Brown Way To Money - Money Talks for Women of Color Entrepreneurs

What if everything you've been told about women and money was designed to keep you stuck? In this urgent and deeply necessary conversation, Stefanie OConnell and Alejandra Rojas dismantle the most dangerous myths about women and wealth—myths that continue to shape how we price our work, negotiate our salaries, and justify our own financial struggles. These aren't just stories. They're systemic narratives that have been weaponized to keep women of color entrepreneurs underpaid, overworked, and convinced that the problem is us. This episode is a masterclass in reclaiming financial agency by rejecting the myth that wealth building is an individual problem. From exposing the lie that women don't negotiate (we do—and we have for two decades) to revealing how "meritocracy" is used to reproduce the same inequalities, this conversation will shift how you see your money story, your ambition, and the systems designed to limit both. Whether you're struggling with financial trauma, avoiding your bank account, or wondering why you're working harder than everyone else but still not getting ahead, this episode offers a roadmap grounded in community, interdependence, and a refusal to internalize what is fundamentally a systemic issue. You'll learn why the solution isn't another certification or another savings hack—it's about changing the environments around you and building the support systems that make sustainable wealth possible. This is not about shame. This is about power. And it starts with understanding that your financial struggles are not a personal failing—they are the outcome of a system that was never designed to let you win. But when you stop blaming yourself and start building in community, everything changes. Important Links: 👉🏾 Join us and access more grants + exclusive stories in our newsletter here 👉🏾 Subscribe + Review: www.brownwaytomoney.com/rate 👉🏾 Follow Alejandra Rojas: www.brownwaytomoney.com/LinkedIN Key Takeaways: Women have been MORE likely to negotiate their salaries than men for nearly two decades—yet the myth that we don't ask is still used to justify pay inequity Believing these myths makes you more likely to blame women for underpayment and less likely to support policies that close pay gaps Inequality reproduces itself by masquerading as meritocracy—the qualifications that matter shift depending on who has them Financial trauma thrives when we turn inward with self blame instead of contextualizing our experiences within systemic forces Empowerment is not an internal, individual process—it's about changing the environments around you at the interpersonal, institutional, and cultural levels You cannot build wealth alone—interdependence, not hyper independence or hyper dependence, is the path forward Diversify your sources of income, meaning, support, and community—relying on one job or one person is too much risk Ambition for women is framed as a trade off between public and private life—but that binary only exists for us, not for men The future of wealth building requires rejecting the framework of what you have to give up and demanding expansive visions of what's possible Your biggest barrier to wealth is not you—it's a system creating different outputs for the same inputs Subscribe + Share CTA: Loved this episode? Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and send it to three women in your circle who are ready to stop internalizing their financial struggles and start building wealth in community. This is the permission slip and the roadmap you've been waiting for. Keep walking your Brown Way to Money.

After surveying hundreds of women of color entrepreneurs, one truth became undeniable: most of us are leaving money on the table—not because we don't work hard enough, but because we're avoiding the conversations that matter most. In this insightful episode, Alejandra Rojas delves into the financial challenges faced by women of color entrepreneurs by exposing the "money trauma" and unspoken conversations that often cause these entrepreneurs to leave money on the table. Drawing from groundbreaking research, Alejandra discusses three critical money conversations that many women avoid, which impacts their wealth building, income streams, and long-term financial growth. Listeners will learn how pricing strategies rooted in fear, indiscriminate funding, and reactive investing contribute to financial setbacks and how shifting their money mindset can revitalize their entrepreneur growth journey. This episode empowers women of color to reclaim their financial power, break free from generational money trauma, and establish sustainable income streams that build real generational wealth. Whether you’re starting your business or scaling toward six figures, this masterclass in financial awareness offers entrepreneur financial guidance that challenges limiting beliefs and paves the way for confident money decisions and wealth creation. Don’t miss this opportunity to stop undercharging, overgiving, and under-planning. Start having these transformative money conversations today and step courageously into the financial future you deserve. Important Links: 👉🏾 Download the Full Report (5 Money Conversations): brownwaytomoney.com/5conversations (\"https://brownwaytomoney.com/5conversations\") 👉🏾 NEW Podcast Coming March 1st – Side Hustles IRL: Follow now! 👉🏾 Subscribe + Review: www.brownwaytomoney.com/rate (\"http://www.brownwaytomoney.com/rate\") 👉🏾 Follow Alejandra Rojas: www.brownwaytomoney.com/LinkedIN (\"http://www.brownwaytomoney.com/LinkedIN\") 👉🏾 Watch Alejandra's TEDx Talk: Three Ways to Relate to Money (\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Wy9IhVnkWY\") Key Takeaways: Women of color are leaving money on the table by avoiding critical money conversations Pricing based on the market alone—without understanding your costs—is a recipe for failure You need to know your costs, profit margins, and customer elasticity before you set a price Funding everyone and everything without assessing what you can afford is a financial trauma response You cannot support others if you don't know what you can actually fund Jumping into "investments" based on hype instead of strategic planning keeps you stuck Not every expense is an investment—know the difference and assess the return The Brown Framework: Big Vision, Remove Financial Trauma, Own Your Voice, Wield the Right Questions Ask yourself: Does this decision align with my big vision and bring tangible results? Awareness is your first wealth-building tool—start having these conversations today Subscribe + Share CTA: Loved this episode? Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and send it to three women in your circle who are ready to stop avoiding money conversations and start expanding their earning potential. This is the roadmap you've been waiting for. Keep walking your Brown Way to Money.

What if the money in your bank account is funding the very systems you stand against? In this urgent and deeply necessary conversation, Alejandra Rojas sits down with Jasmine Rashid, author of The Financial Activist Playbook, to expose the hidden ways your money moves through systems of harm—and how women of color can redirect it toward collective safety, dignity, and freedom. This isn't just about immigration policy or political protest—it's about understanding that every financial decision you make is already political, whether you realize it or not. Together, they unpack the 2018 movement that pulled $2 billion in financing away from private prisons, the strategic actions you can take today to fight ICE with your wallet, and why financial activism doesn't require perfection—just participation. From where you bank to how you spend, invest, and show up at work, this episode is a masterclass in using your money as a tool for resistance, community protection, and generational healing. This conversation is not about shame or struggle medals. It's about reclaiming your financial agency in a system designed to keep you complicit. Whether you're navigating a household where your values don't align with your partner's, trying to protect your community without burning out, or simply asking yourself "what can I actually do?"—this episode will give you a roadmap grounded in strategy, empathy, and real-world impact. Important Links: 👉🏾 Forbes Article About Contracts: https://www.forbes.com/sites/tylerroush/2026/01/26/these-companies-palantir-att-deloitte-have-the-biggest-ice-contracts-as-dhs-funding-under-fire/ 👉🏾 Download the Financial Activism Guide: www.brownwaytomoney.com/financialactivism (https://open.substack.com/pub/jasminerashid/p/financial-activism-for-migrant-solidarity?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=post%20viewer) 👉🏾 Read the Full Newsletter: brownwaytomoney.substack.com 👉🏾 Subscribe + Review: www.brownwaytomoney.com/rate 👉🏾 Follow Alejandra Rojas: www.brownwaytomoney.com/LinkedIN 👉🏾 Get The Financial Activist Playbook by Jasmine Rashid Key Takeaways: Your money is already moving through financial systems—the question is whether it's funding harm or healing Financial activism isn't about perfection—it's about participation and momentum In 2018, grassroots organizing pulled $2 billion in financing from private prisons—proof that collective action works ICE enforcement today is psychological warfare designed to isolate, overwhelm, and disrupt organizing You don't have to speak up publicly to be a financial activist—actions speak louder than words Where you bank, shop, invest, and work are all strategies for financial activism Community is our greatest form of wealth—and protecting community starts with protecting yourself You deserve financial agency even in relationships where your values don't align with your partner's Creative disruption—like buying and returning ice scrapers at Home Depot—sends a signal that business as usual is unacceptable What we're fighting for is more powerful than what we're fighting against—hold that vision to stay sustained Subscribe + Share CTA: Loved this episode? Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and send it to three women in your circle who are ready to use their money as a tool for justice, protection, and collective freedom. Your financial decisions are already political—make them intentional. Keep walking your Brown Way to Money.

What if the courage to leave everything behind is what gives us the courage to build everything we want? Are you leaving money on the table? Find out the 5 Ways Women Quietly Leave Money on the Table after reviewing more than 300 money stories www.brownwaytomoney.com/5ways In this deeply moving conversation, Alejandra Rojas sits down with Morgan Radford, NBC News co-anchor and debut novelist, to explore the immigrant family story that shaped her understanding of money, belonging, and freedom. This isn't just a conversation about journalism or storytelling—it's about the generational courage that defines how we see safety, security, and the lives we're building for the next generation. Together, they unpack Morgan's great-grandmother's journey—a Black Caribbean woman who left Jamaica for Cuba, then Cuba for the United States, searching for a place where her family could be whole. They explore how that story of migration, sacrifice, and resilience shaped Morgan's father's relationship with money as security, and how Morgan herself is now redefining financial freedom as a mother, journalist, and novelist. This episode goes beyond financial literacy—it's about financial behavior, generational healing, and the creative power that motherhood unlocks. This conversation is a masterclass in using your voice, your story, and your creativity as a wealth-building tool. From writing a novel as an act of financial and emotional freedom to navigating painful professional moments with grace, Morgan shares how she's building a world where her daughter doesn't have to choose between comfort and passion—and how you can do the same. Important Links: 👉🏾 Pre-Order Morgan Radford New Novel: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/now-then-morgan-radford?variant=44107253809186 👉🏾 Financial Freedom Toolkit: stan.store/wealthforbrowngirls 👉🏾 Subscribe + Review: www.brownwaytomoney.com/rate 👉🏾 Follow Alejandra Rojas: www.brownwaytomoney.com/LinkedIN Key Takeaways: Financial growth isn't just about literacy—it's about understanding why we do what we do with money For immigrant families, money often means security—but true freedom means choosing passion over comfort Women can get trapped by the seduction of comfort—financial safety shouldn't mean sacrificing dreams Motherhood unlocks a level of creativity, productivity, and dreaming that didn't exist before Writing a novel became Morgan's path to being valued, compensated, and seen for her talent beyond journalism You don't have to be reduced to one thing—multiple streams of income are freedom Fiction allows you to put shape around your life and define the meaning of what happened to you Building the world you want isn't passive—it's an active, creative, financial act The letter Morgan wrote to her daughter at the end of her book answers the unanswered questions—and reveals the real-life connections Your story outlasts you—leave a legacy of courage, creativity, and financial freedom Subscribe + Share CTA: Loved this episode? Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and send it to three women in your circle who are navigating motherhood, creative ambition, and the courage to build multiple streams of income. This conversation is the permission slip you've been waiting for. Keep walking your Brown Way to Money.

Student loan debt is crushing a generation of entrepreneurs before they even start. But what if there's a way out they're not telling you about? In this eye-opening conversation, Alejandra Rojas sits down with Haleini Vasquez, founder of Your Evolved Mind, to expose the truth about student debt—and the strategic paths that can save you tens of thousands of dollars. This isn't about shame or struggle medals. It's about reclaiming your financial power before debt defines your entire career. Together, they break down the hidden opportunities most first-gen students and women of color miss: community college transfer strategies, overlooked scholarships tied to corporate ERGs, employer tuition reimbursement programs, and how to navigate higher education without sacrificing your financial future. This is the roadmap no one handed you—but you absolutely deserve. This episode is a masterclass in strategic education planning, financial empowerment, and refusing to let systemic barriers dictate your worth. Whether you're currently in school, supporting someone who is, or still paying off loans from years ago, this conversation will shift how you see debt, opportunity, and your right to build wealth on your own terms. Important Links: 👉🏾 Pitch Alejandra your story: Submit here 👉🏾 Financial Freedom Toolkit: stan.store/wealthforbrowngirls 👉🏾 Subscribe + Review: www.brownwaytomoney.com/rate 👉🏾 Follow Alejandra Rojas: www.brownwaytomoney.com/LinkedIN 👉🏾 Connect with Haleini Vasquez: Your Evolved Mind Key Takeaways: 42% of Latino graduates carry student loan debt—you are not alone in this struggle Community college can save you up to $20,000+ if you transfer strategically Not all credits transfer—research your path before you enroll Corporate ERG scholarships exist and are massively underutilized Essay-based scholarships are overlooked because people assume they won't win—apply anyway Employer tuition reimbursement programs often come with strings—know the terms before you commit Ask about tuition benefits during the offer stage, not the first interview Financial shame thrives in isolation—student debt is a systemic issue, not a personal failure Your degree is an investment, but it shouldn't cost you your financial freedom It takes an average of 35+ years to pay off student loans—don't let that be your story Subscribe + Share CTA: Loved this episode? Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and send it to three women in your circle who are navigating education, debt, or financial decisions that will shape their future. Knowledge is power—and this conversation is the roadmap they need. Keep walking your Brown Way to Money.

Only 2% of women get venture capital. But what if the real barrier is readiness? In this powerful conversation, Alejandra Rojas sits down with Jo Wong, founder of Let's Grow BFF, to break down what it actually takes to become fundable as a woman of color entrepreneur. This isn't about chasing investors—it's about preparing yourself to be unignorable when the right opportunity shows up. Together, they explore the difference between needing funding and being funding-ready, how to position your business so investors see you as a partner (not a project), and why your first investor should always be you. From understanding your valuation to knowing when to walk away from bad money, this episode is a masterclass in building investor confidence from the inside out. This conversation goes beyond pitch decks and profit margins. It's about skin in the game, strategic vision, and the kind of hunger that makes funders say yes. Whether you're bootstrapping, applying for grants, or getting ready to pitch VCs, this episode will shift how you see your business, your worth, and your path to capital. Important Links: 👉🏾 Take the groundbreaking research survey now: https://brownwaytomoney.com/survey 👉🏾 Pitch Alejandra your story: Submit here 👉🏾 Subscribe + Review: www.brownwaytomoney.com/rate 👉🏾 Follow Alejandra Rojas: www.brownwaytomoney.com/LinkedIN 👉🏾 Follow Jo Wong: @JoWong on all platforms 👉🏾 Let's Grow BFF: @LetsGrowBFF on Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn Key Takeaways: You are your first investor—if you won't bet on yourself, no one else will Investors don't just want your pitch—they want to see your investment in the vision Not all money is good money—choose investors like you'd choose co-founders Return on investment isn't always financial—impact and mission matter too Know your long-term vision before you take short-term capital Service-based businesses can be valued like products—you just need the right strategy Exiting a business isn't selling out—it's strategic wealth building The struggle medal doesn't exist—stop doing it alone Show investors you've already put yourself on the shelf—literally and figuratively Subscribe + Share CTA: Loved this episode? Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and send it to three women in your circle who are ready to stop chasing funding and start becoming fundable. Your preparation today is your power tomorrow. Keep walking your Brown Way to Money.

Everyone prepares for the breakthrough, No one prepares for after it hits. Are you ready financially? In this conversation, Alejandra Rojas brings you into the real moment every woman of color entrepreneur dreams about, but rarely prepares for: the moment when everything you manifested actually shows up. The opportunities. The visibility. The house. The stages. The revenue. The pressure. Together, you explore the financial whiplash that happens when your elevation arrives faster than your systems, energy, or bank accounts expected—and what it really takes to stay grounded when your life upgrades overnight. Important Links: 👉🏾 Take The groundbreaking research now https://brownwaytomoney.com/survey 👉🏾 Join us and more grants and exclusive stories in our newsletter here 👉🏾 TEDx Talk: Three Ways to Relate to Money 👉🏾 Subscribe + Review: www.brownwaytomoney.com/rate 👉🏾 Follow Alejandra Rojas: www.brownwaytomoney.com/LinkedIN Subscribe + Share CTA: Loved this episode? Subscribe to your favorite podcast platform and send it to three women in your circle who are building their brands while holding down careers. There’s more than one way to do this—and your way is valid. Keep walking your Brown Way to Money.

Alejandra Rojas is joined by Rachel Rodgers, entrepreneur and founder of Hello Seven, to explore what it means to own your voice…all the way to producing your own TV show. Join her Kickstarter campaign here. We have already supported it, and you? Together, they explore how Rachel is transforming her book, We Should All Be Millionaires, into a visual, global movement, why women of color must take up space in media, and the real behind-the-scenes of building a business and a brand in front of the camera. This episode is a masterclass in media ownership as a wealth strategy. From navigating creative control to crowdfunding six-figure budgets, Rachel shares what it really takes to bring visibility, impact, and integrity to reality storytelling. Whether you're in the early stages of your brand or ready to scale with your full self, this episode will shift how you see representation, production, and power. Important Links: 👉🏾 Join us and more grants and exclusive stories in our newsletter: Brownwaytomoney.com/newsletter 👉🏾 Microgrant for WOC Entrepreneurs: www.brownwaytomoney.com/microgrant 👉🏾 Subscribe + Review: www.brownwaytomoney.com/rate 👉🏾 Follow Alejandra Rojas: www.brownwaytomoney.com/LinkedIN 👉🏾 Support Rachel’s Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hello7/the-million-dollar-show 📣 Subscribe + Share CTA: Loved this episode? Subscribe to your favorite podcast platform and send it to three women in your circle who are building their brands while holding down careers. There’s more than one way to do this—and your way is valid. Keep walking your Brown Way to Money.

Why do Latina founders still receive less than 2% of VC dollars? In this powerful episode, Alejandra Rojas is joined by powerhouse investors Laurel Mintz (Fabric VC), Ashley Balla (Halogen Ventures), and new angel investor Julissa to expose the reality of raising capital as a woman of color founder. Together, they share what they actually look for when funding startups, what makes them say no, and why diverse entrepreneurs—especially Latinas—need to own their voice in the venture space. This episode is a masterclass in becoming VC-ready without compromising who you are. From building community trust to navigating investor conversations with confidence, you’ll get the unfiltered truth about what it takes to raise money, build wealth, and stay rooted in purpose while doing it. Whether you’re just learning what venture capital is or actively pitching your startup, this conversation will reframe how you see money, power, and your place at the table. Important Links: 👉🏾 Join us and access more grants + exclusive stories in our newsletter here 👉🏾 Microgrant for WOC Entrepreneurs: www.brownwaytomoney.com/microgrant 👉🏾 Subscribe + Review: www.brownwaytomoney.com/rate 👉🏾 Follow Alejandra Rojas: www.brownwaytomoney.com/LinkedIN 👉🏾 Halogen Ventures: https://halogenvc.com 👉🏾 Fabric VC: https://fabricvc.com Key Takeaways: Representation on both sides of the table—founder and investor—shapes the future of funding Community traction matters more than pitch perfection—bring your data, not just your dream Your lived experience is not a liability—it's your leverage Investors want trust, resilience, and clear vision—not just a polished deck You can learn VC language for free—access is no longer the barrier Latinas don't need permission to lead—just capital and community Emotional intelligence is a business advantage, especially in underfunded industries Asking for money isn't begging—it's building legacy You don’t have to be a Latina to invest in Latinas—but Latinas must start owning more seats at the table Subscribe + Share CTA: Loved this episode? Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and send it to three women in your circle who are dreaming big, building boldly, and navigating funding conversations. Remind them: the system wasn't built for us—but we're building something better anyway. Keep walking your Brown Way to Money.

In this heart-centered conversation, Alejandra Rojas is joined by recruiter and content creator Jalonni Weaver to dismantle the myth that you have to choose between your career and your calling. Together, they explore how Jalonni built a thriving personal brand while working full-time and how that brand became a stream of income, community, and confidence. This episode is a masterclass in using your voice to build something that lasts. From building trust with your audience to negotiating brand deals on your own terms, Jalonni shares the real behind-the-scenes of being a woman of color navigating corporate life, motherhood, and content creation all while staying grounded in purpose and integrity. Whether you're brand new to showing up online or wondering how to make your content mean something, this episode will shift how you see your voice and your value. Important Links: 👉🏾 Join us and more grants and exclusive stories in our newsletter here 👉🏾 Microgrant for WOC Entrepreneurs: www.brownwaytomoney.com/microgrant 👉🏾 Subscribe + Review: www.brownwaytomoney.com/rate 👉🏾 Follow Alejandra Rojas: www.brownwaytomoney.com/LinkedIN 👉🏾 Jalonni’s Newsletter: https://chitchatswithlonni.beehiiv.com/ 👉🏾 Follow Jalonni on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jalonniweaver/ Key Takeaways: Your personal brand is the only asset you take with you if you leave your job Content creation doesn’t require perfection—just consistency and authenticity You don’t need a course or book to monetize your story Nine-to-fives can fund your vision without silencing your voice It’s not just what you say, but how you say it—especially on LinkedIn A community that trusts you is worth more than followers who scroll past you Boundaries protect your peace, not just your schedule Brand deals don’t require virality—they require value There’s power in building before you need it Subscribe + Share CTA: Loved this episode? Subscribe to your favorite podcast platform and send it to three women in your circle who are building their brands while holding down careers. There’s more than one way to do this—and your way is valid. Keep walking your Brown Way to Money. 71427321893

<p data-start="172" data-end="249"><strong data-start="172" data-end="249">Leaving your 9–5 doesn’t mean you leave your identity or success behind. Or does it?</strong></p> <p data-start="251" data-end="667">In this empowering and truth-filled episode, Alejandra Rojas is joined by community-builder and founder Beverly Vanterpool to explore what it really takes to transition from a successful corporate career into entrepreneurship—<em data-start="477" data-end="502">and do it with purpose.</em> Together, they unpack how to navigate identity shifts, redefine success beyond job titles, and build businesses grounded in passion and community, not just profit.</p> <p data-start="669" data-end="1069">This is not your typical “quit your job” conversation. It’s a trauma-informed, real-world guide to navigating the emotional, financial, and strategic aspects of pivoting into your next chapter. Beverly shares her journey from leading corporate initiatives to launching <em data-start="938" data-end="954">Career Sisters</em>, and breaks down why visibility, community, and money transparency are non-negotiable for women of color founders.</p> <h3 data-start="1581" data-end="1622"><strong data-start="1588" data-end="1622">In This Episode, You’ll Learn:</strong></h3> <ul data-start="1623" data-end="2059"> <li data-start="1623" data-end="1682"> <p data-start="1625" data-end="1682">The mindset shift required to release your 9–5 identity</p> </li> <li data-start="1683" data-end="1743"> <p data-start="1685" data-end="1743">How Beverly used side projects to test-drive her passion</p> </li> <li data-start="1744" data-end="1805"> <p data-start="1746" data-end="1805">Why community building led her to launch <em data-start="1787" data-end="1803">Career Sisters</em></p> </li> <li data-start="1806" data-end="1861"> <p data-start="1808" data-end="1861">How to redefine networking as meaningful connection</p> </li> <li data-start="1862" data-end="1920"> <p data-start="1864" data-end="1920">Tactical money tips for navigating startup investments</p> </li> <li data-start="1921" data-end="1986"> <p data-start="1923" data-end="1986">The unspoken truth about how people and luck shape your pivot</p> </li> <li data-start="1987" data-end="2059"> <p data-start="1989" data-end="2059">What most people get wrong about transferable skills and transitions</p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-start="2066" data-end="2093"><strong data-start="2073" data-end="2093">Important Links:</strong></h3> <p data-start="2094" data-end="2579">👉🏾 <strong data-start="2099" data-end="2146">Pitch Alejandra Your Story (Forbes Column):</strong> <a class="decorated-link" href= "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUAhlgncVG44TIE9Eh_Q2DAhu7Uk0G4PpEXrwNQfDXZxq7dg/viewform" data-start="2147" data-end="2163">Submit here</a><br data-start= "2163" data-end="2166" /> 👉🏾 <strong data-start="2171" data-end="2197">Follow Career Sisters:</strong> <a href= "https://www.careersisters.com">www.careersisters.com</a><a class= "decorated-link cursor-pointer" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="2198" data-end="2251"> </a><br data-start="2251" data-end="2254" /> 👉🏾 <strong data-start="2259" data-end="2290">Rate & Review This Podcast:</strong> <a class="decorated-link" href= "http://www.brownwaytomoney.com/rate" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="2291" data-end= "2358">www.brownwaytomoney.com/rate</a><br data-start="2358" data-end="2361" /> 👉🏾 <strong data-start="2366" data-end="2390">Connect on LinkedIn:</strong> <a class="decorated-link" href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandrar2019/" data-start="2391" data-end="2466">www.brownwaytomoney.com/LinkedIN</a><br data-start= "2466" data-end="2469" /> 👉🏾 <strong data-start="2474" data-end="2504">Financial Freedom Toolkit:</strong> <a class="de

<p data-start="346" data-end="971"><strong data-start="346" data-end="412">Having a business is not goign to give you financial freedom unless... </strong></p> <p data-start="346" data-end="971"><br data-start="412" data-end= "415" /> In this powerful and truth-telling episode, Alejandra Rojas is joined by investing educator <a href= "https://www.moneyconfidentclub.com/3keys">Tess Waresmith</a> to dismantle one of the biggest myths in entrepreneurship: that reinvesting in your business is enough to build wealth. Together, they unpack the marketing traps that keep women of color entrepreneurs stuck in a cycle of constant reinvestment and delayed security. This is a heart-centered, trauma-informed conversation about <span style= "box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">reclaiming your power, creating wealth on your own terms, and investing <em>for real</em>—even when your income is inconsistent</span>.</p> <p data-start="973" data-end="1282">This isn’t about Wall Street jargon or needing six figures to get started. It’s about shifting your mindset, building new financial habits, and learning how to secure your future now—not seven years from now. If you’ve ever felt like investing was “not for you,” this episode is your invitation to reclaim it.</p> <h3 data-start="2204" data-end="2227">Important Links:</h3> <p data-start="2316" data-end="2407"><strong data-start="1902" data-end="1926">👉🏾Pitch me your story:</strong> <a href= "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUAhlgncVG44TIE9Eh_Q2DAhu7Uk0G4PpEXrwNQfDXZxq7dg/viewform?usp=sharing">here</a><br data-start="2051" data-end="2054" /> 👉🏾 <strong>Financial Freedom Toolkit</strong>: <a href= "https://stan.store/wealthforbrowngirls">https://stan.store/wealthforbrowngirls</a> </p> <p data-start="2316" data-end="2407"> 👉🏾 <strong>Tess Free Mini-course</strong>: <a href= "https://www.moneyconfidentclub.com/3daysfi">https://www.moneyconfidentclub.com/3daysfi</a> <br data-start="2180" data-end="2183" /> 👉🏾 <strong data-start="2186" data-end="2217">Rate & Review This Podcast:</strong> <a class="" href= "https://www.brownwaytomoney.com/rate" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="2218" data-end= "2286">www.brownwaytomoney.com/rate</a><br data-start="2286" data-end="2289" /> <strong data-start="2292" data-end="2331">👉🏾 Follow Alejandra Rojas on LinkedIn:</strong> <a href= "https://www.brownwaytomoney.com/LinkedIN">www.brownwaytomoney.com/LinkedIN</a></p> <p data-start="2316" data-end="2407"> </p> <h2 data-start="138" data-end="159"><strong data-start="141" data-end="159">Key Takeaways:</strong></h2> <ul data-start="161" data-end="708"> <li data-start="161" data-end="239"> <p data-start="163" data-end="239"><em data-start="163" data-end= "237">“You’re already investing—you just haven’t aimed it at your future yet.”</em></p> </li> <li data-start="240" data-end="308"> <p data-start="242" data-end="308">Compound interest applies to money and the habits that create it</p> </li> <li data-start="309" data-end="384"> <p data-start="311" data-end="384">Business reinvestment without limits can sabotage your long-term wealth</p> </li> <li data-start="385" data-end="445"> <p data-start="387" data-end="445">The right investment account can lower your tax bill now</p> </li> <li data-start="446" data-end="511"> <p data-start="448" data-end="511">Wealth is about safety, freedom, and options—not just revenue</p> </li> <li data-start="512" data-end="577"> <p data-start="514" data-end="577">Start with what you can ($10, $50/month) and build from there</p> </li> <li data-start="578" data-end="637"> <p data-start="580" data-end="637">You don’t need to pay 1% fees to start investing wisely</p> </li> <li data-start="638" data-end="708"> <p data-start="640" data-end="708">Investing is not a reward for success—it’s part of how you get

<p data-start="240" data-end="325"><strong data-start="240" data-end="323">Are you struggling to tell your business story in a way that lands you funding?</strong></p> <p data-start="327" data-end="761">In this powerful episode, Alejandra sits down with <strong data-start="378" data-end= "396">Latasha Randle</strong>, program manager of the Fund Her Future grant, and <strong data-start="448" data-end="463">Irene Bekoe</strong>, a recent grant awardee and founder of <em data-start="503" data-end="524">That Good Good Shea</em>. Together, they share the inside story of how women of color entrepreneurs can position themselves to receive funding, the role of mission-driven business in winning opportunities, and how support goes far beyond just writing a check.</p> <h3 data-start="2204" data-end="2227">Important Links:</h3> <p data-start="2316" data-end="2407"><strong data-start="1902" data-end="1926">👉🏾Pitch me your story:</strong> <a href= "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUAhlgncVG44TIE9Eh_Q2DAhu7Uk0G4PpEXrwNQfDXZxq7dg/viewform?usp=sharing">here</a><br data-start="2051" data-end="2054" /> 👉🏾 <strong>Financial Freedom Toolkit</strong>: <a href= "https://stan.store/wealthforbrowngirls">https://stan.store/wealthforbrowngirls</a> <br data-start="2180" data-end="2183" /> 👉🏾 <strong data-start="2186" data-end="2217">Rate & Review This Podcast:</strong> <a class="" href= "https://www.brownwaytomoney.com/rate" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="2218" data-end= "2286">www.brownwaytomoney.com/rate</a><br data-start="2286" data-end="2289" /> <strong data-start="2292" data-end="2331">👉🏾 Follow Alejandra Rojas on LinkedIn:</strong> <a class="" href= "https://www.brownwaytomoney.com/LinkedIN" target="_new" rel= "noopener" data-start="2332" data-end= "2408">www.brownwaytomoney.com/LinkedIN</a></p> <p data-start="327" data-end="761"> </p> <p data-start="1286" data-end="1306"><strong data-start="1286" data-end="1304">Key Takeaways:</strong></p> <ul data-start="1307" data-end="1725"> <li data-start="1307" data-end="1370"> <p data-start="1309" data-end="1370">Your story is not a weakness—it’s your most powerful asset.</p> </li> <li data-start="1371" data-end="1446"> <p data-start="1373" data-end="1446">Mission-driven businesses that uplift communities stand out to funders.</p> </li> <li data-start="1447" data-end="1520"> <p data-start="1449" data-end="1520">Applying for grants requires time, patience, and editing—start early.</p> </li> <li data-start="1521" data-end="1625"> <p data-start="1523" data-end="1625">Money matters, but access to expertise and ongoing business support can be even more transformative.</p> </li> <li data-start="1626" data-end="1725"> <p data-start="1628" data-end="1725">Partnerships with the right advisors prepare you for scaling, hiring, and future opportunities.</p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p data-start="2117" data-end="2338"><strong data-start="2117" data-end="2145">✨ Subscribe + Share CTA:</strong><br data-start= "2145" data-end="2148" /> Loved this episode? Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and send it to three women in your circle who need this truth-telling and transformation. Let’s heal, grow, and rise, together.</p> <p data-start="2117" data-end="2338"><strong data-start="2956" data-end="2997">Keep walking your Brown Way to Money.</strong></p> <p> 71427321893</p>

<p>Is your income dissapearing as fast as it hits your account? This episode is for you. </p> <p>Let's reveal four tested money hacks that make your money <em data-start="396" data-end="402">stay</em> and work for you. From pausing before you spend, to selling before you invest, to turning savings into a game, these strategies are proven to grow both your bank account and your business without killing your joy.</p> <h3 data-start="2204" data-end="2227">Important Links:</h3> <p data-start="2316" data-end="2407"><strong data-start="1902" data-end="1926">👉🏾Pitch me your story:</strong> <a href= "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUAhlgncVG44TIE9Eh_Q2DAhu7Uk0G4PpEXrwNQfDXZxq7dg/viewform?usp=sharing">here</a><br data-start="2051" data-end="2054" /> 👉🏾 <strong data-start="2057" data-end="2099">Take the Financial Freedom Assessment:</strong> <a class="" href= "https://www.brownwaytomoney.com/assessment" target="_new" rel= "noopener" data-start="2100" data-end= "2180">www.brownwaytomoney.com/assessment</a><br data-start="2180" data-end="2183" /> 👉🏾 <strong data-start="2186" data-end="2217">Rate & Review This Podcast:</strong> <a class="" href= "https://www.brownwaytomoney.com/rate" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="2218" data-end= "2286">www.brownwaytomoney.com/rate</a><br data-start="2286" data-end="2289" /> <strong data-start="2292" data-end="2331">👉🏾 Follow Alejandra Rojas on LinkedIn:</strong> <a class="" href= "https://www.brownwaytomoney.com/LinkedIN" target="_new" rel= "noopener" data-start="2332" data-end= "2408">www.brownwaytomoney.com/LinkedIN</a></p> <p data-start="1016" data-end="1052"><strong data-start="1016" data-end="1050">In This Episode, You’ll Learn:</strong></p> <ul data-start="1053" data-end="1415"> <li data-start="1053" data-end="1129"> <p data-start="1055" data-end="1129">The mindset shift that keeps money from disappearing the second it lands</p> </li> <li data-start="1130" data-end="1191"> <p data-start="1132" data-end="1191">How to sell your offers <em data-start="1156" data-end="1164">before</em> investing a dime in them</p> </li> <li data-start="1192" data-end="1264"> <p data-start="1194" data-end="1264">Why automating your finances is your best defense against temptation</p> </li> <li data-start="1265" data-end="1331"> <p data-start="1267" data-end="1331">How to turn saving into something you actually look forward to</p> </li> <li data-start="1332" data-end="1415"> <p data-start="1334" data-end="1415">A behind-the-scenes announcement of July’s Brown Way to Money Microgrant winner</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="2117" data-end="2338"><strong data-start="2117" data-end="2145">✨ Subscribe + Share CTA:</strong><br data-start= "2145" data-end="2148" /> Loved this episode? Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and send it to three women in your circle who need this truth-telling and transformation. Let’s heal, grow, and rise, together.</p> <p data-start="2117" data-end="2338"><strong data-start="2956" data-end="2997">Keep walking your Brown Way to Money.</strong></p>

<p data-start="324" data-end="841">Name them, ask them, succeed.</p> <p data-start="324" data-end="841">In this episode Alejandra Rojas dives deep into the five non-negotiable money conversations every woman of color entrepreneur needs to have to build a business that sustains—not drains—your life. If you’ve been leading with hustle, vibes, and prayer but still feel stuck in financial fog, this episode offers the clarity you’ve been craving. Alejandra walks listeners through the mindset shifts, boundaries, and financial systems that transform burnout into bankable strategy.</p> <h3 data-start="2204" data-end="2227">Important Links:</h3> <p data-start="2316" data-end="2407"><strong data-start="1902" data-end="1926">👉🏾Pitch me your story:</strong> <a href= "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUAhlgncVG44TIE9Eh_Q2DAhu7Uk0G4PpEXrwNQfDXZxq7dg/viewform?usp=sharing">here</a><br data-start="1974" data-end="1977" /> 👉🏾 <strong data-start="1980" data-end="2010">Take 1 of the 5 1:1 spots:</strong> <a class="cursor-pointer" href= "https://stan.store/Moneymindsetexpert/p/financial-reset-only-5-spots" data-start="2011" data-end="2051">here</a><br data-start="2051" data-end="2054" /> 👉🏾 <strong data-start="2057" data-end="2099">Take the Financial Freedom Assessment:</strong> <a class="" href= "https://www.brownwaytomoney.com/assessment" target="_new" rel= "noopener" data-start="2100" data-end= "2180">www.brownwaytomoney.com/assessment</a><br data-start="2180" data-end="2183" /> 👉🏾 <strong data-start="2186" data-end="2217">Rate & Review This Podcast:</strong> <a class="" href= "https://www.brownwaytomoney.com/rate" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="2218" data-end= "2286">www.brownwaytomoney.com/rate</a><br data-start="2286" data-end="2289" /> <strong data-start="2292" data-end="2331">👉🏾 Follow Alejandra Rojas on LinkedIn:</strong> <a class="" href= "https://www.brownwaytomoney.com/LinkedIN" target="_new" rel= "noopener" data-start="2332" data-end= "2408">www.brownwaytomoney.com/LinkedIN</a><br data-start="2408" data-end="2411" /> <br /></p> <p data-start="843" data-end="877"><strong data-start="843" data-end="877">In This Episode, You’ll Learn:</strong></p> <ul data-start="878" data-end="1232"> <li data-start="878" data-end="952"> <p data-start="880" data-end="952">Why naming your <em data-start= "896" data-end="911">enough number</em> is the first step to financial freedom</p> </li> <li data-start="953" data-end="1019"> <p data-start="955" data-end="1019">How tax trauma shows up in our money habits—and how to heal it</p> </li> <li data-start="1020" data-end="1102"> <p data-start="1022" data-end="1102">The difference between real financial boundaries and people-pleasing discounts</p> </li> <li data-start="1103" data-end="1173"> <p data-start="1105" data-end="1173">What protecting your “future you” looks like in a business context</p> </li> <li data-start="1174" data-end="1232"> <p data-start="1176" data-end="1232">How to move from hustle-heavy to clarity-rich strategy</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="2117" data-end="2338"><strong data-start="2117" data-end="2145">✨ Subscribe + Share CTA:</strong><br data-start= "2145" data-end="2148" /> Loved this episode? Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and send it to three women in your circle who need this truth-telling and transformation. Let’s heal, grow, and rise, together.</p> <p data-start="2117" data-end="2338"><strong data-start="2956" data-end="2997">Keep walking your Brown Way to Money.</strong></p>

<h3 data-start="2204" data-end="2227">What if the fear of being seen is the money block you’ve never named?</h3> <p>In this episode, Alejandra sits down with LinkedIn strategist Natasha Walstra for a heart-centered conversation on one of the most overlooked money blocks among women of color: the fear of visibility. Together, they unpack how generational trauma, cultural expectations, and internalized doubt can keep us from stepping into our power online—and keep money and opportunities out of reach. You’ll hear actionable strategies for shifting your mindset, showing up as your expert self, and leveraging LinkedIn for real impact and income. If you’ve ever felt afraid to be visible or questioned the value of your story, this conversation will give you the mindset reframe and practical steps to break through.</p> <h3 data-start="2204" data-end="2227">Important Links:</h3> <p data-start="2316" data-end="2407">👉🏾 Sign up for Rewired: <a href= "https://www.brownwaytomoney.com/rewired">www.brownwaytomoney.com/rewired</a></p> <p data-start="2316" data-end="2407"><strong data-start="1902" data-end="1926">👉🏾Pitch me your story:</strong> <a href= "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUAhlgncVG44TIE9Eh_Q2DAhu7Uk0G4PpEXrwNQfDXZxq7dg/viewform?usp=sharing">here</a><br data-start="1974" data-end="1977" /> 👉🏾 <strong data-start="1980" data-end="2010">Take 1 of the 5 1:1 spots:</strong> <a class="cursor-pointer" href= "https://stan.store/Moneymindsetexpert/p/financial-reset-only-5-spots" data-start="2011" data-end="2051">here</a><br data-start="2051" data-end="2054" /> 👉🏾 <strong data-start="2057" data-end="2099">Take the Financial Freedom Assessment:</strong> <a class="" href= "https://www.brownwaytomoney.com/assessment" target="_new" rel= "noopener" data-start="2100" data-end= "2180">www.brownwaytomoney.com/assessment</a><br data-start="2180" data-end="2183" /> 👉🏾 <strong data-start="2186" data-end="2217">Rate & Review This Podcast:</strong> <a class="" href= "https://www.brownwaytomoney.com/rate" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="2218" data-end= "2286">www.brownwaytomoney.com/rate</a><br data-start="2286" data-end="2289" /> <strong data-start="2292" data-end="2331">👉🏾 Follow Alejandra Rojas on LinkedIn:</strong> <a class="" href= "https://www.brownwaytomoney.com/LinkedIN" target="_new" rel= "noopener" data-start="2332" data-end= "2408">www.brownwaytomoney.com/LinkedIN</a><br data-start="2408" data-end="2411" /> <strong data-start="2414" data-end="2438">👉🏾 Follow on Instagram:</strong> <a class="" href= "https://www.instagram.com/moneymindsetexpert" target="_new" rel= "noopener" data-start="2439" data-end= "2506">@moneymindsetexpert</a></p> <h3 data-start="2204" data-end="2227">In This Episode, You'll Learn:</h3> <ul> <li style="list-style-type: none;"> <ul data-start="1030" data-end="1560"> <li data-start="1030" data-end="1103"> <p data-start="1032" data-end="1103">Why true financial freedom requires you to stop hiding your expertise</p> </li> <li data-start="1104" data-end="1182"> <p data-start="1106" data-end="1182">How generational trauma and cultural narratives fuel fear of being visible</p> </li> <li data-start="1183" data-end="1260"> <p data-start="1185" data-end="1260">Natasha’s 5-pillar strategy for building influence and income on LinkedIn</p> </li> <li data-start="1261" data-end="1331"> <p data-start="1263" data-end="1331">The mindset shift from “selling” to “serving” your audience online</p> </li> <li data-start="1332" data-end="1402"> <p data-start="1334" data-end="1402">Why LinkedIn is uniquely powerful for women of color entrepreneurs</p> </li> <li data-start="1403" data-end="1491"> <p data-start="1405" data-end="1491">How to create authentic relationships and community beyond the content hamster wheel</p> </li> <li data-start="1492" data-end="156

<p>Lets talk about a financial habit I've seen cost more than lack of budget. </p> <p>In today's episode, <a href="https://alejandrar.com/">Alejandra Rojas</a> uncovers the financial habit that’s been hiding in plain sight for many women of color. Rooted in generational trauma and passed down as a tool for survival, this habit now shows up in business as undercharging, avoiding visibility, shrinking in negotiations, and staying quiet to stay safe. Alejandra shares how this inherited behavior is costing women of color their money, their voice, and their growth, and what to do about it.</p> <h3 data-start="2204" data-end="2227">Important Links:</h3> <p data-start="2316" data-end="2407">👉🏾 Sign up for Rewired: <a href= "https://www.brownwaytomoney.com/rewired">www.brownwaytomoney.com/rewired</a></p> <p data-start="2316" data-end="2407"><strong data-start="1902" data-end="1926">👉🏾Pitch me your story:</strong> <a href= "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUAhlgncVG44TIE9Eh_Q2DAhu7Uk0G4PpEXrwNQfDXZxq7dg/viewform?usp=sharing">here</a><br data-start="1974" data-end="1977" /> 👉🏾 <strong data-start="1980" data-end="2010">Take 1 of the 5 1:1 spots:</strong> <a class="cursor-pointer" href= "https://stan.store/Moneymindsetexpert/p/financial-reset-only-5-spots" data-start="2011" data-end="2051">here</a><br data-start="2051" data-end="2054" /> 👉🏾 <strong data-start="2057" data-end="2099">Take the Financial Freedom Assessment:</strong> <a class="" href= "https://www.brownwaytomoney.com/assessment" target="_new" rel= "noopener" data-start="2100" data-end= "2180">www.brownwaytomoney.com/assessment</a><br data-start="2180" data-end="2183" /> 👉🏾 <strong data-start="2186" data-end="2217">Rate & Review This Podcast:</strong> <a class="" href= "https://www.brownwaytomoney.com/rate" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="2218" data-end= "2286">www.brownwaytomoney.com/rate</a><br data-start="2286" data-end="2289" /> <strong data-start="2292" data-end="2331">👉🏾 Follow Alejandra Rojas on LinkedIn:</strong> <a class="" href= "https://www.brownwaytomoney.com/LinkedIN" target="_new" rel= "noopener" data-start="2332" data-end= "2408">www.brownwaytomoney.com/LinkedIN</a><br data-start="2408" data-end="2411" /> <strong data-start="2414" data-end="2438">👉🏾 Follow on Instagram:</strong> <a class="" href= "https://www.instagram.com/moneymindsetexpert" target="_new" rel= "noopener" data-start="2439" data-end= "2506">@moneymindsetexpert</a></p> <h3 data-start="2204" data-end="2227">In This Episode, You'll Learn:</h3> <ul data-start="861" data-end="1183"> <li data-start="861" data-end="935"> <p data-start="863" data-end="935">Why silence is the most expensive financial habit we rarely talk about</p> </li> <li data-start="936" data-end="1009"> <p data-start="938" data-end="1009">How “being grateful” has been weaponized to keep women of color small</p> </li> <li data-start="1010" data-end="1060"> <p data-start="1012" data-end="1060">What it really costs to stay quiet in business</p> </li> <li data-start="1061" data-end="1119"> <p data-start="1063" data-end="1119">Why visibility is your new protection, not your threat</p> </li> <li data-start="1120" data-end="1183"> <p data-start="1122" data-end="1183">How to start speaking up and shifting your financial future</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="1957" data-end="2115"><strong data-start="1957" data-end="1984">Microgrant Reminder:</strong><br data-start="1984" data-end="1987" /> <br data-start="2574" data-end="2577" /> Submit your application at <a class="" href= "https://brownway2money.com/" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="2604" data-end="2652">brownwaytomoney.com</a> to be considered for our monthly $500 microgrant for your business. This month’s microgrant p

<p data-start="229" data-end="862"><strong data-start="229" data-end="290">Is money still running your life from childhood memories?</strong><br data-start="290" data-end="293" /> You may be earning, saving, and even investing...but it still feels heavy, disconnected, or like you’re always one step away from losing it all. In this vulnerable and necessary episode, <a href= "https://www.alejandrar.com">Alejandra</a> gets real about the financial trauma women of color carry, especially when money was a ghost in the room growing up. She explores why no amount of budgeting or financial literacy feels like “enough” when old survival patterns are still shaping your relationship with money.</p> <h3 data-start="2204" data-end="2227">Important Links:</h3> <p data-start="2316" data-end="2407">👉🏾 Sign up for Rewired: <a href= "https://www.brownwaytomoney.com/rewired">www.brownwaytomoney.com/rewired</a></p> <p data-start="2316" data-end="2407"><strong data-start="1902" data-end="1926">👉🏾Pitch me your story:</strong> <a href= "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUAhlgncVG44TIE9Eh_Q2DAhu7Uk0G4PpEXrwNQfDXZxq7dg/viewform?usp=sharing">here</a><br data-start="1974" data-end="1977" /> 👉🏾 <strong data-start="1980" data-end="2010">Take 1 of the 5 1:1 spots:</strong> <a class="cursor-pointer" href= "https://stan.store/Moneymindsetexpert/p/financial-reset-only-5-spots" data-start="2011" data-end="2051">here</a><br data-start="2051" data-end="2054" /> 👉🏾 <strong data-start="2057" data-end="2099">Take the Financial Freedom Assessment:</strong> <a class="" href= "https://www.brownwaytomoney.com/assessment" target="_new" rel= "noopener" data-start="2100" data-end= "2180">www.brownwaytomoney.com/assessment</a><br data-start="2180" data-end="2183" /> 👉🏾 <strong data-start="2186" data-end="2217">Rate & Review This Podcast:</strong> <a class="" href= "https://www.brownwaytomoney.com/rate" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="2218" data-end= "2286">www.brownwaytomoney.com/rate</a><br data-start="2286" data-end="2289" /> <strong data-start="2292" data-end="2331">👉🏾 Follow Alejandra Rojas on LinkedIn:</strong> <a class="" href= "https://www.brownwaytomoney.com/LinkedIN" target="_new" rel= "noopener" data-start="2332" data-end= "2408">www.brownwaytomoney.com/LinkedIN</a><br data-start="2408" data-end="2411" /> <strong data-start="2414" data-end="2438">👉🏾 Follow on Instagram:</strong> <a class="" href= "https://www.instagram.com/moneymindsetexpert" target="_new" rel= "noopener" data-start="2439" data-end= "2506">@moneymindsetexpert</a></p> <p data-start="864" data-end="900"><strong data-start="864" data-end="898">In This Episode, You’ll Learn:</strong></p> <ul data-start="901" data-end="1279"> <li data-start="901" data-end="986"> <p data-start="903" data-end="986">Why feeling “bad with money” is often a trauma response, not a lack of discipline</p> </li> <li data-start="987" data-end="1066"> <p data-start="989" data-end="1066">How inherited sacrifice and silence distort your pricing, worth, and growth</p> </li> <li data-start="1067" data-end="1149"> <p data-start="1069" data-end="1149">The identity shift that happens when you stop outsourcing your value to income</p> </li> <li data-start="1150" data-end="1218"> <p data-start="1152" data-end="1218">Why rewiring your beliefs is more powerful than budgeting harder</p> </li> <li data-start="1219" data-end="1279"> <p data-start="1221" data-end="1279">The radical permission to heal your money story out loud</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="2316" data-end="2407"> </p> <p data-start="1957" data-end="2115"><strong data-start="1957" data-end="1984">Microgrant Reminder:</strong><br data-start="1984" data-end="1987" /> <br data-start="2574" da

<p data-start="244" data-end="301"><strong data-start="244" data-end="299">Is your business making money or just moving money?</strong></p> <p data-start="303" data-end="912">In this episode of <em data-start="322" data-end="346">The Brown Way to Money</em>, <a href="https://alejandrar.com/">Alejandra Rojas</a> sits down with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joycemedeiros/">Joyce Medeiros</a>, founder of Investrio, to unpack one of the most silent but dangerous blocks solopreneurs face: not understanding how their business really operates financially. Joyce shares the behind-the-scenes of building a trauma-informed, automated bookkeeping tool designed <em data-start="658" data-end="672">for us by us</em>, while Alejandra frames the financial blind spots many women of color entrepreneurs carry as trauma responses. Together, they explore how financial systems aren’t just about numbers—they’re tools of liberation, sustainability, and clarity.</p> <h3 data-start="2204" data-end="2227">Important Links:</h3> <p data-start="2231" data-end="2313">👉🏾 Learn more or join the waitlist: <a class="" href="https://www.investrio.io/" data-start="2267" data-end="2311">www.investrio.io</a></p> <p data-start="2316" data-end="2407">👉🏾 Follow Investrio: <a class= "" href="https://www.instagram.com/investrio.io/" data-start="2337" data-end="2405">@investrio.io on Instagram</a></p> <p data-start="2316" data-end="2407">👉🏾 <strong data-start="1902" data-end="1926">Pitch me your story:</strong> <a href= "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUAhlgncVG44TIE9Eh_Q2DAhu7Uk0G4PpEXrwNQfDXZxq7dg/viewform?usp=sharing">here</a><br data-start="1974" data-end="1977" /> 👉🏾 <strong data-start="1980" data-end="2010">Take 1 of the 5 1:1 spots:</strong> <a class="cursor-pointer" href= "https://stan.store/Moneymindsetexpert/p/financial-reset-only-5-spots" data-start="2011" data-end="2051">here</a><br data-start="2051" data-end="2054" /> 👉🏾 <strong data-start="2057" data-end="2099">Take the Financial Freedom Assessment:</strong> <a class="" href= "https://www.brownwaytomoney.com/assessment" target="_new" rel= "noopener" data-start="2100" data-end= "2180">www.brownwaytomoney.com/assessment</a><br data-start="2180" data-end="2183" /> 👉🏾 <strong data-start="2186" data-end="2217">Rate & Review This Podcast:</strong> <a class="" href= "https://www.brownwaytomoney.com/rate" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="2218" data-end= "2286">www.brownwaytomoney.com/rate</a><br data-start="2286" data-end="2289" /> <strong data-start="2292" data-end="2331">👉🏾 Follow Alejandra Rojas on LinkedIn:</strong> <a class="" href= "https://www.brownwaytomoney.com/LinkedIN" target="_new" rel= "noopener" data-start="2332" data-end= "2408">www.brownwaytomoney.com/LinkedIN</a><br data-start="2408" data-end="2411" /> <strong data-start="2414" data-end="2438">👉🏾 Follow on Instagram:</strong> <a class="" href= "https://www.instagram.com/moneymindsetexpert" target="_new" rel= "noopener" data-start="2439" data-end= "2506">@moneymindsetexpert</a></p> <p data-start="303" data-end="912"> </p> <h3 data-start="1437" data-end="1458">Key Takeaways:</h3> <ul data-start="1460" data-end="2197"> <li data-start="1460" data-end="1567"> <p data-start="1462" data-end="1567"><strong data-start="1462" data-end="1490">Understanding > Hustling</strong>: Many solopreneurs don’t have a revenue problem—they have a clarity problem.</p> </li> <li data-start="1568" data-end="1688"> <p data-start="1570" data-end="1688"><strong data-start="1570" data-end="1601">Financial Avoidance Is Real</strong>: Avoiding your finances doesn’t mean you’re irresponsible—it often means you’re hurt.</p> </li> <li data-start="1689" data-end="1824"> <p data-start="1691" data-end=

<p><strong data-start="415" data-end="519">You’ve done the mindset work, hired the coach, built the business—so why does money still feel hard?</strong></p> <p><br data-start="519" data-end="522" /> This episode is your wake-up call to the role financial trauma may be playing in your entrepreneurial journey. Alejandra Rojas, Forbes columnist and founder of The Brown Way to Money, breaks down how unresolved financial trauma can quietly block your rich life—no matter how much you earn or how smart you are with strategy. From emotional pricing decisions to overworking and undercharging, we unpack the patterns keeping you stuck in survival, not wealth.</p> <h3 data-start="1873" data-end="1898">Important Links:</h3> <p data-start="1899" data-end="2506">👉🏾 <strong data-start="1902" data-end="1926">Pitch me your story:</strong> <a href= "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUAhlgncVG44TIE9Eh_Q2DAhu7Uk0G4PpEXrwNQfDXZxq7dg/viewform?usp=sharing">here</a><br data-start="1974" data-end="1977" /> 👉🏾 <strong data-start="1980" data-end="2010">Take 1 of the 5 1:1 spots:</strong> <a class="cursor-pointer" href= "https://stan.store/Moneymindsetexpert/p/financial-reset-only-5-spots" data-start="2011" data-end="2051">here</a><br data-start="2051" data-end="2054" /> 👉🏾 <strong data-start="2057" data-end="2099">Take the Financial Freedom Assessment:</strong> <a class="" href= "https://www.brownwaytomoney.com/assessment" target="_new" rel= "noopener" data-start="2100" data-end= "2180">www.brownwaytomoney.com/assessment</a><br data-start="2180" data-end="2183" /> 👉🏾 <strong data-start="2186" data-end="2217">Rate & Review This Podcast:</strong> <a class="" href= "https://www.brownwaytomoney.com/rate" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="2218" data-end= "2286">www.brownwaytomoney.com/rate</a><br data-start="2286" data-end="2289" /> <strong data-start="2292" data-end="2331">👉🏾 Follow Alejandra Rojas on LinkedIn:</strong> <a class="" href= "https://www.brownwaytomoney.com/LinkedIN" target="_new" rel= "noopener" data-start="2332" data-end= "2408">www.brownwaytomoney.com/LinkedIN</a><br data-start="2408" data-end="2411" /> <strong data-start="2414" data-end="2438">👉🏾 Follow on Instagram:</strong> <a class="" href= "https://www.instagram.com/moneymindsetexpert" target="_new" rel= "noopener" data-start="2439" data-end= "2506">@moneymindsetexpert</a></p> <h3 data-start="986" data-end="1023">In This Episode: </h3> <ul data-start="1024" data-end="1380"> <li data-start="1024" data-end="1100"> <p data-start="1026" data-end="1100">What financial trauma really is—and how it’s different from money stress</p> </li> <li data-start="1101" data-end="1160"> <p data-start="1103" data-end="1160">How trauma might be disguised as "good" business habits</p> </li> <li data-start="1161" data-end="1234"> <p data-start="1163" data-end="1234">Silent signs that your nervous system is leading your money decisions</p> </li> <li data-start="1235" data-end="1309"> <p data-start="1237" data-end="1309">A trauma-informed framework to rebuild financial safety and confidence</p> </li> <li data-start="1310" data-end="1380">How to start living your rich life without guilt, fear, or burnout</li> </ul> <h3 data-start="2513" data-end="2541">Microgrant Reminder</h3> <p data-start="2542" data-end="2720">Your <strong data-start= "2547" data-end="2574">secret word is on the episode (Word of the episode"trauma")</strong><br data-start="2574" data-end="2577" /> Submit your application at <a class="" href= "https://brownway2money.com/" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="2604" data-end="2652">brownwaytomoney.com</a> to be considered for our monthly $500 microgrant for your business.</p> <h3 class="" data-start="3049" data-end="3075">Subscribe &