In this episode of the Latin Wealth Podcast, we break down the single skill that 10x’d my business: intentional networking—how to enter the right rooms, lead with value, and let your good name compound into deals, introductions, and long-term opportunities. Then Jeremiah shares the complementary skill that’s made him serious money: emotional intelligence—reading people, timing conversations, and using the Five Love Languages at work to lead, sell, and retain clients. If you’ve felt information o...
Aug 13, 2025•27 min
El Salvador just made history by removing presidential term limits, allowing President Nayib Bukele to remain in power indefinitely. In this episode of the Latin Wealth Podcast, we dive deep into what this political shift means for El Salvador, its people, and the future of leadership in Latin America. We discuss how Bukele rose to power with overwhelming public support, his crackdown on gang violence, his bold embrace of Bitcoin, and the recent constitutional reforms that extended presidential ...
Aug 06, 2025•33 min
In this episode of the Latin Wealth Podcast, we break down how foreign investments are shaping Latin America's future—including the massive impact of Chinese capital, the key sectors attracting the most attention, and how political and economic shifts in countries like Brazil, Argentina, and El Salvador are changing the game. We also analyze why foreign direct investment (FDI) rose in 2024, the role of AI and critical minerals in driving growth, and which countries are best positioned to thrive....
Jul 30, 2025•27 min
Latin America is outpacing the world in fintech growth — and in this episode, we break down why. According to a new report from BCG and QED Investors, fintech startups in Latin America saw an 86% increase in venture capital funding in 2024, making it one of the top three years in the region’s fintech history. We explore how Latin America’s fintech sector is scaling sustainably with innovative models like digital banking, vertical SaaS, BNPL, and crypto platforms — all while shifting from “growth...
Jul 23, 2025•30 min
In this episode of the Latin Wealth Podcast, we explore how music, culture, and energy policy are reshaping Puerto Rico’s future. We dive into Bad Bunny’s record-breaking 30-show residency, which is projected to bring in over $200 million to Puerto Rico’s economy—through tourism, jobs, and hotel bookings. We also explore how cultural capital can drive national economic growth. Next, we shift to Puerto Rico’s $20 billion gas deal that was recently blocked by the Financial Oversight Board due to m...
Jul 16, 2025•21 min
In this episode of Wealth Wednesday, we break down Brazil’s growing economic influence in Latin America and beyond. From expanding trade relations with Mexico to becoming a rising crypto powerhouse, Brazil is positioning itself as a global player in both traditional and digital markets. We explore how Mexico and Brazil are looking to reduce reliance on the U.S. and China by building deeper trade ties, focusing on sectors like agriculture, aerospace, and pharmaceuticals. You’ll also hear how only...
Jul 09, 2025•19 min
In this episode of Latin Wealth, we break down a growing political movement in Puerto Rico that’s proposing to rejoin Spain as its 18th autonomous community. Is this even possible? What would it mean economically, culturally, and politically? We compare Puerto Rico’s potential paths to independence, U.S. statehood, or integration with Spain, with historical examples like Panama and Texas. We also explore what this could mean for Puerto Ricans living in the U.S. and the future of the island’s ide...
Jul 02, 2025•28 min
In this powerful episode of Latin Wealth Podcast, we break down one of the most critical and underreported global headlines of the week — rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran — and why it matters for Latino communities. We unpack the June 21st overnight U.S. military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, Iran’s response, and the potential economic ripple effects across oil prices, inflation, job security, immigration, and global trade. This episode explores: - How war and geopolitical conflict ...
Jun 25, 2025•25 min
In this week’s episode of the Latin Wealth Podcast, Chris and Jeremiah reunite for an honest and unfiltered conversation about the ongoing ICE raids, immigration policies, and nationwide protests that are shaking Latino communities across the country. We dive deep into: - The real impact of expanded ICE operations in cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, and Houston - President Trump’s controversial immigration tweets and contradictory messaging - The economic reality: who is really doing the labor ...
Jun 18, 2025•26 min
Welcome back to the Latin Wealth Podcast and this edition of Wealth Wednesday. In this episode, host Jeremiah Ramirez dives deep into the Dominican Republic’s rapid economic growth and the debate behind what’s fueling it. With a GDP growth of 5.1% in 2024 and strong performance already in 2025, the Dominican Republic is drawing attention from global investors and entrepreneurs. From booming tourism and foreign direct investment to real estate, mining, and tax-free business zones — is this growth...
Jun 11, 2025•15 min
In this episode of the Latin Wealth Podcast, we dive into major developments shaping Latin America's economic and political landscape in 2025. From Costa Rica’s quiet rise as a high-tech powerhouse to China’s growing influence across Latin America — and the unexpected shift of Latin American migration from the U.S. to Spain — we break down what these global shifts mean for Latinos around the world. Segment 1: Costa Rica’s Tech Transformation Costa Rica is becoming Latin America’s high-tech hub, ...
Jun 05, 2025•30 min
In this episode of the Latin Wealth Podcast, we dive into major updates surrounding Puerto Rico’s energy future—and why recent decisions about solar funding are making headlines. From redirected federal funds and political tension to inspiring case studies in community investment, we break down: - Why $365 million in federal solar funding is being diverted to fossil fuel plants - How Puerto Rico’s local leadership is responding—or not responding - What this means for long-term energy independenc...
May 28, 2025•25 min
Welcome to the Latin Wealth Podcast — where we empower the Latino community through honest conversations around business, investing, and financial growth. In this powerful episode, we dive deep into a topic that’s often unspoken in Latino households: survivor’s guilt. As first-generation Latinos begin to “make it” — graduate college, build businesses, travel, or achieve financial independence — many face internal conflict. Why do we feel guilty for succeeding? Why does leveling up sometimes feel...
May 21, 2025•14 min
Welcome to the Latin Wealth Podcast — where we empower the Latino community through conversations about entrepreneurship, generational wealth, and financial independence. In this Wealth Wednesday episode, we dive deep into a culturally loaded question: Do you really need to buy your parents a house? For many first-generation Latinos, there's a strong sense of duty to "pay back" immigrant parents for their sacrifices — often through homeownership. But is this expectation helping us… or setting us...
May 14, 2025•18 min
Welcome to the Latin Wealth Podcast, where we empower the Latino community through insights on entrepreneurship, investing, and business. In this special solo episode of Wealth Wednesday, host Chris delves into the 13 key traits observed in successful Latino entrepreneurs over years of interviews and experiences. Drawing from over 200 podcast episodes and countless conversations, Chris shares invaluable lessons that can transform your mindset and business approach. Whether you're an aspiring ent...
Apr 30, 2025•25 min
Welcome to the Latin Wealth Podcast — where we spotlight Latino entrepreneurs, creators, and visionaries who are redefining success. In this episode, we sit down with Joanne Morales, a UK-based Latina entrepreneur, mother of two, business coach, and AI innovator. Joanne shares her incredible journey from migrating from Colombia to the UK at 8 years old, to launching multiple businesses, including a photo booth company, a fashion brand, and now mentoring others on how to start online businesses u...
Apr 25, 2025•1 hr 14 min
In this all-Latino episode of the Latin Wealth Podcast, we take a break from the tariff talk to spotlight two powerful economic stories shaping the future of our community.First, we unpack new research from Stanford Graduate School of Business that reveals Latino entrepreneurs are not just surviving—they’re thriving. Latino-owned businesses in the U.S. grew by 44% from 2018 to 2023, outpacing the national average. These businesses are expanding into new industries, embracing sustainability, adop...
Apr 23, 2025•20 min
In this powerful episode of the Latin Wealth Podcast, we sit down with Cat Del Carmen — a dynamic entrepreneur, business coach, and podcaster who has built a thriving six-figure coaching business helping women of color scale with purpose and authenticity.Cat shares her journey from growing up in the Bay Area to working in retail at Nordstrom, transitioning into tech, and ultimately finding her purpose through content creation, mindset shifts, and coaching. She opens up about the fears and breakt...
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr 25 min
In this week’s Wealth Wednesday , we dive into two major stories shaping the global business and culture landscape: Apple’s bold $2 billion iPhone airlift amid rising tariffs, and the explosive global growth of Latin music. Segment 1: Apple’s $2 Billion iPhone Airlift As former President Trump ramps up tariffs on Chinese goods, Apple takes strategic action—airlifting 600 tons of iPhones from India in March alone. With 14% of iPhone production now based in India, Apple is hedging geopolitical ris...
Apr 16, 2025•35 min
In this episode of the Latin Wealth Podcast, we dive into the latest updates on Trump’s escalating global trade war, shifting power dynamics in global markets, and how tariffs are impacting the economy, tech, and everyday Americans. We also break down how countries like Mexico and Canada may align with China, why Apple may raise iPhone prices to $2,000, and what this means for the U.S. economy. Jeremiah shares his thoughts on whether the U.S. is losing its position as the global leader — and how...
Apr 09, 2025•37 min
In this episode of the Latin Wealth Podcast, we sit down with Roberto Green — real estate investor, mentor, and Airbnb owner — to explore his journey from dropping out of college and becoming a father at 20, to building a thriving Airbnb business in Puerto Rico. Roberto shares his inspiring story, including working multiple jobs, climbing the corporate ladder without a degree, launching a restaurant, and eventually pivoting into real estate and short-term rentals. Learn how he turned a distresse...
Apr 05, 2025•57 min
In this episode of the Latin Wealth Podcast, we sit down with Roberto Green — real estate investor, mentor, and Airbnb owner — to explore his journey from dropping out of college and becoming a father at 20, to building a thriving Airbnb business in Puerto Rico. Roberto shares his inspiring story, including working multiple jobs, climbing the corporate ladder without a degree, launching a restaurant, and eventually pivoting into real estate and short-term rentals. Learn how he turned a distresse...
Apr 05, 2025•57 min
Welcome back to the Latin Wealth Podcast, your go-to platform for conversations centered around entrepreneurship, investing, and economic empowerment within the Latino community. In this week’s Wealth Wednesday episode, we dive deep into two major topics affecting Latinos today: 1. Pemex and the Future of Oil in Mexico: We break down what you need to know about Pemex, Mexico’s state-owned oil company. With recent announcements about profit-sharing with private sector partners and efforts to redu...
Apr 02, 2025•28 min
In this inspiring episode of the Latin Wealth Podcast, host Chris sits down with financial educator, author, and powerhouse speaker Yanely Espinal, also known as @missbehelpful. Yanely shares her incredible journey growing up in a Dominican household with nine siblings in Brooklyn, NY, to becoming a national voice for financial education and policy change. Now the Director of Educational Outreach at NextGen Personal Finance and a member of CNBC’s Financial Wellness Council, Yanely breaks down ho...
Mar 28, 2025•1 hr 10 min
In this inspiring episode of the Latin Wealth Podcast, host Chris sits down with financial educator, author, and powerhouse speaker Yanely Espinal, also known as @missbehelpful. Yanely shares her incredible journey growing up in a Dominican household with nine siblings in Brooklyn, NY, to becoming a national voice for financial education and policy change. Now the Director of Educational Outreach at NextGen Personal Finance and a member of CNBC’s Financial Wellness Council, Yanely breaks down ho...
Mar 28, 2025•1 hr 10 min
Is El Salvador Retreating from Bitcoin? And Who’s the Real “Wolf Warrior” in Latin America? Welcome back to Wealth Wednesday with the Latin Wealth Podcast. In this episode, we’re diving into two major global stories impacting Latin America: El Salvador’s Bitcoin retreat and the growing power struggle between the U.S. and China in the region. First, we take a deep look into President Bukele’s historic Bitcoin experiment in El Salvador and why it’s now facing a serious reversal under pressure from...
Mar 26, 2025•25 min
Moving Back to Puerto Rico: A Journey of Culture, Business, and Opportunity Welcome back to Wealth Wednesday , where we dive deep into financial freedom, investing, and entrepreneurship—this time with a focus on returning to Puerto Rico . In today’s episode, we break down the real process of moving back to the island , the financial strategies behind it, and why more Puerto Ricans are looking to reinvest in their homeland . What’s Inside This Episode? Why Move Back to Puerto Rico? The cultural, ...
Mar 19, 2025•40 min
Moving Back to Puerto Rico: A Journey of Culture, Business, and Opportunity Welcome back to Wealth Wednesday , where we dive deep into financial freedom, investing, and entrepreneurship—this time with a focus on returning to Puerto Rico . In today’s episode, we break down the real process of moving back to the island , the financial strategies behind it, and why more Puerto Ricans are looking to reinvest in their homeland . What’s Inside This Episode? Why Move Back to Puerto Rico? The cultural, ...
Mar 19, 2025•40 min
Trump Pressured to Make Puerto Rico Independent & Tesla’s Worst Stock Drop in 5 Years Welcome back to Wealth Wednesday , where we break down the biggest financial, economic, and political headlines impacting the world. In today’s episode, we dive into two major stories: 1. Trump Pressured to Make Puerto Rico Independent to Save $617 Billion Reports suggest that Donald Trump is being lobbied to make Puerto Rico an independent nation , with claims that doing so would save American taxpayers $6...
Mar 12, 2025•29 min
Moving Back to Puerto Rico: Real Estate, Business, and Lifestyle with “Back to the Island In this episode, we welcome Tiara and Angel , the founders of the “Back to the Island” YouTube channel . This couple, originally from Puerto Rico , moved to the U.S. before making the life-changing decision to move back to the island three years ago . Through their vlogs, they document their real estate journey, home renovations, and the process of buying property in Puerto Rico . We dive into: Their journe...
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 1 min
