In this powerful and healing episode, Evie sits down with Erika Cruz — founder of Courage Driven Latina and one of the pivotal coaches in Evie’s entrepreneurial journey — to unpack why rest isn’t a reward…it’s a revolution.

If you're a First Generation Latina who’s been conditioned to grind, overdeliver, and earn your worth through exhaustion — this conversation is your wake-up call. Erika shares her own journey from burning out in tech to building a soulful, aligned business rooted in rest and purpose.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• 🌿 Why rest is a radical act for mujeres navigating corporate America
• 🧠 How your mindset may be keeping you stuck in the hustle loop
• 💫 Tips to get clear on your purpose without needing another certification
• ❤️‍🔥 The truth about imposter syndrome and how to move through it
• 🔥 Why clarity comes from action, not perfection

Whether you're dreaming of entrepreneurship, eyeing that next promotion, or just trying to survive your 9-5 without losing yourself — this episode reminds you that you are allowed to slow down and still win.

This is the permission slip your inner niña needed.

About Erika Cruz:

Erika Cruz is the founder of Courage Driven Latina and a leading voice in the personal development space, empowering women to take courageous action—especially when it scares them. As a Courage Coach, she’s helped over 300 clients and inspired more than 210,000 followers through her signature blend of mindset work, aligned action, and cultural relevance. Her story of leaving a six-figure tech career to build a seven-figure business from her childhood home captured national attention and landed her features in The New York Times, Telemundo, CNN, and the Los Angeles Times. Erika is also the host of The Chingona Revolution Podcast, where she helps mujeres reclaim their power and become the main characters of their lives.

• Erika Cruz’s program: Courage Driven Latina
• Follow Erika on Instagram @theerikacruz

Until next time amigas ✨

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