Breaking generational traumas is not easy. It can take a lot of work and heartbreak to get to where you want to be. Which is why we encourage people in the Courage Driven Latina program to make connections with everyone else in the program. It’s easier to be courageous when you know your friends have your back. That’s why it’s incredible that this week's guests are sisters and joined the Purpose Driven Latina program together, one of the first versions of the Courage Driven Latina program. Tania...
Nov 07, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Are you tired of struggling with procrastination? Do you find yourself putting off the things you really want to do, only to feel shame and frustration because they're not done yet? I've been there too. That's why I created my free workshop, From Procrastination to Purpose: Kick Off Your Courage Project in 90 Days. You’ll go from Procrastination to Ponte las Pilas after this workshop because you’ll learn WHY you procrastinate and, most importantly, how to overcome it. I'll share with you a prove...
Nov 02, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Welcome to the Ch*ngona Revolution Podcast’s 100th episode!!! I am so grateful that I’ve been able to make 100 episodes for you all and I am so proud of the friends I have made along the way. While recording these episodes and working through the Courage Driven Latina program, I met this week’s amazing guests, Liz Fernandez and Mariela De La Mora. Liz Fernandez is a Therapist turned Multi-6 figure Identity & Business coach. She is the founder of Aligned Coaching AND the Podcast host of Latin...
Nov 01, 2023•1 hr 10 min
If you remember anything from this podcast, remember this: finding your purpose is not linear. Everyone online, including myself, may look like we have it all together. But in reality, our paths are just as messy as yours, if not more so. This is why I want to share two purpose-driven paths with you to give you the confidence that you need to start your courage project. Candelaria (Cande) González is a First-generation Mexican-American blogger and life coach. Her Siempre Evolving blog is all abo...
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Taking courageous action can be very lonely. Especially if you are surrounded by people who don’t really get what you’re trying to do. And whether that’s launching a new business, writing a new book, or just trying something entirely new, having a courageous group of women on your journey makes all the difference. That’s why the Courage Driven Latina coaching program was created and why Lisa Annabel is here to share her story with us today. Lisa is a recent member of the Courage Driven Latina pr...
Oct 24, 2023•50 min
You’ve heard of machismo, but have you heard of marianismo? As Latinas, we have been told that we have to be a certain type of woman to gain the respect of our community. We have to be the type of women that are constantly selfless, self-sacrificing, and accepting of the machismo around us. But by becoming this kind of woman and by embodying these marianismo ideals, we not only let ourselves down but we let our community down. In this week's episode of the Ch*ngona Revolution podcast, we will be...
Oct 17, 2023•24 min
Welcome to a very special birthday episode! Erika just turned 33 and is celebrating the start of an amazing new year. And while she’s so excited for the future, she’s also reflecting on the lessons she’s learned over the past year or so. The main lesson: letting go of control. Letting go of control is where the magic happens, and it will only make sense once you’ve actually done it. It is terrifying to take the leap and have faith but it is possible and the rewards are worth it. Listen to this w...
Oct 10, 2023•31 min
No matter what your past was, your future can always be brighter. This is something that Ana Lila has taught all of her students, including myself, and I am here to say that she does indeed practice what she preaches. Not only has she changed the lives of hundreds of people over the course of eight years of professional breathwork coaching, she has taken her life into her own hands, and created an amazing future for herself in spite of her rocky upbringing. Ana Lilia is a celebrated breathwork, ...
Oct 03, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Have you ever wanted to be the writer of your own story? Just pick up a pen and create this amazing life for yourself? Media Director and Author Arianna Davis did exactly that by choosing to live a bold life. And now she’s here to teach you how to do the same. Arianna Davis is the Editorial Director of TODAY Digital. She oversees editorial and strategy for TODAY.com, and is also a frequent guest on the broadcast show, serving as a digital expert sharing the latest stories trending online. She wa...
Sep 26, 2023•44 min
This episode is for all the cycle breakers out there. Forging a new path and being the first of your family to do anything is always as terrifying as it is rewarding. That’s why this week, we’re speaking to a fellow cycle breaker so you can hear all the highs and lows of her journey and know for a fact that you could make it out on the other side too. Vanessa Santos is an award-winning global brand strategist, motivational speaker, and community builder dedicated to positive change. As Co-CEO &a...
Sep 19, 2023•1 hr 24 min
Are you unlucky in love and looking to make a courageous change? If so, this episode is for you. We’re talking all about relationship do’s and don’ts, how to compromise, and how to align with your values. You have to know yourself before you can get to know anyone else and that’s exactly what we’re learning with this week's guest Karina F. Daves. Karina F. Daves is a relationship coach who teaches women how to enjoy more satisfying partnerships. As a relationship coach, Karina leverages her expe...
Sep 12, 2023•54 min
It’s time to offend the haters, Ch*ngonas! Obviously, we’re not giving you permission to be a jerk, but we are giving you permission to spread your wings and stop trying to please the people who want to keep you down. And to help you on this courageous journey to confidence we’re talking to this week's guest, Rachel Luna. Rachel Luna, author of Permission to Offend, is a highly sought-after international speaker and certified Master Neuroscience Coach to 6 and 7-figure-earning entrepreneurs. Nam...
Sep 06, 2023•1 hr 18 min
I am so glad we are getting rid of hustle culture! Now don’t get me wrong, I was the type of person who wanted to hustle and climb the corporate ladder and be that version of success. But the more I tried, the more I knew that hustle culture is not sustainable at all. Hustle culture is steeped in a lack mindset. The anxiety around hustling makes you believe that there’s not enough to go around. It forces you to believe that if you’re not working yourself to the bone every day, you won’t get anyt...
Aug 29, 2023•26 min
If you grew up living in a scarcity mindset, this episode is for you. Growing up, my family's financial situation had some pretty decent highs and the lowest of lows. Those lows were terrifying and the lack mentality that came from that time followed us everywhere we went. Even when I was making six figures at my tech job, I always felt like there was not enough to go around. It wasn’t until I bet it all on my business and started having faith in myself that I started to rewrite my thoughts and ...
Aug 22, 2023•32 min
Nobody who listens to this podcast needs to chase anything. We are magnetic - the things that we desire out of life come to us. So how do we become more magnetic and stop chasing after what doesn’t serve us? I spent a ton of my time chasing after what I thought I had to do, even though it wasn’t necessarily what I wanted to do. So while my life looked great on paper, I wasn’t aligned with my life’s purpose. When I finally stopped chasing someone else’s dream and started planning my own, I attrac...
Aug 15, 2023•22 min
If you have ever lost your hair, we want you to know that you are not alone. So many women lose their hair for so many reasons and the grief of losing your hair can feel overwhelming. Many women have reported having felt shame, felt less beautiful, and they worry about what other people will think of them now that this part of them is lost. Hair loss is not something that we talk about often - we just hope that it never happens to us. But this week’s guest is an empowerment coach for women who h...
Aug 08, 2023•43 min
Sit down and strap in because this week’s episode is more exciting than a telenovela! It all started when Yanet somehow joined the Courage Driven Latina program AFTER the link was supposed to have stopped working. We were literally closed but the universe wanted us to meet so what could we do? Fast forward to now when Erika flew out to Houston to meet with her private clients, met Yanet in person, and then heard the story of Yanet’s incredible life. This story is so wild the two hopped on a mic ...
Aug 01, 2023•1 hr 4 min
When was the last time you stopped for a moment and thought about how far you’ve come? That moment came for our host, Erika Cruz, while she was traveling to Houston, Texas to meet up with a few of her private clients. The last time Erika was in Houston, she was working for her previous tech company. Traveling was one of the best parts about working at this tech company and she was afraid to leave tech because she wanted to keep traveling. If she left her company, all her traveling would come to ...
Jul 25, 2023•23 min
This week’s theme is gratitude. As Courage Driven Latina turns three and we celebrate everything that Erika and the company have accomplished, we are remembering all the trials and tribulations it took to get to this point. Somewhere between feeling lost in the tech industry, earning no money from her food blog, and getting a cease and desist order that caused her to change the name of her business, were moments of courage and gratitude that led Erika and her team to where she is today. In this ...
Jul 18, 2023•42 min
As Latinas, we are often told that we have to follow through with our commitments. It’s not bad advice, but it’s also not helpful when we know that the thing that we committed to is no longer fulfilling us. We shouldn’t stay in a draining position at work just because we’ve spent a lot of time there. That only serves to perpetuate the sunk cost fallacy and keep us feeling miserable when we could be using that time to become more courageous. That’s why we’re talking to Maideli Garcia, a Courage D...
Jul 13, 2023•51 min
Hi Rebels! This week Erika has a special and educational episode for you all! She hosted a masterclass last week and wanted to share it with you guys! Tune in for some serious gems! Website: www.theerikacruz.com Follow Erika on: Instagram @theerikacruz TikTok @theerikacruz LinkedIn How to work with Erika: Join Courage Driven Latina...
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr 16 min
In this episode of the Chingona Revolution podcast, host Erika welcomes special guest Jasmin, who has been part of the Courage Driven Latina program. They discuss Jasmin's powerful story as the eldest daughter of immigrant parents and her journey of personal growth and transformation. The conversation focuses on the program's emphasis on life development rather than just business, addressing the common question of whether the program is relevant for those not interested in starting a business. J...
Jul 06, 2023•47 min•Ep. 81
Hi Rebels! In today's episode, we're talking all about failure. Failure is the #1 thing that everyone I work with avoids. When we dig deep as to why they haven't started taking action on the thing they want to do, it usually comes back to the fear of failure. We don't want to fail, so instead we avoid doing the thing altogether. I thought: We are so afraid to fail, so what would happen if we made it the goal to fail? And that is the exact thought that led me to create the Failure Challenge durin...
Jul 04, 2023•17 min•Ep. 80
Hi Rebels! On this week's episode join Erika as she tackles the pervasive issue of self-doubt and shares her personal stories and insights, emphasizing the struggles faced by immigrant communities and underserved individuals. Discover a powerful tool to overcome self-doubt and the importance of reframing thoughts to foster confidence. Don't miss this empowering episode and mark your calendars for the upcoming masterclass on doubling your confidence and courage in just 90 days. Website: www.theer...
Jun 29, 2023•31 min•Ep. 79
One of my favorite parts of the Courage Driven Latina program is the coaching calls. I love hosting these coaching calls because it allows me to help amazing women find solutions to their problems and it encourages them to continue in their Courage Project Journey. This week's call was especially productive, so if you are working on a courage project of your own, this episode is for you. Guadalupe is known to many as Lupe. She’s a first-generation Mexican and was raised in New York City. It wasn...
Jun 27, 2023•58 min
I used to settle for a good life. A few years ago, everything about my life was really good on paper. I had a good job, a good fiancé, and a good career in tech to look forward to. But I wasn’t happy. I had a good life, but, I wanted a great life. And having a great life meant leaving that all behind for what I really wanted to do. It was terrifying, but I did it, and now I have the life I’ve always dreamed of. Many of my clients join the Courage Driven Latina Program because they are trying to ...
Jun 22, 2023•23 min
If you are a Human Design fanatic (like I am) this episode is for you! If you don’t already know, Human Design combines astrology, the I Ching, Kabbalah, and Vedic philosophy. It centers around the division of personalities into five energy types that could indicate how someone is supposed to exchange energy with the world. So basically everyone is either a Manifestor, Generator, Manifesting Generator, Projector, or Reflector. My guests, Angelina Hernandez and Arlin Perez, and I attended a Human...
Jun 20, 2023•55 min
Hello Rebels! I can’t tell you how excited I am for this week’s episode! I recently interviewed the woman that got me into the stock market in the first place, Linda Garcia! Linda is a Cali native and proud Latina. She spent 17 years working in the TV and film industry helping well-recognized TV networks, movie studios, and streaming services build programming for the U.S. Hispanic market. Despite enjoying the work, Linda knew there was more to life than working to make someone else rich. In 201...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Have you ever noticed that no one teaches us how to fail? Even though failing is a part of life. Heck, I have failed so many times! I failed to make money off of my food blog, I failed to make it big as a Latina yoga instructor, and I failed to stick it out in Big Tech. But all of those failures taught me something. I learned how to be more courageous, I learned how to listen to my gut, and I learned how to accept failure as part of the process. But before all of those failures, I definitely pro...
Jun 06, 2023•34 min
Hello Rebels! Mental health is a topic that is unfortunately swept under the rug by the Latinx community, which is why I talk about it on the podcast all the time! I want to help destigmatize mental health issues and learn how to heal from them. I want people to be able to tell their stories and share their experiences. Because the more we share, the more we know we’re not alone. I want to end Mental Health Awareness Month with a bang. Which is why we are speaking to a licensed psychotherapist a...
May 30, 2023•56 min
