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.

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In our Money Month finale, Doree and Elise speak with Yo Quiero Dinero host Jannese Torres about savings, retirement, and investing — everything from how to find an accountant for your specific financial needs to why you have to be a part of the capitalist system in order to change it.

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In this episode, Jannese Torres chats with marketing strategist Kar Brulhart, who turned a COVID layoff into a major glow-up story. Kar went from corporate burnout to building her dream business on Instagram and she’s spilling all the tea on how she did it.

They get real about what it takes to show up online with confidence, why networking matters (even if it scares you!), and how to stop scrolling and start using social media to make money. Kar also breaks down her go-to strategies for building a personal brand, growing an audience, and using email marketing to boost sales. If you’ve ever doubted that you can start late, pivot careers, or make money being you, this one’s for you.

You’ll Learn:

💡 How Kar went from corporate life to full-time entrepreneurship after being laid off

💡 Why Instagram is still a powerful tool for business growth

💡 The secret to sharing your story and building trust with your audience

💡 How to network without feeling awkward or fake

💡 Tips for treating your social media presence like a real business

💡 Why email marketing is a must for long-term success

💡 How to stay consistent and show up even when you’re over it

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