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  • Ep 26: How to get your book into indie bookstores and how I landed a celebrity endorsement
    2025/10/22

    Hola, hola! It's your girl Gigi (Giovanna Gonzalez), also known as The First Gen Mentor, back with Season 2 of the Cultura & Cash!

    In this solo episode, I share how authors can get their books stocked at independent bookstores and how I landed an A-list celebrity endorsement.

    🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

    • The future of the podcast and what you can expect moving forward
    • Rose and Thorn of life in Spain
    • An update on the Spanish translation of Cultura & Cash
    • How authors can find indie bookstores and strategies they can use to get their books in stock
    • The behind the scenes journey into landing my Eva Longoria endorsement

    👉 Hit play to learn all things about indie bookstores and celebrity endorsements!

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    Eva’s DM to me: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefirstgenmentor/video/7322637905061481771?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7560680371081250335

    📲 Connect with Giovanna Gonzalez | The First Gen Mentor:

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    #GiovannaGonzalez #FirstGenMentor #CulturaAndCash #booktour #latinapodcast

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    39 分
  • Ep 25: Unpacking financial trauma with Alejandra Rojas
    2025/10/09

    Hola, hola! It's your girl Gigi (Giovanna Gonzalez), also known as The First Gen Mentor, back with Season 2 of the Cultura & Cash!

    In this episode, I speak with Forbes contributor and founder of Brown Way to Money, Alejandra Rojas about the concept of financial trauma. We explore how financial trauma can affect individuals' relationships with money, the cultural influences that shape these experiences, and the importance of community and professional support in healing.

    Alejandra shares her personal journey and insights into the emotional aspects of financial literacy, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to financial education. The conversation also touches on resources for overcoming financial anxiety and the significance of creating a big vision for financial goals.

    🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

    • Financial trauma can stem from personal experiences or be passed down through generations.
    • Understanding the emotional side of money is crucial for financial literacy.
    • Financial trauma can manifest in various behaviors, such as avoidance or overspending.
    • Seeking professional help is important for addressing financial trauma.
    • Community support can help individuals feel validated in their financial struggles.
    • Resources like books and podcasts can aid in understanding financial trauma.

    👉 Hit play to unpack this important topic so that you can claim the financial abundance you deserve!

    Subscribe to Alejandra’s newsletter: https://brownwaytomoney.substack.com/

    Connect with Alejandra on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandrar2019/

    Visit Alejandra’s website: https://brownwaytomoney.com/

    📲 Connect with Giovanna Gonzalez | The First Gen Mentor:

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    LinkedIn: / giovannagonzalez

    #GiovannaGonzalez #FirstGenMentor #CulturaAndCash #booktour #latinapodcast

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    1 時間 7 分
  • Ep 24: Happy anniversary to the Cultura & Cash audiobook
    2025/10/01

    Hola, hola! It's your girl Gigi (Giovanna Gonzalez), also known as The First Gen Mentor, back with Season 2 of the Cultura & Cash!

    Today I’m celebrating 1 year of the release of the Cultura & Cash audiobook! If you’ve been following my journey, you may already know that the physical version of the book was released in January 2024, but the audiobook wasn’t available until September 2024.

    Why? Because I had to narrate it myself and that took more time.

    🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

    • In this episode, I’ve released the audio for all of Chapter 5, titled Debt Should feel Uncomfy
    • You’ll hear about my nightmare roommate situation, and how I felt stuck in a toxic living situation
    • I reflect on the reason I felt stuck was because I was bogged down by debt
    • In this audio chapter, you’ll learn what is debt, the benefits of a debt free lifestyle, limiting beliefs holding you off from aggressively paying off your debt, and actionable strategies to finally tackle that debt

    👉 Hit play to learn how to pay off your debt and live like the queen you are!

    📲 Connect with Giovanna Gonzalez | The First Gen Mentor:

    Tiktok: / thefirstgenmentor

    Instagram: / gigithefirstgenmentor

    LinkedIn: / giovannagonzalez

    #GiovannaGonzalez #FirstGenMentor #CulturaAndCash #booktour #latinapodcast

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    59 分
  • Ep 23: Real estate investing with @firstjennmoney
    2025/09/25
    Hola, hola! It's your girl Gigi (Giovanna Gonzalez), also known as The First Gen Mentor, back with Season 2 of the Cultura & Cash! Today I’m talking with Jenn Jamali from @firstjennmoney about real estate investing! Jenn is a money and career coach, as well as a real estate investor. 🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode: •The story of how she was laid off while pregnant •How Jenn got into real estate investing •The difference between long term, mid term and short term rentals •Real estate horror stories and how to avoid them •Her recent move to Colombia, and how it’s allowed her to have a village as a young family 👉 Hit play to hear all about real estate investing Follow Jenn at: Instagram: @firstjennmoney LinkedIn: Jenn Jamali Website: firstjennmoney.com 📲 Connect with Giovanna Gonzalez | The First Gen Mentor: Tiktok: / thefirstgenmentor Instagram: / gigithefirstgenmentor LinkedIn: / giovannagonzalez #GiovannaGonzalez #FirstGenMentor #CulturaAndCash #booktour #latinapodcast
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    1 時間 8 分
  • Ep 22: How to land book endorsements
    2025/08/28
    Hola, hola! It's your girl Gigi (Giovanna Gonzalez), also known as The First Gen Mentor, back with Season 2 of the Cultura & Cash! Today I’m talking all about book endorsements! A must listen for aspiring authors! 🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode: •Come see me in Phoenix on 9/10 or 9/11 •What are book endorsements? •How they can help you secure more readers •Five Do’s and Don’ts to keep in mind when doing outreach for book blurbs 👉 Hit play to hear all about navigating financial boundaries with family Get your Phoenix tickets here: https://thefirstgenmentor.kit.com/products/author-visit-phoenix Get your AZ HCC tickets here: https://members.azhcc.com/events/Details/financial-literacy-with-giovanna-gonzalez-1465281?sourceTypeId=Website 📲 Connect with Giovanna Gonzalez | The First Gen Mentor: Tiktok: / thefirstgenmentor Instagram: / gigithefirstgenmentor LinkedIn: / giovannagonzalez #GiovannaGonzalez #FirstGenMentor #CulturaAndCash #booktour #latinapodcast
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    29 分
  • Ep 21: How to navigate financial boundaries
    2025/08/21
    Hola, hola! It's your girl Gigi (Giovanna Gonzalez), also known as The First Gen Mentor, back with Season 2 of the Cultura & Cash! Today I’m talking about how you can navigate financial boundaries with your family 🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode: •Phoenix author stop on 9/11/25- tickets are live! •HHM: Still booking speaking event for HHM •Why money boundaries are taboo in our community •How the Quiero y Puedo approach works •How an uncle made an unexpected money ask that resulted in conflict and how I resolved it •How I financially supported my grandma’s with caregiving costs, and had to stop the support when my finances changed •How I navigated guilt through these experiences 👉 Hit play to hear all about navigating financial boundaries with family Get your Phoenix tickets here: https://thefirstgenmentor.kit.com/products/author-visit-phoenix 📲 Connect with Giovanna Gonzalez | The First Gen Mentor: Tiktok: / thefirstgenmentor Instagram: / gigithefirstgenmentor LinkedIn: / giovannagonzalez #GiovannaGonzalez #FirstGenMentor #CulturaAndCash #booktour #latinapodcast
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    45 分
  • Ep 20: Is entrepreneurship right for you?
    2025/08/07
    Hola, hola! It's your girl Gigi (Giovanna Gonzalez), also known as The First Gen Mentor, back with Season 2 of the Cultura & Cash! Today I’m answering all your entrepreneurship questions! After 4 years of entrepreneurship, I have lots of gems to share. 🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode: •Phoenix author stop on 9/11/25 •HHM: Still booking speaking event for HHM •My experience from corporate to entrepreneur •Why I pursued entrepreneurship •The unique challenges I faced as a First Gen Latina business owner •How to find your business idea •Advise for those who are still on the fence 👉 Hit play to hear all about my tips on entrepreneurship 📲 Connect with Giovanna Gonzalez | The First Gen Mentor: Tiktok: / thefirstgenmentor Instagram: / gigithefirstgenmentor LinkedIn: / giovannagonzalez #GiovannaGonzalez #FirstGenMentor #CulturaAndCash #booktour #latinapodcast
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    44 分
  • Ep. 19 Update- life in Spain 3 months in
    2025/07/29
    Hola, hola! It's your girl Gigi (Giovanna Gonzalez), also known as The First Gen Mentor, back with Season 2 of the Cultura & Cash! Today I’m sharing how life has been since I moved to Spain 3 months ago. 🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode: •2025 book tour stops coming to a city near you •HHM: Still booking speaking event for HHM •An update on the Spanish translation of Cultura & Cash •Biggest adjustments while living in Spain, things I love, things I hate, things I’ve been surprised by, what I’m looking forward to, and what a day in the life looks like for me here 👉 Hit play to hear all about my new life in Spain. 📲 Connect with Giovanna Gonzalez | The First Gen Mentor: Tiktok: / thefirstgenmentor Instagram: / gigithefirstgenmentor LinkedIn: / giovannagonzalez #GiovannaGonzalez #FirstGenMentor #CulturaAndCash #booktour #latinapodcast
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    42 分