Chances are you failed to do something this year. Whether it’s starting your business or starting to date seriously after a divorce, we all have these projects we never actually get to. There is no shame in acknowledging what you failed to do. But I do want you to take charge of your life and actually succeed at your courage project.    You can bounce back from failure and change your life in 90 days. Seriously! It’s completely possible. I know because I’ve had over +200 clients and I’ve seen them change their lives within 90 days. They’ve moved on to second and third courage projects and their lives have done a complete 180! It’s always been possible for them, they just needed to overcome their fear of failure and keep going.   In this week’s episode, we’re going over the  five reasons why you may have failed to achieve your goals in the past. Maybe you have attempted to reach a goal and it didn’t work out the first, second, or even the third time. That is completely normal, but it can stop people from trying again. I’m going to teach you how to face these failures head-on and keep going until you achieve your goals.  Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Join Courage Driven Latina here. Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here. Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.

Now is the perfect time to start planning for the new year. We can start by thinking about how to make 2025 your most courageous year yet! The new year is the best time to take a leap of faith and reinvent yourself for the better, and the best part is, you don’t have to do it alone!   Reinventing yourself doesn't have to take forever or be hard. I know this because I've taken all the wrong routes and reinvented my life so many times. I’ve learned a lot of tough lessons throughout the years and that’s why I'm going to show you what's stopping you from being courageous and how to actually execute your Courage Plan.    In this week’s episode, you are going to learn what’s holding you back and how it's possible to change your life in 90 days. We're also going to go over three main strategies that have helped me and over 250 clients. So if you’re a people pleaser, an overthinker, or an overachiever this very special webinar is for you.    And stick around ‘til the end of the episode for a Courage Driven Latina bonus offer! Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Join Courage Driven Latina here. Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here. Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.

We are officially in the last month of 2024, and naturally, we’re all doing a little more self-reflecting. My clients and I are thinking about our goals, our dreams, and what we accomplished this year. But there’s always that little voice in the back of our heads that tells us we could’ve done more if only we weren’t holding back.    Limiting beliefs, like the fear of judgment, keeps us from reaching our most aspirational goals. Naturally, we care about what other people think. It’s human nature. But at some point, we have to break free from the fear of judgment and stop caring about other people’s opinions.    In this week’s episode, we’re talking about the fear of judgment and how to get over other people’s opinions. Whether you’re starting a new business, writing a book, or joining a coaching group, someone will have a negative opinion about it. It’s up to you to focus on your goals and see them through anyway.  Resources Mentioned: EP. 132: Mother’s Day Special: From Poverty to Investor with Blanca Gonzalez Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Sign up for the How to Make 2025 Your Courage Year webinar here. Join the waitlist for Courage Driven Latina here. Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here.

This week’s guest spent years putting off her coaching business even though she was already giving away her coaching services for free. She pushed the business part of coaching to the back of her mind even though she had a line of potential customers asking her for her help. Patrons from her gym asked her for her advice because they knew they could trust her. Khay knew she needed to make a change, but she needed help taking courageous action. To start her personal growth journey, Khay needed to start trusting herself.    Coach Khay is a mom of 2, a wife, and an experienced group fitness instructor. Coach Khay has been training and teaching kickboxing since 2001. She specializes in both small and large group sessions, as well as personal training. Her extensive experience includes instructing students of all ages, from young children to seniors. In addition to her kickboxing expertise, Coach Khay became a certified group instructor for TurboKick, a Beachbody program, in 2009. After a brief hiatus, she returned to teaching kickboxing and boxing conditioning classes at UFC Gym in San Bruno during the 2021 pandemic. For the past two and a half years, she has been a dedicated instructor at iLoveKickboxing in Brentwood, where she continues to share her passion for martial arts and fitness.   In this week’s episode, Khay shares how she kicked through her mindset barriers by completing her courage project. Before she joined Courage Driven Latina, she was working through a ton of limiting beliefs all on her own. She thought she needed more certifications and qualifications before she started her own coaching business. Meanwhile, she was already coaching her patrons as a kickboxing instructor. She didn’t need any more certifications, she just needed to have courage. Listen to Khay’s episode to hear all about her personal growth journey and what’s next for her coaching business.  Connect with Khay Mandap:  Instagram: @ladykhay415fitness Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Sign up for the How To Make 2025 Your Courage Year webinar Join the waitlist for Courage Driven Latina here! Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here! Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.  

There’s one mindset block that I don’t see anyone else talking about but it keeps coming up in the Courage Driven Latina program. It’s called passive action and it’s keeping ambitious women from fulfilling their wildest dreams. These are not crazy, unattainable dreams. These dreams are well within my clients’ reach. But because they find themselves taking passive action, researching for hours instead of taking actionable steps toward their goals, they're letting fear creep into their minds.    We have to get over passive action and start fulfilling our dreams on our own. This week’s guest worked through her passive action issues and has fulfilled her dream of launching a podcast.   Anahi Bravo is a First-Gen Mexican American and was born and raised in Houston, TX. As someone who comes from an immigrant background, she’s found a passion in helping the community. She is a social worker who supports unaccompanied minors, which has been a fulfilling and learning experience. During her free time, she enjoys working out and trying new hobbies. She’s also in her running and soccer era! She takes pride in being a dog mom and she enjoys spending time with family.   In this week’s episode, Anahi shares her experiences in the Courage Driven Latina program and how it led her to pursue her dream of starting a podcast. Before she joined the program, Anahi was stuck in passive action.  She knew what she wanted to do but never pulled the trigger and just went for it. She spent weeks researching everything she could about podcasting but couldn’t actually launch the podcast she was dreaming of. But with the help of an amazing like-minded community, she was able to get the courage she needed to finally launch the Querida Latina podcast, which is available now on all streaming platforms.  Connect with Anahi:  Instagram: @queridalatinapodcast Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Join the waitlist for Courage Driven Latina here! Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here! Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.

So many of us are going through a very difficult time right now. Whether you’re a woman, an immigrant, a member of the LGBT+ community, or even an ally watching all your loved ones go through this, I want you to know that I’m here for you. We’re all going through this together. To make sure that we, myself included, don’t fall into despair I wanted to dedicate this episode to what we can do in times like these.  Now is not the time to take steps back or doubt ourselves. Now is the time to lean in. Even though everything feels like it’s all going wrong, it has never been more important to go after your dreams. There is so much that we can’t control. Let’s focus our attention on what we can control.    In this week’s episode, we’re discussing why it is more important now than ever for women to start their dream projects and go after their dreams. This is our act of self-care in these unprecedented times. We need to advocate for ourselves - financially and socially. We cannot fall into despair because we have to protect ourselves and the generation after us. It’s time to give yourself the life you’ve always wanted.  Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Join the waitlist for Courage Driven Latina here. Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.

We are two months away from the end of the year, and my mind is already on 2025. I want to get so much done in 2025, but I also want to take the time to look at what I did and didn’t do in 2024. Let’s go on this journey of reflection together and see what we can bring into the new year.   There are so many reasons we don’t start our dream projects. It could be external reasons, like our jobs being really hectic or just going through a breakup and taking time to heal. But what if none of those things were standing in our way? What if it’s internal, and the only thing standing in your way is you?   In this week’s episode, we’re going over 10 reasons why you haven’t started your dream project. Your dream project could be anything from starting a podcast, negotiating your salary at work, or even starting your own business. You know what you want—now is the time to make it happen! Tune in to hear all 10 reasons why you haven’t started on your dream project and what you can do to combat them.   Resources Mentioned: EP. 132: Mother’s Day Special: From Poverty to Investor with Blanca Gonzalez Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Sign up for the Magnetic Method Webinar here! Join the waitlist for Courage Driven Latina here. Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.

Is this what you want to do with your life? That’s the question this week’s guest asked herself right before she decided it was time to make a change. She did a full 180, quit her job, and broke up with her longtime boyfriend so that she could start completely over. At that moment, Jess decided it was time to take control of her life and start manifesting brand new opportunities for the life she actually wanted to live.    Jess Jasso is a Self-Love Coach who began her personal self-love journey seven years ago when she chose to leave her career in healthcare management and her boyfriend. Jess was raised by a single mom of three, and she struggled to process her childhood trauma, as a result, she didn’t feel worthy of love. As she stepped into her new role as a self-love coach, she started building a community for women in Austin, TX, and led workshops & events centered around self-love and personal development. Her journey of self-love, self-discovery, and learning how to manage her anxiety led her to experience the self-empowerment she deserved. Jess is passionate about helping women on their journeys to self-love because she hopes they will experience the magic of it all! Her mission is to help thousands of women transform their lives by learning how to love themselves because she dreams of everyone living a life that brings true fulfillment and peace.   In this week’s episode, Jess shared her experiences in the Courage Driven Latina program and the Magnetic Mastermind Program. In our programs, Jess found the guidance and the community she needed to manifest the life she wanted to live. During our time together Jess excelled at manifesting brand new opportunities for herself and her business, made lifelong friendships, and accepted her first paid client as a self-love coach.    Tune in to hear everything Jess manifested and how you can join the Magnetic Mastermind program!   Connect with Jess: Instagram @‌jesskindloveTikTok @‌jesskindloveYoutube @jesskindlove   Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Sign up for the Magnetic Method Webinar here! Join the waitlist for Courage Driven Latina here. Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.

It’s finally here! A special thanks to everyone who tuned in for our live recording of the Magnetic Method Webinar. It was so great to meet all of you and answer all of your questions as they came in. If you weren’t able to make it, don’t worry. This week’s episode is the replay of the Magnetic Method Webinar!   This webinar is filled with information you can use to take actionable steps toward your goals. This week, I'm sharing some of my own manifesting mistakes as well as which manifesting strategies actually work. I’m teaching you exactly how to embody the mindset of a master manifester and which limiting beliefs to let go of before they block your blessings.    In this week’s episode, we are going to change your life with the help of the Magnetic Method. The Magnetic Method is all about how to build influence, attract opportunities without hustling, and leverage the magnetic method to grow your opportunities and leverage them in your everyday life. You're going to learn why manifestation is something that you can learn how to do. Manifestations is not just for a lucky few people - you can do it too!   And stick around for the end of the episode where you’ll learn more about the 48-hour bonus offer!    Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Sign up for the Magnetic Mastermind here! Join the waitlist for Courage Driven Latina here. Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.

Sometimes, we are the only thing standing in our own way. We let our fear of failure, or even the fear of success, keep us from making our dreams a reality. But when you are annoyed, frustrated, or even paralyzed by your journey so far, how do you get the courage to keep going? How do you stop self-sabotaging and finally start making progress?   Are you ready to get out of your own way?    In this week’s episode, we’re talking to a friend of the podcast - Revekka Balancier! If you’ve heard Revekka’s previous episode, you know that she's a successful business owner who is constantly being recommended for new projects. But one day, she burned out and lost her courage. She was absolutely paralyzed and knew she had to do something to get her courage back. Tune in to hear how the Courage Driven Latina program helped her get her courage back and attract even more abundance.  Resources Mentioned: Revekka’s previous episode: EP. 136: Purpose and Profit: How This One Thing Led to Weight Loss, Healing, and Revenue with Revekka Balancier Connect with Revekka: Instagram: @revekkab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/revekkabalancier/  Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Sign up for the Magnetic Method Webinar here! Join the waitlist for Courage Driven Latina here. Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.  

Strategy is a very important part of running your own business. But so is manifestation, and oftentimes, it’s easier to execute than strategy. I know it sounds woo-woo but it's true! You need both to get the results you want, especially if you want to build a better life for yourself.    One of the main reasons manifestation is easier is the fact that you are manifesting all the time. Whether you are aware of it or not, you are always manifesting. It’s a law of the universe! So if you’re already doing it, you might as well use it to your advantage.    In this week’s episode, we’re talking about the reasons why manifestation is easier than strategy. I’m going to be teaching you how I implement manifestation into my business strategy and why both work better together. Tune in to hear how you can start manifesting your best life today!   Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Sign up for the Magnetic Method Webinar here! Join the waitlist for Courage Driven Latina here.   Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.  

  If you feel like you’re stuck in a rut, you’re in the right place. Before my clients met me, they were in that same rut. They had great ideas and amazing potential but couldn't turn these great ideas into their reality. And they weren’t sure why. All they knew was that if they were going to turn their lives around, they needed guidance.    This week’s guest is Diana Serrano, a student of the Courage Driven Latina Program and the Magnetic Mastermind program. Diana is an accountant dedicated to helping first-generation service entrepreneurs manage their bookkeeping and taxes with confidence. She’s passionate about empowering the Latine community by bridging the gap between tax education and financial success. As the eldest daughter of Mexican immigrants, Diana takes pride in her roots and loves being able to give back to her community. When she’s not crunching numbers, you’ll likely find her traveling abroad or trying a new workout.   In this week’s episode, Diana shares her experience in the Courage Driven Latina program and the Magnetic Mastermind program. She experienced failure after failure before joining the program and she wanted to change that. With my guidance and the help of her new friends in our group coaching sessions, Diana learned how to push through her limiting beliefs and cultivate a firm belief in her mission. Now she’s received thirteen inquiries and is running a successful business.    Tune in to hear more about her recent successes and how she overcame the obstacles in her path.    Follow Diana on: Instagram @‌taxeswithdianaWebsite: https://dianastaxservice.com/    Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Join the waitlist for Courage Driven Latina here. Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here. Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.

So, you want to be an influencer? Being an influencer can be a huge asset to you. It can help you market your business, kick off your social media career, and become a trusted speaker in your field.  I think it's amazing that so many people want to become influencers!    But there is a secret to being an influencer that people aren’t talking about - you have to be influential to be a successful influencer.    In this week’s episode, we’re talking about how to be an influential person and how to use that influence for yourself. We’re going over everything from how to be comfortable being seen to how to be a magnetic person. Being an influencer can be a whole career, which is why I’m going to share what I learned from becoming a successful influencer myself.    Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Join the waitlist for Courage Driven Latina here. Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here.   Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.  

Have you been trying to manifest your most amazing life and felt like you’re falling short? You think you’re doing everything right but you’re still not reaching your goals or hitting your milestones. That can be so incredibly frustrating.   I firmly believe that anyone can manifest, even the person who isn’t seeing any results. It’s not that you can’t manifest. You definitely can! We just need to audit your manifestation practices and get rid of any mistakes. Let’s take a look at what’s going on internally that’s blocking you from receiving your blessings externally.   In this week’s episode, we’re going over the most common manifestation mistakes and how to fix them. More often than not, our manifestations don’t come through because we’re blocking our own blessings. And sometimes we do it without even realizing it! Tune into this week's episode to see if you are making any of these manifesting mistakes and how you can fix them.   Resources Mentioned: EP. 76: Learn to be Productive & Trust your Intuition with Human Design ft Angelina Hernandez and Arlin Perez Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Join the waitlist for Courage Driven Latina here. Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here.   Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.

Making friends as an adult is so much harder now than it was when we were kids. As kids, we made friends with whoever we had to be around. That meant making friends with our classmates in school, our teammates in our sports teams, and whoever was interested in the same hobbies as us.    But as adults, we feel like we have two options—work and home. At work, we tend to want to keep things professional. So, how are we supposed to make friends as adults? I’ve learned that you can make friends by not being afraid to be alone.    In this week’s episode, I will share how I made friends by using the power of solitude. I know it sounds counterintuitive but it really does work! By being alone I’ve made friends just by attending dance classes, traveling to different countries, and even while taking coaching courses for my business. I met some of my best friends in a coaching course! Listen to this episode to learn why being alone is the most important part of making friends as an adult.  Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Join the waitlist for Courage Driven Latina here. Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here.   Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.

Sometimes when I talk about what I’ve manifested, people think that I’m talking about woo-woo nonsense. It can feel a little far-fetched. Like it’s a skill that some people have access to and others don’t. But I’m here to tell you that that is not the case. Yes, manifesting can be insanely spiritual. But there is also a formula for manifesting that is backed up by neuroscience. It is one of my favorite ways to manifest and by sharing this I hope it can help you manifest your wildest dreams.  In this week’s episode, I will share with you the art of manifesting. I’ll be sharing my step-by-step framework to manifest all of my desires without getting anxious and without putting pressure on timing. With this framework, I have manifested a cup of coffee, featured in the New York Times, and the clients I needed when I first started my coaching business. Tune in to this incredible episode to hear more about my manifesting journey and how you can manifest anything you want, too.   Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Join the waitlist for Courage Driven Latina here. Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here.   Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.

Please join me in welcoming back our guest, Giovanna Gonzalez! Gigi just came back from a nationwide press tour for her book and it has been such a success. Now that she’s completed the launch of her first book and her first book tour, she’s ready to share what she’s learned and prepare you for your very own pub date.    When picking a courage project, so many of our Courage Driven Latina clients choose to write a book. But the publishing industry is so closed off and secretive that it can be difficult to know where to start.    In this week's episode, Gigi will be sharing all the nitty-gritty details about writing and hybrid publishing her first book. That includes costs, timelines, coaches, and more! If you are interested in writing a book, this episode will be a treat! Tune in to hear everything about the writing and publishing process and how you as a woman of color can get paid for your work.    Resources Mentioned: Gigi’s previous episode: EP. 113: Cultura and Cash: Managing Finances & Cultural Expectations w/ Giovanna González Preorder Gigi’s audiobook hereSee Gigi’s in person at a live book event near you!   Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Join the waitlist for Courage Driven Latina here. Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here. Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.  

My year so far has been filled with a ton of lessons and a lot of growth. My business and my life have been filled with so many ups and downs that I wanted to take a moment this week to reflect. I know that this is a part of life, ups and downs happen. But what you do when these ups and downs happen is what’s important.  So what do you do when you don’t know what to do?    In this week’s episode, I’m going to share the habit I practice when I don’t know what to do. Meditation has provided me with many solutions, and I just have to share my experience with you. Hopefully, sharing my story can inspire you to meditate when you don’t know what to do, too.  Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Join the waitlist for Courage Driven Latina here. Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here.   Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.

It’s time to say goodbye to hustle culture and start focusing on what actually works - discipline. I used to be the type of person who wanted to hustle, climb the corporate ladder, and achieve the highest level of corporate success. But the more I tried, the more I knew that hustle culture is not at all sustainable.   Hustle culture is based on a lack mindset. The anxiety around hustling makes you believe that there’s not enough to go around. It forces you to believe that if you’re not working yourself to the bone every day, you won’t get anything done. But that’s just not true. What you’re craving is not hustle, it’s discipline.    This week’s episode is a repost of our most popular episode. In it, I will explain the difference between hustle culture and maintaining discipline. Discipline is a much more sustainable way of thinking and keeps you focused even when you’re not motivated. Discipline is crucial to achieving your long-term goals, and in this episode, I’m going to teach you how I became disciplined so that you can too.   Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Join the waitlist for Courage Driven Latina here. Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here.   Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.

Are you choosing to be underpaid and overworked? Maybe not consciously, but you are staying put at a job that doesn’t value you. Times have changed, being loyal to the same company that’s exploiting you isn’t going to give you the career growth you deserve.  I know you want bigger and better things for your career, you just don’t know what to do about it. Which is exactly why I’m going to share the secret to career growth - pivoting.  In this week’s episode, we’re talking about why a career pivot is not a nice-to-have, it’s a must-have priority. Pivoting in my career is why I went from earning six figures working at a doomed company to running my own multi-million dollar coaching business. Four years ago, I took a leap of faith and embraced a new change in my life. And now I’m going to teach you everything I learned so that you can too.   Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Enroll in the Courage Driven Latina program now! Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here. Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST.