Your Entrepreneurial Journey changes TODAY!   We're diving into a topic that's fundamental to your entrepreneurial success – setting up your finances like a pro. In the final episode of our series on finances as entrepreneurs, join Gaby and I for a candid conversation about the challenges many of us face when starting our own businesses, from funding obstacles to navigating the complexities of business taxes.  As first-gen Latinas, we bring a unique perspective to the world of entrepreneurship: our dreams know no bounds, and our financial aspirations are no exception. In this episode, we'll guide you through the essential steps to establish and manage your finances as a budding entrepreneur.  Exploring the importance of financial planning, budgeting, and saving, we'll also discuss the steps you need to take to set up your business finances, including separating personal and business accounts, creating a solid budget, and understanding your tax responsibilities. So, grab your notebook and pen, prepare your cocktail or coffee, and let's empower you to set up your finances for entrepreneurial success. It's time to make your business dreams a reality and secure your financial future. Part three of Gaby Rincón on Latinas Empowering Latinas 'How to set up your finances as an entrepreneur' starts now! Guest - Gaby Rincón https://rpfeducation.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rpfeducation/ https://www.tiktok.com/discover/rpfeducation Learn more about Gaby at https://www.janessaborges.com/episode47/    Main Topics The number one employee we forget to pay How do we divide up funds as a new entrepreneur? Don’t mix your finances! Why saving entrepreneurially and personally for a rainy day is important! 3 things I wish someone had told me at the start of my entrepreneurial journey Make saving a habit!   Additional Resources Instagram https://www.instagram.com/janessa.borges/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JanessaMBorges/ Website https://www.janessaborges.com/   Listen, rate, and subscribe! Latinas Empowering Latinas can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audacy, Amazon, Deezer, Player FM, iHeartRadio, Samsung, Gaana, and on our website at JanessaBorges.com

As first gen women, we inherit a legacy of resilience, creativity, and determination. We know that entrepreneurship isn't just a journey; it's a deeply personal and cultural expression of who we are. The entrepreneurial spirit within us can get misled in this era of social media and comparing ourselves to others. I want to help you navigate the winding path of business ownership with grace and power.   We’re always evolving - trailblazing our adventures. Our experiences are not always linear, and that's okay. Together, we'll discover how embracing this non-linear journey can lead to innovation, growth, and success beyond our wildest dreams.    I’m sharing with you 10 tips to keep in mind as we help ourselves and each other shatter glass ceilings. We can maintain the balance we need to thrive on this entrepreneurial path and access opportunities that might have seemed out of reach.   Let’s lift each other up, amiguita - you’re not going to want to miss this all new episode of Latinas Empowering Latinas, Navigating the non linear journey of entrepreneurship. Main Topics Making dreams a reality is hard work, but it can be done My top 10 tip to help you navigate the nonlinear path to success If you don't know where you’re going, you’ll end up somewhere else Success is rarely a solo act Failure is not the end of the road Global circumstances can make the impossible possible - you gotta roll with it! Financial stability, financial stability and oh, yeah, did I mention Gaby, our guest who’s in our three part series has tips on this? Check out her episodes! The pulse of ecommerce is always changing - use available tools, free tools! Be a forever student We’ve all had moments of being too hard on ourselves - let's make sure we celebrate a little too.  How far have you truly come? Additional Resources Instagram https://www.instagram.com/janessa.borges/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JanessaMBorges/ Website https://www.janessaborges.com/     Listen, rate, and subscribe! Latinas Empowering Latinas can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audacy, Amazon, Deezer, Player FM, iHeartRadio, Samsung, Gaana, and on our website at JanessaBorges.com

¡Hola, amiguita! Today, we're delving into a topic that shapes not only our wallets but our lives! I'm talking about money scripts and their profound impact on our financial growth. We welcome back personal finance expert, Gaby Rincón. Her experiences has led her to recognize that money is more than just numbers; it's deeply intertwined with our beliefs, values, and cultural background. In this episode, we'll uncover the money scripts that may have been passed down through generations and continue to influence our financial decisions. These money scripts can either empower or limit us. Working with someone like Gaby can help provide strategies to rewrite them to better serve our financial goals. That could be budgeting, investing, and taking the first steps to harnessing the power of financial freedom. Join us for personal anecdotes, expert insights, and a candid conversation about embracing financial growth. So, grab your favorite cafecito, sit back, and let's break the cycle of limiting money scripts. It's time to unleash your financial power and build a brighter, more prosperous future in this week's episode of Latinas Empowering Latinas, ‘Money psychology - What are money scripts and how do they affect your growth? with Gaby Rincón’.   Guest: Gaby Rincón  https://www.tiktok.com/discover/rpfeducation https://www.instagram.com/rpfeducation/  https://rpfeducation.com/   Main Topics Money Scripts - what are they? How have we been financially influenced by examples in our family and culture? We can definitely use a little of them all, but not all of just one! Learn how to talk about money in a healthy constructive way Find out what your money script is https://www.bradklontz.com/moneyscriptstest   Additional Resources Instagram https://www.instagram.com/janessa.borges/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JanessaMBorges/ Website https://www.janessaborges.com/   Listen, rate, and subscribe! Latinas Empowering Latinas can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audacy, Amazon, Deezer, Player FM, iHeartRadio, Samsung, Gaana, and on our website at JanessaBorges.com

It’s a fine line we walk as bilingual social workers. There is bureaucracy, there is overload… There is no budget to hire more help. Our boundaries tend to get overlooked as more and more tasks, cases, and translation requests get added to our already full caseload. I don’t want you to face burnout before you get started, so here is some insight, amiguita. In this episode, I'm answering a complicated question from our community. I’m sharing some tips from my 10 years of experience on how you can survive and thrive in a turbulent education system. Don’t miss this week's Latinas Empowering Latinas, ‘How to set boundaries as a bilingual employee’.   Main Topics My three tips to manage your caseload What community resources are in your area? Know your limits Saturate the market What step are you? You have power to change   Additional Resources Instagram https://www.instagram.com/janessa.borges/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JanessaMBorges/ Website https://www.janessaborges.com/     Listen, rate, and subscribe! Latinas Empowering Latinas can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audacy, Amazon, Deezer, Player FM, iHeartRadio, Samsung, Gaana, and on our website at JanessaBorges.com  

There has been a cultural shift in how we talk about money, but it can get tricky navigating these changes as first gen kids - and how we are altering these maps for our own children. Generational trauma can take many shapes and there are some unique ones we experience as children of immigrants. We’re super lucky to have financial educator Gaby Rincon with us for 3 WHOLE EPISODES. We share personal stories, observations, and Gaby even has some jumpstart advice on how we can start having a healthier relationship with our money. We’re just barely breaking the ice in this part one of three - an all new episode of Latinas Empowering Latinas, ‘Money trauma & Managing finances as a 1st Gen. with Gaby Rincon’.    Guest: Gaby Rincón https://www.tiktok.com/discover/rpfeducation https://www.instagram.com/rpfeducation/ https://rpfeducation.com/   Main Topics There is some serious baggage to unpack when it comes to money as a first generation American Is generational financial trauma a thing? Financial luxuries that we take for granted Ways to take control of our finances seem out of reach, but are they really? Cultural expenses that aren’t necessarily considered   How do we break these cycles and not cause further anxiety in our kids? Gaby has some baby steps to get you started on saving      Additional Resources Instagram https://www.instagram.com/janessa.borges/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JanessaMBorges/ Website https://www.janessaborges.com/     Listen, rate, and subscribe! Latinas Empowering Latinas can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audacy, Amazon, Deezer, Player FM, iHeartRadio, Samsung, Gaana, and on our website at JanessaBorges.com  

One of the most misunderstood aspects of growing a business is the lack of specificity. After this episode, that won’t be you!  A lot of new and growing business owners interpret this kind of fine tuning as limiting your audience, but that’s exactly the opposite. I’m going to share the truth with you, amiguita, about what it takes to create your ICA, learn what they want and give them that so they keep coming back to you for more.    You’ve waited long enough - it’s here: ‘What an ICA is and why you need it to grow your business’ - an all new episode of Latinas Empowering Latinas!    Main Topics - Defining what ICA actually is - how it helps - What are the biggest mistakes that keep you from growing? - I share with you *MY* ideal client - Giving your ICA an identity - “I feel like you were speaking directly to me” - Homework in Free Resource! Visit https://www.janessaborges.com/42     Additional Resources Instagram https://www.instagram.com/janessa.borges/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JanessaMBorges/ Website https://www.janessaborges.com/   Listen, rate, and subscribe! Latinas Empowering Latinas can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audacy, Amazon, Deezer, Player FM, iHeartRadio, Samsung, Gaana, and on our website at JanessaBorges.com

So you want to start a podcast, amiguita? … I was constantly discouraged from taking on podcasting, but what can I say? I’m glad I decided to do it anyway because I love to share my experiences and knowledge and podcasting ended up being the PERFECT outlet. There’s  a method to the podcasting world though, and Eugenia Woo knows the right questions to ask when getting started. Don’t miss this meta episode of this week’s Latinas Empowering Latinas, ‘How to start a podcast for your business with Eugenia Woo’.     What you need to start a podcast. The steps to consider before you start a podcast. Podcasts that promote your business and entertainment podcasts are two different entities What’s in your buckets? You’re always going to want your BFFs advice - it’s okay to repeat yourself     Guest: Eugenia Woo https://www.instagram.com/eugenia.woo/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/eugenia-woo Eugenia is a seasoned Digital Marketing Strategist who helps established entrepreneurs become thought leaders so they can scale their impact and revenue. She specializes in developing comprehensive marketing strategies, crafting compelling brand messaging, and ensuring cohesiveness across platforms. She provides Fractional CMO services to a handful of private 6 & 7-figure clients, overseeing their entire marketing operation so they can focus on building the vision for the business. Her clients have successfully restructured and relaunched premium offers, doubled email engagement in only a month, revitalized conversion-driven marketing funnels, and tripled podcast downloads. Interestingly, she is a producer for the top-rated podcast, the Jasmine Star Show. She also created one of the very first podcasts in Spanish! Eugenia holds an MBA in Marketing, and beyond her laptop, she’s still acting, loves going on culinary adventures with her husband, and is the voice behind her own podcast, Creator to Leader.     Additional Resources Instagram https://www.instagram.com/janessa.borges/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JanessaMBorges/ Website https://www.janessaborges.com/     Listen, rate, and subscribe! Latinas Empowering Latinas can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audacy, Amazon, Deezer, Player FM, iHeartRadio, Samsung, Gaana, and on our website at JanessaBorges.com

Whether you’ve been an entrepreneur a little or a long time, you’ve probably realized there are constant ups and downs. We can’t plan for every outcome and while that can be discouraging, it’s how we show up afterwards that keeps our momentum going forward. Sometimes our brilliant ideas aren’t actually all that great, and sometimes the mediocre ones are a success. Get ready to take notes as I go over breaking down these results and how our efforts play into our successes. All of that and more in this week's episode of Latinas Empowering Latinas, ‘How to succeed in business by letting go of attachment'.   We all fall on our booty’s - but what do you do after you get back up? Was the ‘failure’ a lesson? What can we learn? Get your pen ready, there’s some questions you need to ask yourself! Measuring success doesn’t have to equate the end result My personal vital policies that I hold myself to & they can help you too! Don’t quit!     Additional Resources Instagram https://www.instagram.com/janessa.borges/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JanessaMBorges/ Website https://www.janessaborges.com/     Listen, rate, and subscribe! Latinas Empowering Latinas can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audacy, Amazon, Deezer, Player FM, iHeartRadio, Samsung, Gaana, and on our website at JanessaBorges.com  

We can take care of business, amiguita - even from across the world. This week we’re talking to Chrissie Garcia who found her calling in college when she took a fitness class. She realized she wanted to help people live better. Meanwhile, she was working multiple jobs, taking what life handed her. But that had to evolve at the onset of the pandemic. How do we reach people when we are scattered all over? If we’re traveling as part of a partner’s work? Change can be scary, but we’re all capable of finding the people to help us and learning how to use the resources around us to bring our business to our ideal clients. You’re not going to want to miss Chrissie’s amazing journey from Orlando hustler to the successful entrepreneur of her passions (from Japan no less!) in this week’s episode of Latinas Empowering Latinas, ‘Building Relationships as a Transient entrepreneur.’   Guest: Chrissie Garcia https://www.instagram.com/chrissie_garcia_fit/   Learning about Chrissie’s day to day, where she’s been and where she’s going Independence is hard work earned! The hustle is REAL Find a partner that adds to your life! Chrissie is making it work from a whole other country! How?? You can rebuild, but you don't have to do it from scratch each time, and here’s why! Chrissie’s tips for those of us who have to sit at a desk ALL DAY      Additional Resources Instagram https://www.instagram.com/janessa.borges/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JanessaMBorges/ Website https://www.janessaborges.com/     Listen, rate, and subscribe! Latinas Empowering Latinas can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audacy, Amazon, Deezer, Player FM, iHeartRadio, Samsung, Gaana, and on our website at JanessaBorges.com  

No one likes to fail. So how do we spot those red flags before it gets too far and affects our businesses growth? Of course our community can be our first line of defense in helping us see the weaknesses that we can’t just because we’re too close. But what else can we do? In this week's episode of Latinas Empowering Latinas, I’ll go over some helpful insights on how to show up for our clients in a way that promotes business growth in ‘What to do if your business is failing or not growing’?     Main Topics My blessing and my curse  Consistency is key! I’ve got some red flags you need to make sure you aren’t flying You can’t assess your weaknesses if you don’t know what’s wrong What can you offer that others cannot? Strategize! How can you take action?     Additional Resources Instagram https://www.instagram.com/janessa.borges/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JanessaMBorges/ Website https://www.janessaborges.com/     Listen, rate, and subscribe! Latinas Empowering Latinas can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audacy, Amazon, Deezer, Player FM, iHeartRadio, Samsung, Gaana, and on our website at JanessaBorges.com