagram, where she is most active: www.instagram.com/cosmicchristine 

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: @cosmicchristine

Website: www.christineg.tv  

Purchase I Am Worthy: Break the Spell of Unworthiness, Reclaim Your Divinity, and Unearth Your True Power by Christine Gutierrez here!

Resources Mentioned: EP. 185: The BFF Method: Manifest Anything by Rewiring Your Mind

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How to work with Erika:

Sign up for the free webinar “The Magnetic CEO Method” here!

Join the waitlist for the Courage Driven Latina program here.

Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here.

Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST, an Afro-Latina-owned boutique podcast production and copywriting studio. 

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: EP. 185: The BFF Method: Manifest Anything by Rewiring Your Mind

Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn

Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com

How to work with Erika:

Sign up for the free webinar “The Magnetic CEO Method” here!

Join the waitlist for the Courage Driven Latina program here.

Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here.

Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST, an Afro-Latina-owned boutique podcast production and copywriting studio.

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: @lissettecalv

LinkedIn: @Lissette Calveiro

Website: https://influencewithimpact.co/ 

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Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com

How to work with Erika:

Join the waitlist for the Courage Driven Latina program here!

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Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST, an Afro-Latina-owned boutique podcast production and copywriting studio.