62. How to Build Wealth Without a Safety Net with Debora Mendonça

Debora Mendonça didn’t come to the U.S. with a roadmap. She came with a suitcase, a dream, and the kind of determination you can’t teach. In this episode of Talk Wealthy To Me, Michelle sits down with Debora Mendonça, COO of The Glass Knife (a multi-million-dollar bakery and café brand in Winter Park), to unpack the money story behind her rise.

They talk about what it really means to start from scratch in a new country, how her definition of success evolved from external validation to purpose and impact, and how learning to observe systems (not just chase money) changed everything. Debora shares the practical wealth moves she made along the way, including real estate, investing, diversification, and why balance is the real flex.

If you’ve ever felt behind, unsure, or like you missed the “how to” memo, this conversation is your reminder: information creates freedom, and you’re allowed to build wealth on your terms.

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Connect with Debora Mendonça:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debmendonca/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deb-mendonca/
Website: https://dmgrowthsolutions.com/

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