71. From a DACA Recipient to Thriving Personal Finance Coach with Leticia Torres

Latina CEO Identity

Are you ready for another client success story? In today's podcast episode, we dive deep into the inspiring journey of Leticia Torres, a personal finance coach for Latinas and Latinos. From her humble beginnings as an immigrant and DACA recipient to becoming a first-generation college graduate and excelling in the corporate tech world, Leticia's story is one of resilience, determination, and triumph.

After experiencing burnout, she decided to make a bold transition into entrepreneurship, dedicating herself to bridging the wealth gap and cultivating financial independence within the Latino community. Listen in as Leticia shares the challenges she encountered along the way, the mindset shifts she experienced while working together one-on-one, and how she booked her first client within the first month! If you're ready to take control of your life and adopt a can-do attitude while building your legacy, this episode is a must-listen! Lista? Let’s get into today’s episode!

More about Leticia Torres:

Leticia Torres is a multifaceted Latina whose inspiring journey embodies resilience and determination. As an immigrant and DACA recipient, she defied the odds to become a first-generation college graduate. After earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design from San Jose State University in 2019, she entered the corporate tech world, where her curiosity and ambition thrived, making her the first woman in her family to excel in this environment.

Leticia's interest in investing sparked when she was introduced to the option of opening a 401K retirement account, leading her to delve into the world of personal finance. Armed with newfound knowledge, she confidently negotiated to a 6-figure salary, transforming her career and financial trajectory. After four years in Tech, and one year in the architectural space, she realized her career did not bring her fulfillment anymore as she was experiencing burnout.

Having experienced the transformative power of financial literacy firsthand, Leticia transitioned into entrepreneurship as a personal finance coach. With unwavering commitment, she now dedicates herself to teaching the Latino community the principles of personal finance and investing, aiming to bridge the wealth gap and cultivate financial independence. In shaping her destiny, Leticia is also uplifting others to build a lasting legacy of financial success.

Topics covered on From a DACA Recipient to Thriving Personal Finance Coach:

1. Leticia shares how she overcame hardships to become a first-generation college graduate.

2. Leticia's transition from a successful corporate career into entrepreneurship as a personal finance coach.

3. How is Leticia working to bridge the wealth gap and cultivate financial independence within the Latino community?

4. What lessons can we learn from Leticia's journey of resilience and determination?

5. How did Leticia successfully negotiate a six-figure salary increase in the corporate tech world?

6. Why is Leticia particularly passionate about helping Spanish-speaking Latinos improve their financial literacy?

7. How does Leticia encourage others to overcome fear and take control of their finances?

8. What role did private coaching play in Leticia's journey towards becoming a personal finance coach?

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• Instagram: @leticiaa__torres

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