In this week’s episode,Jannese sits down with Diana Garcia, founder of Amigas y Dinero, to explore her personal journey from nonprofit work to becoming a full-time money coach helping Latinas rewrite their financial stories.

Diana shares how a pivotal decision during the pandemic, choosing not to return to a two-hour commute led her to create her own income, community, and career. She opens up about growing up in an immigrant household in LA, the scarcity mindset she witnessed, and her mission to help others build wealth from a place of joy, not sacrifice.

From saving $10,000 in under a year on a modest income, to helping clients break free from paycheck-to-paycheck cycles, Diana offers actionable insights for tackling debt, increasing income, and navigating the unique financial challenges first-gen families face. She also gets real about overcoming fear, advocating for yourself in the workplace, and having money conversations with your parents.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How Diana turned a pandemic pivot into a thriving coaching business
• Practical strategies to save more—without extreme sacrifice
• Why growing your income can be more effective than cutting expenses
• Side hustle ideas based on your skills and passions
• How to address limiting beliefs that hold you back financially
• Navigating family expectations as the “first-gen retirement plan”
• Why community, mentorship, and environment matter for financial growth

More from YQD™:

• Full show notes: Visit our blog.
• Watch the full interview on YouTube — don’t forget to subscribe!
• Grab my book Financially Lit! in English or Español.
• Ready to level up? Learn more about our signature programs.
• This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — Get 10% off your first month: betterhelp.com/dinero

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In this inspiring episode of Yo Quiero Dinero, host Jannese Torres sits down with Joyce Medeiros, co-founder of Investrio—a financial platform designed to help solopreneurs master both personal and business money management. From her beginnings as a first-gen immigrant working on Wall Street to taking the leap into the startup world, Joyce shares her journey of resilience, risk-taking, and purpose-driven innovation.

You’ll hear how she pivoted from a failed product launch to building a tool that simplifies finances through color-coded tracking, AI-powered support, and a thriving entrepreneur community. Joyce opens up about navigating the male-dominated finance world, securing funding as a Latina founder, and the sacrifices behind the startup grind. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, this episode offers practical tips, hard-earned lessons, and a reminder that experimentation and a supportive community can be the keys to success.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How Joyce went from managing billions on Wall Street to starting her own fintech company.
• The importance of pivoting when your idea isn’t working (and how to know when to do it).
• The biggest financial mistakes solopreneurs make—and how to avoid them.
• How Investrio uses color coding, automation, and AI to simplify money management.
• The role of community in entrepreneurship and why human connection still matters in the AI age.
• Insights on fundraising, accelerators, and breaking barriers as a Latina founder.

Resources & Links:

• 📲 Download Investrio: investrio.io
• 📸 Follow Investrio on Instagram: @investrio.io
• 💼 Connect with Joyce Medeiros: LinkedIn

More from YQD™:

• Full show notes: Visit our blog.
• Watch the full interview on YouTube — don’t forget to subscribe!
• Grab my book Financially Lit! in English or Español.
• Ready to level up? Learn more about our signature programs.
• This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — Get 10% off your first month: betterhelp.com/dinero

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Mi gente, today's episode is a WHOLE vibe. Jannese is joined by Wilmarie and Adriana—aka Investing Jevas—two baddies who hit financial independence before turning 30. Yes, you read that right. These women are out here building generational wealth, breaking cycles, and reclaiming their financial power—and now they’re bringing you the blueprint.

From navigating Puerto Rico's wild financial systems to shifting from scarcity to abundance, this episode is a powerful reminder that we deserve financial freedom too—not just the bros on Wall Street. 🗣️

If you’ve ever thought investing was only for the rich, white, or 65 and retired—think again. These jefas are showing up in arroz con habichuela realness to break it all down. Whether you’re in the U.S. or on the island, a 9-to-5 girly or a full-time hustler, this one is for YOU. 💸

• What financial independence really means (and why you don’t have to wait ‘til 65)
• The power of compound interest (aka how your money makes more money)
• How to shift your money mindset from scarcity to abundance
• Why investing is a form of activism for Puerto Ricans
• What “Coast FI” is and how it could change your life
• How to invest even if you’re starting “late”
• The order of operations for investing accounts (401k, Roth IRA, HSA, etc.)
• Why financial education is the most powerful inheritance you can give

Investing Jevas are personal finance educators who are on a mission to help Latinas achieve financial freedom—in Spanish, with culture, and with receipts. They offer one-on-one coaching and corporate webinars designed to simplify investing and close the wealth gap.

📲 Connect with them on Instagram: @investingjevas

• Investor.gov Compound Interest Calculator
• The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins
• Jannese’s book: Financially Lit!

More from YQD™:

• Full show notes: Visit our blog.
• Watch the full interview on YouTube — don’t forget to subscribe!
• Grab my book Financially Lit! in English or Español.
• Ready to level up? Learn more about our signature programs.
• This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — Get 10% off your first month: betterhelp.com/dinero

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.