In this week's episode of Vida, I Wish I Knew Then, Jess welcomes Erika Cruz, who shares her inspiring personal growth and transformation journey in becoming a life coach. Erika's story revolves around the common path of searching for clarity, experimenting with different paths, and ultimately embracing one's uniqueness and strengths. Erika's coaching approach centers on seeing her clients as their best selves, guiding them to celebrate their achievements, enhance self-love, and build confidence. Her coaching program primarily attracts motivated Latinas who aim to make a positive impact on their communities, be it through business ventures or personal development projects. Podcast host Jessica reflects on her own experience in the coaching program and how it reshaped her mindset. Jess values Erika's talent for creating a healing and supportive environment for Latinas, fostering a sense of community and empowerment. In summary, Erika Cruz's coaching journey exemplifies the power of embracing change, following one's passions, and helping others unlock their potential. Erika Cruz is a Coach, Speaker, and Founder of Courage Driven Latina. Erika left a six-figure tech job and moved back into her childhood room to start her coaching business. Within 12 months, she grew her business to multi-six figures from that room.   She has supported hundreds of Latinas in finding clarity, living a life they love, and leading with courage. Her social media content on social media and her podcast, Chingona Revolution, helps people become the best version of themselves.   Erika has been featured in NY Times, LA Times, CNN, and Telemundo - and she is just getting started. Connect with Erika Website: https://theerikacruz.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/theerikacruz/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theerikacruz Podcast: Listen to Chingona Revolution everywhere podcasts are found https://www.theerikacruz.com/podcast Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ch-ngona-revolution/id1615624790  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0mK2FsCWiKUDaWGby4X7vT  Work with Erika Get on the waitlist for the next round of Courage Driven Latina: https://www.couragedrivenlatina.com/ Get on the waitlist for Magnetic Mastermind: https://theerikacruz.com/magnetic-mastermind  Thank you for listening to this episode and following my journey. Follow me on my social media platforms to stay updated on the latest content and behind-the-scenes moments. And if you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate it. Your reviews are greatly appreciated and will help this podcast reach more modern Latinas like yourself who are determined to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. Las quiero mucho! Instagram and TikTok Handles @vida_with_jess --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessica-anguiano1/support