Reinvention, Representation & Owning Your Voice with María Elena Salinas

Today’s episode is one for the books. Jannese sits down with The legendary María Elena Salinas — award-winning journalist, storyteller, trailblazer, and one of the most influential voices in Latino media. For over four decades, María Elena has informed, empowered, and represented nuestra comunidad on the world stage. And now, she’s keeping it real about career, identity, retirement, money, motherhood, and the power of telling our own stories. If you’ve ever questioned your path, your voice, or the value of your cultura in your career… this conversation is going to recharge your spirit.

Takeaways

• Tu cultura is your power — not something to tone down.
• Financial preparation gives you freedom.
• Never be the first person to say no to your dreams.
• Representation isn’t enough — our stories need to be told by US.

Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome & Introduction

02:08 – “Voice of Hispanic America”

04:02 – Why Latino Stories Matter

14:44 – “You Can’t Go Because You’re a Woman”

20:59 – Telling Latino Stories in Mainstream Media

29:24 – Why She Eventually Left After 37 Years

32:34 – Life After Univision: Reinvention & Retirement

34:07 – Freedom, Flexibility & Money Lessons

43:47 – Why She Launched Cinco Preguntas

50:53 – The Future of the Latino Community

🎧 Where to Find María Elena

Listen to Cinco Preguntas con María Elena Salinas on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

Follow her on social media: @MariaASalinas
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