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Episode Synopsis
In this heartfelt episode of Latina Money Diaries, host Itzel opens up about the leap of faith that changed everything — leaving the safety of corporate life to build a family business from the ground up.After years in banking, learning the ins and outs of credit, lending, and financial growth, Itzel and her husband decided to start their mobile welding and fabrication business in 2019. With no loans, no investors, and no backup plan besides faith, they trusted God and took their first step into entrepreneurship.sharing what those early days were really like — the fear, the excitement, and the powerful moment they realized their first $3,000 job brought in more profit in one day than a week and a half of a 9-to-5 paycheck. From that point on, faith and strategy became their foundation.This episode dives into the real-life lessons that every aspiring entrepreneur needs to hear: 💼 How they ran their business with wisdom — saving, planning, and paying everything in cash. 💖 The power of saying “no” to debt until they were ready to build credit intentionally. 📊 What it really costs to start and maintain a business — from insurance and tools to licenses and taxes. 🙏 How faith guided them through uncertainty, slow seasons, and big breakthroughs.Itzel reminds listeners that success isn’t about how much money you make — it’s about how wisely you manage what you have, and who you trust to guide you through it. Through tears, gratitude, and laughter, she paints a picture of what it means to build not just a business, but a life rooted in purpose and peace.
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