Cultura & Cash ™

By The First Gen Mentor

Spilling more tea from Cultura & Cash™ and meeting with experts to get their thoughts on topics covered in the book!... more

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How many episodes does Cultura & Cash ™ have?

The podcast currently has 36 episodes available.

Cultura & Cash ™ episodes:

July 14, 2026 Ep. 35: How Conchas for Kids is Changing Latino Representation in Toys
Hola, hola! It's your girl Gigi (Giovanna Gonzalez), also known as The First Gen Mentor, back with Season 3 of the Cultura & Cash!

I took a short break from the podcast (more of that later!) but I’m back! In this episode, I’m joined by my friend and fellow content creator, Estrella from @CafecitoConEstrellita and @Conchas for kids.

🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

🔸 What inspired her to create her toy playset, Conchas for Kids
🔸 What it really costs to make a new toy and challenges she overcame with manufacturing
🔸 Why she chose Kickstarter to crowdfund the start up costs for her new project
🔸 How other Latinas can use Kickstarter to secure funding and 3 tips for successful crowdfunding campaigns

Listen to hear Estrella’s inspiring journey from creating Cafecito con Estrellita to launching Conchas for Kids, a project aimed at increasing Latino representation in toys.

Let’s talk about it! 💬

👉 Hit play to hear all about it!

The last day to pledge to her Kickstarter is August 1st!
Support Conchas for Kids Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/conchasforkids/conchas-for-kids-pan-dulce-play-set

📲 Connect with Estrella:
Follow @ConchasForKids: https://www.instagram.com/conchasforkids/
Follow @CafecitoConEstrellita: https://www.instagram.com/cafecitoconestrellita/
Subscribe to her Substack: https://substack.com/@cafecitoconestrellita

📲 Connect with Giovanna Gonzalez | The First Gen Mentor:
Tiktok:   / thefirstgenmentor
Instagram:   / gigithefirstgenmentor
LinkedIn:   / giovannagonzalez

#latinaentrepreneur #latinafounder #crowdfunding #kickstarter #GiovannaGonzalez #FirstGenMentor #latinapodcast
...more
34min
April 15, 2026 Ep. 34: One Year in Spain- Your FAQs answered!
Hola, hola! It's your girl Gigi (Giovanna Gonzalez), also known as The First Gen Mentor, back with Season 3 of the Cultura & Cash!

April marks one year since I left Chicago to move to Spain. On this episode, I answer your questions about my experience abroad 1 year post my big move.

🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

🔸 Why I chose Spain over Mexico
🔸 The top challenges I’ve had in my first year abroad
🔸 How I’ve built community in Spain, and do I have any Spanish friends yet?
🔸 How much healthcare costs and how it works
🔸 The health improvements I’ve had since immigrating to Spain

This episode is one of a series of episodes I’ll share about my insights about life as an American living in Spain

Let’s talk about it! 💬

👉 Hit play to hear all about it!

Get tickets to the Milwaukee book signing here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hpgm-presents-giovanna-gonzalez-author-of-cultura-cash-at-boswell-tickets-1986815692219?aff=oddtdtcreator

📲 Connect with Giovanna Gonzalez | The First Gen Mentor:
Tiktok:   / thefirstgenmentor
Instagram:   / gigithefirstgenmentor
LinkedIn:   / giovannagonzalez

#expat #Spain #movingabroad #digitalnomad #latinainspain #GiovannaGonzalez #FirstGenMentor #latinapodcast
...more
22min
March 25, 2026Ep. 33: Unlock Your Book Potential with expert tips from Stacy Ennis
Hola, hola! It's your girl Gigi (Giovanna Gonzalez), also known as The First Gen Mentor, back with Season 3 of the Cultura & Cash!

On this episode, I’m joined by my friend and former book coach, Stacy Ennis! Stacy is a seasoned book coach and author, shares her extensive experience in writing, editing, and coaching aspiring authors. A must listen for aspiring authors!

🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
When it makes sense to work with a book coach
The importance of purpose in writing a book
Common barriers faced by Latina women and women of color in publishing and how to overcome them
The role of support, accountability, and coaching in completing a book
The impact of AI on the writing process and ethical considerations
Strategies for maintaining flow and consistency in writing to actually get that book done

Your book is already within you. All you need is the right support and strategies to make it happen!

Let’s talk about it! 💬

Explore Stacy’s writing cohort: https://www.stacyennis.com/ideatodraft?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=referral
Disclaimer: I make a small commission if you use the link above to enroll

Get to know Stacy
Listen to my episode on Stacy’s podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uup87G_GHU
Beyond Better Podcast with Stacy Ennis: https://stacyennis.com/category/podcast/
Stacy’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stacyennis/?hl=en
Stacy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacylynn/
Stacy’s website: https://stacyennis.com/

👉 Hit play to hear all about it!

📲 Connect with Giovanna Gonzalez | The First Gen Mentor:
Tiktok:   / thefirstgenmentor
Instagram:   / gigithefirstgenmentor
LinkedIn:   / giovannagonzalez

#bookwriting #Latinaauthors #publishing #bookcoaching #GiovannaGonzalez #FirstGenMentor #latinapodcast
...more
46min
March 18, 2026Ep 32: Why I stopped contributing to retirement at age 36- A coast FIRE deep dive
Hola, hola! It's your girl Gigi (Giovanna Gonzalez), also known as The First Gen Mentor, back with Season 3 of the Cultura & Cash!

On this episode, I share why I stopped contributing to my retirement accounts at 36! What’s behind this shocking decision? 🤯

🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
How living abroad has affected my ability to contribute to retirement accounts
An introduction to the FI/RE movement
How I hit a major financial milestone- Coast FIRE!
An inside look into my investing journey, and how the pandemic allowed me to lock in
The actual math I’m using to calculate my projected retirement portfolio and how to calculate your projected annual expenses in retirement
Why my goal is to die with zero
How stepping away from retirement contributions has allowed me to work a job I enjoy and given me extra money to optimize my life now
As you consider your own retirement planning, think about how your current situation and goals align with your financial strategies.

What does this mean for you? Understanding your retirement options is crucial, especially if you’re considering retiring abroad.

Let’s talk about it! 💬

Compound interest calculator: https://www.investor.gov/financial-tools-calculators/calculators/compound-interest-calculator

📲 Connect with Giovanna Gonzalez | The First Gen Mentor:
Tiktok:   / thefirstgenmentor
Instagram:   / gigithefirstgenmentor
LinkedIn:   / giovannagonzalez

#GiovannaGonzalez #FirstGenMentor #latinapodcast #coastFIRE
...more
25min
March 05, 2026Ep 31: My name is Giovanna and I'm a social media addict
Hola, hola! It's your girl Gigi (Giovanna Gonzalez), also known as The First Gen Mentor, back with Season 3 of the Cultura & Cash!

On this episode, I’m talking about my cell phone addiction and how I’ve created systems and better habits to improve my mental health and sleep quality.

🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
An update on the Spanish adaptation of Cultura & Cash
How a business coach encouraged me to detox from social media
Navigating grief, insomnia and high stress
My step-by-step sleep routine to unwind and get good quality sleep
The new habits I’ve adopted to improve my relationship with social media
Resources to learn more

👉 Hit play to hear all my reflections because health is wealth!

📲 Connect with Giovanna Gonzalez | The First Gen Mentor:
Tiktok:   / thefirstgenmentor
Instagram:   / gigithefirstgenmentor
LinkedIn:   / giovannagonzalez
...more
27min
February 25, 2026Ep 30: The High 5 Banking Method with Sahirenys Pierce, the founder of Poised Finance & Lifestyle
Hola, hola! It's your girl Gigi (Giovanna Gonzalez), also known as The First Gen Mentor, back with Season 3 of the Cultura & Cash podcast!

On this episode, I’m joined by my guest, Sahirenys Pierce. Sahirenys is the founder of Poised Finance & Lifestyle and the author of the upcoming book The High 5 Banking Method.

🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
How her father instilled a mindset of abundance when she was a child
How going through an eviction shaped her mindset and led her to a path as a financial educator
How she acquired a book deal with Wiley and tips for aspiring authors
How she developed The High 5 Banking Method and how listeners can use it to level up their finances
How she’s making sure her children are set up for financial prosperity as a first-gen Latina

👉 Hit play to hear all my interview with Sahirenys!

You can pre-order her book, The High 5 Banking Method, wherever you buy books, or by visiting her website at https://thepoisedlifestyle.com/the-high-5-banking-method-book/.

📲 Connect with Sahirenys, the founder of Poised Finance & Lifestyle:

Instagram: poisedfinancelifestyle

📲 Connect with Giovanna Gonzalez | The First Gen Mentor:
Tiktok:   / thefirstgenmentor
Instagram:   / gigithefirstgenmentor
LinkedIn:   / giovannagonzalez

#GiovannaGonzalez #FirstGenMentor #latinapodcast #moneybook
...more
47min
November 20, 2025 Ep 29: Life update- 6 months in Spain
Hola, hola! It's your girl Gigi (Giovanna Gonzalez), also known as The First Gen Mentor, back with Season 2 of the Cultura & Cash!
In this solo episode, I’ll give you an update on life in Spain- 6 months in!
🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
•An update on the Spanish translation of Cultura & Cash
•Is the honeymoon period over?
•Travel restrictions I have to abide by
•The challenge in getting a Spanish driver’s license
•How taxes and business formation has changed now that I’m based in Spain
•Not being able to advocate for myself as a tenant
•The benefits of life in Spain 6 months in
👉 Hit play to hear all about the challenges I’ve navigated and new information I’ve learned since moving abroad.
📲 Connect with Giovanna Gonzalez | The First Gen Mentor:
Tiktok: / thefirstgenmentor
Instagram: / gigithefirstgenmentor
LinkedIn: / giovannagonzalez
#GiovannaGonzalez #FirstGenMentor #latinapodcast #businesstips
...more
34min
November 13, 2025Ep 28: Do corporate spaces REALLY want you to be authentic? With Hady Mendez
Hola, hola! It's your girl Gigi (Giovanna Gonzalez), also known as The First Gen Mentor, back with Season 2 of the Cultura & Cash!

In this episode I’m joined by ERG coach, speaker, and bestselling author, Hady Mendez!

🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
What life is like 2 months post her book launch
Moments she realized her voice made leaders uncomfortable in the workplace
How corporate culture can teach us to shrink or self-censor
How she expresses her truth and advocates for other professionals through her content and book
A new community for underestimated talent looking for community

👉 Hit play to learn how you can own your voice to make the workplace more inclusive for all

Connect with Hady Mendez:
Website: https://www.boldlyspeakingllc.com/
Instagram: @calladitanomore
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hadymendez/
Substack: https://hadyunfiltered.substack.com/

📲 Connect with Giovanna Gonzalez | The First Gen Mentor:
Tiktok:   / thefirstgenmentor
Instagram:   / gigithefirstgenmentor
LinkedIn:   / giovannagonzalez

#GiovannaGonzalez #FirstGenMentor #latinapodcast #businesstips
...more
54min
November 06, 2025Ep 27: Understanding your business financials with Vanessa Duran
Hola, hola! It's your girl Gigi (Giovanna Gonzalez), also known as The First Gen Mentor, back with Season 2 of the Cultura & Cash!

In this episode I’m joined by Vanessa Duran, Principal at Magda, a financial services firm supports founders with their tax and bookkeeping needs.

🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
How she got an early exposure to a career in accounting through her mom’s job
How she navigated imposter syndrome as a Latina working in finance in NYC
Why motherhood encouraged her to pivot into entrepreneurship
How she supports founders get clear on their business financials
How to overcome the fear of facing your business financials and how they can be used as a tool for growth

👉 Hit play to learn how accounting concepts and bookkeeping don’t have to be scary, and can actually be simple and help your business scale

Subscribe to my newsletter: https://thefirstgenmentor.lpages.co/newsletter-sign-up/

Connect with Vanessa Duran:
Website: https://www.magdafinance.com/
Instagram: @magdafinance
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/magdafinance/

📲 Connect with Giovanna Gonzalez | The First Gen Mentor:
Tiktok:   / thefirstgenmentor
Instagram:   / gigithefirstgenmentor
LinkedIn:   / giovannagonzalez

#GiovannaGonzalez #FirstGenMentor #latinapodcast #businesstips
...more
52min
October 22, 2025Ep 26: How to get your book into indie bookstores and how I landed a celebrity endorsement
Hola, hola! It's your girl Gigi (Giovanna Gonzalez), also known as The First Gen Mentor, back with Season 2 of the Cultura & Cash!

In this solo episode, I share how authors can get their books stocked at independent bookstores and how I landed an A-list celebrity endorsement.

🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
The future of the podcast and what you can expect moving forward
Rose and Thorn of life in Spain
An update on the Spanish translation of Cultura & Cash
How authors can find indie bookstores and strategies they can use to get their books in stock
The behind the scenes journey into landing my Eva Longoria endorsement

👉 Hit play to learn all things about indie bookstores and celebrity endorsements!

Subscribe to my newsletter: https://thefirstgenmentor.lpages.co/newsletter-sign-up/

Eva’s DM to me: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefirstgenmentor/video/7322637905061481771?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7560680371081250335

📲 Connect with Giovanna Gonzalez | The First Gen Mentor:
Tiktok:   / thefirstgenmentor
Instagram:   / gigithefirstgenmentor
LinkedIn:   / giovannagonzalez

#GiovannaGonzalez #FirstGenMentor #CulturaAndCash #booktour #latinapodcast
...more
39min

FAQs about Cultura & Cash ™:

How many episodes does Cultura & Cash ™ have?

The podcast currently has 36 episodes available.

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