My mom has always been a master manifester. Anyone who knows her knows this. She can see exactly what she wants in her mind and she always makes it happen! It’s honestly so surreal to see it happen in real-time. And that's exactly why I invited her onto the podcast! This week, my mom is teaching us how to manifest our wildest dreams no matter what situation we’re in. Tune in to this week’s episode to meet my mom, Blanca Gonzalez! My mom is an absolute wealth of knowledge and I am always learning...
May 14, 2024•32 min
Whether you like it or not, we’re all going to go through hard times. It’s just a fact of life. And even though it’s tough, I never want you to give up just because you’re going through a hard time. I help my clients with this all the time. They run into a challenge and then they have the urge to throw in the towel. I never want to tell them that what they’re going through doesn’t matter, because it does and they are hurting. So I coach them on how they can not only get through these challenging...
May 07, 2024•13 min
Constantly comparing yourself to the people around you can be so triggering, especially if you are an entrepreneur or a content creator. If you’re online all the time for work, it can be hard to filter out what's real and what’s hyped up for social media. And even though you don’t have the full story, you find yourself getting frustrated watching other people land opportunities that you want. It's so easy to compare yourself to the people around you. It’s a very human response, but it doesn’t ha...
Apr 30, 2024•37 min
You’re probably wondering what you’re doing wrong. Why are you reaching out to hundreds of potential clients and getting rejection after rejection? If this sounds like you, it may be time to learn how to be magnetic and start adopting a magnetic mindset. In this week’s episode, we’re learning how in Erika’s How to Be Magnetic Webinar. This webinar is all about how to be magnetic and attract opportunities and clients for yourself without pitching yourself. You're going to learn that magnetism is ...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Do you feel like you’re constantly chasing after opportunities and never just receiving them? Plenty of people have perfect opportunities that fall into their laps without having to pursue them, but it never seems to happen to you. It's not because they’re luckier than you. It’s because they have harnessed the power of magnetism. In this week’s episode, we’re going to break down how to stop chasing and start attracting. And everyone can do it! Whether you’re an introvert, an extrovert, or somewh...
Apr 16, 2024•29 min
Have you heard of the Law of Attraction? It’s a global phenomenon that has taken off since the publication of the book The Secret. But have you ever thought about trying to use it? Anyone can use the Law of Attraction to create a life and business you love. And I’m going to teach you how. The Law of Attraction isn’t going to solve all your problems for you. But it is a powerful tool to help you achieve your dreams. This week, we’ll be going over what the Law of Attraction is, how you can use it,...
Apr 09, 2024•35 min
Did you know that Latinas make up only 3% of the marketing industry? And that’s being generous because Latinx in general only makes up 6% of the marketing industry! And it’s crazy because every industry needs marketing. No matter what you love there’s always a marketing department. So why aren’t we in the room when these marketing decisions are being made? Or even better, how do we get in the room? Alejandra Hurtado started Majesty Academy, the first marketing school for Latinas. With over 12 ye...
Apr 02, 2024•41 min
Are you struggling with feelings of worthiness? If you are, you’re not alone. Many of my clients, in both the Magnetic Mastermind Program and the Courage Driven Latina Program, have struggled with feeling worthy of their goals, dreams, and desires. They know they want more for themselves, they just have a hard time accepting it when it actually happens. That’s why I focus on mindset so much. Because without the right mindset, you can have an amazing opportunity presented to you and still want to...
Mar 26, 2024•24 min
Are you prepared for the worst case scenario? We hope it never happens, but with the news being flooded with layoffs and talk of a recession coming - we need to protect ourselves now more than ever. And we can! We just need a little bit of guidance. Jenn Jamali is a first-gen Multicultural Career and Money Coach. With the wisdom from a decade in Fortune 500 recruiting, Jenn built her business from the ground up, funding her maternity leave through a knack for leveraging career opportunities. Now...
Mar 19, 2024•58 min
One thing I teach in my coaching program is how to let go of the need for control. It sounds counterintuitive, right? You need to have control of your life in order to make it better. But we also have to acknowledge that there are things we cannot control - and we cannot keep beating ourselves up about it. Which is why, this week we’re talking about surrendering as a strategy for success. And when I say surrender, I don’t mean to give up. What we mean by surrender is to stop resisting. To stop f...
Mar 12, 2024•32 min
We are often told that you can only be good at motherhood if you don’t work, and you can only succeed at entrepreneurship if you don’t have kids. But that’s not true! We don’t have to choose between motherhood and entrepreneurship, we can navigate both and live completely fulfilling lives. And this week's guests are going to show you how they did it. Cat Del Carmen is a business coach, wife, and mami who teaches WOC how to scale to six figures in their coaching business. Cat grew her business fr...
Mar 05, 2024•53 min
So many of us are dealing with money shame and it is preventing us from building wealth. It’s time to break up with these limiting beliefs. Whether it’s rebelling against your parents' idea of money or not spending because you’re afraid you won’t have money when you need it - these ideas hold us back and we need to heal from them. And this week's guest is going to help us do just that. Gina Knox, founder of Gina Knox Coaching, empowers entrepreneurs to master cash flow management, accumulate $10...
Feb 27, 2024•48 min
This week, I am interviewing two Courage Driven Latina Program clients all about how they made one shift in their lives. That one shift was all about changing the way they view themselves. Our self-narrative affects how we take courageous action. And these guests have mastered the art of rewriting their self-narratives. Arely Cruz-Sanchez is a first-generation Canadian (born and raised in Toronto) and a proud Salvadoreña! She is the youngest of two daughters and the first to pursue a doctoral de...
Feb 20, 2024•44 min
All-or-nothing thinking is so incredibly limiting and it prevents so many of my clients from living their most authentic lives. It’s the concept that if you can’t do it perfectly the first time, you might as well not do it at all. And that's not true! That's your fear talking and it's holding you back. This week, we’re speaking to two Courage Driven Latina Program clients who have overcome all-or-nothing thinking and changed their entire lives. Olivia Muñoz is a Chicana writer, artist and educat...
Feb 15, 2024•57 min
This week we are highlighting one of the most courageous women I know. Jasmin has known so much pain and loss and she still is finding a way to fight for herself and the life that she knows that she deserves. And with the help of the Courage Driven Latina program, I have had the privilege to help her achieve her wildest dreams. Jasmin is a first-generation, Mexican- American who is on the path of healing her inner child and traumas from her adult life. She is a wife, mother, friend, and sister w...
Feb 13, 2024•44 min
One thing I work through with my clients is the fear of the unknown. They are afraid of taking the next step so they never do. My clients come to me because they are stuck and they don’t know how to get unstuck. There is a very simple solution that I work on with them in the Courage Driven Latina program. I tell them, “It’s ok! Do it scared.” And we work on taking courageous action. In this week’s episode, we talk about how to make decisions confidently without overthinking. Overthinking comes f...
Feb 08, 2024•30 min
I’ve watched women turn from shy caterpillars into beautiful butterflies through the Courage Driven Latina program. That definitely describes this week's guest, who went from being a “total money nerd” to a money coach with her own business, podcast, and a feature in Entrepreneur magazine. Sunem Tovar, a Latina Money Coach, is passionate about empowering women of color and people of color to get their money right. Being the only Latina in her Master in Finance program led Sunem to become increas...
Feb 06, 2024•40 min
My clients are always looking for clarity. They want to know what they should do, where they should go, and how they should do it. And through the Courage Driven Latina program, I can help them do just that - I can help them plan out their most authentic lives. During the program, my clients are taught how to take action and look inside themselves to figure out who their most authentic self is. In this week’s episode, I discuss how I help my clients find their most authentic selves, even when th...
Feb 01, 2024•23 min
Sometimes our resiliency is all we have. This week's guest shows us that no matter what happens we have to have our own back. We can be our own superheroes as long as we keep fighting for the life we deserve. Natalie Nunez, a dynamic and empowering coach, is dedicated to igniting transformation in her clients – whether guiding them in finding purpose, launching a business, or up-leveling their careers. Rooted in a deep understanding of challenges faced by Latinas and first-generation professiona...
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Most financial educators do not look like us, they do not have the same problems, and they do not share our culture. That’s why this week, we’re introducing you to my good friend, Gigi Gonazález. Gigi is a financial educator who knows what it’s like to be a first-gen Latina and build wealth with our circumstances in mind. 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 purs...
Jan 23, 2024•51 min
TW: miscarriage, infant loss, familial loss Advocating for yourself is not easy, especially when you don’t have all the answers. And even though it’s hard, our guest has taught us that the only way out of a tough situation is to face it head-on and go through it. Janet Guadalupe Martinez Aguilar, also known as Flaka G, has had an incredible life that has been a remarkable tapestry of triumphs and challenges, woven together with threads of determination, love, and faith. Born in the vibrant heart...
Jan 16, 2024•52 min
I can’t tell you how many people I’ve worked with who couldn’t progress in their lives because they were afraid of the uncertainty. They were afraid of not knowing what happened next - so afraid that it paralyzed them! But I’ve learned that uncertainty is where growth happens. Because when you are uncertain about the outcome, anything is possible. In this week’s episode, we’ll be talking about how to navigate change and uncertainty even when it’s scary. I’ll give you the tips I learned during un...
Jan 09, 2024•22 min
How many times have you started a New Year’s Revolution and never finished it? I know I have 🙋🏻♀️ Whether that’s going to the gym more, dating more consistently, or any other goal you want to accomplish this year, people usually start at the beginning of the year with New Year’s resolutions. But they don’t start their New Year’s resolutions with a plan in place to make it happen. That’s why I’m going to give you 3 tips to actually stick with New Year’s resolutions. This episode is inspired by...
Jan 02, 2024•23 min
Community has been at the center of my business since I’ve started it. That’s why I’m so glad this week’s guest is the person who inspired me to invest in my community in the first place. This week’s we’re speaking to the amazing, Ana Flores! A community builder and soul-centered entrepreneur, Ana Flores is living her passion as the founder of #WeAllGrow Latina, a 100% Latina-owned and operated community-driven media and events ecosystem founded in 2010 with a mission of connecting and fueling t...
Dec 26, 2023•45 min
Ready to make 2024 YOUR year? In this week's episode we are all about new beginnings and crushing those goals. Get ready for a complete transformation through some serious motivation. First things first – what do you want to leave behind in 2024? Grab a journal, because we're about to get serious and manifest our most amazing life! Tune in to hear how to let go of the past, make intentional changes, and create a brand new life for ourselves. Website: www.theerikacruz.com Follow Erika on: Instagr...
Dec 19, 2023•44 min
Ever find yourself undoing all your mindfulness and self work when you’re around family? If you have, you're not alone. There’s even a word for it! It’s called regression and it is especially common around the holidays. This episode was a hit this time last year so we’re going to release it again, just in case you need a refresher this holiday season. In this week’s episode, Erika tells us what regression is, how to deal with it in public, and how to regulate your nervous system. Because, as muc...
Dec 12, 2023•29 min
2020 was a hard year for everyone, but so many small business owners went through it. Brick-and-mortar buildings were closing and so many people had to pivot to save their business or else risk losing it all. The added stress of your livelihood being in danger, while also being a person and dealing with the effects of the pandemic, AND having family members fall ill is incredibly hard. Going through such a tough time all on your own can feel incredibly isolating. That's why this week we’re talki...
Dec 05, 2023•41 min
If you love when we talk about the four M’s manifestations and tarot cards, this episode is for you. Whether you’re trying to manifest a new life or trying to interpret all the signs you’ve seen around you there is an answer waiting for you. You just have to find it. Today we’re diving deep into all things spirituality and consulting with a professional, Jasmin Alejandrez-Prasad. Esoteric Esa (Jasmin Alejandrez-Prasad) is a first and second-generation Mexican-Peruvian American Latina who has bee...
Nov 28, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Are you struggling with the idea of being the perfect first-generation daughter? So many Latinas are dealing with this unrealistic expectation our culture has put on us. We are told we have to be married, have kids, and be “successful.” But no one ever says that we can be happy, or deviate from any of these expectations. That’s why this week's guest is helping us break the cycle and be who we are truly called to be. Mariela is a mentor to WOC leaders. She elevates WOC into in-demand thought lead...
Nov 21, 2023•1 hr 20 min
If you identify as an introvert, this episode is for you. Many people come to me and tell me that it’s easy for me to get up and promote myself because I am extroverted and they can’t because they’re introverted. But that’s not true! You can achieve great things by unleashing the power of your voice as an introvert, and this week’s guest is here to help us do just that! In 2019, Alejandra quit her job, stuffed a backpack half her size, and purchased a one-way ticket to Peru. After cycling throug...
Nov 14, 2023•1 hr 1 min
