Banking on Cultura: Where Latino Culture and Entrepreneurship Collide
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur seeking guidance, a seasoned business professional looking for fresh perspectives, or simply a curious listener eager to delve into the heart of Latino culture and entrepreneurship, Banking on Cultura offers something for everyone.This podcast taps into the vibrancy & complexity of Latino culture, entrepreneurship, & all the bochiche in between. Here you will learn tangible strategies on how to start and scale your business by using your culture and authenticity as a competitive advantage vs an Achilles' heel. Serving her audience with spicy intellect & the perfect pinch of sass, host Victoria Jenn Rodriguez, curates a space w...
EP 94: How to Stay Resilient When The Odds Are Stacked Against You Ft. Calixto ChinChilla
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What happens when we stop waiting for permission and start building our own rooms?
This week, I sit down with Calixto Chinchilla, founder of the New York Latino Film Festival, to talk about building a cultural institution, and keeping it alive for 26 years.
The New York Latino Film Festival is a major platform for Latino filmmakers and creatives, featuring 120 films, industry conversations, and a digital conference.
Cal...
The Power of Mindset: How to Transform Your Thinking ft. Ivette Mayo REPLAY
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This week we bring back an oldie but a goodie where Victoria Jenn is joined by her long time mentor, Ivette Mayo. In this interview, Ivette candidly shares how she overcame years of physical and verbal abuse, to becoming one of the most recognized professional development experts in the world.
Her story will mobilize you to let go of any limiting beliefs, deadweight relationships, and provide a guide on how to create new belief systems and beh...
The Art of Asking For More: Negotiation Tips for Women and Entrepreneurs ft. Alexandra Carter REPLAY
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This week Victoria Jenn sits down with the incredible Alexandra Carter, master negotiator, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Columbia Law School professor, and renowned keynote speaker.
Victoria and Alex dive deep into the realities of negotiating as a woman, especially as a woman of color, and break down actionable strategies for building confidence, holding your ground, and securing your value, whether you’re walking into a board room, going for that promotion, starting a consulting biz, or nav...
Burn Out Isn’t the End, It’s Your Breakthrough: Symptoms and Recovery ft. Daisy Anger-Domínguez REPLAY
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In this candid and powerful episode, host Victoria Jenn sits down with the inspiring Daisy Auger-Domínguez, C-suite executive, author, speaker, and corporate advisor, for a deep dive into burn out, identity, and authenticity.
Daisy shares her unique journey as a Dominican Puerto Rican navigating biculturalism, building an impressive career on Wall Street, and ultimately rising to the C-suit in tech.
Hear her raw and honest reflections on ove...
Navigating Difficult Clients and Dating in Business with Sovereign Bee REPLAY
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WARNING EXPLICIT LANGUAGE IN THIS EPISODE: Clutch your pearls, pin up your curls, lay your edges tight, and put the kids to bed, this episode is for grown folks.
Welcome back to another episode of Banking on Cultura. In this juicy episode, Victoria Jenn sits down with powerhouse event producer Belinda Aquine, founder of Sovereign Bee. From curating experiences for A-list celebrities like Marc Anthony, Romeo Santos, and your favorite influencers, to producing unforgettable weddings and even...
EP 93: Why This Latina Risked Everything for a New Life in Morocco Ft. Pilar Avila
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Ready to break free from the 'good on paper' life and finally design a destiny that’s unapologetically YOURS? Hear how powerhouse Latina Pilar Avila left a dream career—and the U.S.—to build a luxurious boutique hotel in Morocco, unlocking not just a business but a brand new sense of purpose and inner freedom.
Victoria Jenn gets vulnerable with her longtime mentor and friend about what it really ta...
EP 92: How Entrepreneurs Can Secure Up to $250,000 in Grant Funding ft. Aisha Glover
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What does it really take to get a $250K grant you don’t have to pay back, disrupt institutional barriers, and build generational wealth in communities of color? This conversation spills what most never will.
This week Victoria Jenn sits down with Afro-Latina C-Cuite Executive, Aisha Glover, the powerhouse behind Audible’s global impact investments and Newark, New Jersey’s tech innovation hub. Learn insider strategies to land six-figure funding, break into elite networks, and turn your back...
EP 91: How to Survive AI, Algorithms and Social Media Burnout ft. Emmelie De La Cruz
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Meet Emmelie De La Cruz, fractional CMO, head of growth at Bubble IO, ex-Meta, and a Dominican/Puerto Rican trailblazer raised by the Bronx. After weathering TWO layoffs in a single year, Emmelie turned survival into strategy, launching a cleaning company in Atlanta before returning to tech and advising celebrity brands behind the scenes.
We go deep on modern entrepreneurship and wealth: She details why many so-called “personal brands” never scale, unpacks how AI will reshape busines...
EP 90: How Top Latino Leaders Win Without Social Media (C-Suite Secrets) ft. JC
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This week Victoria Jenn sits down with JC, the elusive “Elevation Coach” trusted by Fortune 500 CEOs, global athletes, and top-tier rainmakers whose names you’ll only hear when the doors are sealed shut.
JC is the power player you won’t find online; his transformation happened off-the-grid, far away from typical digital noise. His path? Hiding in the C-suite shadows, serving giants in the backrooms of power, to stepping into rooms that shape entire industries. He’s a master bui...
Marketing Plays to Get You Paid ft. Runway Billionaire REPLAY
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This week we're joined by Marketing & Digital Product Expert Runway Billionaire. Runway is a self made millionaire, TedX Speaker, and has been featured in Forbes for his rags to riches story - inspiring people of color to bet on themselves and build their wealth online via digital products.
If you want to sell products online but note sure where to start, need marketing plays to make more money online, or struggling with confidence and identity, this episode is for you!
How to Secure Sponsorships: The Hidden Secrets to Raising Money for Events ft. Tony Waller REPLAY
This week we bring back one of our most popular episodes with Walmart Executive, Tony Waller. Tony is constantly asked for money given his corporate role. On this episode he breaks down how entrepreneurs and fundraisers can differentiate themselves to secure corporate sponsorships.
We also get into his experience as an LGBTQ+ Afro -Latino being forced to choose a side, mental health, and how the Black and Latino community can embrace Afro-Latinos without bias.
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Find Your Ride or Die: Managing Relationships in Business and in Love with Carmen Ortiz-McGhee REPLAY
Victoria Jenn welcomes Carmen Ortiz-McGhee, the COO of the National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC), where she oversees programs, partnerships, and a vast membership managing over $260 billion in capital.
Together they dig into the essence of leadership, authenticity, and the power of vulnerability. Plus, Carmen candidly discusses her perspectives on mindset intimacy, its complexities, and how it ties into both personal and professional growth.
Tune in to immerse yourself in a candid and empowering conversation that navigates the intricacies of Latino entrepreneurship, vulnerability, and being your authentic self in...
EP 89: How to Earn Your Leisure ft. Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings
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This week Victoria Jenn sits down with the founders of Earn Your Leisure (EYL), Troy Millings & Rashad Bilal, for a candid conversation about building a global multi-million dollar brand, shifting culture, and making financial literacy accessible for all.
You'll hear how EYL grew from a vision into a movement, the story behind their New York Times bestselling book "You Deserve to Be Rich" (now in Spanish!), and why k...
EP 88: How to Get a Netflix Show, Invest in Real Estate, and Build a 7 Figure Business ft. Eleonora Srugo
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Welcome back to Banking on Cultura! In this episode, host Victoria Jenn Rodriguez sits down Eleonora Srugo, powerhouse real estate broker and Netflix star. From her early days hustling in NYC to building a successful team and navigating the world of reality TV on "Selling the City," Eleonora gets real about leadership, tough lessons, and what it takes to thrive in New York’s ever-changing real estate market.
You’ll get insider t...
EP 87: How to Survive Without Burning Out or Selling Out ft. Samantha Ortiz-Young
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This week Victoria Jenn welcomes Samantha Ortiz-Young to the pod. New York’s #1 trainer, entrepreneur, Nike coach, and proud Latina. In this episode, Samantha opens up about the realities of entrepreneurship, navigating identity, setting boundaries, and prioritizing health and wellness, especially as a new mom.
She shares practical tips for fitness, discipline, and self-care that anyone can use to stay committed. If you’ve ever felt pressure to compromise your identity (or just n...
EP 86: The Magic Is in the Unknowing: How to Trust Yourself During a Life Pivot
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In this heartfelt solo episode, host Victoria Jenn Rodriguez dives deep into her personal journey of evolution, spiritual self-discovery, and embracing a new identity. From transformative retreats in Costa Rica and Bali, to becoming a caregiver for her father, and stepping into new leadership roles, Victoria Jenn shares the messy, raw moments that led her to launch the Centered CEO Mastermind Retreat—a safe space for women navigating their own crossroads.
Di...
EP 85: Cultura Is Currency: What Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Performance Means for Identity, Business & Wealth
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Welcome back to Banking On Cultura. Season 7 is HERE 🎙️🔥 In this solo episode, Victoria Jenn breaks down the deeper meaning behind Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance, and why it hit so many of us like medicine.
This wasn’t just a performance… it was representation, history, pride, and unity on one of the biggest stages in the world.
We talk about:
✨ What Ba...
5 Journal Prompts For A Transformative New Year (Unlock Your Best Year Yet!)
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A new year calls for new journal prompts to get you thinking about your purpose in 2026 and beyond. This week Victoria Jenn shares her top prompts for identifying your passion, reinventing yourself, and setting yourself up to unleash the badass that lives within you.
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Do Holiday Traditions Uplift the Culture or Hold Us Back - Live From Miami ft. The Mama’s Den REPLAY
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This week we’re live from Miami joined by the ladies of The Mama’s Den discussing the highs and lows of family traditions and the pressure women face to uphold traditions. 🎁 This is a replay episode from Art Basel 2024
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Going Viral To Get Paid: How to Quit Your 9-5 and Become An Influencer ft. Ken Starrrz REPLAY
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This week we’re bringing you one of our most popular episode s with viral sensation Kenneth Reyes aka Ken Starrz, who has built his career making people laugh and helping them find happiness within.
In this episode prepare to laugh while learning how to create viral content, stay consist, and close brand deals. You can also catch Victoria Jenn coaching Ken Starrz live in real time...
From Grit to Global: The Latina Story Walmart Couldn’t Ignore with Qiana Aviles REPLAY
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This week we’re bringing back one of our most popular episodes this season with powerhouse serial entrepreneur, Qiana Aviles. From her roots growing up Puerto Rican in Brooklyn, getting arrested, to founding multiple successful businesses and landing a groundbreaking wellness-and-beauty deal with Walmart, Qiana drops all the tea on her inspiring journey.
We get real and raw about:
Overcoming a federal indictment to rewriting her storyNavigating stigma a...EP 84: Navigating Difficult Clients and Dating in Business with Sovereign Bee
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WARNING EXPLICIT LANGUAGE IN THIS EPISODE: Clutch your pearls, pin up your curls, lay your edges tight, and put the kids to bed, this episode is for grown folks.
Welcome back to another episode of Banking on Cultura. In this juicy episode, Victoria Jenn sits down with powerhouse event producer Belinda Aquine, founder of Sovereign Bee. From curating experiences for A-list celebrities like Marc Anthony, Romeo Santos, and your favorit...
EP 83: Survived Domestic Violence and Built a Multi Six Figure Business as Revenge ft. Janine Hernandez
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This week host, Victoria Jenn sits down with her former client, bestselling author, book coach, and domestic violence survivor, Janine Hernandez. Janine shares her incredible journey from overcoming childhood trauma and abuse to building a successful multi six figure book publishing business. We talk real strategies behind self-publishing, healing out loud, pitching yourself as a speaker, and building a legacy that impacts generations.
Whet...
EP 82: How to Confidently Pitch Brands and Monetize Your Gifts ft. Leslie Rodriguez
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Victoria Jenn chats with Leslie Rodriguez, body positivity influencer, for an honest, hilarious, and inspiring deep-dive into the world of content creation.
Leslie shares her journey from the early days of being a creator, to landing brand ambassador deals with SavageX Fenty with Rihanna, and negotiating her own value.
Here is what you will learn:
🔥 How...
EP 81: Building a Powerful Team, Funding & Navigating DEI No No Words ft. Citi Medina
This week host Victoria Jenn Rodriguez sits down with Citi Medina, the founder and CEO of Equal Space, Newark’s acclaimed equity and innovation hub. Get behind-the-scenes insights on how to build and manage a multi million dollar business.
Citi Medina has dedicated his life to creating spaces where multicultural founders, women-led ventures, and LGBTQIA+ startups thrive.
🔥 If you’re struggling with how to secure funding and close corporate deals under the new administration, this episode is for you.
🔥 If you want th...
EP 80: Doing Hard Things: Healing, Finding Purpose, & Starting Over ft. Hady Mendez
This week Victoria Jenn welcomes Hady Mendez, CEO of Boldly Speaking and newly minted author, to talk about ageism, living boldly, finding your purpose after 50, and making big life transitions without losing yourself.
Hady drops tales from her new book, "Calladita No More," that helped shape her into a powerhouse corporate tech executive turned entrepreneur living life on her terms and celebrating cultura out loud.
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EP 79: From Homeless to the Latin Grammys ft. Award Winning Producer Maffio
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This week host Victoria Jenn sits down with the legendary Maffio – 3x Latin Grammy winner, Grammy nominee, and pioneer of merengue electronico. From hustling in New York, living out of his car in Miami, to becoming one of the most respected producers in Latin music, Mafio’s story is all about believing in your purpose, embracing your culture, and setting a new standard for the next generation.
Get the inside scoop you won’t find on Google: h...
EP 78: How to Host Retreats: Mistakes to Avoid, Budgeting, Partnerships and Mindset ft. Sue Fearless
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Join Victoria Jenn sit down with powerhouse guest Sue Fearless, from shy music lover and event curator to global entrepreneur and fearless women’s advocate. Hear the untold stories behind Sue’s empowering brand, learn the ins and outs of launching international retreats (including her signature Dubai experience), and get her lessons on building businesses, overcoming trauma, and uplifting mujeres.
If you’ve ever wondered about balancing multiple passions, thriving as a Latina leader, or want insider...
EP 77: The Art of Asking For More: Negotiation Tips for Women and Entrepreneurs ft. Alexandra Carter
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This week Victoria Jenn sits down with the incredible Alexandra Carter, master negotiator, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Columbia Law School professor, and renowned keynote speaker.
Victoria and Alex dive deep into the realities of negotiating as a woman, especially as a woman of color, and break down actionable strategies for building confidence, holding your ground, and securing your value, whether you’re walking into a board room, going for that promotion, starting a consulti...
EP 76: Burnout Isn’t the End, It’s Your Breakthrough: Symptoms and Recovery ft. Daisy Anger-Domínguez
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In this candid and powerful episode, host Victoria Jenn Rodriguez sits down with the inspiring Daisy Auger-Domínguez—C-suite executive, author, speaker, and corporate advisor, for a deep dive into burn out, identity, and authenticity.
Daisy shares her unique journey as a Dominican Puerto Rican navigating biculturalism, building an impressive career on Wall Street, and ultimately rising to the C-suit in tech.
Hear her raw and honest reflections on overcoming imposter syndrome, b...
How to Secure Sponsorships: The Hidden Secrets to Raising Money for Events ft. Tony Waller [REPLAY]
This week we bring back one of our most popular episodes with Walmart Executive, Tony Waller. Tony is constantly asked for money given his corporate role. On this episode he breaks down how entrepreneurs and fundraisers can differentiate themselves to secure corporate sponsorships.
We also get into his experience as an LGBTQ+ Afro -Latino being forced to choose a side, mental health, and how the Black and Latino community can embrace Afro-Latinos without bias.
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How to Get Paid as a Content Creator and Build Community ft. Dean Huertas [REPLAY]
This week we bringing back one of our most popular episodes with Activist & Content Creator, Dean Huertas, who has garnered 20 million+ views on social media for his unique history lessons on Latino culture.
Dean shares the bochinche on how to make money as a Content Creator, negotiating deals, and strategies to create viral content on TikTok.
Dean also gives us a history lesson on how birth control pills were tested on women in Puerto Rico without their consent.
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How to Network Effectively at Conferences, Even If You’re An Introvert [REPLAY]
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This week Victoria Jenn takes you down memory lane recapping how she was able to lock in a speaker spot at a huge conference in Atlanta, and her top tips for networking at conferences and events.
She also gets into the details of how she launched this podcast, her budget for the project, and the magic that happens when you invest in yourself.
...How to Empower Yourself and Become the Badass You Were Destined to Be [REPLAY]
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When you learn how to trust yourself and be your own cheerleader, you no longer require validation from anyone else. All the answers you’re seeking live within you.
In this episode, Victoria Jenn shares her most intimate stories behind her success and how she empowers herself to keep going, especially in moments of self doubt. She also shares her signature framework for overcoming imposter syndrome.
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EP 75: When is the Right Time to Pivot and Prioritize Your Happiness?
In this episode, Victoria Jenn is coming to you live from New York City! Victoria Jenn gets real about pivoting in business and life, embracing change, and finding happiness amid challenges. She shares why she’s shifting gears away from large events like the Secure the Big Bag and Wellness Summit and leaning into more intimate, empowering experiences—like the debut of her Kiki Soirée, curated for dynamic women ready to check the BS at the door, build community, have fun, and stop performing.
Victoria Jenn also drops gems about setting boundaries, prioritizing joy...
EP. 74: From Grit to Global: The Latina Story Walmart Couldn’t Ignore (Ft. Qiana Aviles)
In this episode, host Victoria Jenn, sits down with powerhouse serial entrepreneur, Qiana Aviles. From her roots growing up Puerto Rican in Brooklyn, getting arrested, to founding multiple successful businesses and landing a groundbreaking wellness-and-beauty deal with Walmart, Qiana drops all the tea on her inspiring journey.
We get real and raw about:
Overcoming a federal indictment to rewriting her storyNavigating stigma and breaking generational cursesBehind-the-scenes of pitching and landing her Walmart deal—and what that REALLY takesTeam building, th...EP 73: 5 Ways to Win Corporate Contracts Even if Budget Cuts Are Happening
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Welcome back to Banking on Cultura! This week’s episode is all about leveling up! Victoria Jenn pulls back the curtain on her signature strategies for securing five- and six-figure corporate and government contracts—the same career-shifting moves that catapulted her from corporate life to entrepreneurship.
Whether you’re an experienced business owner, just getting started, or still figuring out what you want to offer, this episode is pack...
EP 72: Loving Without Depleting: The Blueprint for Finding Purpose and Success ft. Susana Briscoe Alba
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This week, host Victoria Jenn is joined by powerhouse guest Susana Briscoe Alba, corporate executive turned entrepreneur. Susana, proudly 1000% Dominicana, shares her inspiring journey from leading in higher education to becoming a sought-after career strategist and author with Penguin Random House.
Together, Victoria Jenn and Susana dive deep into the importance of finding your voice, leveraging your cultura as a competitive advantage, and redefining traditional expectations, especially as Latinas and women of color in business and life...
EP 71: The Cost of Blending In: How Dr. Nadja Fidelia Broke Barriers on Wall Street
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At just 11 years old, Dr. Nadja Fidelia’s father told her: “The worst thing to be is born Black, and even worse, a Black woman.”
In this unfiltered, deeply powerful interview, Dr. Fidelia shares how those words shaped her journey to becoming one of the top Black executives on Wall Street. She unpacks the emotional and strategic choices that helped her climb the ranks in a world domina...
EP 70: Love Is Blind, But Latinas See Everything ft. Reality TV Star Nancy Rodriguez
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Ever wondered what it’s really like to find love on reality TV? Nancy Rodriguez from Netflix’s Love is Blind Season 3 is here to spill all the behind-the-scenes tea — from applying for the show, the checks collected, to dealing with the emotional aftermath in front of millions.
We also learn about her multi-million dollar real estate portfolio and her work projects post Love is Blind, because this Latina is more than just beauty - she also has the brains to match!
