In this conversation, Michelle Seijas, creator of Thriving Chingona, shares her journey from being a high school principal to becoming a leadership coach, focusing on empowering Latinas and people of color. She discusses the importance of community, mentorship, and self-awareness in leadership, as well as the challenges faced by first-generation professionals. Michelle emphasizes the need for emotional support in leadership roles and provides practical strategies for navigating career transitions and personal growth.

Episode Highlights

• Michelle's career pivot from burnt -out educator to executive leadership coaching for Latinas.
• How and why she took a sabbatical to reassess her career and explore entrepreneurship.
• How community and mentorship play crucial roles in professional development.

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Episode highlights

• How to juggle between side hustles and a FT job
• At what point did Jannese realize she reached FI (financial independence)
• How long did it take her to reach FI/RE
• Should you contribute to a ROTH IRA or a 401K?
• How to invest as a newbie
• Do you need a financial advisor to manage your dinero?
• Managing her property in Puerto Rico when she’s not living there full time
• How to handle old retirement accounts
• What bank is good to start a 401K?

Book recommendations:

• I Will Teach You to be Rich by Ramit Sethi
• Mind Your Money by Yanely Espinal
• Wealth Warrior by Linda Garcia

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Episode 329 talks about how to create unlimited income as a therapist, featuring Liz Fernandez. Listen now!

Liz Fernandez is a former Marriage and Family Therapist turned multi-6-figure Business Coach, helping Latina therapists and coaches break free from burnout and build profitable, freedom-filled businesses. As the founder of The Therapist to Coach Collective and host of The Beyond Private Practice Podcast, she teaches women how to ethically market their work, increase their income, and create generational wealth—without the limits of traditional therapy.

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Episode 328 talks about how to be a jefa, featuring Ashley K. Stoyanov Ojeda. Listen now!

Ashley K. Stoyanov Ojeda is a first-generation Latina entrepreneur, bestselling author, and business strategist helping diverse founders and thought leaders build impactful businesses and grow their brands. With over a decade of experience across nonprofits, media, tech, and creative industries, she blends business development with community building and storytelling. Ashley is the author of Jefa in Training, the first Spanglish business-launching toolkit, and the creator of La Hoja, a newsletter sharing business and personal growth insights through a first-gen Latina lens. Her work has been featured by Forbes, Nasdaq, Business Insider, and more.

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Episode 327 talks about how to stop making motherhood your whole identity, featuring Jexsaida Flores. Listen now!

Jexsaida Flores is a Self-Love Coach, speaker, and founder of Fierce LeadHerShip LLC. She empowers high-achieving moms and women to reclaim their identity, confidence, and self-worth beyond motherhood. Through coaching, community, and personal development, she helps women heal, grow, and lead with purpose.

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Episode 326 talks about building wealth as a breadwinning mom, featuring Nathalia Segoviano. Listen now!

Nathalia Segoviano is a Guatemalan immigrant, first-gen wealth builder, and money coach.

After paying off over $18,000 in credit card debt and becoming the sole provider for her family, she transformed her financial life through budgeting and self-education.

Now, she helps others take control of their money, build wealth, and create financial freedom with confidence and intention.

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Episode 325 talks about managing your partnership in business & parenthood, featuring Sabrina Castillo. Listen now!

Sabrina Castillo is a visionary entrepreneur, leadership coach, and brand strategist with over 20 years of experience in communications, community engagement, and business development.

As co-founder of Carlitos Barbecue Taqueria, a thriving Latino-owned restaurant group, she blends strategy, culture, and purpose to grow a brand rooted in her family’s heritage.

A former entertainment and civic engagement professional, Sabrina has worked with major artists and brands, launched national voter initiatives, and led campaigns for NYC Votes.

Now, she channels her expertise into empowering women, building value-driven businesses, and creating spaces where family, faith, and ambition coexist.

Known as the queen of pivots, Sabrina’s journey reflects her ability to evolve while staying grounded in what matters most—motherhood, purpose, and the freedom to dream big.

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Episode 324 shares personal finance tips for Gen X, featuring Deborah Johnson Miranda of Bee Money Coaching. Listen now!

Deborah Johnson Miranda is a Latina money coach with ADHD who didn’t take her finances seriously until she faced bankruptcy (twice) and the possibility of foreclosure.

At her lowest point, she knew things had to change. She knows firsthand the challenges of overcoming financial trauma and the effects your physical and mental health have on your finances.

Now, she guides people into believing in themselves and that no matter your age, it’s never too late to start saving for the future to ensure long-term financial success.

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