Money Talk With Tiff

Empowering First Gen Wealth Builders: Gigi's Financial Roadmap to Success | Ep. 311


Listen Later

In this episode, Tiffany Grant sits down with the inspiring Giovanna "GiGi" Gonzalez, a first-generation wealth builder and the author of "Cultura and Cash." Giovanna shares her personal journey of breaking free from the cycle of poverty and navigating the challenges of managing finances and cultural expectations.

From her experience as the daughter of Mexican immigrants to becoming a pro bono financial educator, Giovanna offers invaluable insights and practical tips for first-generation wealth builders.

Join us as we learn about the "First Gen Five" pillars of personal finance and how Giovanna's book is empowering individuals to take control of their financial future. Get ready to be informed and inspired by this enriching conversation.

About Our Guest

Giovanna "Gigi" Gonzalez is a TikTok influencer, financial educator, and author of Cultura and Cash. During The Great Resignation, she quit her 10-year corporate career to pursue her true passion: teaching financial literacy to young adults.

Gigi teaches personal finance and career navigation for First Gen at various organizations and on her TikTok account @thefirstgenmentor. She was named 40 under 40 by the Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement, "Latinx to Watch" by Hispanic Executive Magazine, and Top 25 Creator by Fast Company.

Connect with GiGi

Instagram: @gigithefirstgenmentor

Get the book: Cultura & Cash (Amazon)

Connect with Tiffany

Website: https://www.moneytalkwitht.com

Facebook: Money Talk With Tiff

Twitter: @moneytalkwitht

Instagram: @moneytalkwitht

LinkedIn: Tiffany Grant

YouTube: Money Talk With Tiff

Pinterest: @moneytalkwitht

TikTok: @moneytalkwitht

Timestamps

[00:00] Chose economics for employability; enjoyed math. Joined insurance company.

[05:18] Seeking and sharing financial knowledge through volunteering.

[07:27] Entering adult world with financial challenges and responsibilities.

[11:49] Identifying pillars for first generation wealth builders.

Key Takeaways
  • First Generation Wealth Building - Breaking the cycle of poverty
  • Financial Literacy - Learning as you go
  • Immigrant Experience - Pressure to succeed
  • Family Financial Obligations - Balancing giving and personal goals
  • Book Release - "Cultura and Cash" provides financial guidance
  • First Gen Five - Focus on emergency fund, budgeting, debt payoff, credit, and investing
  • Resources - Access book and connect with Giovanna Gonzalez

Support this Podcast

Copyright 2024 Tiffany Grant



This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:

Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy
...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Money Talk With TiffBy Tiffany Grant

  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5

5

44 ratings


More shows like Money Talk With Tiff

View all
The Clark Howard Podcast by Clark Howard

The Clark Howard Podcast

5,408 Listeners

Brown Ambition by iHeartPodcasts

Brown Ambition

2,509 Listeners

The Clever Girls Know Podcast With Bola Sokunbi by Clever Girl Finance

The Clever Girls Know Podcast With Bola Sokunbi

869 Listeners

The Daily by The New York Times

The Daily

111,864 Listeners

Journey To Launch by Jamila Souffrant

Journey To Launch

1,679 Listeners

BiggerPockets Money Podcast by BiggerPockets

BiggerPockets Money Podcast

3,054 Listeners

Ellis Ever After by iHeartPodcasts

Ellis Ever After

16,246 Listeners

Financially Intentional by Naseema McElroy

Financially Intentional

121 Listeners

IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson by Higher Ground

IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson

12,243 Listeners

All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins by Chris Hutchins

All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins

1,583 Listeners

Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi by Ramit Sethi

Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi

3,361 Listeners

What's Your Problem? by iHeartPodcasts and Pushkin Industries

What's Your Problem?

267 Listeners

Catching Up to FI by Bill Yount & Jackie Cummings Koski

Catching Up to FI

328 Listeners

Networth and Chill with Your Rich BFF by Vivian Tu

Networth and Chill with Your Rich BFF

1,709 Listeners

Budget Effect: How to Budget, How to Pay off Debt, Save Money, Live on a Budget, Improve your Money Mindset on a single income by Erin Britt | Budget Strategy Coach

Budget Effect: How to Budget, How to Pay off Debt, Save Money, Live on a Budget, Improve your Money Mindset on a single income

55 Listeners