Experiencing racial profiling as a Mexican immigrant inspired Maria to apply to Yale. She got in and now educates first gen folks on how to build wealth for generations to come.

Maria Melchor, financial educator and creator of First Gen Living, joins the Journey To Launch Podcast to talk about ??? ?????????? ????? ??? ????? ?? ??? ?????? ?? ????? ??????? ?????? in America and how she built FirstGenLiving into the successful business it is today.

We also talk about taking on student loan debt to avoid burdening parents with school expenses, “survivor’s guilt,” the fallacy of the “working harder will make you wealthier” narrative, and more.

In this episode, you’ll also learn more about:
?How Maria’s immigrant background shaped her journey and influences her finances
?The challenge of raising second generation kids with grit through intentional parenting
?Guilt and anxiety surrounding making more money than anyone in your family
?Navigating helping family financially, starting an online content creation business, pitching yourself to loved ones, and more

Listen to “Navigating First Generation Wealth + Helping Family With Finances With Maria Melchor” by going to journeytolaunch.com/episode358 OR search “Journey To Launch” on your favorite podcasting app (and wherever you listen, make sure that you’re subscribed! It’s FREE).
.
.
.
#Journeytolaunch #personalfinance #personalfinanceforwomen #financialgoals #financialindependence #financialfreedom #budgeting #budget #personalfinanceexpert #financeblogger #debtfree #debtfreecommunity #moneyexpert #podcasting #podcast #millennialmoney #savingmoney #financialcoach #moneycoach #mompreneur #browngirlbloggers #immigrant #survivorsguilt

source