by Erika Cruz
Are you a woman who is successful on paper but feels like something is missing? Ch*ngona Revolution is hosted by Erika Cruz, a rebel who left a 6 figure tech job to pursue her own unconventional path to success by following her passion that led to her purpose. Every week, Erika will bring out of you that BAD A** LATINA through her experiences as well as some of her friends to overcome self-doubt, family expectations, and lead with COURAGE.
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April 22, 2025
<p dir="ltr">You can do anything with the right community behind you, and this week’s guest can testify to that. Lourdes was going through an extremely tough time - she was put through the ringer in the military, she found herself in $75k of household debt, and her (now ex) husband kicked her out of her own home. She needed to make a change and FAST. So she reached out to her community, including the Courage Driven Latina community, and her community came through for her. </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Lourdes Fernando is a passionate advocate for veterans and a Chicago realtor specializing in VA loans. An 11-year Army National Guard veteran, she empowers fellow veterans, particularly women, to achieve financial independence and stability through the strategic use of their VA benefits. Over 90% of her business focuses on assisting veterans in securing homeownership. Beyond real estate, Lourdes actively engages in community initiatives, serving as chair of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee at Keller Williams Realty. Her dedication has earned her recognition, including the REALTOR® Community Service Award, underscoring her commitment to supporting and uplifting the veteran community.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">In this week’s episode, Lourdes shares her story of building wealth and community after her military service. She was able to find herself a new home, invest in property, clear out her debt, and save $40k in just a few years. When her previous community fell through, she joined Courage Driven Latina and dove headfirst into studying the VA benefits that are available to her. Now, she helps other vets take full advantage of their benefits and build generational wealth. Listen to Lourdes’s episode to learn how you can leverage your community even in the worst of times. </p> <p><strong><br /> <br /> <br /></strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Follow Lourdes on:<br /> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lourdes_lu_fernando/">Instagram: @lourdes_lu_fernando</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.jlhomesforyou.com/">Website: https://www.jlhomesforyou.com/ </a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Follow Erika on:<br /> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theerikacruz/">Instagram @theerikacruz<br /></a><a href= "https://www.tiktok.com/@theerikacruz">TikTok @theerikacruz<br /></a><a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/theerikacruz/">LinkedIn</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Website:<br /> <a href= "http://www.theerikacruz.com">http://www.theerikacruz.com</a></p> <p dir="ltr">How to work with Erika:</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://theerikacruz.com/courage-driven-latina">Join the waitlist for the Courage Driven Latina program here.</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://theerikacruz.com/magnetic-mastermind">Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here.</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.sarahtullochwrites.com/podcast-production">Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.</a></p> <p><strong id= "docs-internal-guid-c1a84ec7-7fff-c7f1-14fa-b3cb19ed4fbb"><br /> <br /></strong></p>
April 15, 2025
<p dir="ltr">It all comes down to learning how to trust ourselves. For example, picking between two great job offers and not being able to choose which one to take. They’re both great! They’re not perfect, some of the benefits could be better, and there's going to be some annoying parts of the job, but both opportunities are still great. And still, you can’t make a decision. </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">If you know that something like picking between two great job offers paralyzes you, then we need to start strengthening your decision-making skills. Don’t worry! We’ll do this together. </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">In this week’s episode, we’re talking about the power of making a decision. I’ve made so many career changes in the last five years alone. And even though most of these career decisions wouldn’t be the ones I stuck with, they would lead me to create the Courage Driven Latina program. And I never would have gotten there if I had never made the decision to pivot. Listen to this week's episode to learn how you can start trusting yourself and believing in the power of making a decision. </p> <p><strong><br /> <br /></strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Follow Erika on:<br /> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theerikacruz/">Instagram @theerikacruz<br /></a><a href= "https://www.tiktok.com/@theerikacruz">TikTok @theerikacruz<br /></a><a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/theerikacruz/">LinkedIn</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Website:<br /> <a href= "http://www.theerikacruz.com">http://www.theerikacruz.com</a></p> <p dir="ltr">How to work with Erika:</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://theerikacruz.com/courage-driven-latina">Join the waitlist for the Courage Driven Latina program here.</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://theerikacruz.com/magnetic-mastermind">Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here.</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.sarahtullochwrites.com/podcast-production">Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.</a></p> <p><strong id= "docs-internal-guid-13fec917-7fff-b9e7-ff59-0c75749eb929"><br /> <br /></strong></p>
April 8, 2025
<p dir="ltr">One, admittedly major, decision can change the course of your life for the better. Especially if that major decision involves you leaning into your life’s purpose. Because once you see the chance to align yourself with your goals, and you take it, everything starts to fall into place. This is exactly what happened with this week’s guest, Bricia Lopez. She started her culinary career taking over her parents’ struggling restaurant with her siblings, and now she’s a critically acclaimed, globally recognized chef. </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Bricia Lopez is a chef, entrepreneur, and acclaimed author. She is a partner at Guelaguetza Restaurant, recipient of The James Beard American Classics award and lauded by the late L.A. Times food critic Jonathan Gold as “The best Oaxacan restaurant in the United States.” Bricia has authored two cookbooks. “OAXACA Home Cooking From the Heart of Mexico” became an instant Amazon bestseller and earned a 2020 James Beard nomination. Her second cookbook, “Asada,” published in 2023, was included in the New York Times' list of best cookbooks of the year. In collaboration with her siblings, Bricia has launched two nationally distributed brands, including the bottled cocktail mix, I Love Micheladas™️, and Guelaguetza™️ mole starters. A sought-after featured guest, Bricia has appeared on NBC’s Today Show and judged Bravo’s Top Chef, while also being featured in high-profile outlets such as Forbes, NPR, Food & Wine, BBC, and The New Yorker.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">In this week’s episode, we’re talking to Bricia about how she built a culinary empire rooted in culture. We also dive into how she maintains the confidence to build her dream life and how she can do it as a mother to two small children. Bricia is proof that you can give yourself anything you want; you just have to go for it. </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Follow Bricia on:<br /> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bricialopez/?hl=en">Instagram: @bricialopez</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.bricialopez.com/">Website: https://www.bricialopez.com/ </a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Follow Erika on:<br /> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theerikacruz/">Instagram @theerikacruz<br /></a><a href= "https://www.tiktok.com/@theerikacruz">TikTok @theerikacruz<br /></a><a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/theerikacruz/">LinkedIn</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Website:<br /> <a href= "http://www.theerikacruz.com">http://www.theerikacruz.com</a></p> <p dir="ltr">How to work with Erika:</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://theerikacruz.com/courage-driven-latina">Join the waitlist for the Courage Driven Latina program here.</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://theerikacruz.com/magnetic-mastermind">Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here.</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.sarahtullochwrites.com/podcast-production">Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.</a></p>
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