Imagine receiving some difficult news about a loved one which meant having to miss work. Imagine being able to do this without having to worry about the missed income so you can focus on what matters most- your family. In this episode, we get to meet Sahirenys Pierce who found herself in a very similar situation. Sahirenys and her husband have been able to set up a way to manage their finances that have allowed them to focus on their family during a very difficult time. She shares all the detail...
May 21, 2020•39 min•Season 10Ep. 215
Life has its ebbs and flows. Sometimes we find ourselves in a difficult situation, but being the mujeres we are we think we can do it all on our own. Back in 2008 Lorraine Ladish found herself in a very challenging situation. Her marriage fell apart, she had kids to support and she found herself without a job. Lorraine learned during this time that it was ok to ask for help and receiving food stamps was something she needed to take care of her family. Don’t miss this beautiful story of transform...
May 14, 2020•37 min•Season 10Ep. 214
How do you keep managing money simple? Especially when money can be overwhelming, frustrating and sometimes we don’t want to deal with it. The reality is what we are feeling is…just that—what we are feeling. We need to be able to set those feelings aside long enough so we can get to work and make a difference in that bank account. In this episode, I share my 7 best practices to keep managing money simple. What you'll learn about in today's episode: How money confidence plays are role in keeping ...
May 07, 2020•27 min•Season 10Ep. 213
Do you recall your first money earned? How did you make that money? What was going on in your life? In this episode that was recorded in person in Podfest in Orlando, we have a fun and insightful conversation with this month’s Reina Panel. We are joined by Rita Bautista, Hilda Gore, and Nicole Hernandez. What you'll hear in today's episode: We walk down memory lane to the first money earned as a kid We explore how that memory experience ties into today’s life Some inspiration to re-ignite the ex...
Apr 30, 2020•40 min•Season 10Ep. 212
Have you ever found yourself saying “I’m starting to sound like my mom (or dad)”? It’s no secret that our upbringing can have a long life impact. This also includes how our parents managed their money. In this episode, Jenny Pulido shares with us how she stopped the cycle of the money conversation being “cosa de adultos” (an adult thing) and so much more. Lo que vas aprender en este episodio (What you'll learn about in today's episode): The response she got after asking her parents a money quest...
Apr 23, 2020•28 min•Season 10Ep. 211
Financial Independence is something so many aspire to achieve, and a movement has been formed around it. Brad Barrett, the co-founder, and co-host of the Choose FI podcast tells us all about FI in this episode. What you'll learn about in today's episode: What FI is and the difference between that and the FI-RE movement What influenced his path to FI What he has observed amongst Latinos in FI His top 3 tips for someone considering FI For a quick recap of this episode go to http://www.jenhemphill....
Apr 16, 2020•43 min•Season 10Ep. 210
What you'll learn about in today's episode: How the Holocaust influenced her money story The lesson she learned in her first marriage What led her to practice law focusing on debt relief The warning signs of discrimination and how it can show up in financial services For a quick recap of this episode go to http://www.jenhemphill.com/209 Have you heard the latest? We have a Cafecito Lounge only available on the Himalaya App. You can learn more about it here: http://www.himalaya.com/Dinero Enjoy t...
Apr 09, 2020•39 min•Season 10Ep. 209
In a matter of weeks, our lives have been thrown upside down and it has been surreal, to say the least. The real economic repercussions of this pandemic are still uncertain, but what I do know is we need to kick our financial resilience in gear. What you'll learn about in today's episode: Why you are already resilient (you just need to own it) How to create that Plan B to use now and in the future The keyword to always keep in mind in creating this Plan B How to prioritize your expenses Why we c...
Apr 02, 2020•30 min•Season 10Ep. 208
Ashley Feinstein Genstley began her career as an investment broker but found herself bleeding through her own money. This realization led her on a journey that leads to her eventually becoming The Fiscal Femme. What you'll learn about in today's episode: Her obsession with horses as a little girl and how that leads to a memorable purchase How she went from an investment banker to the fiscal femme A fantastic tip to help debunk those limiting beliefs Why she wrote her book that recently hit the s...
Mar 26, 2020•23 min•Season 10Ep. 211
In this mini-episode we continue with our spring cleaning, but this time we will be focusing on evaluating your current saving strategies. This way you can maximize what you are saving AND be able to reach your financial goals.
Mar 19, 2020•13 min•Season 10Ep. 210
A no-spend challenge can not only help you boost those savings, but have a better understanding of your spending while improving your savings habits. What you'll learn about in this replay: The benefits you don’t want to miss out on from a no-spend challenge What to consider when doing one The key things you need to do after doing the challenge For a quick recap of this episode go to http://www.jenhemphill.com/190...
Mar 12, 2020•22 min•Season 10Ep. 209
In this mini-episode, we will be focusing on cleaning up that spending! It is time to take a look at what you have been spending on this year so you can make maximize the results of your current financial goals!
Mar 05, 2020•10 min•Season 10Ep. 208
Several weeks back on Episode 204 I shared my own perspective on loving your money vs. loving money. In this episode I wanted you to hear different perspectives which is why I invited Laura Fortuna, Claudia Parada, and Christina Tello. What you'll learn about in today's episode: Different meanings on what loving your money means because there is no one perfect definition Diverse perspectives from the panel on how Latinos see money How the negative connotation of loving money appeared in their fi...
Feb 27, 2020•36 min•Season 10Ep. 207
Feeling abundant isn’t always easy especially when life manages to throw a lot at you from all different directions. In this episode, we meet Chella Diaz, learn about her money story AND share some fantastic tips on how to become more abundant in our lives. What you'll learn about in today's episode: The valuable lessons she learned about money from watching her dad growing up A key question to ask yourself when you find things not going your way Some fabulous tips to instantly feel more abundan...
Feb 20, 2020•37 min•Season 10Ep. 206
Sometimes in life, we are dealt some tough cards. For Sara Macias, this involved her mom battling cancer. This along with some related unfair events pushed Sara to want to really become financially literate and help others do the same. What you'll learn about in today's episode: How shaving her mom’s head at 15 years of age changed her The memories of conversations centered on medical bills and what this meant to her The imprint her mother being let go of her job had in becoming more interested ...
Feb 13, 2020•27 min•Season 10Ep. 205
The sheer thought of loving your money may bring some not so enjoyable feelings. We weren’t taught to love money, in fact, there are many of us that got many messages of how loving your money meant greed and how you shouldn’t hoard your money. If this is you, press play now as it will be well worth your time. What you'll learn about in today's episode: The lifelong partnership with your money that we don’t acknowledge Why loving your money is important The difference between loving your money an...
Feb 06, 2020•33 min•Season 10Ep. 204
You don’t typically think you can literally cash in on your belief, but the fact is you can. You will be meeting this month’s Reina Panel who is composed of a fabulous group of ladies: Librada Estrada, Daniela Banales, and Nicole Hernandez. They provide some fantastic insights on their perception of belief as well as their own experience. Don’t miss this powerful conversation. What you'll learn about in today's episode: Different perspectives of what belief means How they each experienced a lack...
Jan 30, 2020•40 min•Season 10Ep. 203
In this episode, we “travel” to el país de Honduras where we meet Ali Kafie who is disrupting the financial culture in her country in big ways. What you'll learn about in today's episode: How her interest in personal finance evolved over time Why the financial culture is dormant in Honduras and what she is doing about it How her dad’s diagnosis of cancer shaped her money story For a quick recap of this episode go to http://www.jenhemphill.com/202 Have you heard the latest? We have a Cafecito Lou...
Jan 23, 2020•35 min•Season 10Ep. 202
There are certain incidents in our life that permanently shape our lives forever. For Celeste Carrasco this was the case and she used this incident to help better the lives of others. What you'll learn about in today's episode: What happened at 5 years of age that caused her to lose her vision in one eye and how it left an emotional strain on the family How this accident led her to largely advocate for families with disabilities How her money story involved a focus on the importance of education...
Jan 16, 2020•35 min•Season 10Ep. 201
In the last episode, we discussed the role belief, mindset, and confidence have in the results we have in our financial life. This week we dive more into money stories and their impact in our financial life and how they are intertwined with belief, mindset and confidence and vice versa. What you'll learn about in today's episode: The 2 money stories we all have (but we tend to ignore) and the missing money story we all need How money stories can shape our belief, mindset, and confidence and vice...
Jan 09, 2020•21 min•Season 10Ep. 200
It’s that time of the year where we are starting fresh. You are probably hearing or reading about a ton of ways to start saving more, pay off debt more quickly, or setting goals so you can win. All those things are fantastic, but I want to take it deeper today in an effort to uncover some insights that will help you move forward in a bigger way. Are you willing to go deeper with me today? What you'll learn about in today's episode: The one thing I struggled with unbeknownst to me because it was ...
Jan 02, 2020•23 min•Season 10Ep. 199
Not listening to this podcast on the Himalaya app? I have recently partnered up with them (and you know I don’t just partner with just anybody). Make your playlist, get customized recommendations and more: http://www.himalaya.com/Dinero Plus, you can join us in the Cafecito Lounge ONLY FOUND ON THE HIMALAYA APP where you will have access to… ✔️Open office hours to ask me your pressing money questions! ✔️A deeper discussion on the latest episode ✔️Our monthly money challenges Try a month for free...
Dec 26, 2019•11 min•Season 9Ep. 202
A no-spend challenge can not only help you boost those savings but have a better understanding of your spending while improving your savings habits. What you'll learn about in this replay: The benefits you don’t want to miss out on from a no-spend challenge What to consider when doing one The key things you need to do after doing the challenge For a quick recap of this episode go to http://www.jenhemphill.com/190 Not listening to this podcast on the Himalaya app? I have recently partnered up wit...
Dec 19, 2019•22 min•Season 9Ep. 201
Not listening to this podcast on the Himalaya app? I have recently partnered up with them (and you know I don’t just partner with just anybody). Make your playlist, get customized recommendations and more: http://www.himalaya.com/Dinero Plus, you can join us in the Cafecito Lounge ONLY FOUND ON THE HIMALAYA APP where you will have access to… ✔️Open office hours to ask me your pressing money questions! ✔️A deeper discussion on the latest episode ✔️Our monthly money challenges Try a month for free...
Dec 12, 2019•11 min•Season 9Ep. 200
Money conversations with your significant other is not always an easy task. The reality money conversations are important in a relationship. In this replay, I share 8 money conversations no couple should ignore. For a quick recap of this episode go to http://www.jenhemphill.com/173 Not listening to this podcast on the Himalaya app? I have recently partnered up with them (and you know I don’t just partner with just anybody). Make your playlist, get customized recommendations and more: http://www....
Dec 05, 2019•33 min•Season 9Ep. 199
If you have found yourself with an income that barely pays the bills and is not enough to get ahead in paying off your debt this episode is for you. Kara Perez shares her story and how she resilient she was and so much more in this episode. What you'll learn about in today's episode: Why she calls the summer of 2014 the summer of crying and cars The different themes of what was a financial priority amongst her parents Her thoughts behind the racial wealth gap For a quick recap of this episode go...
Nov 28, 2019•33 min•Season 9Ep. 198
Equal pay for women has been a long-standing issue. Latinas have the largest gender wage gap and considering the huge economic power we have as a community this is disgruntling to say the list. In this episode, I have two fantastic guests Claudia Romo Edelman and Pam Covarrubias who share their thoughts on Latina Equal Pay. What you'll learn about in today's episode: We discuss the impact of the movement towards equal pay amongst the big names Potential first steps towards equal pay Their though...
Nov 21, 2019•36 min•Season 9Ep. 197
Have you ever found yourself in a toxic work environment? What happens if you are not in a position to leave at that very moment? What do you do? In this episode, we speak with Doris Quintanilla from the Melanin Collective, who not only has a fascinating money story but who at one time found herself in a toxic work environment after suffering a concussion. Doris shares with us how to manage your work environment AND thrive. What you'll learn about in today's episode: The impact marching the stre...
Nov 14, 2019•29 min•Season 9Ep. 196
Today’s episode is brought to you by LightStream a division of SunTrust Bank and their purposeful debt campaign. All this means is that I’m proudly participating in this campaign and I have received compensation for this participation. All opinions are my own. One of the most common questions I get asked is “Should I do a debt consolidation?” The answer, of course, is different from person to person which is why in this episode I wanted to break down debt consolidation so you can make a decision...
Nov 07, 2019•19 min•Season 9Ep. 195
Imagine always paying your bills on time and life strikes where your health takes a toll which makes you miss a payment on your student loan which makes an impact on your credit score. What do you do? I answer this question in detail in this special Ask Jen Episode. For a quick recap of this episode go to http://www.jenhemphill.com/194 Be sure to continue to join us in more money conversations in our FREE community over here: http://www.jenhemphill.com/community Enjoy this episode and want more?...
Oct 31, 2019•12 min•Season 9Ep. 194
