When was the last time you stopped for a moment and thought about how far you’ve come? That moment came for our host, Erika Cruz, while she was traveling to Houston, Texas to meet up with a few of her private clients. The last time Erika was in Houston, she was working for her previous tech company. 

Traveling was one of the best parts about working at this tech company and she was afraid to leave tech because she wanted to keep traveling. If she left her company, all her traveling would come to an end. But here she is years later, in better accommodations than she had all those years ago, with more freedom and more flexibility than she ever would’ve had in tech.

In this week’s episode, Erika shares her thoughts on letting go of fear and starting out on her own. 

Website: www.theerikacruz.com

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Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here.

Post-production for this episode was provided by CCST, a podcast production company. 

This week’s theme is gratitude. As Courage Driven Latina turns three and we celebrate everything that Erika and the company have accomplished, we are remembering all the trials and tribulations it took to get to this point. Somewhere between feeling lost in the tech industry, earning no money from her food blog, and getting a cease and desist order that caused her to change the name of her business, were moments of courage and gratitude that led Erika and her team to where she is today. 

In this episode, we are celebrating everything Courage Driven Latina has done for its alums and how the program is changing for the better. Listen for an exclusive offer just for you. And bring your tissues because this episode is a tearjerker! 

Resources Mentioned: EP 50: The Framework That Has Led to Mine and My Client’s Success

Website: www.theerikacruz.com

Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn

How to work with Erika:

Join the waitlist for Courage Driven Latina here.

Post-production for this episode was provided by CCST, a podcast production company. 

As Latinas, we are often told that we have to follow through with our commitments. It’s not bad advice, but it’s also not helpful when we know that the thing that we committed to is no longer fulfilling us. We shouldn’t stay in a draining position at work just because we’ve spent a lot of time there. That only serves to perpetuate the sunk cost fallacy and keep us feeling miserable when we could be using that time to become more courageous. That’s why we’re talking to Maideli Garcia, a Courage Driven Latina alum who has taught us the importance of courageous quitting and how to tap into the abundance mindset. 

Maideli Garcia is a Latina money coach helping WOC save, invest, and earn more without sacrificing their JOY. She is the daughter of Mexican immigrants and the First-Gen to attend college. She got her BA in Elementary Education, but after experiencing burnout, Maideli pivoted out of teaching and into the tech space working remotely. She now has more energy and time to commit to her mission of helping WOC confidently take control of their finances.

This week on the Ch*ngona Revolution Podcast, Maideli shares how she’s completely pivoted her life, both on her own time and through the Courage Driven Latina program. In the last few years, Maideli has gained the courage to leave her unfulfilling teaching job to find a remote position in the Tech Industry and head out on her own to create My Daily Dinero. Listen to this week's episode to find out how she was able to change her way of thinking and go from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset.

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Maideli Garcia is a Latina money coach helping WOC save, invest, and earn more without sacrificing their JOY. She is the daughter of Mexican immigrants and the First-Gen to attend college. She got her BA in Elementary Education, but after experiencing burnout, Maideli pivoted out of teaching and into the tech space working remotely. She now has more energy and time to commit to her mission of helping WOC confidently take control of their finances.

Connect with Maideli:

IG: @mydailydinero

Website: https://linktr.ee/mydailydinero 

Website: www.theerikacruz.com

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How to work with Erika:

Join the waitlist for Courage Driven Latina here.

Post-production for this episode was provided by CCST, a podcast production company. 

Hi Rebels! This week Erika has a special and educational episode for you all! She hosted a masterclass last week and wanted to share it with you guys! Tune in for some serious gems! 

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In this episode of the Chingona Revolution podcast, host Erika welcomes special guest Jasmin, who has been part of the Courage Driven Latina program. They discuss Jasmin's powerful story as the eldest daughter of immigrant parents and her journey of personal growth and transformation. The conversation focuses on the program's emphasis on life development rather than just business, addressing the common question of whether the program is relevant for those not interested in starting a business. Jasmin shares her experiences of feeling overwhelmed, struggling with guilt, and finding her identity through work. Through self-reflection and healing her inner child, she discovered the need for approval and recognition as the source of her workaholic tendencies. The episode offers valuable insights into personal growth and prioritizing self-care and family.

Guest Information to include in episode notes:

Jasmin is a first generation, Mexican-American who is on the path of healing her inner child and traumas from her adult life. She is a wife, mother, friend, and sister who enjoys having conversations about life and how to make the best out of every situation.

Connect with Jasmin: IG: 

Instagram (@jasmina_15)

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Website: www.theerikacruz.com

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How to work with Erika: Register for the free masterclass: From Doubtful to Chingona: Start the Passion or Business Project You've Been Delaying in 90 Days.

Hi Rebels! In today's episode, we're talking all about failure. Failure is the #1 thing that everyone I work with avoids. When we dig deep as to why they haven't started taking action on the thing they want to do, it usually comes back to the fear of failure. We don't want to fail, so instead we avoid doing the thing altogether. 

 I thought: We are so afraid to fail, so what would happen if we made it the goal to fail?

And that is the exact thought that led me to create the Failure Challenge during the last round of Courage Driven Latina. 

Listen in to learn more about the Failure Challenge and how it helps you overcome the fear of failure so you can start taking action.

Website: www.theerikacruz.com

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How to work with Erika: Register for the free masterclass: From Doubtful to Chingona: Start the Passion or Business Project You've Been Delaying in 90 Days.

Hi Rebels! On this week's episode join Erika as she tackles the pervasive issue of self-doubt and shares her  personal stories and insights, emphasizing the struggles faced by immigrant communities and underserved individuals. Discover a powerful tool to overcome self-doubt and the importance of reframing thoughts to foster confidence. Don't miss this empowering episode and mark your calendars for the upcoming masterclass on doubling your confidence and courage in just 90 days.

Website: www.theerikacruz.com

Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn

How to work with Erika: Register for the free masterclass: From Doubtful to Chingona: Double Your Confidence & Courage in 90 Days.

One of my favorite parts of the Courage Driven Latina program is the coaching calls. I love hosting these coaching calls because it allows me to help amazing women find solutions to their problems and it encourages them to continue in their Courage Project Journey. This week's call was especially productive, so if you are working on a courage project of your own, this episode is for you. 

Guadalupe is known to many as Lupe. She’s a first-generation Mexican and was raised in New York City. It wasn't until 2021 when she became a Women's Health Coach that she discovered her true purpose in life. It is because of the obstacles and experiences she’s encountered in her own health journey that give her the courage to one day help other women find their own health journey.

Iris is a 1st gen Latina who loves cafecito, anything self-development, and traveling! She loves being a cheerleader and motivating others to be their best-evolving selves.

This week on the Ch*ngona Revolution podcast, listen in on a Courage Driven Latina Coaching Call with two incredible coaches in the making. 

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Lupe:

Guadalupe is known to many as Lupe. She’s a first-generation Mexican, raised in New York City. She’s the middle child of three so naturally, she’s been viewed as the black sheep for doing things "differently" but also the first to not be afraid to pave the way differently than tradition. With a Bachelor's in Business Administration, a Master's in Fashion Marketing, and many years of corporate retail experience - It wasn't until 2021 when she became a Women's Health Coach, that she discovered her true purpose in life. It is because of the obstacles and experiences she’s encountered in her own health journey that give her the courage to one day help other women find their own health journey.

Connect with Lupe: TikTok: 

Lupe Rodriguez's Creator Profile

IG: Instagram (@healthylupe)

FB: https://www.facebook.com/HealthyLupe.Rodriguez

Iris:

Iris is a 1st gen Latina who loves cafecito, loves anything self-development, and loves to travel! She loves being a cheerleader and motivating others to be their best-evolving selves. The point of this lifetime is to walk on purpose and Iris inspires her community to do that every day and encourages others to do the same! Con mucho amor!

Connect with Iris: IG: https://www.instagram.com/Intentionally_iris/

Resources Mentioned: 

Jay Shetty: @jayshetty

Sahara Rose: @iamsahararose

Website: www.theerikacruz.com

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How to work with Erika:

Sign up for the Group VIP Retreat hereJoin the waitlist for Courage Driven Latina here.

Post-production for this episode was provided by CCST, a podcast production company. 

I used to settle for a good life. A few years ago, everything about my life was really good on paper. I had a good job, a good fiancé, and a good career in tech to look forward to. But I wasn’t happy. I had a good life, but, I wanted a great life. And having a great life meant leaving that all behind for what I really wanted to do. It was terrifying, but I did it, and now I have the life I’ve always dreamed of. 

Many of my clients join the Courage Driven Latina Program because they are trying to listen to that little voice in their head that’s telling them that they are only living a good life. They are grateful for that life, but they want a great life. 

This week on the Ch*ngona Revolution Podcast, I’m going to show you how you can have a great life by letting you know what’s holding you back. 

Follow Erika on:

Website: www.theerikacruz.com

Instagram @‌theerikacruz

TikTok @‌theerikacruz

LinkedIn

How to work with Erika:

Join the waitlist for Courage Driven Latina here.

Sign-up for the free masterclass “From Doubtful to Chingona: Double Your Confidence and Courage in 90 Days”

Post-production for this episode was provided by CCST, a podcast production company. 

If you are a Human Design fanatic (like I am) this episode is for you! If you don’t already know, Human Design combines astrology, the I Ching, Kabbalah, and Vedic philosophy. It centers around the division of personalities into five energy types that could indicate how someone is supposed to exchange energy with the world. So basically everyone is either a Manifestor, Generator, Manifesting Generator, Projector, or Reflector.

My guests, Angelina Hernandez and Arlin Perez, and I attended a Human Design workshop but didn’t get an individual reading during it. That’s why I’ll be giving them a reading! 

Angelina is a mom, daughter, sister, and intuitive healer who answered the call from her ancestors. She has been blending the magic of her own personal heart medicine and sharing it with the world. She is the founder of Blissful Latina Coaching & Latinas of the Bay, a meet-up group tailored for the empowerment and growth of Latinas in the East Bay. She is also the host of the Chisme with Purpose Podcast. 

Arlin Perez is a Dallas-Fort Worth-based Boudoir Photographer. Her goal is to empower her clients and push them to feel confident and powerful in their own skin.

This week on the Ch*ngona Revolution Podcast, we are diving into all things human design. Both Angelina and Arlin are learning all about themselves during this live reading session. Listen to find out what Angelina and Arlin have learned and how they can apply it to their current courage projects. 

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Angelina Hernandez

Angelina has spent the last 10 years nurturing her own spirit. How exactly? By saying YES to herself in everything. It has been the most liberating type of freedom for her. She believes that life gets to be easy, fun, flowy, and full of bliss. Angelina is a mom, daughter, sister, and intuitive healer who answered the call from her ancestors. She has been blending the magic of her own personal heart medicine and sharing it with the world. She is the Founder of Blissful Latina Coaching & Latinas of the Bay, a meet-up group tailored for the empowerment and growth of Latinas in the East Bay. She is also the host of the Chisme with Purpose Podcast. And she is just getting started! 

Follow Angelina Hernandez on:

The Latina Self-Discovery Summit

Website: https://www.blissfullatina.com/

Instagram:  @‌blissful_latina

Latinas of the Bay on MeetUp

Arlin Perez 

Arlin Perez is a Dallas-Fort Worth-based Boudoir Photographer. Her goal is to empower her clients and push them to feel confident and powerful in their own skin. If there’s such a thing as a scaredy-cat & an adventurer, Arlin believes this is her. Even though Arlin is scared of the unknown, she enjoys visiting places she's never been to, meeting people with a different way of living & thinking as her.  These past few years have been about uncovering & removing limiting beliefs she didn’t realize were a part of her. Follow her on her entrepreneurial journey as she discovers different aspects of herself.

Follow Arlin on: 

Book a boudoir session with Arlin here

Website: https://www.arlinperez.art

Instagram: @arlinperezphoto

Pinterest: @Arlin Perez 

Follow Erika on:

Website: www.theerikacruz.com

Instagram @‌theerikacruz

TikTok @‌theerikacruz

LinkedIn

How to work with Erika:

Join the waitlist for Courage Driven Latina here.

Sign-up for the free masterclass “From Doubtful to Chingona: Double Your Confidence and Courage in 90 Days”

Post-production for this episode was provided by CCST, a podcast production company.