You opened a Roth IRA… but now what?

In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly what to do after you open a Roth IRA — including how to actually buy investments inside of it (and why just funding the account isn’t enough). I’ll walk you through the process using a shopping analogy, introduce the 3-Fund Portfolio strategy, and help you avoid the biggest first-time investing mistakes I see.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅ Why your Roth IRA won’t grow unless you buy investments

✅ How to use the “shopping cart method” to search for and purchase index funds

✅ What a 3-Fund Portfolio is and how it simplifies long-term investing

Ready to set up a cash flow system that actually builds wealth?

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Want 2026 to be the year you start investing?

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I didn’t know what postpartum would actually feel like until I lived through it. In this episode, I’m sharing the emotional and unexpected parts of my postpartum journey — the anxiety I didn’t realize was anxiety, the grief I didn’t expect, and the lessons I’m taking with me into this next chapter.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅ What postpartum anxiety looked like for me (even when I didn’t realize that’s what it was)

✅ Why grief and joy can coexist in early motherhood — and why that’s not a problem

✅ How I’m rebuilding routines, support, and self-compassion after a hard year

Ready to set up a cash flow system that actually builds wealth?

Learn more about 1:1 Money Coaching

Want 2026 to be the year you start investing?

Register for my free training — How to Build an Investing Portfolio as First Gen 👉🏽 https://calendly.com/buildinggenwealth/first-gen-training

Ever feel like you're doing everything “right” with your credit card — but still not getting ahead financially?

In this episode, I break down why paying your credit card in full every month isn’t the same as using it strategically to build wealth.

I’ll show you why I pay mine weekly (or biweekly), how this habit changed my relationship with cashflow, and how it can help you figure out if you're overspending - even if you never carry a balance.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅ How “paying my credit card off in full” can create a sneaky cycle

✅ A simple credit card payment routine that gives your brain instant feedback

✅ How to know if you’re overspending even if your credit card balance $0

Ready to set up a cash flow system that actually builds wealth?

Learn more about 1:1 Money Coaching

Want 2026 to be the year you start investing?

Register for my free training — How to Build an Investing Portfolio as First Gen 👉🏽 https://calendly.com/buildinggenwealth/first-gen-training

Grab your spot here: https://calendly.com/buildinggenwealth/first-gen-training

I'm hosting a free investing training on Tues, Feb 3rd at 7:30pm EST. This training is for the first gen WOC who wants to starts learning how to invest, but has A LOT of questions & hesitations.

You'll leave the training understanding so much more about investing and feeling like it's possible for you to start building your own investing portfolio...even if you're the one in your family to go first.

Would love to see you there! 💚

➡️ Register for my free investing training here

Ever feel unsure if you're investing the “right” way or if you just copied what someone on IG said?

In this episode, I’m breaking down a pattern I’ve seen with clients following generic investment advice without understanding the why behind it. I explain what VOO actually is, when it does make sense to invest in it, and why context, not just content, is the key to becoming a confident first gen investor.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅ What VOO actually is — and what people get wrong about it

✅ How to choose the right version of an index fund based on your broker

✅ Why learning the context behind your investments makes you a stronger investor (and keeps your nervous system calm)

💸 Want support building your own investing portfolio from scratch, join my 1:1 money coaching program. Book a call to learn more here.

Ever feel like the year flew by and you're not sure where your money went?

In this episode, I’m reflecting on my own money habits in 2025, the systems that held things together during postpartum, what slipped through the cracks, and how I’m setting up for a stronger 2026. I’m also inviting you to join my 2026 Money Reset, a behind-the-scenes video series where I walk you through everything I do to prep my finances for the new year.

In this episode, you'll learn:

✅ Why reflection is the first step to setting powerful money goals

✅ A roadmap of what you should do at the end of the year to set yourself up for the next year

✅ Why financial “admin” like insurance and estate planning matter more than you think

Would you like to follow along and perform your own reset? Join the 2026 Money Reset video series (first video drops Dec 26th):

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Want personalized support with your 2026 money goals? Book a free call to learn more about 1:1 Money Coaching:

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You're making “good money” but it doesn’t it feel like it. In this episode, I break down the #1 thing I help every client uncover in their finances in order to build wealth: wealth-building cash flow. If you’ve ever thought, “I’m not overspending because I pay off my credit card every month” — this episode will rewire how you think about spending, saving, and using your income to actually build wealth month after month.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅ Why paying off your credit card in full isn’t the same as building wealth

✅ What wealth-building cash flow is and how to find it in your income

✅ How to prepare for unexpected expenses without derailing your money goals

Apply for 1:1 Money Coaching: https://www.buildinggenwealth.com/work-with-me

Ever feel like it’s too late to start investing — even if you’re close to retirement.

In this episode, I’m joined by my client Mabel, a Latina in her 60s who used to be scared of investing and avoided her retirement accounts altogether. Now, she's confidently navigating her investing dashboard, understanding how her money grows, and planning to retire earlier than expected - without the pressure to pay off her mortgage first.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅ What shifted Mabel’s relationship with risk and how she overcame her fear of investing
✅ Why she stopped blindly paying down her mortgage and started investing instead
✅ How she finally learned to manage her 401(k) without relying on a financial advisor

💸 Want support learning how to invest with confidence — no matter your age.

Book a free call for 1:1 Money Coaching: https://www.buildinggenwealth.com/work-with-me

Register here: https://calendly.com/buildinggenwealth/training

I'd love to see you there! When you join, tell me you're coming from the podcast. 💚

The holiday season often pressures us to overspend, leaving many feeling financially overwhelmed and out of control. In this episode, I reveal strategies to help you stay grounded and manage your finances effectively during the holidays, enabling you to enter January with financial confidence and peace of mind. You’ll learn:

✅ How to decide ahead of time what you want to spend and why it matters.

✅ Ways to change spending norms, especially for the eldest daughters carrying family expectations.

✅ The power of visualizing your January financial goals to make grounded spending decisions.

✅ How to find meaningful, low-cost gift options that align with your budget and values.

Book a call to learn about my 1:1 money coaching program here: https://www.buildinggenwealth.com/work-with-me