How Romy and Eric Paid Off $22,000 of Credit Card Debt in 6 Months REWIND

#130 In this episode, hosts Sunem and Israel welcome Romy Summerfold.</p>Romy is a Columbus, Ga native, she is 1st generation, a new mom and a wife. Romy received her Bachelor’s in Marketing and Master’s in Organizational Leadership from Columbus State University and she currently works in Marketing for a Fortune 500 company. On weekends, she likes to spend time with her friends and family, play tennis, workout, and be outside with her baby girl.</p><b>In our conversation, we discussed…</b></p><ul><li>How amazing it is that there are more and more Latinos in the South</li><li>How Romy and her partner, Eric, were able to get out of $22,000 of credit card debt in 6 months </li><li>Investing of yourself short-term can reap long-term benefits</li><li>The importance of adopting an abundance mindset and remembering that you deserve to get paid more </li><li>How you are your own job security </li><li>And so much more!</li></ul><b>Connect with Romy</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/romysummerford/">Instagram</a></li></ul><b>Connect with us</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/moneynoticiaspodcast/">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://moneynoticiaspodcast.com/">Website </a></li></ul><b>Other Episodes You Will Enjoy</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.moneynoticias.com/2115509/episodes/15098346-how-to-become-debt-free-and-build-wealth-as-a-first-generation-couple-with-yazmin-and-tijani-how-we-are-doing-it">How to Become Debt-Free and Build Wealth as a First-Generation Couple with Yazmin and Tijani | How We Are Doing It</a></li><li><a href="https://www.moneynoticias.com/2115509/episodes/13020637-how-to-take-control-of-your-debt">How to Take Control Of Your Debt</a></li><li><a href="https://www.moneynoticias.com/2115509/episodes/15958718-how-to-get-out-of-credit-card-debt-strategies-for-beginners-with-lauren-rosalanko-pointsforchange">How to Get Out of Credit Card Debt: Strategies for Beginners with Lauren Rosalanko | PointsforChange</a></li><li><a href="https://www.moneynoticias.com/2115509/episodes/17417326-how-to-pay-off-60-000-in-student-debt-and-embrace-imperfection-in-your-financial-journey-with-taylor-imperfect-taylor">How to Pay Off $60,000 in Student Debt and Embrace Imperfection in Your Financial Journey with Taylor | Imperfect Taylor</a></li></ul><b> If you have been enjoying our podcast and would like to support our work, you can buy us a coffee. We appreciate you =)</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/moneynoticias">Buy us a coffee</a></li></ul><b>Interested in receiving 1:1 or gifting someone tailored support to help you/them start investing?</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://calendly.com/info-28839/investing?month=2024-01">90-minute Investing Clarity Session</a></li></ul><a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/moneynoticias" rel="payment">Support the show</a></p>

00:40:37

How to Pay Off $60,000 in Student Debt and Embrace Imperfection in Your Financial Journey with Taylor | Imperfect Taylor

#129 In this episode, hosts Sunem and Israel welcome Taylor Hayes.</p>Taylor is a thirty-something blogger who paid off $60,000 in student loan debt over 4.5 years. Her journey to financial freedom wasn’t perfect—but she made it happen by increasing her income, cutting expenses, and staying focused. Now living in Jacksonville, Florida with her fiancé and their chocolate Labrador, Bogey, Taylor shares honest, unfiltered reflections on embracing imperfection and living a more intentional life—all while keeping her personal finances in check.</p><b>Connect with Taylor</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/imperfecttaylor/?hl=en">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://imperfecttaylor.com/">Website</a></li></ul><b>Connect with us</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/moneynoticiaspodcast/">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://moneynoticiaspodcast.com/">Website </a></li></ul><b>Other Episodes You Will Enjoy</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.moneynoticias.com/2115509/episodes/14708173-how-to-navigate-layoffs-and-unemployment">How to Navigate Layoffs and Unemployment</a></li><li><a href="https://www.moneynoticias.com/2115509/episodes/16124039-how-to-prepare-to-be-laid-off-and-overcome-job-rejections-with-dannielle-firstgenmoney">How to Prepare to Be Laid off and Overcome Job Rejections with Dannielle | FirstGenMoney</a></li><li><a href="https://www.moneynoticias.com/2115509/episodes/15489739-how-nathalia-paid-off-18-000-in-credit-card-debt-chapinabuildingwealth">How Nathalia Paid Off $18,000 in Credit Card Debt | ChapinaBuildingWealth</a></li></ul><b> If you have been enjoying our podcast and would like to support our work, you can buy us a coffee. We appreciate you =)</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/moneynoticias">Buy us a coffee</a></li></ul><b>Interested in receiving 1:1 or gifting someone tailored support to help you/them start investing?</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://calendly.com/info-28839/investing?month=2024-01">90-minute Investing Clarity Session</a></li></ul><a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/moneynoticias" rel="payment">Support the show</a></p>

00:38:08

How to Invest for Mixed-Status Families

#128: In this [solo] episode of Money Noticias podcast, the hosts Israel and Sunem discuss the importance of investing for mixed-status families, especially in light of current socio-political challenges.</p><b>Other Episodes You Will Enjoy</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.moneynoticias.com/2115509/episodes/17223990-how-to-invest-for-your-kids">How to Invest for Your Kids</a></li><li><a href="https://www.moneynoticias.com/2115509/episodes/12617692-making-your-money-work-hard-for-you">Making Your Money Work Hard for You</a></li><li><a href="https://www.moneynoticias.com/2115509/episodes/16466100-how-to-maximize-your-investments-essential-accounts-for-2025">How to Maximize Your Investments: Essential Accounts for 2025</a></li></ul><b>Connect with us!</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/moneynoticiaspodcast/">Instagram</a></li></ul><b>If you have been enjoying our podcast and would like to support our work, you can buy us a coffee. We appreciate you =)</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/moneynoticias">Buy us a coffee</a></li></ul><b>Want to begin getting your money right? Download our free money guide and training today!</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://dreamteacherproject.ck.page/69a9fa0050">6 Strategies to Take Control of Your Debt Guide</a></li></ul><b>Interested in receiving 1:1 or gifting someone tailored support to help you/them start investing?</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://calendly.com/info-28839/investing?month=2024-01">90-minute Investing Clarity Session</a></li></ul><br /></p><a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/moneynoticias" rel="payment">Support the show</a></p>

00:31:14

How to Create a Calm Money Mindset for Your Children: Insights from Andrea Ramos | Building.Gen.Wealth

#127: In this episode, hosts Sunem and Israel welcome Andrea Ramos. Andrea was born in Lima, Peru and came to the US at the young age of 5. She grew up hearing her immigrant parents tell her to save because “you never know when you’ll need it.” These words of advice kickstarted a habit of saving from a very young age. But after 10 years in the workforce, only focusing on “saving”, she started wondering “what else can I be doing with my money?” And that’s when she was introduced to investing and wealth building. She saw what was possible for more first gen WOC when the shift from only being “savers” to also becoming investors and wealth builders. And in 2020, she started her financial education company called Building Gen Wealth.</p><b>Connect with Andrea</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/building.gen.wealth/?hl=en">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://fearlessyaya.com/subscribe/">Website</a></li><li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/latina-investors/id1599080479">Podcast</a></li></ul><b>Connect with us</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/moneynoticiaspodcast/">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://moneynoticiaspodcast.com/">Website </a></li></ul><b>Other Episodes You Will Enjoy</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.moneynoticias.com/2115509/episodes/16204245-how-to-navigate-the-financial-changes-of-becoming-a-parent-with-ana-brewing-dinero">How to Navigate the Financial Changes of Becoming a Parent with Ana | Brewing Dinero</a></li><li><a href="https://www.moneynoticias.com/2115509/episodes/17223990-how-to-invest-for-your-kids">How to Invest for your Kids</a></li></ul><b> If you have been enjoying our podcast and would like to support our work, you can buy us a coffee. We appreciate you =)</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/moneynoticias">Buy us a coffee</a></li></ul><b>Interested in receiving 1:1 or gifting someone tailored support to help you/them start investing?</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://calendly.com/info-28839/investing?month=2024-01">90-minute Investing Clarity Session</a></li></ul><a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/moneynoticias" rel="payment">Support the show</a></p>

00:40:11

How to Budget for the Summer

#126: In this [solo] episode of the Money Noticias Podcast, hosts Israel and Sunem discuss the importance of budgeting while living life to the fullest during the summer.</p><b>Other Episodes You Will Enjoy</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.moneynoticias.com/2115509/episodes/16762297-how-to-live-below-your-means-the-key-to-financial-independence-with-jeremy-schneider-personal-finance-club">How to Live Below Your Means: The Key to Financial Independence with Jeremy Schneider | Personal Finance Club</a></li><li><a href="https://www.moneynoticias.com/2115509/episodes/12617692-making-your-money-work-hard-for-you">Making Your Money Work Hard for You</a></li><li><a href="https://www.moneynoticias.com/2115509/episodes/16466100-how-to-maximize-your-investments-essential-accounts-for-2025">How to Maximize Your Investments: Essential Accounts for 2025</a></li></ul><b>Connect with us!</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/moneynoticiaspodcast/">Instagram</a></li></ul><b>If you have been enjoying our podcast and would like to support our work, you can buy us a coffee. We appreciate you =)</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/moneynoticias">Buy us a coffee</a></li></ul><b>Want to begin getting your money right? Download our free money guide and training today!</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://dreamteacherproject.ck.page/69a9fa0050">6 Strategies to Take Control of Your Debt Guide</a></li></ul><b>Interested in receiving 1:1 or gifting someone tailored support to help you/them start investing?</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://calendly.com/info-28839/investing?month=2024-01">90-minute Investing Clarity Session</a></li></ul><a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/moneynoticias" rel="payment">Support the show</a></p>

00:32:46

How to Leverage Your Creativity for Financial Freedom and Success with Lucia Diaz

#125: In this episode, hosts Sunem and Israel welcome Lucia Diaz. Lucia is a published illustrator and co-author of <em>Viva Latina</em>, created in collaboration with Sandra Velasquez, the visionary CEO of Nopalera.</p>As a sought-after public speaker, she has delivered impactful talks for prestigious brands, including American Express, Target, WBENC, We All Grow Latina, and Latinas in Tech.</p>In her work as an illustrator, she has partnered with iconic global brands such as DIOR, Tiffany & Co., CHANEL, Giorgio Armani, SAKS, DVF, and Carolina Herrera, elevating events through live sketching and art that captures the essence of culture and elegance.</p>Lucia  Diaz's passion for illustration stems from a deep desire to ensure Latinas see themselves authentically represented. Growing up, the only Latina she encountered in history books was Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. This lack of visibility inspired her to take action. Studies indicate that Latinas constitute only 3-5% of the figures featured in U.S. history textbooks—a statistic that does not reflect their profound contributions to America’s legacy.</p>Through her art, storytelling, she illuminates the power of representation. Whether creating inspiring illustrations or leading dynamic workshops, her mission is to celebrate Latinas, amplify their voices, and ensure young girls—like her goddaughter—see themselves in stories of wisdom, strength, and achievement.</p><b>Connect with Lucia Diaz</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/holaluciadiaz/">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://fearlessyaya.com/subscribe/">Website</a></li></ul><b>Connect with us</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/moneynoticiaspodcast/">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://moneynoticiaspodcast.com/">Website </a></li></ul><b>Other Episodes You Will Enjoy</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.moneynoticias.com/2115509/episodes/15338517-how-to-improve-your-money-mindset-and-attract-abundance-with-erika-cruz-couragedrivenlatina">How to Improve Your Money Mindset and Attract Abundance with Erika Cruz | CourageDrivenLatina</a></li><li><a href="https://www.moneynoticias.com/2115509/episodes/16166859-how-to-financially-prepare-for-a-trump-administration">How to Financially Prepare for a Trump Administration</a></li><li><a href="https://www.moneynoticias.com/2115509/episodes/16000820-how-to-become-a-first-gen-millionaire-essential-strategies-for-financial-success">How to Become a First-Gen Millionaire: Essential Strategies for Financial Success</a></li></ul><b> If you have been enjoying our podcast and would like to support our work, you can buy us a coffee. We appreciate you =)</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/moneynoticias">Buy us a coffee</a></li></ul><b>Interested in receiving 1:1 or gifting someone tailored support to help you/them start investing?</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://calendly.com/info-28839/investing?month=2024-01">90-minute Investing Clarity Session</a></li></ul><a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/moneynoticias" rel="payment">Support the show</a></p>

00:50:37

How to Invest for your Kids

#124: In this [solo] episode of the Money Noticias Podcast, hosts Israel and Sunem hosts Israel and Sunem discuss the importance of investing for future generations, particularly for children, nieces, and nephews. They emphasize the significance of breaking generational curses and building wealth through strategic investments, such as 529 plans. The conversation covers practical strategies for starting small, the importance of consistency, and the need for financial education</p><b>Other Episodes You Will Enjoy</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.moneynoticias.com/2115509/episodes/16000820-how-to-become-a-first-gen-millionaire-essential-strategies-for-financial-success">How to Become a First-Gen Millionaire: Essential Strategies for Financial Success</a></li><li><a href="https://www.moneynoticias.com/2115509/episodes/12617692-making-your-money-work-hard-for-you">Making Your Money Work Hard for You</a></li></ul><b>Connect with us!</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/moneynoticiaspodcast/">Instagram</a></li></ul><b>If you have been enjoying our podcast and would like to support our work, you can buy us a coffee. We appreciate you =)</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/moneynoticias">Buy us a coffee</a></li></ul><b>Want to begin getting your money right? Download our free money guide and training today!</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://dreamteacherproject.ck.page/69a9fa0050">6 Strategies to Take Control of Your Debt Guide</a></li></ul><b>Interested in receiving 1:1 or gifting someone tailored support to help you/them start investing?</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://calendly.com/info-28839/investing?month=2024-01">90-minute Investing Clarity Session</a></li></ul><a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/moneynoticias" rel="payment">Support the show</a></p>

00:33:42

How to Gain Confidence in Investing and Financial Management with Nicole Stanley | Arise Financial

#123: In this episode, hosts Sunem and Israel welcome Nicole Stanley, founder of Arise Financial Coaching. Nicole shares her inspiring journey from battling crippling financial anxiety to achieving financial success. After accumulating $30K in debt, she transformed her life through personal finance education, ultimately building her family's net worth to over a quarter of a million dollars by age 27. </p>Nicole discusses the importance of shifting the narrative around money, emphasizing that it should empower rather than restrict us. The conversation covers her upbringing and how her family's relationship with money influenced her perspective. Tune in to learn how Nicole aims to help every woman reclaim their financial freedom and confidence.</p><b>Connect with Nicole</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/arise.financial.coaching/">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.arise.financial/">Website</a></li></ul><b>Connect with us</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/moneynoticiaspodcast/">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://moneynoticiaspodcast.com/">Website </a></li></ul><b>Other Episodes You Will Enjoy</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.moneynoticias.com/2115509/episodes/16762297-how-to-live-below-your-means-the-key-to-financial-independence-with-jeremy-schneider-personal-finance-club">How to Live Below Your Means: The Key to Financial Independence with Jeremy Schneider | Personal Finance Club</a></li><li><a href="https://www.moneynoticias.com/2115509/episodes/17011599-the-real-journey-to-financial-independence-jamila-souffrant-on-money-motherhood-and-meaning-journey-to-launch">The Real Journey to Financial Independence: Jamila Souffrant on Money, Motherhood, and Meaning | Journey to Launch</a></li><li><a href="https://www.moneynoticias.com/2115509/episodes/16166859-how-to-financially-prepare-for-a-trump-administration">How to Financially Prepare for a Trump Administration</a></li></ul><b> If you have been enjoying our podcast and would like to support our work, you can buy us a coffee. We appreciate you =)</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/moneynoticias">Buy us a coffee</a></li></ul><b>Interested in receiving 1:1 or gifting someone tailored support to help you/them start investing?</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://calendly.com/info-28839/investing?month=2024-01">90-minute Investing Clarity Session</a></li></ul><a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/moneynoticias" rel="payment">Support the show</a></p>

00:33:06

10 Essential Strategies to Financially Prepare for Moving Abroad

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2115509/open_sms" target="_blank">Send us a text</a></p>#121: In this [solo] episode of the Money Noticias Podcast, hosts Israel and Sunem hosts Israel and Sunem dive into the important topic of how to financially prepare for a move abroad. Tune in for practical tips and engaging conversation as the siblings explore the intricacies of moving abroad and financial readiness.</p><b>Other Episodes You Will Enjoy</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.moneynoticias.com/2115509/episodes/12936110-why-budgets-are-financial-boundaries">Why Budgets are Financial Boundaries</a></li><li><a href="https://www.moneynoticias.com/2115509/episodes/16928040-how-to-redefine-wealth-with-liz-fernandez-beyond-private-practice">How to Redefine Wealth with Liz Fernandez | Beyond Private Practice</a></li><li><a href="https://www.moneynoticias.com/2115509/episodes/15879068-how-to-navigate-financial-challenges-when-moving-abroad-with-jenny-kevin-eatbailatravel">How to Navigate Financial Challenges When Moving Abroad With Jenny & Kevin | EatBailaTravel</a></li><li><a href="https://www.moneynoticias.com/2115509/episodes/15602593-how-to-financially-prepare-for-moving-abroad-lessons-from-mexico-city">How to Financially Prepare for Moving Abroad: Lessons from Mexico City</a></li></ul><b>Connect with us!</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/moneynoticiaspodcast/">Instagram</a></li></ul><b>If you have been enjoying our podcast and would like to support our work, you can buy us a coffee. We appreciate you =)</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/moneynoticias">Buy us a coffee</a></li></ul><b>Want to begin getting your money right? Download our free money guide and training today!</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://dreamteacherproject.ck.page/69a9fa0050">6 Strategies to Take Control of Your Debt Guide</a></li></ul><b>Interested in receiving 1:1 or gifting someone tailored support to help you/them start investing?</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://calendly.com/info-28839/investing?month=2024-01">90-minute Investing Clarity Session</a></li></ul>

00:43:13

How to Navigate Finances and Identity: Heather Reese on Empowerment and Representation

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2115509/open_sms" target="_blank">Send us a text</a></p>#121: In this episode of Money Noticias podcast, hosts Sunem and Israel Tovar are joined by Heather Reese.</p>Heather is a passionate and multifaceted Latina creator, model, and activist, dedicated to championing body positivity, diversity, and social justice. As a proud plus-size woman, she uses her platform to break stereotypes, promote self-love, and uplift marginalized voices in the fashion and beauty industries. In addition to her work as a model and influencer, Heather is a skilled personal injury lawyer, using her legal expertise to fight for justice and advocate for those who have been harmed or underserved. A fierce proponent of intersectional activism, she blends her professional talents with her personal mission to empower others and create lasting change in both the legal and creative worlds.</p><b>Connect with Heather</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/heather_rxoxo/">Instagram</a></li></ul><b>Connect with us</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/moneynoticiaspodcast/">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://moneynoticiaspodcast.com/">Website </a></li></ul><b>Other Episodes You Will Enjoy</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.moneynoticias.com/2115509/episodes/15180977-how-purple-achieved-financial-independence-and-retired-at-30-apurplelife">How Purple Achieved Financial Independence and Retired at 30 | APurpleLife</a></li><li><a href="https://www.moneynoticias.com/2115509/episodes/16000820-how-to-become-a-first-gen-millionaire-essential-strategies-for-financial-success">How to Become a First-Gen Millionaire: Essential Strategies for Financial Success</a></li><li><a href="https://www.moneynoticias.com/2115509/episodes/16762297-how-to-live-below-your-means-the-key-to-financial-independence-with-jeremy-schneider-personal-finance-club">How to Live Below Your Means: The Key to Financial Independence with Jeremy Schneider | Personal Finance Club</a></li></ul><b> If you have been enjoying our podcast and would like to support our work, you can buy us a coffee. We appreciate you =)</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/moneynoticias">Buy us a coffee</a></li></ul><b>Want to begin getting your money right? Download our free money guide and training today!</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://dreamteacherproject.ck.page/69a9fa0050">6 Strategies to Take Control of Your Debt Guide</a></li></ul><b>Interested in receiving 1:1 or gifting someone tailored support to help you/them start investing?</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://calendly.com/info-28839/investing?month=2024-01">90-minute Investing Clarity Session</a></li></ul><br /></p>

00:25:53