We are two months away from the end of the year, and my mind is already on 2025. I want to get so much done in 2025, but I also want to take the time to look at what I did and didn’t do in 2024. Let’s go on this journey of reflection together and see what we can bring into the new year.   There are so many reasons we don’t start our dream projects. It could be external reasons, like our jobs being really hectic or just going through a breakup and taking time to heal. But what if none of those things were standing in our way? What if it’s internal, and the only thing standing in your way is you?   In this week’s episode, we’re going over 10 reasons why you haven’t started your dream project. Your dream project could be anything from starting a podcast, negotiating your salary at work, or even starting your own business. You know what you want—now is the time to make it happen! Tune in to hear all 10 reasons why you haven’t started on your dream project and what you can do to combat them.   Resources Mentioned: EP. 132: Mother’s Day Special: From Poverty to Investor with Blanca Gonzalez Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Sign up for the Magnetic Method Webinar here! Join the waitlist for Courage Driven Latina here. Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.

Is this what you want to do with your life? That’s the question this week’s guest asked herself right before she decided it was time to make a change. She did a full 180, quit her job, and broke up with her longtime boyfriend so that she could start completely over. At that moment, Jess decided it was time to take control of her life and start manifesting brand new opportunities for the life she actually wanted to live.    Jess Jasso is a Self-Love Coach who began her personal self-love journey seven years ago when she chose to leave her career in healthcare management and her boyfriend. Jess was raised by a single mom of three, and she struggled to process her childhood trauma, as a result, she didn’t feel worthy of love. As she stepped into her new role as a self-love coach, she started building a community for women in Austin, TX, and led workshops & events centered around self-love and personal development. Her journey of self-love, self-discovery, and learning how to manage her anxiety led her to experience the self-empowerment she deserved. Jess is passionate about helping women on their journeys to self-love because she hopes they will experience the magic of it all! Her mission is to help thousands of women transform their lives by learning how to love themselves because she dreams of everyone living a life that brings true fulfillment and peace.   In this week’s episode, Jess shared her experiences in the Courage Driven Latina program and the Magnetic Mastermind Program. In our programs, Jess found the guidance and the community she needed to manifest the life she wanted to live. During our time together Jess excelled at manifesting brand new opportunities for herself and her business, made lifelong friendships, and accepted her first paid client as a self-love coach.    Tune in to hear everything Jess manifested and how you can join the Magnetic Mastermind program!   Connect with Jess: Instagram @‌jesskindloveTikTok @‌jesskindloveYoutube @jesskindlove   Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Sign up for the Magnetic Method Webinar here! Join the waitlist for Courage Driven Latina here. Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.

It’s finally here! A special thanks to everyone who tuned in for our live recording of the Magnetic Method Webinar. It was so great to meet all of you and answer all of your questions as they came in. If you weren’t able to make it, don’t worry. This week’s episode is the replay of the Magnetic Method Webinar!   This webinar is filled with information you can use to take actionable steps toward your goals. This week, I'm sharing some of my own manifesting mistakes as well as which manifesting strategies actually work. I’m teaching you exactly how to embody the mindset of a master manifester and which limiting beliefs to let go of before they block your blessings.    In this week’s episode, we are going to change your life with the help of the Magnetic Method. The Magnetic Method is all about how to build influence, attract opportunities without hustling, and leverage the magnetic method to grow your opportunities and leverage them in your everyday life. You're going to learn why manifestation is something that you can learn how to do. Manifestations is not just for a lucky few people - you can do it too!   And stick around for the end of the episode where you’ll learn more about the 48-hour bonus offer!    Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Sign up for the Magnetic Mastermind here! Join the waitlist for Courage Driven Latina here. Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.

Sometimes, we are the only thing standing in our own way. We let our fear of failure, or even the fear of success, keep us from making our dreams a reality. But when you are annoyed, frustrated, or even paralyzed by your journey so far, how do you get the courage to keep going? How do you stop self-sabotaging and finally start making progress?   Are you ready to get out of your own way?    In this week’s episode, we’re talking to a friend of the podcast - Revekka Balancier! If you’ve heard Revekka’s previous episode, you know that she's a successful business owner who is constantly being recommended for new projects. But one day, she burned out and lost her courage. She was absolutely paralyzed and knew she had to do something to get her courage back. Tune in to hear how the Courage Driven Latina program helped her get her courage back and attract even more abundance.  Resources Mentioned: Revekka’s previous episode: EP. 136: Purpose and Profit: How This One Thing Led to Weight Loss, Healing, and Revenue with Revekka Balancier Connect with Revekka: Instagram: @revekkab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/revekkabalancier/  Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Sign up for the Magnetic Method Webinar here! Join the waitlist for Courage Driven Latina here. Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.  

Strategy is a very important part of running your own business. But so is manifestation, and oftentimes, it’s easier to execute than strategy. I know it sounds woo-woo but it's true! You need both to get the results you want, especially if you want to build a better life for yourself.    One of the main reasons manifestation is easier is the fact that you are manifesting all the time. Whether you are aware of it or not, you are always manifesting. It’s a law of the universe! So if you’re already doing it, you might as well use it to your advantage.    In this week’s episode, we’re talking about the reasons why manifestation is easier than strategy. I’m going to be teaching you how I implement manifestation into my business strategy and why both work better together. Tune in to hear how you can start manifesting your best life today!   Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Sign up for the Magnetic Method Webinar here! Join the waitlist for Courage Driven Latina here.   Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.  

  If you feel like you’re stuck in a rut, you’re in the right place. Before my clients met me, they were in that same rut. They had great ideas and amazing potential but couldn't turn these great ideas into their reality. And they weren’t sure why. All they knew was that if they were going to turn their lives around, they needed guidance.    This week’s guest is Diana Serrano, a student of the Courage Driven Latina Program and the Magnetic Mastermind program. Diana is an accountant dedicated to helping first-generation service entrepreneurs manage their bookkeeping and taxes with confidence. She’s passionate about empowering the Latine community by bridging the gap between tax education and financial success. As the eldest daughter of Mexican immigrants, Diana takes pride in her roots and loves being able to give back to her community. When she’s not crunching numbers, you’ll likely find her traveling abroad or trying a new workout.   In this week’s episode, Diana shares her experience in the Courage Driven Latina program and the Magnetic Mastermind program. She experienced failure after failure before joining the program and she wanted to change that. With my guidance and the help of her new friends in our group coaching sessions, Diana learned how to push through her limiting beliefs and cultivate a firm belief in her mission. Now she’s received thirteen inquiries and is running a successful business.    Tune in to hear more about her recent successes and how she overcame the obstacles in her path.    Follow Diana on: Instagram @‌taxeswithdianaWebsite: https://dianastaxservice.com/    Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Join the waitlist for Courage Driven Latina here. Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here. Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.

So, you want to be an influencer? Being an influencer can be a huge asset to you. It can help you market your business, kick off your social media career, and become a trusted speaker in your field.  I think it's amazing that so many people want to become influencers!    But there is a secret to being an influencer that people aren’t talking about - you have to be influential to be a successful influencer.    In this week’s episode, we’re talking about how to be an influential person and how to use that influence for yourself. We’re going over everything from how to be comfortable being seen to how to be a magnetic person. Being an influencer can be a whole career, which is why I’m going to share what I learned from becoming a successful influencer myself.    Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Join the waitlist for Courage Driven Latina here. Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here.   Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.  

Have you been trying to manifest your most amazing life and felt like you’re falling short? You think you’re doing everything right but you’re still not reaching your goals or hitting your milestones. That can be so incredibly frustrating.   I firmly believe that anyone can manifest, even the person who isn’t seeing any results. It’s not that you can’t manifest. You definitely can! We just need to audit your manifestation practices and get rid of any mistakes. Let’s take a look at what’s going on internally that’s blocking you from receiving your blessings externally.   In this week’s episode, we’re going over the most common manifestation mistakes and how to fix them. More often than not, our manifestations don’t come through because we’re blocking our own blessings. And sometimes we do it without even realizing it! Tune into this week's episode to see if you are making any of these manifesting mistakes and how you can fix them.   Resources Mentioned: EP. 76: Learn to be Productive & Trust your Intuition with Human Design ft Angelina Hernandez and Arlin Perez Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Join the waitlist for Courage Driven Latina here. Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here.   Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.

Making friends as an adult is so much harder now than it was when we were kids. As kids, we made friends with whoever we had to be around. That meant making friends with our classmates in school, our teammates in our sports teams, and whoever was interested in the same hobbies as us.    But as adults, we feel like we have two options—work and home. At work, we tend to want to keep things professional. So, how are we supposed to make friends as adults? I’ve learned that you can make friends by not being afraid to be alone.    In this week’s episode, I will share how I made friends by using the power of solitude. I know it sounds counterintuitive but it really does work! By being alone I’ve made friends just by attending dance classes, traveling to different countries, and even while taking coaching courses for my business. I met some of my best friends in a coaching course! Listen to this episode to learn why being alone is the most important part of making friends as an adult.  Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Join the waitlist for Courage Driven Latina here. Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here.   Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.

Sometimes when I talk about what I’ve manifested, people think that I’m talking about woo-woo nonsense. It can feel a little far-fetched. Like it’s a skill that some people have access to and others don’t. But I’m here to tell you that that is not the case. Yes, manifesting can be insanely spiritual. But there is also a formula for manifesting that is backed up by neuroscience. It is one of my favorite ways to manifest and by sharing this I hope it can help you manifest your wildest dreams.  In this week’s episode, I will share with you the art of manifesting. I’ll be sharing my step-by-step framework to manifest all of my desires without getting anxious and without putting pressure on timing. With this framework, I have manifested a cup of coffee, featured in the New York Times, and the clients I needed when I first started my coaching business. Tune in to this incredible episode to hear more about my manifesting journey and how you can manifest anything you want, too.   Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Join the waitlist for Courage Driven Latina here. Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here.   Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.

Please join me in welcoming back our guest, Giovanna Gonzalez! Gigi just came back from a nationwide press tour for her book and it has been such a success. Now that she’s completed the launch of her first book and her first book tour, she’s ready to share what she’s learned and prepare you for your very own pub date.    When picking a courage project, so many of our Courage Driven Latina clients choose to write a book. But the publishing industry is so closed off and secretive that it can be difficult to know where to start.    In this week's episode, Gigi will be sharing all the nitty-gritty details about writing and hybrid publishing her first book. That includes costs, timelines, coaches, and more! If you are interested in writing a book, this episode will be a treat! Tune in to hear everything about the writing and publishing process and how you as a woman of color can get paid for your work.    Resources Mentioned: Gigi’s previous episode: EP. 113: Cultura and Cash: Managing Finances & Cultural Expectations w/ Giovanna González Preorder Gigi’s audiobook hereSee Gigi’s in person at a live book event near you!   Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Join the waitlist for Courage Driven Latina here. Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here. Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.  

My year so far has been filled with a ton of lessons and a lot of growth. My business and my life have been filled with so many ups and downs that I wanted to take a moment this week to reflect. I know that this is a part of life, ups and downs happen. But what you do when these ups and downs happen is what’s important.  So what do you do when you don’t know what to do?    In this week’s episode, I’m going to share the habit I practice when I don’t know what to do. Meditation has provided me with many solutions, and I just have to share my experience with you. Hopefully, sharing my story can inspire you to meditate when you don’t know what to do, too.  Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Join the waitlist for Courage Driven Latina here. Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here.   Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.

It’s time to say goodbye to hustle culture and start focusing on what actually works - discipline. I used to be the type of person who wanted to hustle, climb the corporate ladder, and achieve the highest level of corporate success. But the more I tried, the more I knew that hustle culture is not at all sustainable.   Hustle culture is based on a lack mindset. The anxiety around hustling makes you believe that there’s not enough to go around. It forces you to believe that if you’re not working yourself to the bone every day, you won’t get anything done. But that’s just not true. What you’re craving is not hustle, it’s discipline.    This week’s episode is a repost of our most popular episode. In it, I will explain the difference between hustle culture and maintaining discipline. Discipline is a much more sustainable way of thinking and keeps you focused even when you’re not motivated. Discipline is crucial to achieving your long-term goals, and in this episode, I’m going to teach you how I became disciplined so that you can too.   Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Join the waitlist for Courage Driven Latina here. Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here.   Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.

Are you choosing to be underpaid and overworked? Maybe not consciously, but you are staying put at a job that doesn’t value you. Times have changed, being loyal to the same company that’s exploiting you isn’t going to give you the career growth you deserve.  I know you want bigger and better things for your career, you just don’t know what to do about it. Which is exactly why I’m going to share the secret to career growth - pivoting.  In this week’s episode, we’re talking about why a career pivot is not a nice-to-have, it’s a must-have priority. Pivoting in my career is why I went from earning six figures working at a doomed company to running my own multi-million dollar coaching business. Four years ago, I took a leap of faith and embraced a new change in my life. And now I’m going to teach you everything I learned so that you can too.   Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Enroll in the Courage Driven Latina program now! Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here. Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.  

Do you want to reinvent yourself but you always find yourself feeling stuck? Before I met my Courage Driven Latina clients, they were feeling the same way. They tried to make a change on their own but their motivation always ran out after two weeks.    That’s because motivation on its own always runs out. What these women needed, more than motivation, was community - and the Courage Driven Latina program gave them exactly what they were looking for.    This week’s episode is a replay of our most recent webinar, “4 Proven Steps to Reinvent Yourself in Just 90 Days.” In this episode, you are going to learn why you resist change, how you can stop resisting it, and how to reinvent yourself. It doesn't have to take a long time and it doesn't have to be difficult. You can change your entire life in just 90 days. And I'm going to show you the four strategies that have helped me, and over 200 clients, reinvent ourselves. Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Enroll in the Courage Driven Latina program now! Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here. Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.  

Many of us were not taught how to set healthy boundaries. In fact, we were told that setting boundaries made you a mean and coldhearted person. But that can’t be further from the truth! Believe it or not, setting boundaries is an act of love, and this week's guest will teach us how to set boundaries without losing our relationships.    Liz Torres is a Boundary Coach and Breathwork Facilitator focusing on helping first-generation empath Latinas set healthy boundaries. Growing up, Liz was the “family manager” and a chronic people pleaser. AKA she had a really hard time saying “NO”. After leaving an abusive relationship, she embarked on her healing journey diving into therapy and spirituality. Recognizing her empath nature, she understood the significance of boundaries and how they could have supported her growing up. Since then, Liz’s goal has been to help others protect their energy by helping them set healthy boundaries- particularly focusing on the eldest daughters of immigrant parents. During her free time, Liz loves spending time with her hubby and their fur-baby Mamba. She recently rediscovered her love for reading so for all book lovers- feel free to send Liz your book recommendations! If you would like to work with Liz, you can find her on IG @wellnessbyliz or email her at hola@wellnessbyliz.com.   In this week’s episode, Liz teaches us how to set and maintain healthy boundaries with our loved ones. She was not taught how to have healthy boundaries, and because of this, she ended up in an abusive relationship that she didn’t know how to leave. But by setting boundaries and keeping them, she was able to leave that relationship and improve every relationship around her. Tune in to hear more about boundary setting and how it can improve your relationships!  Connect with Liz: Website: https://www.wellnessbyliz.com/  Instagram @wellnessbyliz Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Join the waitlist for Courage Driven Latina here. Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here. Sign up for the 4 Proven Steps to Reinvent Yourself in Just 90 Days Webinar  Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.

What are you waiting for? This week, I invited three amazing clients to the podcast to share their amazing journeys of self-discovery. They all knew that they needed to make a change, but they didn’t know how to do it or where to start. That was until they decided to get out of their own way and just start.    Sunkin Duarte is a Mexican American, daughter of two immigrants from Michoacán, Mexico, who was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. She is a multi-passionate woman who considers herself a spiritual empath and yogi, a trailblazing scholar and professional, and finally, a humanitarian who cares deeply about the BIPOC communities. Growing up, Sunkin was very academically focused, earning two full-ride scholarships to obtain her three degrees, and then in more recent years, breaking into the international development and humanitarian affairs field. Now, Sunkin spends her time giving back to her community through the Latinas in Progress Program of Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas and her newly created business, Sunkin Yoga, a lifestyle and wellness coaching business. Her goal is to uplift BIPOC communities to live their most authentic, aligned, and empowered lives by practicing mindfulness, doing self-introspection work, and integrating healthy practices into their daily routines.   Jacqueline Torres is a wife, mother of four, RN turned real estate developer. After a hard year of financial uncertainty and having a new baby, she knew that she had to find a way to supplement their income. From Airbnbs to attending events, reading books, networking dinners, and listening to endless podcasts, she decided to take action, trust and believe in herself, and take a chance on new developments. Jacqueline partnered up with the right people, raised private money, and broke ground on her first new build!   Erika Padilla is a Mexican immigrant, a single mom of two, and the oldest of five children. She immigrated to the US when she was only nine years old and her world as she knew it turned upside down. She came to a new country without knowing any English and carried a whole lot of fear. She quickly became the kid who got picked on because she didn’t understand anything. That just made me stronger and ever since I have seen everything as a challenge instead of a problem. She became a young mom at 23 who only found out she was pregnant three months before the baby arrived. Erika knew she had to give her child a better life, one away from addiction and money issues, so she moved in with the father’s family. She made it work with her children’s father for sixteen years before she decided it was time to leave him and start fresh. She is now working on a new chapter in her life, one filled with resilience and self-confidence.    In this week’s episode, these three amazing women share how they got out of their own way and started creating the dream lives they knew they deserved. With the support of the Courage Driven Latina Program, each and every one of them are leaving toxicity behind. Whether that be toxic jobs or toxic situations, they are moving on to something better. Tune in to hear all of these amazing women's stories!     Connect with Sunkin: Instagram @‌sunkinyogaLinkedIn Connect with Jacqueline: Instagram @‌ jacquelinetorres_buildsLinkedIn Connect with Erika P: Instagram @eliteproperty_boss Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Join the waitlist for Courage Driven Latina here. Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here. Sign up for the 4 Proven Steps to Reinvent Yourself in Just 90 Days Webinar   

Taking control of my finances was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, But, it was also one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do because I had to do it on my own. I had to seek out resources and teach myself how to be financially literate. And because I did so much research on financial literacy, I know that this week’s guest is not only a good friend, but she’s also the real deal.     Jannese Torres is an award-winning Latina Money Expert. She became an accidental entrepreneur after a job loss led her to create a successful Latin food blog, Delish D’Lites. Now, she helps her clients and listeners build successful online businesses that allow them to pursue financial independence and freedom. Jannese is on a mission to educate marginalized communities on topics like entrepreneurship, investing, and financial independence through her personal finance podcast, “Yo Quiero Dinero.” Her new book, Financially Lit!, was published by Grand Central Publishing on April 30, 2024. Order your copy at financiallylitbook.com    In this week’s episode, Jannese and I talked about the importance of building your wealth, being financially independent, and protecting yourself financially. As women in a marginalized community, we don’t always have people teaching us how to take control of our finances. This is exactly why Jannese wrote her book, so that you can learn all this and more from someone who knows where you’re coming from. Tune in to access all the info you’ll need to start becoming financially lit!  Follow Jannese on: Order Your Copy of Financially Lit Now! https://financiallylitbook.com/  IG: https://instagram.com/yoquierodineropodcast  Pinterest: pinterest.com/dineropodcast  YouTube: youtube.com/c/YoQuieroDineroPodcast  Twitter: https://twitter.com/dineropodcast  TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdB1ydrw  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yo-quiero-dinero    Follow Erika on: Website: www.theerikacruz.com Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn   How to work with Erika: Sign up for the 4 Proven Steps to Reinvent Yourself in Just 90 Days Webinar Join the waitlist for Courage Driven Latina here. Book your Magnetic Mastermind consultation call today!    Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.

Happiness is literally at your fingertips, you just have to let yourself have it. And, ideally, everyone wants to be happy. But not everyone is putting in the work to actually achieve happiness.    There is work that needs to be done to be happy. You can’t just let life happen to you, you have to decide what will make you happy and go for it. But in order to go for it, you have to be accepting of change.    In this week’s episode, we talk about why you are the only person that can make you happy. Whether that’s in relationships or at work or in your day-to-day life, the common denominator is you. You are the only person who can give yourself the happiness you’re craving, and this week I’m going to teach you exactly how to give it to yourself.    Website: www.theerikacruz.com Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn How to work with Erika: Sign up for the 4 Proven Steps to Reinvent Yourself in Just 90 Days Webinar Join the waitlist for Courage Driven Latina here. Book your Magnetic Mastermind consultation call today!    Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.

Do you ever feel like you are what you do for work? I know so many people who have tied their entire identity to their jobs. It’s more common than you think! This week's guest went through the same thing, and now, she’s going to tell us how she untangled her career from her identity.    Medina works at Google as a Business Operations Program Manager, making the tech world run a little smoother. Pero, her heart truly beats for two things: cuddling her furry sidekicks, Snuffles & Luna, and empowering Latinas to crush their goals and rewrite the rules for success. She has 8 years of experience working in tech - from hiring superstar intern talent to supporting performance management, she's explored various corners of the tech world. Throughout it all, Viry’s been a champion for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, building spaces where everyone feels valued and unstoppable. She is a lifelong learner who loves expanding her network. So, don't be a stranger! Come say hola, share your story, or just chat about anything (because, let's be honest, the internet is for more than just work!). Find her at her blog, hey-viry.com.    In this week’s episode, we’re working on unbinding our career from our identity. We already hold so much value just by being ourselves that we don’t need our job to give us value. As a Latina, that’s a mindset we often have to learn on our own. We don’t need to look to others to give us validation. We already have it.     Connect with Viry: Instagram: @hey.viryLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/virymedinaWebsite: https://hey-viry.com/ Website: www.theerikacruz.com Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn How to work with Erika: Join the waitlist for Courage Driven Latina here.   Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.