The First Gen Coach

In this episode, I interview Rosalie Ennes, founder of Portecua Consulting and author of Build a Beautiful Business con Confianza, about her transition from corporate life to entrepreneurship. We talk about the importance of community, discuss what risk strategy is, and how we all take risks in our careers, businesses, and everyday lives.  Rosalie also shares insights from her book, Build a Beautiful Business Con Confianza, and offers practical advice on financial decisions, balancing a side hustle with full-time work, and making the leap into entrepreneurshipIf you’re thinking about taking a big leap—whether in business, writing, or another passion—this episode is for you.In our conversation, we discuss:Her transition from a corporate 9-to-5 job to full-time entrepreneurshipThe importance of risk strategy in business and career decisionsThe process of writing and publishing her bookPractical advice for those looking to start a side hustle, business, or creative projectAbout Today’s GuestRosalie is a risk strategist, advisor, and founder of Portecua Consulting, a Latina-owned consulting firm that specializes in helping entrepreneurs identify and get ahead of risks so they can build beautiful businesses that are protected, optimized and well-positioned for growth and impact. Whether it’s through a consulting project, as a 1:1 advisor, via workshops, or with her upcoming book, Build a Beautiful Business con Confianza, she equips business owners with a risk lens so they can make great decisions for their businesses and become the powerhouses and changemakers they were meant to be.Stay in touch with Rosalie on Instagram via @portecuaconsulting, on LinkedIn, and via her website: https://portecuaconsulting.cpa/ Resources and LinksBOOK YOUR CAREER RECHARGE MINI PACKAGE HERE: 41. Become a Latina Millionaire by Doing the Bare MinimumThe inspiring story of the worst market timer everPrivate 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

In this episode, Walli Miller, a first gen Latina who retired EARLY after becoming a millionaire, breaks down the essentials of financial independence, early retirement, and becoming work optional. We discuss why workplace retirement accounts are game changers, how to navigate stock market fluctuations without stress, and the real difference between investing in the stock market and gambling. Here are more highlights: How to evaluate a job offer based on ALL aspects of compensation, not just base pay. How to get started with investing. Why financial independence is NECESSARY for Women of ColorIf you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by investing, retirement planning, or understanding your compensation package—this episode is for you! Listen Now! ⁠BOOK YOUR CAREER RECHARGE MINI PACKAGE HERE⁠⁠About Today’s GuestWalli Miller is a financial coach who guides professionals to leverage their income for financial independence, making work optional. Having achieved financial independence in her 30s and retired from a 19-year career in public service, Walli is now helping other millennials create a plan to be financially free.As a millennial who once grappled with living paycheck to paycheck, Walli shares her journey from impulsive spender to an intentional wealth builder and first-gen millionaire to inspire others to what's possible.Stay in touch with Walli on Instagram @financially_thriving, on LinkedIn, or through her website https://financiallythriving.com/. Resources and Links41. Become a Latina Millionaire by Doing the Bare MinimumThe inspiring story of the worst market timer everPrivate 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

In this episode, I sit down with Walli Miller, a financial coach and early retiree, to hear her inspiring journey from growing up in a low-income household in the Bronx to reaching financial independence by age 39. Walli shares how her career in public service shaped her perspective on money, why salary negotiation is a game-changer, and the emotional side of wealth—including the guilt that can come with financial success. She also breaks down how to build wealth through investing and gives practical, actionable tips to help you take control of your finances. You won’t want to miss this one!Sound Bites From This episode:  "I handed in my retirement notice at 39." "I felt guilty about making six figures." "I didn't know what to do with my money."About Today’s GuestWalli Miller is a financial coach who guides professionals to leverage their income for financial independence, making work optional. Having achieved financial independence in her 30s and retired from a 19-year career in public service, Walli is now helping other millennials create a plan to be financially free.As a millennial who once grappled with living paycheck to paycheck, Walli shares her journey from impulsive spender to an intentional wealth builder and first-gen millionaire to inspire others to what's possible.Stay in touch with Walli on Instagram @financially_thriving, on LinkedIn, or through her website https://financiallythriving.com/. Resources and LinksFill out the First Gen Coach Community Survey and Enter to Win a FREE Coaching Call! https://thefirstgencoach.com/survey Private 1:1 Coaching:https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

Your resume should tell the story of your impact—not just list your responsibilities. In this episode, I break down how to make your resume stand out by focusing on what you’ve actually achieved. I introduce a simple yet powerful framework—activities, outcomes, and impact—to help you articulate your contributions in a way that gets noticed.I also dive into why it’s so important to align your resume with where you want to go in your career. Plus, I share real-life examples and why leadership and community involvement deserve a spot on your resume.Tune in to hear:  What most people get wrong about resumes Why thinking about your desired next step is crucial before you start updating your resume What questions you can ask yourself to best showcase the impact you’ve had on your teamsFill out the First Gen Coach Community Survey and Enter to Win a FREE Coaching Call! https://thefirstgencoach.com/survey Resources and LinksPrivate 1:1 Coaching:https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

Fill out the First Gen Coach Community Survey and Enter to Win a FREE Coaching Call! https://thefirstgencoach.com/survey THANK YOU FOR 10,000 DOWNLOADS! It has been an incredible journey and I am truly, truly grateful for each of you. Every download or stream, every review, every DM, every share–they all mean so much to me. It’s what has kept me going. But don’t worry, I’m not going anywhere! As a token of my gratitude, I am offering two opportunities to win free coaching. One will launch later this year so stay tuned. For now, you can enter to win one free coaching session by completing The First Gen Coach Community Impact Survey. Tune in to hear all the details!    Resources and LinksPrivate 1:1 Coaching:https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

In this episode, I sit down with Nicole Stanley, a financial coach and entrepreneur, to talk about her journey to financial freedom. Nicole shares how she paid off $30,000 of debt in 10 months, leveraged job hopping and a career pivots, and shifted her money mindset. We discuss the emotional side of finance, the importance of financial education for women, and how investing is key to long-term security. Nicole also shares how breaking free from extreme frugality helped her build a more confident and flexible approach to money.About Today’s GuestNicole Stanley is owner and head money coach at Arise Financial Coaching. Her mission is shame-free, accessible financial education that empowers women. As a Latina entrepreneur and personal finance expert, Nicole paid off significant debt and grew her family’s net worth through investing, sparking her passion for helping women build wealth and transform their communities.Stay in touch with Nicole on Instagram@arise.financial.coachingResources and LinksPrivate 1:1 Coaching:https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

In this episode, I welcome back Yvonne Armenta, a public speaking consultant and podcaster. Yvonne shares her journey from a shy child who was too scared to ask for a bottle of ketchup, to the confident public speaker and public speaking consultant she is today. Yvonne, who is naturally an introvert, talks about the unique strengths that introverts have when it comes to public speaking, and how we can all lean into our strengths to grow our careers through public speaking skills.  We also talked about:  The connection between public speaking and self-advocacy  Defining your own version of success Financial stability, learning about high salaries, and the opportunities our jobs can provide us Growing your career through public speaking and as a public speaker        About Today’s Guest Yvonne Armenta is a speaker of 10+ years, public speaking consultant, podcaster, and Founder of ¡Latina, Presente!, dedicated to creating spaces and products that guide introverts and Latinas in their public speaking practice. Through her podcast, "Chats with Yvonne: Public Speaking con Cultura," and social media platforms, Yvonne shares practical strategies for mastering public speaking, con cultura. Her unique approach is to guide individuals to embrace their lived experiences as the foundation for their growth as speakers, making her a sought-after consultant and speaker for corporate teams, nonprofits, and individuals. Stay in touch with Yvonne on Instagram @chatswithyvonne_, on LinkedIn, or through her website https://www.chatswithyvonne.com/.  Resources and Links Private 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call  Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

If you know you should be networking but don’t know where to get started this is the episode for you! Or maybe you have been going to networking events but you’re unsure if you’re making the most of them, then this episode is also for you. Regardless of where you are in your networking journey, this quick start guide will help you know what to do before, during, and after a networking event so you can be effective, feel confident, and build authentic relationships.  Key Takeaways:  Prioritize events that resonate with you Make a day-of plan so you minimize stress Attend with an open mind Follow up with people you vibed with Referenced Episodes:  Networking & Community Building Playlist Resources and Links Private 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call  Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

In this episode, I get super vulnerable and transparent about the toll it’s taken to grow a business while working full time. Essentially, I was dealing with burnout and I didn’t even know it. Tune in to listen to how I recognized it, how I am prioritizing rest, and what you can do to manage and ideally prevent career burnout.  Key Takeaways:  Why prioritizing rest is essential for high achieving first gens.  How scheduling downtime will actually help you reach your goals faster.  How to reflect on what brings you joy and incorporate it into your routine. Why your worth is not tied to your productivity. Referenced Episodes:  76. Why Your Wellness is Essential to the Collective with Wealth Para Todos Founder Rita-Soledad Fernandez Paulino  62. What to do When You're Not Motivated in Your Job Search Resources and Links Private 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call  Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

New year, new career growth strategy! In this episode, I focus on career growth and job searching strategies you can implement in 2025. I talk about the realities of the current job market, challenges that job seekers are encountering, and steps that you can proactively take to grow your career this year! I also define internal career moves and lateral career moves, and explain how you can leverage these to pivot into a new role or industry. Listen now! Referenced Episodes:  Community Building & Networking Podcast Playlist ⁠34. Lowering the Stakes without Lowering your Standards⁠ Resources and Links Private 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call  Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

In this episode, I interview Mel Moreno, co-founder of GhostTown.Global. Mel shares her experience breaking free from family expectations carving her own path as a first gen and only daughter in her family. We discuss our experience founding a business while having a full time job, and what it takes to make it succeed without having venture capital funding.  We also talk about transferable skills, and how all the skills you develop in your career, including service industry jobs, can be leveraged to move you forward. Lastly, we dive into all things related to Mel’s paranormal tracking app, manifestations, and connecting with ancestral knowledge. Listen now!  About Today’s Guest:  Mel is a first gen latina with the only member in her family with a Masters Degree in Ecology. Mel is working at a university as a developer team lead with hopes to become an assistant manager. Mel is the co-founder of GhostTown.Global, a paranormal tracking site and hub.  Resources and Links Private 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call  Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

In this Career Spotlight episode, I talk with Jeyra Arocho, an Afro Latina fire protection engineer and trailblazer. Jeyra, who was displaced from her home of Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria, shares the challenges she has overcome in her career, including language barriers and housing insecurity. But what stands out is Jeyra’s fierce determination and the joy she brings when talking about helping others through their own career journeys. We discuss all things mentorship, self-advocacy, and how to make it in a male-dominated field when you’re the Only in the room.  Jeyra’s story is one of resilience, determination, and pursuing your dreams. It was such an honor to interview her!   References:  Society of Fire Protection Engineers 2023 Compensation and Benefits Report Resources and Links Private 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call  Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

n this episode, I cover three specific actions you can take right now to get job offers in the New Year. Look, as of this publish date, there are still five full weeks in the year. That is five full weeks when you can be taking action that will help you get job offers. And no, I don’t mean endlessly applying into the void of an Applicant Tracking System (ATS). I mean actual, meaningful steps that are planting the seeds for the job offers you will harvest in the New Year.  I also explain why not all job offers are right for you, and how you can decide what offers you should accept or reject.  Referenced Episodes:  Community Building & Networking Podcast Playlist 26. From Nonprofit to Financial Services with First Gen Professional Alejandra Carbajal  Resources and Links Private 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call  Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

In this episode, I teach you the strategies you can start implementing today to get job offers faster. These are the strategies that I teach inside my 1:1 coaching program and that my clients have leveraged to collectively increase their salaries by over half a million dollars! I share templates that you can use to follow up after you apply, reflection questions you can journal on to get into the right job searching mindset, and even share ChatGPT prompts you can use to be more effective in your job search.  I also cover common mistakes that you may be wasting your time with that are not helping you get jobs and are leaving you with no responses, no job offers, and a whole lot of frustration and disappointment.  Resources and Links Private 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call  Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

Register Here to learn How to Get Job Offers Faster In this episode, I share a 5-step process you can use to increase your confidence during job interviews. The first step focuses on a helpful way to think about job interviews that will ground you in your own strengths and certainty that you can do the job. Then, I dive into concrete strategies you can implement to increase your confidence.  This is the job interview process I used to secure multiple six-figure job offers, and it’s the process I teach my clients that has helped them increase their salaries by over $500,000.  Referenced Episodes:  Interview Prep Playlist ⁠34. Lowering the Stakes without Lowering your Standards⁠ Resources and Links FREE WEBINAR: How to Get Job Offers Faster: https://thefirstgencoach.com/register  Private 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call  Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

Register Here to learn How to Get Job Offers Faster In this episode, I share three ways you can increase your salary by $30,000 by sharing case studies from past clients. I share the specific steps my clients took to increase their confidence negotiating their salaries, acing the job interview, and learning to speak about their accomplishments. Together, these skills helped them increase their salary by $30k! Tune in to learn what steps you can take to increase your salary by $30,000 too! Plus, why you NEVER have to stay at a job that is making you regardless of how long ago you started. Referenced Episodes:  68. Cat’s Journey to $30k in Raises in her Government Job 33. How Caroline Secured a $30k Pay Increase, Left a Toxic Job, and Began Living Her Dream Resources and Links FREE WEBINAR: How to Get Job Offers Faster: https://thefirstgencoach.com/register  Private 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call  Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

When I was growing up, I thought my only career options were: doctor, lawyer, teacher. In today’s episode, I talk to an actual lawyer and ask her ALL the questions I wish I had had answers to growing up. This week’s guest is Kimberly Lopez, host of the Latina Legal Minds Podcast. Kimberly is a badass Latina who is not only thriving in Big Law, but also paving the way for other Latinas in the legal field.  Kimberly shares insight into the legal professional and what you need to know before you consider this career. She also speaks candidly about her own journey as a first gen Latina navigating law school and corporate environments. Tune in to hear all her gems as well as the wildly insensitive advice she got from a college advisor.       About Today’s Guest Kimberly Lopez is a powerhouse commercial litigator renowned for her unwavering advocacy. With an impressive track record, she fearlessly represents clients in courts across Florida and nationwide. A first-gen in many ways, Kimberly has worked her way up from summer intern to partner at one of America's largest law firms. An award-winning, DEIB advocate, Kimberly is on a mission to change the narrative regarding Latinas in the profession. She is the creator and host of theLatina Legal Minds Podcast, building community among Latinas in the profession and sharing knowledge on the climb. Stay in touch with Kimberly on Instagram @latinalegalminds and on LinkedIn! Resources and Links How to Land a High-Paying Job: thefirstgencoach.com/freetraining  Private 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call  Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

In this episode,I speak to the founder and CEO of Bonita Fierce Candles, Melissa Gallardo. Melissa shares her journey of launching a candle brand that celebrates Latine Culture and Heritage. She talks about how she turned her hobby into a full-time business, the lessons she’s learned along the way, and the support she’s had and the investments she’s made that helped her get here. Melissa talks about how some of the oppressive structures in corporate, such as not having health insurance as a contracted employee, led to this pivot and to creating the life she wants to live for herself.  Resources and Links How to Land a High-Paying Job: thefirstgencoach.com/freetraining  Private 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call  Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

Money anxiety is a beast. In this episode, I talk through 5 steps you can implement to manage money anxiety while in your job search. I share my experience growing up low-income and continuing to earn a low salary even after I got my master’s degree, and how that led to making an “investment” decision out of desperation and lack of financial literacy. I talk about the lows that come with trying to make ends meet, and why being graceful with yourself if the absolute most important thing you can do while job searching.  Referenced Episodes:  76. Why Your Wellness is Essential to the Collective with Wealth Para Todos Founder Rita-Soledad Fernandez Paulino  43. From a Financial Mess to a Financial Educator with Mayra Alejandra Garcia of @DebtFreeLatina 92. Redefining Financial Freedom with Lizbet of @LizbetTalksMoney 79. Increasing Your 9-5 Salary with Your Transferable Skills Resources and Links How to Land a High-Paying Job: thefirstgencoach.com/freetraining  Private 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call  Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

There is a wrong way to apply to jobs that takes forever and gets very little results, and there is a right way to apply to jobs that is much because it focuses your time on activities that will actually move the needle in your job search. This episode explains that 5-step process you can use to apply to jobs faster, without editing four resume for the ATS every single time.  Referenced Episodes:  62. What to do When You're Not Motivated in Your Job Search Networking & Community Building Playlist Resources and Links How to Land a High-Paying Job: thefirstgencoach.com/freetraining  Private 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call  Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

In this episode I share the two crucial steps you need to take in order to get a six figure job. I debunk some myths about six-figure jobs, talk about money mindset, and share exactly what you need to do to get a six-figure job with the skills you already have. No additional schooling or tech bootcamp needed!  Resources and Links How to Land a High-Paying Job: thefirstgencoach.com/freetraining  Private 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call  Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

In this episode, I talk about how I more than doubled my salary in 10 months by job hopping from higher ed to healthcare to tech, and how I have balanced my career along with growing a coaching business. I talk about some extremely low moments in the past couple of years, including being disrespected and laughed at when I brought up a salary increase, and the time when a job offer for $135,000/year was RESCINDED.  I get deep into the parts of myself I’ve had to heal in order to not just grow in my career, but embody the person who can grow a coaching business and have a thriving career.  Resources and Links Private 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call  Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

This episode is as raw and transparent as it gets. I share how I went from making less than $20k a year for the first ten years of my career, to being on track to making $200k a year by early next year.  I walk you through everything from my first minimum wage job at the mall as an undocumented worker, to my most emotionally draining job as a tutor for students in the foster system, to the moment I realized that I should become a career coach, and to the quantum leap that completely changed my life in July 2021.  This episode  includes so much more than career events, because careers are just a small part of our lives. My journey includes my first exposure to the personal development world, dealing with the grief from losing my grandmother, and learning to advocate for myself both inside the workplace and outside of it. So excited to share all of this with you!  Resources and Links Private 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call  Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

This episode is an open letter to every Black and Brown woman who has experienced career injustices. Being exploited and betrayed in the workplace can and should make us angry, and I am here to tell you it is not only safe to express that anger, but absolutely necessary. Because rage is part of the healing process.  Don’t miss out on:  WHY it’s okay and necessary to feel and express your anger and rage in response to career injustices. WHAT you can do to express your anger through exercise, writing, or art.  HOW to reconnect with your body and start healing. **FREE COACHING CALL GIVEAWAY!** If you’ve ever wanted to be coached by me, here is your opportunity! Rate/review The First Gen Coach Podcast on Apple or Spotify and send a screenshot via email to carla@thefirstgencoach.com with the subject line “Giveaway Entry.” That’s it! Submissions must be received by Friday, July 19th, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET to be eligible.  Resources and Links Private 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call  Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

This episode answers one of the most common questions I have gotten since I started a business: what’s it like having a podcast. In one word: HARD! But this is where today’s guest, Podcast Relaunch Strategist Kristin Quiroz Bayona, comes in. Kristin shares her insight on why podcasting is such a powerful and intimate form of media, and talks about why we need more BIPOC + historically excluded voices in podcasting. She also gives tactical advice to those who might be considering starting their own podcast! About today's guest: Kristin Quiroz Bayona is a Podcast Rebrand & Relaunch Strategist who helps entrepreneurs, creatives and coaches uplevel their podcasts for their next stage of business. Stay in touch with Kristin on Instagram @podcastandamplify and listen to her podcast, Podcast & Amplify! Learn more at https://www.podcastandamplify.com/.  Resources and Links Private 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call  Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

This episode is all about increasing your confidence during salary negotiations by advocating for yourself right now, regardless of how long you’ve been at your job. I share examples of how I have advocated for myself at different points in my career and how that gave me the self-advocacy muscles needed to negotiate my salary. I also share how my client was able to negotiate her salary to the very top of the range and secure an offer that is $29,500 higher than her previous job.  Listen for specific ways to advocate for yourself, including: Requesting professional development opportunities Discussing workload priorities with your manager Setting boundaries around work hours Plus, I share a story of a time I broke my own job interview rules and why it didn’t turn out well.  Resources and Links Private 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call  Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

Grad school can take a toll on mental and physical health, particularly for women of color. Yet there is no denying that it can also play a role in advancing economic mobility. That’s why this episode is all about the good, the bad, and the ugly of graduate school, and what First-Gen BIPOC students, especially First Gen Low Income BIPOC students, need to know if they are thinking about it. My guests, Dr. Yvette Martinez-Vu and Dr. Miroslava Chavez-Garcia, talk about their book 'Is Grad School for Me?' and their journeys to addressing such a highly-needed topic in our community. Whether or not you’re considering grad school, listen to learn how you can leverage any level of education to advance your career.  About today's guests: Dr. Yvette Martínez-Vu is a grad school and productivity coach and host of the globally top-rated Grad School Femtoring Podcast. She is also the co-editor of the best-selling Chicana M(other)work Anthology and founder of Grad School Femtoring, LLC, where she supports first-gen BIPOC folks in reaching their academic and personal goals.  Stay in Touch:  www.gradschoolfemtoring.com https://www.instagram.com/gradschoolfemtoring/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvettemartinezvu/ Dr. Miroslava Chávez-García is Professor of History at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and is currently the Faculty Director of the UCSB McNair Scholars Program. She is author of Migrant Longing, States of Delinquency, and Negotiating Conquest. Stay in Touch: :  https://www.history.ucsb.edu/faculty/mchavezgarcia/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/miroslava-chavez-garcia-779919222/ Get the Book https://gradschoolfemtoring.com/book/

Learn How to Land a High-Paying Job in Six Months through this free workshop series! Register for FREE here: www.thefirstgencoach.com/register  In this episode, I chat with Maideli Garcia, a financial educator and former teacher who transitioned to the tech sector by leveraging her transferable skills. Maideli shares how she knew it was time to transition careers, the steps she took to get there, the setbacks that she faced along the way, and how she took care of her mental health in her job search journey. We also discussed the importance of talking about personal finance and careers together, since they are so intertwined and influence each other in multiple ways.  About today's guest: Maideli is a Latina money coach helping women of color and first-gens save, invest, and earn more without sacrificing joy. She got her BA in Elementary Education, and has taught in public, private, and international settings. After experiencing burnout, Maideli pivoted out of teaching and into the tech space as a Learning Experience Designer. She now works remotely and has more energy and time to commit to her business while prioritizing her holistic health. Maideli has broken generational cycles by educating herself, family, friends, and clients to get their finances in order and build wealth while living in alignment. Connect with Maideli!Instagram: @MyDailyDineroLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maideli-garcia/  Referenced Episodes 93. Empowering Black and Latina Women Through Financial Independence. 76. Why Your Wellness is Essential to the Collective with Wealth Para Todos Founder Rita-Soledad Fernandez Paulino  Resources and Links Private 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call  Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

Learn How to Land a High-Paying Job in Six Months through this free workshop series! Register for FREE here: www.thefirstgencoach.com/register  Today’s episode is all about the nervous system, what it is, and how learning to understand it and listen to its wisdom can help you increase your salary. I talk with Yuritzy Gomez Serrano (she/her/ella), a licensed therapist and somatic coach. Yuri shares her experience being overworked and burned out in the nonprofit sector, and how she made the pivot into entrepreneurship.  Sound Bites "Nervous system regulation is the ability to honor the wisdom of your body and support yourself in returning to your zone of safety." "The foundation of anything to be able to go out of our comfort zone is safety." "There's nothing wrong with you. Whatever you're feeling, all of it is so wise." About today's guest: Yuritzy (she/ her/ ella) is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Somatic Coach for Entrepreneurs. Yuritzy is an eldest daughter first-gen immigrant from Michoacan, Mexico. After years of overworking and burning out in the nonprofit world, she decided to open up her coaching business. She supports entrepreneurs & change-makers connect to the wisdom of their nervous system and body to remove mental and emotional blocks in growing and feeling at-peace in their business.  She incorporates intergenerational, collective, and systemic trauma analysis and healing. She also helps clients identify their inherent gifts and energetic rhythms to build a business they love. Connect with Yuritzy on Instagram: @yuritzy.gs Resources and Links Private 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call  Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

South Florida! Join me on Friday, April 26th for a moderated discussion with Giovanna González-Chávez, aka Gigi The First Gen Mentor, author of Cultura & Cash! This is the LAST stop in her book tour! If you’re in the area, you definitely want to be there! Register for FREE here. __ Today’s episode is another Financial Literacy Month conversation, this time with Money Coach Aqura Nicholson. Earning more money doesn’t automatically mean you know how to manage more money. This is something that both Aqura and I had to learn the hard way. In this episode, we talk about the lessons we have learned in our careers and wealth-building journeys. I share how deciding to buy a home was the catalyst that led to me doubling my salary in 10 months, and why this required an internal shift in how I think about money. Aqura emphasizes the need for intentionality in earning more money and the power of financial independence for our communities. We also discuss the misconceptions around working in tech and the transferable skills that can be leveraged to break into the industry. About today's guest: Aqura Nicholson is a money coach empowering part-time and full-time women entrepreneurs to master their money right now, so it will serve them at the next income level. Motivated by her own family’s paycheck to paycheck cycle, it became her mission to break this generational cycle and show other women how they can do the same– even if they have debt, struggle with saving, or tend to be overspenders. Aqura makes money simple, easy, and unrestrictive by helping women to embrace a guilt-free approach to earning, managing, and spending money. www.linkedin.com/in/aquranicholson  Connect with Aqura on Instagram via @aquranicholson  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/aquranicholson  Resources and Links Private 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call  Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

Exciting Announcement! I will be leading a salary negotiation workshop during the Riqueza Reimagined Virtual Summit on April 26th! Join my mailing list and stay tuned for a chance to win one FREE VIP Ticket! Today’s episode is the second installment in my Financial Literacy Month series. Today’s guest is Lizbet Barajas of @LizbetTalksMoney. In this conversation, we talked about everything from paying off debt, to having way too many credit cars (hi, it’s me. I’m the problem, it’s me), to walking away from a job. Lizbet shares how she uses budgeting as a tool for financial freedom and how actually having a plan for your money is not restrictive but is actually a pathway to that financial freedom. As a career coach, I was personally impressed with how Lizbet levered her budget to make powerful career moves without lowering her standards or giving up her passion to travel.  About today's guest: Lizbet is a first-gen Mexican-American, mom of two, and money coach for moms. With the use of a budget and her travel hacking skills, she's paid off over $80,000 of debt while still traveling with her family. Connect with Lizbet on Instagram via @LizbetTalksMoney YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lizbettalksmoney  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lizbettalksmoney  Resources and Links Private 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call  Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

This episode is a behind the scenes look at the struggles and insecurities I experienced when I more than doubled my salary in 10 months. I talk about the risk that I took in accepting a short-term contract position and how I was able to use that contract as an opportunity to break into and learn more about the tech sector.  With Financial Literacy Month kicking off this week, I wanted to acknowledge that it’s not always a knowledge gap. Sometimes you have all the information you need, but there might be deeply ingrained fears and limiting beliefs that are preventing you from taking action.

In this Career Spotlight episode, Laura Valdes, founder of Valdes Language Services, shares her career journey and insight as a skilled linguist and owner of a language services agency. Laura, whose love for languages and bridging communication gaps was influenced by her Colombian heritage and Pakistani stepfather, breaks down the distinction between informal language services and the professional work carried out by trained linguists.  Laura offers valuable advice for those who may want to consider a career in translating and interpreting. We also talked about AI disrupting the industry, the power of human communication, and so much more!  About today's guest: Laura Valdes, a skilled linguist with 14 years of experience in interpreting and translating, is dedicated to bridging the language gaps in San Diego, California. Trained in Interpreting for Social Justice and a graduate of Translation and Interpretation studies at the City University of New York, Laura brings a wealth of expertise. Originally from Queens and Brooklyn, New York, Laura's multicultural background as the daughter of Colombian immigrants and a Pakistani step-father sparked her love for languages. Fluent in Spanish and English, Laura enjoys having casual conversations in Portuguese, German, and can say a few phrases in Urdu. As a trusted language professional, Laura Valdes blends linguistic finesse with cultural understanding to break down barriers for individuals and businesses. Website: https://vlanguageservices.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauravaldes/  Connect with Laura on Instagram: @Valdes_Language_Services  Email: hello@vlanguageservices.com  Resources and Links Private 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call  Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

In this episode, Leslie Lew, founder of Reclaiming Your Courage, discusses trauma-informed self-defense and the intersection of self-defense and the workplace. Leslie emphasizes the importance of building psychological safety within yourself and the need for consent in self-defense practices. Leslie advocates for assertiveness without aggression and shares her experiences and insights on standing in power, setting boundaries, and advocating for oneself in. She also addresses the fear of retaliation that comes when we speak up in the workplace,  and empowers listeners to develop strategies to navigate workplace challenges.  About today's guest: Leslie Lew, also known as the warrior queen, stands as a trailblazer for women's empowerment, recently earning recognition in the Washington DC Chronicle News as one of the "Global Women to Watch in 2024." She proudly holds the prestigious 2022 Asian Woman Trailblazer award and serves as the visionary Founder of Reclaiming Your Courage and the Mind Body Voice (MBV) Method. A recent milestone in Leslie's extraordinary journey was her Kenya Keynote Tour, where she addressed 13,000 students, sparking a global movement for change. Her unwavering commitment to empowering women and her dedication to the community make Leslie a beacon of strength and inspiration in the ongoing fight against gender-based violence. Website: www.reclaimingyourcourage.com  Leslie’s Podcast: Reclaim Your Voice Podcast Connect with Leslie on Instagram: @ReclaimingYourCourage Related Episodes:  18. Thriving in Corporate America as a Religious Trauma Survivor 37. Self-Advocate Your Way to Career Success Resources and Links Private 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call  Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

This episode is all about the ways you could be betraying yourself in your career. So much of what we are taught about the workplace and how we “should” show up at work is actually just self-betrayal. Listen for three specific things to watch out for that may be a sign you’re betraying yourself in your career.  Resources and Links Private 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call  Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

Job interviews set the stage for the type of working relationship you will have if you decide to accept the position. That’s why advocating for yourself, even from the very beginning of that working relationship, is extremely important. In this episode, I go over ten ways that you can advocate for yourself during the job interview process.  Plus, I share a story of a time I broke my own job interview rules and why it didn’t turn out well.  Private 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call  Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

This episode is a conversation with attorney turned professor turned life coach Asha Wilkerson. Asha talks about working in Big Law, starting her own law practice, pivoting into academia, and then walking away from it when it was no longer fulfilling.  Asha shares how she created her own paths and followed her own models of success multiple times throughout her career and life. She talks about the multiple transitions in her career, how she leveraged her strengths and inner passions, and how healing has played a major role in her life.  About today's guest: Meet Asha Wilkerson, a dynamic advocate, educator, and life coach dedicated to empowering BIPOC women on their journey to freedom. Asha has leveraged her legal expertise over the years to guide entrepreneurs of color through business formation and legal matters, ensuring their sustained success. Currently, Asha channels her passion into life coaching for BIPOC women, helping them break free from societal expectations and embrace a life of freedom. Whether it's freedom from expectations or the freedom to live their dream life, Asha's coaching empowers women to live in power, light, and love. Connect with Asha on Instagram: @ashawilkersonesq or visit her website, ashawilkerson.com, to explore her transformative coaching services and join the journey to freedom. Listen to her podcast, Because I’ve Healed. Resources and Links Private 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call  Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

This episode is all about the job offer funnel! This is a framework I developed while studying the marketing a sales funnel that takes customers from aware of a product to a loyal customer. In your job search, you are similarly moving random strangers from aware of you and your skills, to loyal managers that are incentivizing you to stay on their team. There are seven steps to this funnel. In this episode I discuss each of them in detail as well as the actions you can take to ensure you are moving not just to the job offer stage, but to a place where you are in a values-aligned role and getting paid top dollar for your skills and experience.

Job interviews don’t always come after you apply to a job. Sometimes, you may be having a casual conversation, but your story and the way you speak are so captivating, that the person you’re speaking starts thinking about ways they could bring you on to their team. THAT is how you can turn a casual conversation into a job interview. In this episode, I share examples of how to do this. I also talk about the power of owning your greatness and why getting comfortable talking about yourself is the key to advancing your career and increasing your salary.

This episode is a conversation with Latina Leadership Coach Alejandra Thompson. We talked all things leadership, integrity, personal and career values, and community-building. We each shared our journey into becoming career coaches, what we learned along the way, and why it is so important for first gens and Latinas to invest in themselves and make bold commitments to their goals! We also talked about the importance of increasing your salary while honoring your values and uplifting your community.  About today's guest: Alejandra is a first-gen Latina Leadership Coach on a mission to empower Latina professionals to overcome imposter syndrome, get promoted into leadership roles, make more money, and feel confident. After cycling through 5 career paths in 6 years, she decided to stop chasing and start soul searching. She became an intern at the age of 27 then broke into career coaching in January of 2020. Alejandra lives in Miami with her husband and perrito Bentley Bear. Connect with Alejandra on LinkedIn  Website: www.empowHERchange.com  Alejandra's Podcast: Latinas In Leadership  Related Episodes:  52. Do You Have a Savior Complex? 60. Networking is OUT. Building Community in IN. 72. Investing Wisely in Your Growth

Your next job is going to come from a person, not a job board. This is gonna require you to ask for help and to lean on others as you seek your next job opportunity. But this is something that can feel very, very dangerous if you have interpersonal wounds.  In this episode, I talk about why asking for help can feel so dangerous and how to trust yourself that you CAN find people who are safe and who are rooting for you. In essence, you will have to diversify your support system the way you diversify all your other assets if you want to build wealth through a six-figure job. This episode can help you do that.  Related Episodes:  10. Taking the Ick Factor out of Networking 60. Networking is OUT. Building Community is IN. 78. Three Types of Coffee Chats to Increase Your Income Resources and Links Private 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call  Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

This episode is a conversation with my client Demi Rafuls, who was able to increase her salary by 40% after working together inside private 1:1 coaching. We talked about her experience working with me after having completed her master's degree, and how it was the missing piece that she needed for her career advancement. Much more remarkable than the job offer and career clarity Demi achieved through career coaching are the INTANGIBLE results! You will listen to the self-assurance in her voice as she talks about her skills and expertise. Seeing that change in my clients is my absolute favorite part of career coaching! If you’re ready to achieve a similar internal and external transformation in your life and career, I invite you to work with me inside 1:1 career coaching! Book a discovery call here.  About today's guest: Demi is a recent graduate from the Miami Herbert Business School earning her master's degree in leadership. She has worked across many industries over the last 10 years including non-profit, architecture and interior design, automotive, and higher education. She will be starting a new role in athletics development and has aspirations to work in a senior leadership position in corporate strategy. Connect with Demi on LinkedIn  Resources and Links Private 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call  Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

Listen to Part 1 here - Episode 74: What to Do Before a Job Interview.  In this episode, I talk about what to DO during a job interview, not just what to say. Remember, interviews are a two-way conversation. You can and should be interviewing them just as much as they are interviewing you. You also have the freedom to express yourself authentically and to let them know your interview style. Listen to learn how!  Plus: this is the last call to attend tomorrow’s Land a High-Paying Job Webinar!  Register Here: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/land-a-high-paying-job   In this webinar, you will learn the common patterns that keep people in low-paying jobs. Notice that I didn’t say mistakes. While there are mistakes many people make in looking for a job, this webinar is NOT about blaming you or making you think it’s your fault. No, as first gen professionals, we were socialized into low-paying jobs and into unsustainable work habits. These are patterns that you have the opportunity to break. But first, you must become aware of them. We’ll talk about them on Wednesday.  Resources and Links Private 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call  Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

In this episode, I am interviewed by Andrea Ramos, a money coach on a mission to help first-gen WOC feel confident and empowered with their money. She asked such great questions about topics I don’t usually get to talk about on my podcast, such as my experience buying my home at the height of quarantine and the wild housing market. I also talk about transferable skills, switching industries, and why you need to love yourself more than you love your job.  Andrea is the host of Latina Investors, a personal finance & investing podcast for first gen WOC. She can be found on Instagram @building.gen.wealth or via www.buildinggenwealth.com.  Join my upcoming webinar How to Land a High-Paying Job. Register here: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/land-a-high-paying-job  Resources and Links Private 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call  Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

In this episode, I describe the three types of coffee chats you need to have that will help you increase your income. Each type of coffee chat is taking place during a different stage of the job hopping cycle, a framework I developed to help you job hop to six figures faster. Listen to learn what to say when you’re building new relationships, how to learn about new roles, and who to talk to even if you don’t know anyone in your life who is making six figures.  Join my upcoming webinar How to Land a High-Paying Job. Register here: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/land-a-high-paying-job  Resources and Links Private 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call  Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

Our careers are deeply personal. Not only do we spend about 40 hours per week in our chosen career, there is usually significant preparation and planning that goes into choosing that career. It’s also normal to envision the type of life you’ll have as you progress in that career.  But careers, like most things in life, rarely go as planned, particularly when you’re a first gen professional who is learning to navigate the workforce without that generational knowledge that many of your colleagues have. That means that plans change. And when a plan that you were deeply excited about changes, it’s normal to grieve.  In this episode, I talk about grieving the career you thought you would have. Even if the new path you’re taking is exciting, it’s normal to feel multiple, often conflicting emotions. You have to hold space for all the emotions, even the ones that aren’t super fun.  Resources and Links Private 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call  Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

In this first episode of Season 4, I interview Wealth Para Todos Founder Rita-Soledad Fernández Paulino. Soledad is a former math-teacher turned money and self-care coach who is on a mission to make sure marginalized communities have a financial plan to retire early. I love her “self-care your way to early retirement” process and the way she makes financial literacy so approachable. We talked about the different types of self-care, why your wellness is essential to the collective, and how to get started.  About today's guest: Rita-Soledad Fernández Paulino is a Queer Mexican-American, former math teacher turned money & self-care coach. After years of dealing with various autoimmune health issues, PTSD, and ADHD, Soledad learned to use money as a tool to support their wellness and is now committed to teaching other progressive BIPOC, women, and LGBTQ+ folk how to do the same.  Connect with Soledad:  Instagram: @wealthparatodos  LinkedIN: www.linkedin.com/in/wealthparatodos  Website: https://www.wealthparatodos.com  Self-care 101 Guide: https://mail.wealthparatodos.com/self-care-guide  1:1 Coaching Information: https://mail.wealthparatodos.com/one-on-one-coaching  Resources and Links Private 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call  Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

My clients have collectively increased their salaries by $353k! I am still in awe of their accomplishments and so humbled by and grateful for allowing me to be part of their career journey! In this episode, I talk about how they did it! I also spend some time reflecting on all their wins. Beyond the money, they have also achieved huge milestones and non-tangible wins, including traveling more, advocating for themselves, taking days off guilt-free, and so much more. All this is also available to you! Let’s work together inside my 1:1 coaching program! If this is something that you’re interested in, NOW IS THE TIME! From now until the end of the year, I am offering $1,000 off the price of the program. Given that the median salary increase is $32,000/year, this investment more than pays for itself. Let’s chat! Resources and Links Private 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call  Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

In this episode, I describe what to do before an interview so you can actually show up feeling calm, prepared, and confident. This is the exact process I use to prepare for when I am interviewing. I share how I help my clients adapt this process to best fit their needs, and how you can adapt it to your unique situation. I cover everything from getting into the right state of mind to knowing what questions to ask them. Remember that you are interviewing them too, so make sure you are ready to grill them as you prepare to interview the interviewer.  Related Episodes:  57. What to Say in a Job Interview 22. Answering Tough Interview Questions and Getting the Job 12. How to Increase Your Confidence in Job Interviews Resources and Links Private 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call  Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

In this episode I interview my dear friend and first gen tech baddie Janzel Manalansan. Janzel is an early 30’s Filipino-American eldest daughter of immigrants who has leveraged her network and transferable skills to job hop every 15 months. One of the things I love about Janzel and why I invited her to the show is that she is so genuine in her approach to building relationships with people and so fantastic at advocating for herself. She talks about both of these things on the show as she shares her trajectory from public service to law to tech. She also talks about the importance and benefits of asking other people for help and how to grow your career by talking to people you want to talk to and being in places you want to be in.  About today's guest: Janzel is an early 30’s Filipino-American eldest daughter of immigrants.  She’s the first in her family to go to college, getting her Political Science - Public Service Bachelors from the University of California Davis in 2014.  She’s always been the kind of person who challenges her paradigms of the world and herself, with a focus on communities, whether leveraging, growing or celebrating them. Janzel originally planned on being an attorney to serve local communities, but after trying out both Big Law and smaller firms she pivoted her career to tech, for financial reasons, better work life balance and to follow her heart to San Francisco where her then long distance boyfriend resided.  She and her husband moved back home to Southern California in the pandemic and enjoy exploring coffee shops with their 3 year old goldendoodle Nova. Connect with Janzel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janzel/  Resources and Links Private 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call  Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram Learn more:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thefirstgencoach.com/welcome⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠