Episode 131: Karina Mora Season 11 Finale

Hey hey! We’re wrapping up another great season! Season 11. Thank you SO much to everyone who has continued to support and taken us to over 8600 downloads.

We really got into the numbers this season. The topic of finance is so interesting, and the more I learn, the less scared and anxious I feel. While things are really uncertain in our current economy, I feel with each new wild thing that happens I’m surprised yet not surprised at the same time. Ya know???

However I’m grateful for people who are passionate about educating others with the knowledge that they have, and helping put people at ease during this time of chaos. 

There are so many people who are desiring to learn more about how to budget, how to understand their finances to make big financial goals…. And essentially create generational wealth. With this season I desired to find people who were trustworthy, relatable, and most importantly lead or educated from the heart. 

Bernadette from episode 122 was the perfect guest to open up the season. If you haven’t read her book: Crush Your Money Goals you really should do that ASAP. It’s a great read, and super relatable. When I read it, I felt like I was just sitting down with a friend for a chat.

Monica from ep 127 shared her passion for helping people and reminding us that there are still people who are in government positions who are doing their best to help the American people.

Julissa from episode 123 shared that she was inspired by her own experience of being taken advantage of and committed to educating herself for the purpose of educating others so that they can have the best information to protect themselves and make sure they are insured for the future. 

And Lupita from episode 128 is breaking stereotypes as a financial advisor that is relatable, and authentic, as she does her best to relate to her community in order to offer the best financial advice and present the best options for her clients.

Araceli from episode 130 and Jackie from episode 124 are really seeking to support small businesses to that they can have financial organization and understanding in their business numbers.  As a book keeper Araceli encourages people to focus on organizational skills when it comes to their day to day transactions. Knowing how much you are making and spending is going to be the foundation for other business decisions. Jackie also kelps you make sure you’re set come tax season. Tax season is stressful, but when you have someone in your corner who is informed and wanting the best for you, you can be a little less stressed.

And a huge shoutout to my returning guests this season, Rosalie from ep 125, as she spoke about her new book, Building a Beautiful Business con Confianza and the top risk for businesses being finance. I loved being able to host her book launch event here in Chicago. It was a beautiful time of gathering, connecting, and learning.

And my amigas, Jasmine and Adriana from episode 129. They were awesome to sit down with me for a recording after facilitating workshops all day for our Latina Brilliance Event in March. We did a recap of our Q&A session for the podcast and the knowledge they shared was gold. I’m so thankful for these two and the support they’ve shown in the past, and now as they collaborate with me to share their financial knowledge. 

They both have group programs so they’re perfect to connect with when wanting to get a better understanding of your budget, your retirement plans, or any other financial goals. Thanks to them I opened my IRA accounts this month, and contributed, AND even invested in the stock market. 

I’ll be coming back in a few months with season 12. I’m actually taking this quarter to do a complete audit of all my businesses and focus on marketing plans and prep for the end of the year & the future. I’ll still be on Instagram, and will stay connected through emails, so I’ll still be around as I prep for next season. 

Construction on our building has resumed, and we’re focusing on finishing that before the end of the year. It has been a JOURNEY…but I’ve had to be patient and shift my expectations based on things outside of my control. And thanks to this season of the podcast I’m WAY more confident in our funding, and understanding our numbers for this big project. 

So if you or you know someone who is wanting to understand their finances, or looking to connect with a specific finance professional, let me know. Or send them this season of the podcast. 

If you’d like to be on the podcast in the future or know of someone who should be a guest, please don’t hesitate to reach out. The more we share our stories, the more we can potentially inspire and encourage others. And that’s why I do what I do, to elevate our voices, our experiences, our expertise, and our cultura. 

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Enjoy the rest of the day/afternoon/evening whenever you’re listening, y nos vemos pronto.