325: Navigating Family Dynamics And Preparing For Parental Retirement With Giovanna Gonzalez

325: Navigating Family Dynamics And Preparing For Parental Retirement With Giovanna Gonzalez

Author: Clever Girl Finance March 12, 2024 Duration: 45:50
On this episode, Giovanna Gonzalez shares key tips on how to navigating family dynamics and preparing for parental retirement. Giovanna "Gigi" Gonzalez is a TikTok influencer, financial educator, and author of the bestselling book Cultura and Cash. During The Great Resignation, she quit her 10 year corporate career to pursue her true passion: teaching financial literacy to young adults. She also teaches personal finance and career navigation for First Gen at various organizations and on her TikTok account @thefirstgenmentor. She was named 40 under 40 by the Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement, "Latinx to Watch" by Hispanic Executive Magazine and Top 25 Creator by Fast Company. WHAT GIGI DISCUSSED: 1. Her personal journey as a First Gen Latina navigating the complexities of personal finances and family dynamics 2. The importance of balancing family expectations with personal financial wellness. 3. How she's supporting and helping her dad prepare for retirement. 4. How to shift your money mindset and view money as a tool for self-care and empowerment 5. Advice for listeners who are eager to start taking control of their finances and building a life they love, while also considering their family's well-being HOW TO KEEP UP WITH GIGI: Pick up Gigi's book at https://www.culturaandcash.com Her website: https://www.thefirstgenmentor.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gigithefirstgenmentor/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giovannagonzalez/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefirstgenmentor ❤ Get the best-selling Clever Girl Finance Books: clevergirlfinance.com/books ❤ Get access to 30+ free courses, worksheets, savings challenges, and our favorite banking resources: clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages/ ❤ Read the Clever Girl Finance Blog: clevergirlfinance.com/blog ❤ Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/clevergirlfinance

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