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Latina Financial Education, Investing & Wealth Building: MoneyChisme
MoneyChisme is a personal finance podcast for women of color ready to take control of their money, build wealth, and create financial independence.
Join Violeta Sandoval, a first-generation Latina investor and entrepreneur, for honest conversations about money management, investing for beginners, paying off debt, growing your income, and starting a business. Get practical strategies to build generational wealth—even if you’re the first in your family figuring this out.
We talk about the money questions you’ve been afraid to ask and the cultural expectations that can make building wealth complicated: supporting family, feeling guilty for wanting more, and learning financial lessons nobody taught you.
Through relatable stories, expert interviews, and candid hot takes, MoneyChisme makes financial education approachable and connects your money decisions to what matters: freedom, family, and community.
The mission? Help close the racial wealth gap and give more women of color the tools to build wealth on their own terms.
Subscribe to MoneyChisme for personal finance tips, real-life money conversations, and a little chisme. Let’s grow your money, buy back your time, and rewrite your family’s money story.
Episodes
150 episodes
125. Life Updates: Navigating Leaving the Military, reaching FIRE and other Chisme
Feeling stuck in the chaos of transition? Today I open up about leaving military life behind, navigating the wild ride of real estate, and shifting my version of freedom on my own terms.This episode is your wake-up call if you're s...
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124. How to Get Out of Debt Fast (Without Hating Your Life)
If you’ve ever felt like you should be further ahead with money — even after earning more or having opportunities — this episode brings clarity to why that happens and how to move forward.Violeta sits down with Justin Brown-Woods, an acc...
123. 10 Financial Truths That Will Change How You Think About Money
If you’ve been doing all the “right” things with money — building a career, earning more, saving consistently — but still feel unsure about your financial future, this episode puts language to that feeling and shows you what might be missing.
122. Want to Retire Early? The 5 FIRE Strategies Explained (Financial Independence Guide)
If the idea of retiring early sounds appealing but also completely unrealistic, this episode breaks down what financial independence can actually look like in real life — especially for first-gen Latinas balancing career goals, family ...
121. How the U.S.–Iran Conflict Could Affect Your Money (And How to Prepare)
If the constant headlines about global conflict, rising gas prices, and market uncertainty have you wondering how it all impacts your finances, this episode breaks it down in a practical and grounded way.Violeta explains what’s currently...
120. 5 Habits Wealthy People Practice Every Day (That Most People Ignore)
If you want to build wealth, grow your opportunities, and become more intentional about the way you live and work — but you’re not sure what actually makes the biggest difference — this episode is for you.In this episode, we break down f...
119. How to Start Investing for Your Kids - Investment Accounts for Kids Explained
If you’re a parent who wants to set your kids up for a more secure financial future but feels overwhelmed or unsure where to start, this episode is for you.In this episode, we break down why investing for your kids matters more than ever...
118. How to Talk About Money With Your Partner Without Conflict (Step-by-Step Guide)
If talking about money with your partner feels uncomfortable, emotional, or like it could turn into an argument — this episode is for you.In this episode, we break down why money conversations in relationships feel so hard, what happens ...
117. Why You’re Not Hitting Your Money Goals (And How to Create a Money Plan That Actually Works)
If you’ve ever wondered why you’re not getting any closer to your money goals — even though you have a decent job and you’re “doing the right things” — this episode is for you.In this episode, we break down why setting financial goals is...
116. How to Manage Your Money: 3 Budgeting Methods That Actually Work
If you want to feel more in control of your money, it starts with having a system — not guessing, avoiding, or hoping it works itself out.In this episode, I break down what money management actually is, why tracking your money matters, a...
115. Financial Reset for 2026: Audit Your Money, Set Smarter Goals
Before setting financial goals for 2026, it’s essential to audit your finances. This episode walks through a step-by-step, no-shame financial audit to help you see where your money actually went, understand your current numbers, and set realist...
114. What’s Changing With Money in 2026? Taxes, Real Estate & Financial Planning Updates
If you’re setting financial goals for 2026, you need to know what’s actually changing with money before making big decisions.In this episode, I break down the most important 2026 personal finance updates, including new tax bracket...
113. The Power of Taking Your Time in Building Wealth
Let's talk about the importance of taking time to achieve financial freedom, especially for first-generation Latinas who often feel pressured to catch up with their peers. In this episode I share my personal experience with financial anxiety, e...
112.Planning for Immigrant Parents' Retirement: A First-Gen Guide
This step-by-step addresses the unique challenges faced by first-generation immigrants in planning for their aging parents' retirement. In this rerun episode, I share the importance of understanding their current financial situation, setting re...
111. Empowering the Latino Community Through Financial Literacy with CiCi Plata
In this rerun episode we discuss the significance of financial literacy within the Latino community, highlighting personal experiences and the challenges faced in understanding financial concepts. Cici Plata, founder of the Hive Co Realty, disc...
110. Money Books to Gift this Holiday Season: Gift Guide
Let's give the gift of financial literacy and financial empowerment this holiday season. In this episode I share my favorite money books that you can gift to someone you know or yourself! The best part? They are all Latina, Black and minority a...
109. Changing What Wealth Means to You
In this episode rerun, I reflect on how changing my mindset and view on what wealth means, changed my life. We grow up thinking wealth means a big fancy house and car. That we need luxurious bags, shoes and clothes. But it may not really be YOU...
108. Financial Traps That Keep You Broke: Predatory Loans & Sneaky Marketing Tricks
Now more than ever, there are financial traps being set that are designed to keep you broke. Especially with the holiday season and news of 50 year mortgages and 15 year car loans. Here is how to spot financial traps and how to avoid them so yo...
107. The Big Beautiful Boycott: A Holiday Call to Action & Protest
The 'Big Beautiful Boycott' is a response to the political and economic challenges faced by communities during the holiday season. I talk about the importance of resisting consumerism, reimagining holiday traditions, and supporting local initia...
106. What are the New IRS Tax Updates for 2026?
Big changes are coming to your taxes in 2026—pero no te me asustes. In this mini episode, I break down the IRS updates to standard deductions, tax brackets, earned income credit, childcare credits, and health flexible spending accounts...
105. Unlocking the Power of Podcasting for Entrepreneurs with Mafe Salazar
If you're a business owner, at some point you may ask yourself, "Should I start a podcast to promote my business?" In today's episode, Mafe Salazar, a podcast producer shares her insights on how to effectively use podcasts as a tool for busines...
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104. The Financial Toll of Caregiving of Aging Parents with Basiliso Moreno
Basiliso Moreno discusses the challenges faced by the sandwich generation, particularly in caregiving for aging parents while managing their own families. Basiliso shares his personal journey, highlighting the emotional and financial strains of...
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103. Floods, Flat Tires & Vet Bills: Why You Need an E-Fund
How my emergency fund saved me during a rental property flood, unexpected RV tire blowout, and one of the hardest moments of my life: putting my dog of 12 years to sleep.I unpack the difference between savings vs emergency fund, w...
EP102 Imperfect Tortillas & Messy Money: Why Your Journey Still Matters
Ever rolled out a tortilla that looked like Texas but still tasted like abuela’s love? That’s your financial journey. Messy edges, uneven steps, sometimes too thick, but still warm, real, and so worth it. In this episode, I get real ab...