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This episode will completely transform the way you apply to jobs. Yes, I go over what to include in your resume. But your resume alone is NOT what’s gonna drive more job interviews. It’s about being strategic to what type of jobs you’re applying for, where you’re finding them, and how to ensure a human looks at your application. These are the steps my clients have used to get job offers and over $600,000 in salary increases.  If you’re tired of endlessly scrolling LinkedIn and drawing a blank at where high-paying jobs are posted, this episode is for you. Resources and Links 6-Month 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/consult Apply for On-Air Coaching: https://forms.gle/JshV6Z6TfUw6BBnk6 Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to Season Six of the First Gen Coach Podcast! This episode is all about redefining leadership for first gen professionals. I am interviewed by first-generation Latina social worker Sara Diaz. We talk about my journey of leadership, what leadership means to me, and how first gen professionals can create their own definition not just of leadership, but of success. I talk about the importance of community, owning your worth, and how to overcome self-doubt. If leadership is an area you’d like to focus on this year, this episode is for you!  Stay in touch with Sara Diaz on Instagram via @TheFirstGenMadrina or via https://thefirstgenmadrina.com.  Listen to The First Gen Madrina Podcast     Resources and Links 6-Month 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call Apply for On-Air Coaching: https://forms.gle/JshV6Z6TfUw6BBnk6 Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, I discuss the importance of cutting emotional ties to jobs that no longer serve you, particularly for Latinas, women of color, and first gen professionals. I talk about the anger and grief that comes with career transitions, and why it’s so critical to process these emotions. Finally, I give examples of how you can love yourself more than you love a job, and provide actionable steps to take action towards your career goals.  EXTENDED! ONE MONTH OF FREE COACHING when you join six-month 1:1 coaching by December 31st! Book your consultation call here: thefirstgencoach.com/consult Referenced Episodes:  99. Feeling the Rage of Career Injustices 77. Grieving the Career You Thought You’d Have 132. Manifest Your Career with Dr. Norma Reyes Resources and Links Apply for On-Air Coaching: https://forms.gle/JshV6Z6TfUw6BBnk6 Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If you produce excellent work and get strong feedback, but you’re told “raises are not in the budget right now”... If you feel stuck and unsure if you’re qualified enough for higher paying jobs since they require so much experience… If you’re intimidated by the idea of asking since so much time has passed without you getting a raise… If you don’t know how to frame your impact in a way that translates to ROI for the company… Then this webinar replay is for you!  We covered:  The four elements that determine pay, with specific examples of each oneThree different times that it makes the most sense to ask for a raiseHow to highlight your impact in a way that showcases the value that you add to a company. I share specific reflection questions you can ask yourself to showcase your impact, how you can do a comparison of job descriptions to find out how much you’re actually making, and even the affirmations I used before negotiating my raise.  *Sign up now for 1:1 career coaching! If you’ve been thinking about this for a while and have been waiting for the right time, now is that time! The tools, skills, and mindset you have are what have gotten you to this level in your career. Now, it’s time to level up! ONE MONTH OF FREE COACHING when you join six-month 1:1 coaching by December 15th! Book your consultation call here: thefirstgencoach.com/consult Resources and Links Apply for On-Air Coaching: https://forms.gle/JshV6Z6TfUw6BBnk6 Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Three different times, in three different jobs, I asked for fair pay and I was rejected. I was laughed at. I was told “feel free to quit.” And you know what? I did quit, and I doubled my salary. But that doesn’t mean that it was easy to navigate those moments. Tune in to hear the full story of how I turned those rejections around and came out better on the other side. FREE WEBINAR: Get a Raise in Any Economy! Register via thefirstgencoach.com/webinar! See you Tuesday, 12/9 at 8 PM EST on Zoom Resources and Links 2 Week Mini Coaching Package: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/career-recharge 6-Month 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call Apply for On-Air Coaching: https://forms.gle/JshV6Z6TfUw6BBnk6 Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

🚨 FREE Resource Alert 🚨 Join Career Consejos, a FREE Weekly Newsletter filled with actionable steps to help first gen professionals grow their career! Sign up via thefirstgencoach.com/newsletter.  In this episode, I share 5 signs it’s time to make a change in your career. The signs range from subtle and easy to miss, to huge red flashing neon warnings that it's time to make a change NOW. Plus, I discuss the importance of finding a fulfilling career that aligns with your skills, interests, and passions, and why joy is such an important factor in career planning.  Resources and Links 2 Week Mini Coaching Package: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/career-recharge 6-Month 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call Apply for On-Air Coaching: https://forms.gle/JshV6Z6TfUw6BBnk6 Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LinkedIn is NOT just for jobs! In this episode, I list out 10 different types of opportunities you can get on LinkedIn. These include Jobs (duh), media features, volunteer opportunities, fellowships, and even collaborations for content creators. Whether you’re looking to level up your career, get more involved in your community, amplify your personal brand, or even something else, I promise that your next move can be found on LinkedIn! Tune in to learn how.  Join my Get Offers on LinkedIn Bootcamp: a weeklong program designed to help you start attracting opportunities aligned with your values!  Episodes Referenced:  133. Why You Still Need LinkedIn & 3 Steps to Get Started Resources and Links 2 Week Mini Coaching Package: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/career-recharge 6-Month 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call Apply for On-Air Coaching: https://forms.gle/JshV6Z6TfUw6BBnk6 Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This episode is a little different from my usual career content. It is a raw, unfiltered reflection on my experience healing from diet culture. I talk about my running journey and how I went from using running as a way to lose weight, to using running as a way to celebrate myself and my body. I mention two people who have been absolutely pivotal in this journey, Food and Holistic Health Coach Naihomy Jerez, and Certified Personal Trainer Samantha Lee. I also talk about the systems of oppression that impact food systems, how we nourish ourselves, and the disordered behaviors that are marketed as “healthy.”  CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains references to disordered eating behaviors.  Join my Get Offers on LinkedIn Bootcamp: a weeklong program designed to help you start attracting opportunities aligned with your values!  Episodes Referenced:  53. The Politics of Wellness with Holistic Health Coach Naihomy Jerez 124. How to Get Paid Professional Development Opportunities Resources and Links 2 Week Mini Coaching Package: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/career-recharge 6-Month 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call Apply for On-Air Coaching: https://forms.gle/JshV6Z6TfUw6BBnk6 Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, I dive into the concept of underearning: what it really means, how it shows up, and the mindset shifts that help you break free from it. I explain the difference between being underpaid (when the system undervalues your work cough cough Latina Equal Pay Day) and underearning (when we unintentionally keep ourselves small). I share how entrepreneurship pushed me to face my own money blocks, and how developing high-paying skills changed not just my income, but my confidence. Tune in for practical tips to expand your idea of what’s possible, dream big, and take actionable steps towards your career goals. Remember, everything is available to you.  If you’ve ever felt stuck in a low-paying role or questioned whether you’re “ready” for more, this episode is for you.  Stay in touch with Mariel Amador on Instagram via @MoneyForMujeres or via https://moneyformujeres.com/. Listen to the Ching@ Tu Money® Podcast!        Join my Get Offers on LinkedIn Bootcamp: a two-week program designed to help you start getting opportunities that align with your goals, values, and story. Resources and Links 2 Week Mini Coaching Package: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/career-recharge 6-Month 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call Apply for On-Air Coaching: https://forms.gle/JshV6Z6TfUw6BBnk6 Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LinkedIn gets a lot of hate, and much of it is well deserved. But it is still an excellent tool to level up your career. In this episode, I break down why LinkedIn is still an extremely powerful tool for first-gen professionals (yes, even in 2025), and how to actually make it work for you. I share why the platform is more than just a job site, and how you can use it to get noticed by recruiters, potential clients, and more. I also talk about what it really means to show up authentically online, especially when so much of the job market feels grim and discouraging. If you’ve been avoiding LinkedIn or feel unsure where to start, this episode is for you! Ready to take it a step further? Join my Get Offers on LinkedIn Bootcamp : a two-week program designed to help you start getting opportunities that align with your goals and values. Resources and Links 2 Week Mini Coaching Package: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/career-recharge 6-Month 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call Apply for On-Air Coaching: https://forms.gle/JshV6Z6TfUw6BBnk6 Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Manifestation is so much about trusting yourself. In this very special episode with my dear friend and business bestie, Dr. Norma Reyes, we talk about what it really takes to manifest the career and life that you want.  Dr. Reyes, a spiritual manifestation coach and licensed therapist, shares how she went from career coaching to helping women of color break generational cycles and call in their dreams. She opens up about the personal, career, and spiritual transformations that got her there. We dig into the core elements of manifest (belief, desire, and vibration), and why believing your goals are possible is the very first step.  Plus: How Norma navigated career pivots even when life threw wildcards at herWhy first gens and women of color must redefine success in their own terms The importance of listening to your intuition, or your inner sense of knowingIf you’ve been feeling stuck, doubting yourself, or wondering if the career and life you want are even possible, this episode is for you.  About Today’s Guest Dr. Norma Reyes is a Spiritual Manifestation Coach, Licensed Therapist, and host of the Manifesting Latina Podcast. As a first-generation Mexican American, she helps women of color break generational cycles, align with their higher selves, and manifest their biggest dreams using a blend of therapeutic techniques, astrology, moonology, and intuitive coaching. With a PhD in Adult Education and a passion for empowerment, Dr. Reyes guides high-achieving women to step into their purpose with confidence and clarity. Stay in touch with Dr. Reyes on Instagram via @themanifestingLatina or via https://www.themanifestinglatina.com.       Referenced Episodes Resources and Links 2 Week Mini Coaching Package: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/career-recharge 6-Month 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call Apply for On-Air Coaching: https://forms.gle/JshV6Z6TfUw6BBnk6 Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If you’re coming from hourly jobs or a blue-collar background, it may be easy to think your paycheck is the whole story. But guess what? It’s not. In this episode, I break down exactly what total compensation means and why your base salary is just the beginning. If you’ve ever compared two job offers based only on salary, then you might be leaving thousands of dollars on the table. Tune in to get the full picture of what compensation actually includes, including bonus, commission, stock, retirement benefits, and health benefits.  Plus, how you can determine your total compensation and how to evaluate all components of a job offer, not just base pay.  Referenced Episodes 120. How to Retire a Millionaire as a First Gen: Walli Miller Interview Part 2 Wealth-Building & Finances Resources and Links 2 Week Mini Coaching Package: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/career-recharge 6-Month 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call Apply for On-Air Coaching: https://forms.gle/JshV6Z6TfUw6BBnk6 Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

In this episode, I break down what people call "the hidden job market" and why I don’t think it’s actually hidden. I share real examples from LinkedIn, Slack, and group chats to illustrate how jobs are often shared outside of traditional job boards like Indeed or ZipRecruiter. I also talk about why I’m on a mission to help 100 first-gen professionals land high-paying jobs through LinkedIn, and how that mission is tied to a heartbreaking stat about Latino retirement savings. You’ll also hear: 💡 A story about how a client got a job offer by DM’ing a CEO after a single LinkedIn post 💡 Why that small grocery store near your house might be hiring—and why no one knows 💡 How LinkedIn helped me more than double my salary—and how it can help you too 💡 The 3 best ways to actually tap into this so-called hidden job market Plus, I invite you to join my LinkedIn Challenge: four-day workshop to help you attract recruiters, land job offers, and actually get seen for how brilliant you are. 📌 Mark your calendar: 🗓️ August 18–21, 2025 📥 Join the waitlist: thefirstgencoach.com/waitlist  Resources and Links 2 Week Mini Coaching Package: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/career-recharge 6-Month 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call Apply for On-Air Coaching: https://forms.gle/JshV6Z6TfUw6BBnk6 Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

Have you ever wondered how you’d handle a lay off, or how to prepare financially and emotionally just in case? In this important episode, I sit down with Nicole Valenzuela, a queer Latina foster mom and former corporate finance professional turned money coach, who shares her story of being laid off just two weeks after her fiancée was, too. We talk about how Nicole not only survived this double layoff, but thrived—reclaiming her time, her financial independence, and her purpose through her business, Fostering Finances. Nicole opens up about her first-gen money story, her decision to leave corporate life, and how she’s helping others break free from money shame and scarcity. Plus: The key steps to take immediately after a layoffHow to build an emergency fund that fits your actual lifestyleWhat it means to budget beyond survival and live in “funemployment”Why more money in the hands of people like you changes everythingIf you’ve been laid off, fear a layoff, or want to build a life with more financial ease and freedom—this episode is for you. About Today’s Guest Nicole Valenzuela, Founder and CEO of Fostering Finances LLC, leverages 15 years of experience in corporate finance with several Fortune 50 companies to empower individuals and communities. As a personal finance coach, Nicole is passionate about breaking down barriers to financial freedom, particularly for marginalized communities. She specializes in providing financial literacy, healing generational money trauma, and fostering financial independence for foster parents, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and BIPOC women. Stay in touch with Nicole on Instagram via @fosteringfinances, on LinkedIn, or via email [email protected].  Referenced Episodes Community Building & Networking Podcast Playlist Salary Negotiation Playlist Wealth-Building & Finances Resources and Links 2 Week Mini Coaching Package: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/career-recharge 6-Month 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call Apply for On-Air Coaching: https://forms.gle/JshV6Z6TfUw6BBnk6 Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

Have you ever felt at a crossroads between two career paths? In this special coaching call episode, I coach Angie, who is a Latina First Gen Professional, recent college grad, and is seeking guidance on her career path after graduation. Specifically, Angie is deciding between marketing and data analytics. Through this coaching call, I encourage her to identify what she is looking for from her next job and help her navigate this decision. This coaching conversation explores the importance of community support, the challenges of navigating careers during this political climate, and the need to make our jobs the one stop shop of personal fulfillment, community involvement, and financial freedom.  Plus: We cover how to turn casual conversations into job interviews, how to apply for jobs strategically, and how to negotiate your salary confidently and effectively.  Referenced Episodes 73. Job Hopping Every 15 Months with Janzel Manalansan 27. Why WOC Must Leave Their Low-Paying Nonprofit Jobs 84. Turning Casual Conversations into Job Interview Resources and Links 2 Week Mini Coaching Package: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/career-recharge 6-Month 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call Apply for On-Air Coaching: https://forms.gle/JshV6Z6TfUw6BBnk6 Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram