Immigrant Finance Podcast™

The financial industry is failing immigrant communities.Not because immigrants lack the ability to build wealth—But because most financial professionals lack the training to guide them.In this episode, I share the truth no one in finance is talking about:

What if fear isn't the red flag we've been taught to run from… but the signal that expansion is near?In this deeply personal and politically urgent episode, I open up about how fear has been showing up for me lately—as a lawyer, a business owner, and a mom—and why it's time we stop letting it run the show.We talk about:– How fear is baked into the systems we're here to change– Why recognizing fear is the first step to reclaiming your power– What it looks like to lead despite fear, especially in a time when silence is complianceI also walk you through my 3-part Fear Repatterning Ritual:Recognize. Reclaim. Reempower....with raw stories from the front lines of entrepreneurship, advocacy, and visibility.If you've been afraid to speak out, grow your business, or rise as a leader—this one's for you.If fear's been keeping your mission small, here's your moment:It's time to rise.My Soul-to-Scale Mapping Session helps changemakers like you move from frozen to forward.It's clarity. It's energetic leadership. It's strategy rooted in power.DM me on Instagram ⁠@adinaaappelbaum⁠ to book your session or book your Soul-to-Scale Mapping Session ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.

Do you ever feel guilty for wanting more money? Have you struggled with the balance between financial growth and staying true to your mission? If so, this episode is exactly what you need.In this episode, I sit down with Gloria Garcia Cisneros, a Certified Financial Professional®, first-gen immigrant, proud Mexicana, and impact-driven entrepreneur, to discuss why changemakers need to shift their mindset around wealth, ownership, and sustainability. Gloria shares her powerful story of growing up undocumented, breaking generational cycles, and building financial stability—not just for herself, but for her community.What You'll Learn in This Episode: *Why it's not just okay—but necessary—to want more money (and how to get clear on what you want it for)* How to fill your own cup first so you can create lasting change for others *The hidden danger of comparison and why staying true to your mission is the key to long-term success *The power of financial knowledge and how to use it to build both wealth and impactIf you're a changemaker who dreams of financial expansion without losing your integrity, this episode is your permission slip. Money isn't the enemy—it's the fuel for your mission. Listen now and step into the next level of your purpose-driven wealth.Connect with Gloria on IG @migloriaco, Linkedin, and migloria.co

The fight for immigrant rights is at a crossroads. With the second Trump administration bringing unprecedented legal and financial attacks, many advocates and professionals are asking: How can we do more to empower immigrants right now, beyond defensive legal battles?In this episode of SYNARCHY, host and Immigrant Finance® Co-Founder Adina Appelbaum speaks directly to change-lmakers, advocates, and professionals who are ready to step up and create real, lasting impact for immigrant communities. She draws on insights from her time living in Egypt during the Arab Spring, underscoring the role of social movements and the power of hope, collective action, and resilience.She calls for the urgent need to move beyond defense mode and shift into building long-term solutions that create a better world, for example immigrant financial resilience, to make lasting change.Adina introduces the Immigrant Finance® Certification Program, a new initiative designed for those who want to go beyond advocacy and equip immigrants with the financial tools to build wealth, security, and power.

You've been told you can't build wealth as an immigrant. LET'S PROVE THEM WRONG. Far too many immigrants have been led to believe that building wealth isn't for them—but it's time to break free from those limiting beliefs.

Do you ever feel like you're burned out, but deep down, you know there's something more? In this episode, we explore how symptoms of burnout can sometimes be signs of a soul nudge—a call to grow and step into a new, aligned direction. I'll share my personal story of navigating burnout symptoms and confusion as a nonprofit immigration attorney, how I found clarity through small steps, and how this realization has helped my clients make bigger impacts. If you're feeling stuck, frustrated, or unsure of your next move, this episode is for you. Together, we'll reframe burnout and discover how it might actually be a signal to dream bigger and realign with your purpose. What You'll Learn in This Episode: How to distinguish between true burnout and a soul nudge to grow. The importance of listening to your body's signals and following your intuition. Why taking small, uncertain steps can lead to big breakthroughs in your purpose and impact. How you can transform burnout into clarity and alignment. Key Takeaways: Burnout symptoms don't always mean you need rest—they can also be a sign to grow in a new direction. Trust your body's wisdom when it tells you something feels off. Even if the path ahead is unclear, small steps can create relief and clarity over time. Resources and Mentions: Changemaker Clarity Intensive https://calendly.com/internationalempowerment/changemakerclarityintensive Let's Connect: I'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode! DM me on Instagram ⁠⁠@adinaappelbaum⁠ ⁠or leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts. Let me know how you're navigating burnout or soul nudges in your life. Subscribe & Share: If you found value in this episode, subscribe and share this episode with one person who might need to hear it today. Together, let's keep growing, aligning, and making an impact.

Change leaders and healers often feel resistance to sales because, deep down, it seems like wanting more money conflicts with our heart, values, and mission. We care deeply about helping others, so the idea of “selling” can feel misaligned. But this resistance can lead to a much bigger challenge: selling too little—or not at all—which means not earning enough to sustain ourselves and the impact we're here to create. In this episode, I share my personal journey of transforming my relationship with sales. I went from feeling afraid to sell and guilty for wanting to make more money to building a six-figure changemaker brand that's helped hundreds of people. When sales become a natural and aligned expression of your mission, everything changes. Let's continue the conversation—what's your biggest struggle with selling? Send me a message on Instagram @adinaappelbaum.

In this episode, we're breaking down the key traits of a Changemaker Brand — the bold vision, mission-driven purpose, and ripple-effect impact that set these entrepreneurs apart. You'll learn: How to recognize if your business is on track to become a Changemaker Brand. Why your messaging and offers must be crystal clear to maximize your impact. The 5 keys of how a Changemaker brands aligns purpose, people, and profit for unstoppable income and influence. Ready to position your unique gifts and expertise to make a bigger difference? Join my IMPACT Business Strategy Intensive to turn your bold vision into unstoppable income and impact.

We have entered a new era Societal institutions, systems, and structures as we know them, are crumbling We need the world's next leaders to recreate, and rebuild A new, more welcoming world One we have never seen before One that is arriving From death, comes birth From labor pain, comes life From nothing, comes everything These leaders will be those who have always thought differently — By design, or even no choice of their own: The visionaries, Born to dream of and see in their mind's eye all that is possible The entrepreneurs, Wired to create innovation and make the impossible real The immigrants, Steeped in experiencing different cultures, languages, and perspectives, all at the same time Who know deeply, that there cannot be just one way This is the moment of our lifetime This is when heroes are created We face hate, fear, and terror Human rights abuses at massive scale Families and hearts, ripped apart Destruction, The fall of Rome. We also, have the opportunity to reimagine. Rebirth. Rebuild. Renaissance. But first, A revolution. Through resistance. Activism. Actively answering a call to action. Through community, Choosing JOY, Ruling, collectively, With shared purpose, in harmony Together, our power will always be stronger Saying NO Claiming equal rights for ALL Fighting for each other, Person by person. There's no more room for waiting No one is coming We must envision, demand, create freedom, justice, and equality With shared purpose, Collaboration, And in unity As an orchestra, A SYMPHONY. Together, translating vision into reality Leveraging new technology, Innovation, And equal rights, legally Coming together Protecting our planet, Our neighbors Building a welcoming community From dusk comes dawn From death comes rebirth From nothing comes everything From here, comes SYNARCHY -- Free Community Groups: For CHANGEMAKER entrepreneurs: https://www.internationalempowerment.com/freegroup For IMMIGRANTS: https://immigrantfinance.com/community

This top finance strategy allows you to make more money and impact! In this episode, host, Financial Empowerment Strategist, and Accredited Financial Counselor Adina Appelbaum reveals how personalized financial strategies and systems—like her Goal Driven Budgeting System—have helped her and hundreds of clients break free from financial stress, embrace abundance, and achieve major milestones, such as investing, purchasing dream homes, and launching businesses. With a powerful combination of creative vision, mindset, and financial strategy, Adina shows how both immigrants and entrepreneurs can transform their financial dreams into reality. Empower yourself, your family, and your community with the tools and mindset to thrive and make a meaningful impact. Schedule a Private Financial Empowerment Strategy Session with Adina for personalized guidance: https://calendly.com/internationalempowerment/privatefinancialcoaching Join HOME - Free community group for heart-centered entrepreneurs & immigrants - https://www.internationalempowerment.com/freegroup 00:00 Introduction to Financial Strategies 00:34 The Importance of Having a Financial Plan 01:40 Personal Journey and Realizations 02:22 The Power of Strategic Planning 03:38 Financial Strategies for Entrepreneurs and Immigrants 06:26 Overcoming Financial Struggles 09:06 Learning and Growing in Financial Knowledge 09:27 Realizing the Need for a Personal Strategy 10:03 Introducing the Goal Driven Budgeting System 10:20 Balancing Present and Future Abundance 13:32 The Importance of Money Mindset 15:11 Combining Strategy and Mindset for Success 15:43 Achieving Financial Goals and Freedom 17:13 Key Takeaways for Financial Strategy 18:46 Final Thoughts and Next Steps

In this episode, dive into the journey of evolving into a heart-centered entrepreneur across five distinct stages. Host Adina Appelbaum outlines step-by-step the phases in the process from being an Underutilized Advocate to achieving the final stage of becoming a Social Change Champion. She shares personal insights from her social change career and entrepreneurial journey, providing a framework for aspiring heart-centered entrepreneurs to gain clarity and direction. Key areas covered include clarifying your purpose, understanding your ideal client, developing initial offers, building robust business systems, and mastering sales and marketing strategies. The importance of mindset, time management, and legal and financial setup is highlighted alongside strategies for scaling impact and income. Aligning business practices with core values while staying mission-driven is a common threat throughout the journey. Connect with Adina on IG @adinaappelbaum to share which stage you think you might be at and receive personalized guidance to get more clarity on next steps. https://www.instagram.com/adinaappelbaum Resources mentioned in this episode include: * Join HOME – free community group for heart-centered entrepreneurs & immigrants: https://www.internationalempowerment.com/freegroup * Find your MISSION – discover your business purpose and set the world alight with your heart: https://www.internationalempowerment.com/mission Show notes: 00:00 Introduction to the Heart Centered Entrepreneur Journey 01:06 The Five Stages of Becoming a Social Change Champion 02:59 Stage 1: The Underutilized Advocate 08:30 Stage 2: The Awakening Mission Driven Entrepreneur 10:57 Identifying Your Ideal Client 11:28 Building Your Business Strategy 12:05 Addressing Skill Gaps and Legal Setup 13:23 Time Management for Entrepreneurs 13:54 Transition to Heart-Centered Entrepreneur 14:38 Developing a Messaging Strategy 15:40 Scaling Your Offer and Sales Training 17:02 Managing Business Finances and Mindset 18:56 Reaching the Business Impact Builder Stage 20:50 Connecting Back to Purpose and Mission 21:19 Conclusion and Next Steps

The magic 3Ps - A purpose-driven, profitable business that makes impact and money comes down to these! 
 In this episode, host Adina Appelbaum, Esq., AFC®, introduces the "3P Framework" – Purpose, People, and Profit – to help entrepreneurs increase both their financial success and social impact. She shares insights on the power of building a purpose-driven, people-centered, profitable business that empowers you to make money and impact. She covers how to get clarity on your purpose, who the people are you are most excited to help, and the importance of profit (including how to work through aversion to the concept of it). Adina tells the story of her personal journey of starting an online business in 2018, and the challenges she faced with traditional bro marketing approaches -- which focused only on making money at all costs, with no consideration of people or impact. She then details the process of moving away from conventional, profit-driven strategies to develop a more value-aligned approach, and how she discovered the 3P methodology through these frustrations. The episode dives into defining purpose, understanding the needs of your target audience, and embracing profit as a means to sustain and amplify one's business mission. Adina emphasizes the importance of integrating these components to create a sustainable and impactful business. Tips and strategies for connecting with your purpose, identifying and serving your ideal clients, and ethical profit-making are provided to guide listeners in their heart-centered, impact-driven and profitable entrepreneurial journeys. 00:00 Introduction to the 3 Ps 02:16 My personal Journey and Realizations in Online Business 06:42 Discovering Purpose 11:59 Focusing on People 21:41 Understanding Profit 28:56 Conclusion and Next Steps Resources mentioned in this episode: *Free Numerology guide: ⁠⁠https://internationalempowerment.ac-page.com/gift⁠⁠ *Join HOME - free community group for heart-centered entrepreneurs & immigrants (members receive early access to all podcast episodes before they are published, behind the scenes insights, and occasional pop up coaching days!) ⁠⁠https://www.internationalempowerment.com/freegroup⁠⁠ *For new entrepreneurs: MISSION - Find your business "thing" + set the world alight with your heart ⁠⁠https://www.internationalempowerment.com/mission⁠⁠ *For entrepreneurs launching & growing: IMPACT Marketing & Sales Strategic Planning Intensive ⁠⁠https://www.internationalempowerment.com/impact⁠

Resistance is one of the BEST indicators of where we need to grow. With finances and business, it's completely normal to feel resistance. It comes in different forms for each of us — whether it be avoidance, being a busy fool overworking on unimportant things, procrastination, exhaustion, or getting caught up on minor tasks that simply don't move the needle. Most of us have been taught that when we have these negative-feeling symptoms of resistance, we should doubt ourselves, feel fear about the unknown, or shut down. But what the actual truth is that resistance is a gift. Because usually whatever is on the other side of that resistance — whatever outcome there would be if we were able to move through the resistance and go do the damn thing — is a MAJOR opportunity. The more the resistance, the bigger the opportunity. This is because our brains are designed to keep us safe. Our brains cannot distinguish things that push us outside of our comfort zone from actual danger. This is particularly true for things that will free us from the cage of societal barriers, generational patterns, and personal stories that keep us stuck from the abundance and financial freedom we each deserve. So the next time you feel massive resistance to something in your finances or business, welcome it with open arms. It's telling you where your next big opportunity lays. It's telling you what will actually move the needle! Few people in the world truly understand this truth. And even fewer take action to move through resistance intentionally so they can get to the gold on the other side. Learning how to quickly reframe negative thoughts, beliefs, patterns, and stories about money and business is critical so you can cross that bridge to financial empowerment and make the impact you're meant to make through your purpose. You don't have to go through this alone. Join HOME, our free community group for heart-centered entrepreneurs and immigrants pursing wealth and impact: https://www.internationalempowerment.com/freegroup/ Listeners receive early access episodes and community space to connect with like-minded individuals who value financial peace of mind and freedom, balance, and making a difference in the world.

Seeing icky used car salesman-like sales my whole life had left a bad taste in my mouth.

Have you been feeling brain fog, overwhelm, confusion, exhaustion, memory issues, lack of creativity, and/or even experiencing physical illnesses as you continue to do work that's simply misaligned? Taking the time to get clear on your unique values, gifts, talents and purpose and how they can be best aligned in a job can make a 180 degree transformation on these kinds of challenges -- just like it did for our guest speaker Career Coach and Reworkit Founder & CEO Jess Wass. Join me for this fascinating discussion with Jess to learn exactly how to find that clarity in your career and connect with your "why". And how doing so might even lead you to entrepreneurship!   This episode is for those of you who don't necessarily think being an entrepreneur is for you, but want to connect with your purpose in your work and learn ways to have more alignment in your career so you can be happier on a daily basis.Listen to learn about:  Jess' story of career burnout when she did not feel aligned with her values and her journey of connecting to her gifts, finding entrepreneurship, and starting her coaching company  Financial security and charging money in entrepreneurship Business models that prioritize social impact and giving back over profit at any cost How to design a career aligned with your values and makes you feel happiness, joy, and fulfillment Navigating the desire for time, flexible, and freedom in addition to money Challenging yourself to figure out what you do love through testing How nonprofit experience is actually super relevant for business Overcoming fear of business marketing and sales for the purpose of making an impact and aligning with your mission to help others How to be an "intrapreneur" so you can lead and make impact as an employee How to make money while leading and making decisions from your mission, values, and purpose Connect with Jess Wass: LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesswasserman/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/jwass24 Jess Wass is the Founder & CEO of Reworkit, a transformative coaching company dedicated to reimagining the professional landscape. She's been featured in publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, US News & World Report, Psychology Today, Bloomberg and Bloomberg Businessweek. With a passion for facilitating transformative growth, she guides individuals and organizations towards realizing their full potential through Executive & Career Coaching and facilitation of corporate workshops. She focuses on fueling transformations at both ends of the professional spectrum: for mid & senior career individuals seeking their “future-perfect” career fit and for forward-thinking companies & organizations ready to become truly great places to work. Jess has 15 yrs experience working in high-performing work environments from Finance, Strategy Consulting, Hospitality, and Startups. She's led teams from 2 to over 100 employees with a commitment to fostering dynamic, inclusive workplace cultures. As a multiracial Black woman who grew up in an interfaith household, she learned to hold multiple perspectives at once, which influences her approach to working with clients. Jess has a Masters in Social-Organizational Psychology with a concentration in Change Leadership from Teachers College at Columbia University, a BSBA in Finance and Psychology from Washington University in St. Louis, and is a certified CPCC Coach.

Everyone has rights in the financial system. The financial, tax, investing, real estate, and business rules are available to everyone. You just need to know how to play the game. With financial empowerment, you can invest, buy real estate, and start a businesses. You can build generational wealth.This episode applies to both immigrants and entrepreneurs. Begin your financial empowerment journey Know your rights. Empower yourself with financial information and strategies. Build wealth. Resources mentioned in this episode: *Immigrant Legal Rights in the Financial System Training https://immigrantfinance.com/rights *How to Buy a House as an Immigrant Masterclasshttps://immigrantfinance.com/how-to-buy-a-house-as-an-immigrant *More financial empowerment courses and programs: https://www.internationalempowerment.com/programs-and-courses P.S. Loving what you're listening to? >> Connect with Adina on instagram @adinaappelbaum to share your latest “aha!” moment and any financial empowerment questions you want to hear covered on the show! >> Support the show by leaving a review. It really makes a difference on the algorithm so we can reach more people to help. *Apple Podcasts: go to the show at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finance-business-purpose/id1545594859 and: -Scroll all the way down to where it shows a checkmark and “Write a Review”; Cclick and leave a review *Spotify: click "rate show" at the top Thank you so much for your support

Fear of judgment stops most people from ever sharing their message and becoming visible online. Whether it's posting on social media to market your online business or sharing your voice to advocate for a cause, fear keeps us small and holds us back. In this episode, learn 3 key heart-centered strategies to turn the focus back on your purpose and take action to share your perspective, despite the normal fears that come up. Here are two ways I can support you further in moving past fear so you can become financially empowered and carry out your purpose: 1. HOME - Free community group for heart-centered, mission-driven, and social entrepreneurs: https://www.internationalempowerment.com/freegroup 2. MISSION - Find your business "thing" + set the world alight with your purpose: https://www.internationalempowerment.com/mission P.S. Love this episode? >> Support the show by leaving a review on apple podcasts. It really makes a difference on the algorithm so we can reach more people to help. Apple Podcasts: Go to the show and: Scroll all the way down to where it shows a checkmark and “Write a Review” Click and leave something brief Spotify: Spotify: click rate show Thank you so much for your support

Just like a house, your business needs a foundation and pillars to support it, and allow it to grow. In this episode, learn about the 3 pillars of setting up a solid, supportive business foundation that allows you to be stable and expand. How to figure out what to start your business on now: https://www.internationalempowerment.com/businessclarity How to Set Up Your Business LLC Legal Structure on Your Own Masterclass - https://www.internationalempowerment.com/product/how-to-set-up-your-business-llc-legal-structure/ P.S...have you heard about HOME, my free financial empowerment community group for heart-centered entrepreneurs and immigrants, where members receive early access to podcast episodes? Learn more and sign up here: https://www.internationalempowerment.com/freegroup

Trump got shot. Fist bumping in the air as he walked away alive, for his supporters this has left an unforgettable image of him as a survivor and leader. For me at least, this has made it all the more real the 2024 election is coming and brought up a lot of fear. While I've been strategically planning for months around preparing for a potential Trump administration, I didn't let myself feel the fear of that possibility myself until I saw the video of Trump walking away with his fist raised after being shot. I immediately felt in my gut what this moment in history will mean for his supporters. For the people I focus on supporting in my financial empowerment work -- immigrants and heart-centered dreamers, visionaries, and entrepreneurs -- learning how to transform fear into faith couldn't be more important in these times. The biggest danger we face is losing hope -- of what better future is possible. Tapping into faith is one way we can start to prepare for whatever is to come. So that we can continue to be in a place of expansion and abundance and take steps toward building a better future - for ourselves, our families, our communities, and a more welcoming world. >> In this episode, learn a step-by-step process I have started to go through personally to begin to transmute that fear into faith, and how you can do the same. >> We're not meant to do this alone. That's why I've recently started a new free private community group for heart-centered entrepreneurs and immigrants, called HOME, to dig into financial empowerment topics together no matter what's going on in the world. Join at https://www.internationalempowerment.com/freegroup Members get to connect with like-minded individuals and receive early access to & behind the scenes episodes of the Finance Business & Purpose podcast + request episodes on whatever topics they need most.

Have you ever woken up feeling negative, even frowning for no obvious reason? Sometimes divine timing happens and we receive the EXACT lessons and messages we need to hear in those moments. Listen to this episode to hear the story of a recent experience I had flipping  around a negative day into a positive one, thanks to some lessons I received during a much needed haircut removing some dead weight!  HOME free financial empowerment community group for listeners of the show:  internationalempowerment.com/freegroup  MEMBERS RECEIVE: The first chance to access new episodes of ⁠The Finance Business & Purpose Podcast⁠ hot off the press, before they are published on the show publicly Access to an interactive financial empowerment community space, facilitated by FBP Podcast Host Adina Appelbaum, to digest the episodes together in a group setting with like-minded dreamers and aspiring and current heart-centered, mission-driven, and social entrepreneurs inspired to claim their financial abundance AND build a more welcoming world, together The opportunity to ask follow up questions for the show & request specific episode topics Special behind the scenes private access-only episodes not published anywhere else! WHY JOIN NOW: This space will eventually morph into a paid membership. Folks who join now will enjoy complimentary access to this private community space for free, right up until the official launch when it will become a paid subscription! Book mentioned in the show: The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks, available at: https://www.amazon.com/Big-Leap-Conquer-Hidden-Level/dp/0061735361 

Ask questions and engage deeper in the show's new free private financial empowerment community group HOME at internationalempowerment.com/freegroup. MEMBERS RECEIVE: The first chance to access new episodes of ⁠The Finance Business & Purpose Podcast⁠ hot off the press, before they are published on the show publicly Access to an interactive financial empowerment community space, facilitated by FBP Podcast Host Adina Appelbaum, to digest the episodes together in a group setting with like-minded dreamers and aspiring and current heart-centered, mission-driven, and social entrepreneurs inspired to claim their financial abundance AND build a more welcoming world, together The opportunity to ask follow up questions for the show & request specific episode topics Special behind the scenes private access-only episodes not published anywhere else! WHY JOIN NOW: This space will eventually morph into a paid membership. Folks who join now will enjoy complimentary access to this private community space for free, right up until the official launch when it will become a paid subscription!

Announcing HOME, our new free private financial empowerment community for heart-centered, mission-driven and social entrepreneurs. Learn more and join the group here: https://www.internationalempowerment.com/freegroup MEMBERS RECEIVE: The first chance to access new episodes of The Finance Business & Purpose Podcast hot off the press, before they are published on the show publicly Access to an interactive financial empowerment community space, facilitated by FBP Podcast Host Adina Appelbaum, to digest the episodes together in a group setting with like-minded dreamers and aspiring and current heart-centered, mission-driven, and social entrepreneurs inspired to claim their financial abundance AND build a more welcoming world, together The opportunity to ask follow up questions for the show & request specific episode topics Special behind the scenes private access-only episodes not published anywhere else! WHY JOIN NOW: This space will eventually morph into a paid membership. Folks who join now will enjoy complimentary access to this private community space for free, right up until the official launch when it will become a paid subscription!

Lasting, revolutionary, disruptive change increasingly requires getting SUPER creative about financial strategy, business and legal structures, and values alignment in this day and age, where as a society we face massive challenges to individual's rights, opportunities, and freedoms. Social entrepreneurs with big visions like our guest in this episode, So Good Pupusas and Pupusas for Education Founder Cecilia Polanco, don't allow themselves to be put in a box.  Instead of being restricted by the limitations of existing paths and models for social change, they create NEW ONES. They leverage what's available to create structures that allow for innovation and transformational change. In this episode, listen to Cecilia's story of how she has followed her life experiences and purpose to create self-sustaining educational scholarships and jobs for her community, leveraging BOTH for-profit business and non-profit organizational models. Learn more about Cecilia's work: So Good Pupusas - http://www.sogoodpupusas.com Pupusas 4 Education: https://www.pupusas4education.com  Cecilia S. Polanco is a local Durham community organizer and proud graduate of Durham Public Schools who believes #TheRevolutionWillBeWellFed. She is a daughter of the Salvadoran diaspora and indigenous peoples of El Salvador, a long time Durham resident, and local small business owner of So Good Pupusas social justice food truck, and founder of Pupusas for Education non profit community organization. She works in the fields of mental health advocacy, food and environmental justice, economic community development, youth development and organizing, and more just philanthropic and nonprofit systems. She values racial equity and anti-racism, intersectionality, the path from DEI to liberatory systems, building bridges of solidarity, freedom dreaming around decolonized strategies and systems, radical joy and celebration, and a visionary for a healing path forward together. As a facilitator she believes in co-creating brave spaces to grapple with both having experiences and being agents of harm, channeling our inner child in our work, and slowing down to prioritize connection, relationship, and heart centered work.

For the visionaries with big dreams to change the world: Here's one of the top questions social entrepreneurs in the making have been asking me! Here's the thing. It doesn't have to be either/or. You can have a business with a positive social mission that changes lives. You can have a non-profit that is financially strong and profitable. You can have BOTH a LLC & non-profit that compliment each other to support your vision. Lasting, revolutionary, disruptive change increasingly requires getting SUPER creative about financial, business, and legal structure strategy. Especially in this day and age when we face massive challenges to individual's rights, opportunities, and freedoms. That's why social entrepreneurs with BIG visions DON'T allow themselves to be put in a box. Instead of being restricted by the limitations of existing paths and models for change, social entrepreneurs create NEW ONES. So leverage structures currently available - like LLCs and NGOs - to build a foundation for innovative, transformational change. Learn how to start the next big project/business weighing on your heart in my financial empowerment program for advocates and heart-centered entrepreneurs, Abundance Amplified: https://www.internationalempowerment.com/abundance-amplified

These lessons took me THOUSANDS of $$$s in investments and YEARS to learn, and eventually led me to embrace entrepreneurship:It was 2017. I had been doing meaningful, impactful work I am super passionate about as an immigrants' rights lawyer and advocate. But something big was missing.

What changed my relationship with money forever…I had always conflated abundance with gluttony, thinking abundance meant having SO much that it was at the harm and expense of others.

Ever hear the saying "health is wealth?" There's a reason for that! Dig in with me to explore WHY mental, emotional, and physical health = financial health! In this episode, we'll also cover 5 key strategies to build more financial health in your life through self-care practices. Can't wait to hear what you think of this episode! Message me on instagram @adinaappelbaum and share your biggest “aha!” moment from the episode! Loving what you're listening to? >> Help us reach more people we can help by leaving a brief review on apple podcasts. It really makes a HUGE difference on the algorithm to reach more people. You can just go to the show on apple podcasts here and: Scroll all the way down to where it says a checkmark and “Write a Review” Click and leave a quick review. If you're on Spotify, you can leave us some stars :) Thanks you so much for your support

Businesses can be a force for good. In this episode, learn about the B corp movement with guest Adrian Gershom. Adrian is a marketing and sustainability consultant, adjunct professor within Northwestern's Master of Science in Energy and Sustainability (MSES) Program, and Executive Chair of B Local Illinois. As an expert in sustainable branding and marketing solutions, Adrian works with clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies. A particular area of focus for Adrian in this role is the use of healthy culture, corporate values, and commitment to purpose in order to position people and brands for long term success. Adrian graduated summa cum laude from the University of Wisconsin at Green Bay and has completed the Next Economy MBA program from Lift Economy. Connect with Adrian on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriangershom Resources mentioned in this episode: Illinois B Corps: illinoisbcorps.org Global B Corps: bcorporation.net  Episode 169 Racial Justice in Real Estate Wealth Building with Sara Alvarado - Sara's racial justice resources: https://saraalvarado.com/free-resources/

Ever feel like you're banging your head on the wall, trying to figure out what you should create a business on? Here's how to get past one of the biggest barriers to ever starting your business! In this episode, listen to 3 of my top strategies to figure out what to start your business on, so you can finally getting clarity and have certainty of what direction to focus your energy. For YEARS, I was stuck in this stage of trying to figure out what to start a business on. I was dying inside to create a business that would give me and my family more financial options and increase my impact. I desperately wanted to expand. I just didn't know where, how, or WHAT to start, filling me with so much frustration and pent up energy.

When we were struggling with finances after my husband immigrated to the U.S., the HARDEST PART was not knowing the big picture of what we were supposed to even focus on.

Part of tapping into your entrepreneurial heart is realizing you're ALREADY an entrepreneur. You don't need to have a business currently. If you're at all wanting to tap into your entrepreneurial heart inside, trust me, you're ALREADY an entrepreneur. Listen to this episode to hear 4 key steps how you can TAP FURTHER into your inner entrepreneurial heart that's already here by clearing the space and energy needed to allow it to EXPRESS itself & CREATE. You have an entrepreneurial heart if something inside dreams of creating, innovating, serving others with larger impact, having a business, getting to work for yourself, creating solutions for some of the world's biggest problems…. It may be that in your job you are an innovator. A leader. A disrupter. A thought leader. Developing new ideas, projects, programs, and solutions. This was me before I started my very first online business. I had already been behaving as an entrepreneur for years as an immigration attorney by creating new innovative projects and programs. I only realized it years later after I had already started an online business... Once I saw I had always been an entrepreneur at heart, it felt like my chest BLEW open.

Here's a controversial opinion: profit and meaning go hand in hand. Traditional approaches to business focus on profit first, without people and the environment being part of the equation. In this episode, learn how to develop a completely different approach to business that balances people, planet, and profit. Our guest Lisa Geason-Bauer joins to lay out fascinating business concepts in this area around sustainability, Triple Bottom Line theory, the B corp movement, stakeholder capitalism, and the interconnectedness of all systems. Lisa is the president of Evolution Marketing, a Wisconsin-based woman-owned Certified B Corporation® specializing in the area of sustainability consulting, impact storytelling, environmentally responsible creative design, and ethical marketing. Lisa is a sustainability, ESG practitioner and has been helping companies tell their impact stories for over a decade.  As a consultant she has worked on projects in supply chain sustainability, social sustainability (i.e. workforce engagement, culture and DEI), renewable energy, energy efficiency and the green building space.  Lisa is a co-founder of B Local WI and the current Chair.  She is also the Vice Chair of the Waukesha-Ozaukee-Washington County Workforce Development  Board.  In 2023, Lisa was part of the first cohort of US & Canadian B Consultants to complete the new B Lab US & Canada Trained B Consultants Program. Lisa on Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisageasonbauer/ Evolution Marketing on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/evolution-marketing-llc/ Evolution Marketing: https://www.greenmkting.com/ Resources mentioned in this episode: UN sustainable development goals: https://sdgs.un.org/goals 2022 Global impact report from B Lab Global showcasing the impacts of the B corp movement and stakeholder capitalism: https://infogram.com/1te9x6k1pgzx0lbwo7490melglizo4md81 B Lab Global: https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us B Lab US & Canada : https://usca.bcorporation.net/ About the B Impact Assessment (tool is free):  https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/programs-and-tools/b-impact-assessment/ (you only pay if you want your score to be verified) 2018 Article on the 25th anniversary of the phrase “Triple Bottom Line”: https://hbr.org/2018/06/25-years-ago-i-coined-the-phrase-triple-bottom-line-heres-why-im-giving-up-on-it

Choosing between meaning and money is a trap. Have you found yourself feeling stuck needing to decide between the two? Perhaps you've been told: >> You can only give back once you make a lot of money.  Or rather: >> That if you focus on money, you are greedy, selfish, and not prioritizing serving others. But having to pick meaning OR money is a FALSE CHOICE. I know because I've experienced this inner dilemma in my own journey. In this episode, for the first time I am sharing my own personal online business story, and the journey I've gone on in "the Meaning vs. Money F*ckloop" -- a belief construct that keeps us restricted in thinking that we must choose EITHER meaning and following our purpose OR money. From my nonprofit career journey of focusing only on pursuing meaning to my family's financial struggles and feeling like I had to choose between the two, to starting an impactful online business and learning how it can be both/and - meaning and money - listen in to hear my MOST vulnerable episode yet. Sharing my experience of struggling in and eventually busting out of the Meaning vs. Money F*ckloop, I touch on the shortcomings of the traditional approach to business that prioritizes profits over people. In this episode I show you how I learned to blend core business strategies and skills with a focus on purpose and impact to develop a more aligned approach to business, finances, and life. An approach that balances BOTH meaning AND money. Listen in to learn how to overcome the false choice of needing to pick either meaning or money for good so you can build a life that aligns with your purpose and has financial peace of mind. >> I'd love to hear what is your #1 takeaway from my story? Share with me on instagram ⁠@adinaappelbaum⁠! >> If you're interested in working together on developing a business balancing both meaning AND money, apply to join the Illuminate Digital® Business Impact Accelerator: https://www.internationalempowerment.com/illuminatedigital

Investing: it's not about the money.  It's about expansion. Most people invest because they want more money. Why? To feel safety and security. THE ACTUAL TRUTH is... investing for these reasons can actually be RESTRICTIVE and severely LIMIT the potential of your investment earnings and growth. Money is a made up human concept.  It's actually just a symbol to exchange value.  As long as our sense of safety and security is based on it, we'll never feel safe. Instead, we can see money and investments as always expanding and growing, just like nature and the larger universe. Listen to episode 183 of the Finance Business & Purpose Podcast to explore investing from a place of expansion, instead of restriction. Stay tuned for guided journaling questions at the end of the episode to help you APPLY this powerful reframe to increase the power of your investing strategy! >>P.S. Message me on IG @adinaappelbaum or @immigrant.finance to share: What's your EXPANSION-based reason for investing?

I'm SO excited to welcome in Season 6 with you! I'm jumping in by making a BIG call to action to all entrepreneurs in the online space: it's time to incorporate social change -- contributing toward addressing a larger social cause -- in your businesses, in addition to profit making. In this season, we will be exploring creating social change through the vehicle of entrepreneurship. I can't WAIT to investigate some of the following questions with you: *Why are entrepreneurs some of the best leaders for social change? *How can entrepreneurs can go beyond just focusing on making money and use business as a force of good to make social change that helps solve some of the most pressing problems people are facing today? *How can we leverage the power of the internet to build a better world together, sustainably? We'll of course also be digging into topics around finance, business development, and finding your purpose.

Seasons 4 & 5 of this podcast have been full of so many messy, beautiful shifts as I have gone through this journey of expansion and integration during the past ~9 months and my second pregnancy! Listen to this wrap-up to hear some reflections on what these two seasons have meant to me and involved to get an inside look behind the scenes of the evolution of the Finance Business & Purpose Podcast. These days, I'm laser focused on my mission to help people break through societal barriers holding them back (whether they be related to finances, business, purpose, and/or mindset) so that, together, we can build a more welcoming world. I'm not here to mess around. --> If you're serious about getting to your next level and ready to blast through whatever is holding you back, I'll be your biggest champion and heart-filled guide. DM me on IG @‌adinaappelbaum or email me at hello@internationalempowerment.com to book a private 1:1 breakthrough coaching session. --> Until Season 6 of the podcast is ready to be born, here are the best ways to stay connected: *Instagram @‌adinaappelbaum and @‌immigrant.finance *Join our International Empowerment® email list at this link to access my next words of wisdom: https://internationalempowerment.activehosted.com/f/16 *Subscribe to the Immigrant Finance™ channel on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUEt5sUxmHo8Xj1FBfMZw0g

Have you thought about becoming a coach but thought, "there's already too many coaches out there"? This belief stops many people from starting an online coaching business. Here's the thing. There is no one else out there in the world who has had the same life experiences, perspectives, and life lessons you have had. Read that again.  No one else can offer the same guidance the way you can, because they have not lived the way you have. And there are people out there who only YOU are meant to help and serve at this moment in their journey. When you understand this, you'll know how to overcome it quickly the next time that pesky self-doubt comes up about your ability to start an online coaching business. In this episode, I'm going to show you how to move past fears getting in the way of starting a coaching business for good so you can move forward. You'll also learn: How to get past the common misbelief that you need a certification, degree, or other permission from others to become a coach  How to figure out what topic you are meant to coach people on What to do when you don't know how to even start in coaching How to respond to doubts and fears that get in the way Listen to Ep. 180: How to Start an Online Coaching Business if you're ready to hear 4 ways you can get started developing an online coaching business! Book a complimentary 30 minute business strategy consultation here: https://calendly.com/internationalempowerment/consult  FREE guide: How to Start a Successful Socially Impactful Online Business (Without Quitting Your Day Job!) – internationalempowerment.ac-page.com/dayjob

There does not need to be any secret to financial freedom. But why do people make achieving financial freedom sound like such a mystery? It's because we are never taught the foundations of personal finance and wealth building in school or society. Here's the thing. While financial freedom means something different for everyone, there are certain building blocks that are helpful for all to learn when building their own unique path to get there. In Ep. 179: 5 Steps to Achieving Financial Freedom, I'm going to show you 5 steps how to start to achieve financial freedom so you can move past the mystery of how to do so and start taking action to get there. Thank you for listening to the Finance Business & Purpose Podcast! *Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let me know what you think of this episode! (Scroll all the way down and click where it says a checkmark and "Write a Review") *Book a complimentary 30 min financial/business strategy consult with us at https://calendly.com/internationalempowerment/consult *Connect with Adina on instagram @‌adinaappelbaum and @‌immigrant.finance *If you're from an immigrant family: -Apply to join Immigrant Finance School™, our signature wealth building program for immigrant families, where we empower people to make that shift from surviving to thriving to build generational wealth: immigrantfinanceschool.com -Subscribe to our Immigrant Finance™ channel on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUEt5sUxmHo8Xj1FBfMZw0g

When your cup is empty, it's impossible to keep filling the cup for others. But how can we fill our own cup when we have sooo many responsibilities to take care of others, from aging parents to young children to siblings to colleagues and clients who depend on us? It's about learning to prioritize yourself first. I know, when I first heard this concept, I thought, but "that's so selfish!" A recovering people pleaser, it felt really uncomfortable to even prioritize myself at all. Nevermind put myself first. Here's the thing. If you don't fill your cup first, you won't be able to keep filling the cup for others. At some point, you'll run out. There will be nothing left to give. Read that again.  But when you understand how taking time to fill your own cup allows you to actually be in a position to serve others more, you'll know how to turn things back around quickly the next time you're feeling depleted and burnt out from constantly giving and giving. In this episode I'm going to show you how to be there for others by taking care of your own finances, business, and self care. You'll also learn: How to start planning for both your own personal finances and the financial needs for family members who rely on you The two key ingredients how to fill your own cup in business - to build a sustainable business foundation - so you can show up and focus on what it's really all about - people and purpose How much to weigh your own self care as well Listen to Ep. 178: How to Fill Your Own Cup So You Can Fill the Cup for Others if you're ready to stop putting yourself last (or not even on the list...) so you can REALLY be there for those who need you. *Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let me know what you think of this episode! (Scroll all the way down and click where it says a checkmark and "Write a Review") *Book a complimentary 30 min financial/business strategy consult with us at https://calendly.com/internationalempowerment/consult *Connect with Adina on instagram @‌adinaappelbaum and @‌immigrant.finance *If you're from an immigrant family: -Apply to join Immigrant Finance School™, our signature wealth building program for immigrant families, where we empower people to make that shift from surviving to thriving to build generational wealth: immigrantfinanceschool.com -Subscribe to our Immigrant Finance™ channel on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUEt5sUxmHo8Xj1FBfMZw0g

Did you know you can 10x your goals for the year through even the smallest tweaks? And even by scrapping some of your plans you had from the beginning of the year? In this episode, I guide you through the process of checking in with yourself on how things are going so far the first half of this year by sharing some of my own story and process. By re-evaluating what's working and not working, you can give yourself an opportunity to be real with yourself about what changes you can make to propel your growth forward for the second half of the year. Sometimes it's the smallest shifts and tweaks that can make all the difference. As we are about half way through the year, join me to check in on how any goals you set in the beginning of the year have been going and how to make changes accordingly. I discuss some lessons in how I have been able to continue to grow during the first half of 2023, despite facing challenges. Some key takeaways we will get into in the show: *How to be less hard on yourself and change the framing from feeling failure/shame/pressure/guilt for not meeting certain goals *How to give yourself more freedom and flexibility to allow your goals to change and evolve organically. *How to re-assess your goals given you are a different person than you were in the beginning of 2023. It's ok for goals to change! Goals you anticipated in the beginning of the year may no longer apply or no longer feel good. *How to allow room for spaciousness, that's where expansion you might not have been able to even imagine when previously goal-setting happens (I dive deeper on this in the show) What shifts and tweaks do you plan to make for the rest of 2023? DM me on IG @adinaappelbaum or @immigrant.finance -- I would love to hear!! Book a complimentary 30 minute financial / business strategy consultation here: https://calendly.com/internationalempowerment/consult 

Most people think they have to be super rich to build generational wealth for their children. Why is that? The thing is, most people just don't have access to the information on HOW they can build wealth for their little ones.  That's why so many folks end up saving and saving, budgeting, and building credit, but never actually being able to build wealth to pass down to family. I get it, I also thought it was way out of reach for us until I learned about investing strategies for kids! Here's the thing, strategies to invest for children are available for ALL. Read that again.  It's just about learning how to play the game. In this episode, I'm going to teach you about some of the main investment accounts available to build generational wealth for your children and other loved little ones in your life so you can avoid staying in the dark on how to give your kiddos a better life financially and go ahead and start building generation wealth for children. You'll also learn: -How to get started with investing for children -Three of the main types of investment accounts for children -Tax strategies to hold on to the money that grows Listen to Ep. 176: How to Invest & Build Wealth for Children if you're ready to ready to stop getting nowhere with saving for your kids' future and start helping them build wealth today! *We're here to support you! Book a free 30 minute consultation here: https://calendly.com/internationalempowerment/consult *If you're from an immigrant family: -Apply to join Immigrant Finance School™, our signature wealth building program for immigrant families, where we empower people to make that shift from surviving to thriving to build generational wealth: immigrantfinanceschool.com -Subscribe to our Immigrant Finance™ channel on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUEt5sUxmHo8Xj1FBfMZw0g -Connect with us on instagram @immigrant.finance

Systems are powerful because they allow you to free up time and energy to focus on your most creative and important work that excites you. By automating repetitive, mundane tasks that suck up so much time, you can streamline tasks that get you down and become an energy suck. Originally from Argentina, guest speaker and systems expert Sofia Scott tells her story of moving to the U.S. when she was 5 years old and going on to build a wide-ranging career across international development and aid, business development, project management, business analysis, and most recently, private sector technology program management for large companies like Microsoft. Sofia gives highly valuable tips and strategies on how to start building systems when you are just starting a business. In this episode, learn: -How to start thinking about building processes and systems in your business step by step -How to identify tasks to automate and reduce duplicative steps -Strategies to develop the same way to get the same result each time for recurring actions in your business, instead of having to figure out different ways each time Connect with Sofia Scott at sofia.gscott@gmail.com Thank you for listening to the Finance Business & Purpose Podcast! *Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you think of this episode! (Scroll all the way down and click where it says a checkmark and "Write a Review") *Book a complimentary 30 min financial/business strategy consult with us at https://calendly.com/internationalempowerment/consult *Connect with Adina on instagram @‌adinaappelbaum and @‌immigrant.finance *If you're from an immigrant family: -Apply to join Immigrant Finance School™, our signature wealth building program for immigrant families, where we empower people to make that shift from surviving to thriving to build generational wealth: immigrantfinanceschool.com -Subscribe to our Immigrant Finance™ channel on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUEt5sUxmHo8Xj1FBfMZw0g

Have you been feeling stuck, with a burning desire to make a larger impact but not sure how to channel it most effectively? What's causing that? Turns out you're not alone - many people are feeling this deep question brewing. Like something is missing. That there is a greater purpose calling. In this episode, I discuss how I similarly felt deep frustration, knowing I had so much more in me to create and serve others with. (And how, ultimately, this moved me toward creating Immigrant Finance.) Listen to learn about larger astrological transformations happening for the next nearly 20 years as Pluto has entered Aquarius, which will define our generation, and what they mean for you in terms of your finances, business endeavors, and purpose. When you understand the context of how these shifts are happening, you'll have more insight into whatever frustrations may be coming up for you in this area and what direction they might be moving you toward, for the better. In this episode I'm going to show you how some of the astrology in the skies above helps shed light on why many of us have been feeling these struggles so we can each move into a space more oriented toward focusing on the betterment of the world. *Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let me know what you think of this episode! (Scroll all the way down and click where it says a checkmark and "Write a Review") *Book a complimentary 30 minute financial strategy consultation here: https://calendly.com/internationalempowerment/consult  *Apply to join the Illuminate Digital™️ Social Impact Business Accelerator: https://www.illuminatedigitalaccelerator.com *Previous episodes mentioned in this episode: Episode 145. What is Social Entrepreneurship? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/145-what-is-social-entrepreneurship/id1545594859?i=1000584636762 Episode 143. What is the Aquarian Age? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/143-what-is-the-aquarian-age/id1545594859?i=1000583021805

Florida recently passed a new anti-immigrant law SB 1718, which is cruel, discriminatory, racist, and MUST be stopped.This hateful legislation is anti-family, anti-health, and anti-safety, and unfairly targets undocumented Floridians and every sector of society that connects with them, including Florida hospitals, businesses, houses of worship, and schools.In this episode, listen to an overview of the new law and what you can do to fight back. WHAT YOU CAN DO: 1. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS - free resources on immigrants' rights: *ILRC Red Cards - https://www.ilrc.org/red-cards*ACLU We Have Rights guides - https://www.aclu.org/issues/immigrants-rights/ice-and-border-patrol-abuses/we-have-rights*How to get an ITIN: https://immigrantfinance.com/itin 2. SUPPORT FLORIDA IMMIGRANTS' RIGHTS GROUPS on the frontlines such as the ACLU of Florida, the Southern Poverty Law Center, Americans for Immigrant Justice, Latino Justice, the Orlando Center for Justice, etc. 3. Urge everyone you know who is eligible to apply to naturalize and register to vote so we can keep DeSantis out of the white house. Find immigration legal services here: https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/nonprofit/legaldirectory/search?state #florida #SB1718 #immigration #immigrantsmakeamericagreat #immigrantsrights

Being in the dark not knowing what your unique gifts are is one of the worst ways to discover your purpose. That's why having awareness of your gift and its meaning is a powerful tool to allow you to stop wasting energy in the wrong areas so you can more fully step into what you're effortlessly meant to share with the world.  Listen to this episode to learn life-changing information about how to discover your unique gift with the ancient tool of numerology, including: -How having awareness of your gift can transform how you show up in work, business, relationships, and your purpose. -How to stop feeling burnt out and exhausted trying to make a difference and instead live intentionally from your gift so you can begin to live effortlessly from your purpose -How to be in more alignment with what you're here meant to do *Free Guide on How to Calculate Your Personal Numerology Gift: internationalempowerment.ac-page.com/gift *Book a Personalized Numerology Reading Session with Adina: https://calendly.com/internationalempowerment/numerologyreading

Fear around money is one of the main things holding us all back from all aspects of life - whether it's investing in the stock market, sleeping better, or having a healthier relationship with ourselves and our families. In this talk learn how you can get over money fear blocks so you can start investing, growing your money, and living the life you deserve to enjoy. *Book a private money mindset coaching session here: https://calendly.com/internationalempowerment/moneymindsetcoaching *Book a complimentary 30 min financial/business strategy consult with us at https://calendly.com/internationalempowerment/consult *Connect with Adina on instagram @‌adinaappelbaum and @‌immigrant.finance *If you're from an immigrant family: -Apply to join Immigrant Finance School™, our signature wealth building program for immigrant families, where we empower people to make that shift from surviving to thriving to build generational wealth: immigrantfinanceschool.com -Subscribe to our Immigrant Finance™ channel on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUEt5sUxmHo8Xj1FBfMZw0g

For most of our students and community members, learning how to invest is NOT the main thing blocking them from building wealth. For immigrant families, we see that learning how to navigate the intersection of the immigration law and financial systems is also NOT the main issue. Guess what is? It's FEAR. 

Fighting for racial justice while building wealth for yourself AND others CAN co-exist. Sara Alvarado is living proof. In this dynamic episode, listen to Sara's story of building a real estate brokerage firm with her husband as well as building a movement to fight for racial justice and financial inclusion in the real estate home ownership space. Her experiences and courage are nothing short of inspiring. Sara Alvarado is an author, speaker, teacher, and co-conspirator who works in real estate and racial justice. She is the Author of ⁠Dreaming In Spanish⁠, a real estate badass, and the Co-Founder of ⁠⁠OWN IT: Building Black Wealth. Learn more about Sara's work at ⁠SaraAlvarado.com⁠ and connect with her on IG @saralilacalvarado Purchase Sara's book here: https://tr.ee/IrP8u7GwqE and check out Sara's free racial justice resources here: https://saraalvarado.com/free-resources/ Thank you for listening to the Finance Business & Purpose Podcast! Book a complimentary 30 min financial strategy consult with us at https://calendly.com/internationalempowerment/consult If you're from an immigrant family - apply to join Immigrant Finance School™, our signature wealth building program for immigrant families, where we empower people to make that shift from surviving to thriving to build generational wealth: immigrantfinanceschool.com Connect with Adina on instagram @‌adinaappelbaum and @‌immigrant.finance Immigrant Finance™ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUEt5sUxmHo8Xj1FBfMZw0g

Feel like prioritizing your own financial situation would be at odds with your passion to serve others? What's causing that? Unfortunately, many of us have been taught that focusing on our own needs is selfish, in conflict with our values, and greedy. This is definitely something I've struggled with over the years having worked in the public interest/social justice space for about 15 years. Here's the thing. Even if you are able to do meaningful work serving others while struggling with finances yourself, your capacity to make the impact you could be making is more limited than it needs to be. Read that again.  But when you understand why it doesn't have to be either/or, you'll know how to reframe it when it comes up for you. In this episode, I'm going to show you how to start to move past the belief that you have to sacrifice yourself for good so you can move forward, find more financial peace of mind, and expand your impact. You'll also learn: *Why it's important to prioritize your finances so you can serve others *The continuum I use to think about finding abundance, as something that does not involve gluttony at the expense of others *What to do when you find yourself struggling financially *How to take action learning about finances (finally!) break free from getting in your own way of accessing financial security --> Listen to Ep. 168: Prioritizing Your Finances So You Can Serve Others if you're ready to stop keeping yourself stuck in scarcity beliefs at your own expense and be in a position to serve others with a greater impact. Thank you for listening to the Finance Business & Purpose Podcast! Book a complimentary 30 min financial strategy consult with us at https://calendly.com/internationalempowerment/consult If you're from an immigrant family - apply to join Immigrant Finance School™, our signature wealth building program for immigrant families, where we empower people to make that shift from surviving to thriving to build generational wealth: immigrantfinanceschool.com Connect with Adina on instagram @‌adinaappelbaum and @‌immigrant.finance Immigrant Finance™ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUEt5sUxmHo8Xj1FBfMZw0g

Have you felt lost about how to figure out the direction of your career? In this episode, guest Simone W. Johnson Smith shares her inspiring story of how she navigated the educational and career systems in the U.S. to discover her career path after immigrating to the U.S. from Jamaica as a young girl to later become a U.S. diplomat. Simone's story provides a powerful example of the importance of constantly learning, being curious, and following the signs for guidance on the next step in following your purpose. From following her excitement to study Spanish at a young age in Jamaica, to following the tip of a friend to apply for a highly esteemed fellowship to work at the U.S. Department of State, to pursuing opportunities to work abroad in international affairs and humanitarian work, Simone shows us how to stay open to opportunities along the way in our journey that can guide us toward more closely discovering our purpose. For individuals from immigrant families in particular, this episode touches on important lessons such as: *H​ow to pursue your dreams, even if you have less connections and privilege than others born in the U.S.,  *How to use time wisely to reach your goals, and  *How to find the right support from mentors to help show you the way. For more inspiring stories on the positive contributions of immigrants to American Life, listen to Simone's podcast "The Immigrant Experience in America," available on all major platforms including iTunes here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-immigrant-experience-in-america/id1595952623 Thank you for listening to the Finance Business & Purpose Podcast! Book a complimentary 30 min financial strategy consult with us at https://calendly.com/internationalempowerment/consult If you're from an immigrant family - apply to join Immigrant Finance School™, our signature wealth building program for immigrant families, where we empower people to make that shift from surviving to thriving to build generational wealth: immigrantfinanceschool.com Connect with Adina on instagram @‌adinaappelbaum and @‌immigrant.finance Immigrant Finance™ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUEt5sUxmHo8Xj1FBfMZw0g

“I can't start a business because…_______” --> Fill in the blank. What's causing that? Whether it's low self worth, fear of failure, imposter syndrome, lack of confidence in your ability to make it happen, playing small with your greatness, or one of the million other thing, there are so many mindset hurdles that get in the way of our dreams and goals. The thing is, these doubts and fears are completely part of the entrepreneurial process. It is normal and expected to feel them.​​It's actually a good sign that you're moving out of your comfort zone and growing. (I wish someone had explained this to us straight up when we started our business back in 2018!) Here's the thing. When you understand it's actually normal to have these limiting beliefs when starting a business, or even when just thinking about it, you can start to take your power back and take action anyway. Read that again. Starting an online business - whether it's a side hustle or something meant to become a full fledged business - is a great way to share your unique gifts and talents to help others while also increasing income. In this episode, I'm going to show you how to get clear on the 3 core elements of developing an online business so you can start to move past the doubts and fears and start seeing the practical pieces that go into actually getting started. Listen to Ep. 166: 3 Elements How to Start and Online Business if you're ready to ready to start moving past the insecurities of starting and start focusing on the 3 most important ingredients of business development today! *Apply to join the Illuminate Digital™️ Social Impact Business Accelerator: https://www.illuminatedigitalaccelerator.com *FREE guide: How to Start a Successful Socially Impactful Online Business (Without Quitting Your Day Job!) – internationalempowerment.ac-page.com/dayjob *Episode mentioned in show: Ep. 144. Fear of Being Visible Online: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/144-fear-of-being-visible-online/id1545594859?i=1000583816483