Can transforming your relationship with money lead to a blissful life? On this episode of Cafecito con Jefas, I'm joined by Erika Dox Martinez, the remarkable founder of Blissful Vida, a Latina-owned financial wellness company. Erika’s story is nothing short of inspiring—she turned her life around from drowning in over $100,000 in debt to achieving financial freedom. We'll unravel her journey of holistic self-improvement and how it empowered her to help others overcome money-related shame and guilt for a life of financial confidence and abundance.

Financial independence is crucial, especially for women, and this episode underscores its importance. We reflect on our experiences during the pandemic and discuss how financial stability can serve as a lifeline, enabling women to leave unsafe environments and support their families. Learn practical strategies for managing your money, like tracking expenses, aligning spending with your values, and giving each dollar a purpose. Erika and I also delve into the principle of paying yourself first, automating savings, and treating budgets as financial boundaries to achieve greater control and peace of mind.

Lastly, we explore the power of conversations and community support in building financial confidence. From navigating social situations without overspending to having honest financial discussions with your partner, this episode provides holistic advice on managing your finances. Discover the concept of "Dates with Dinero" and the significance of addressing and reshaping negative money stories for healthier financial habits. This episode is packed with motivational insights and actionable strategies to help you take control of your financial journey and thrive in your blissful vida.

Meet Jefa: Erica Dox Martinez - My Blissful Vida

Erika Dox-Martinez is the founder of Blissful Vida, an organization dedicated to helping ambitious, abundance seeking mujeres achieve financial peace of mind. Blissful Vida is where financial stress and overwhelm transform into financial bliss! Our holistic approach blends the emotional and spiritual aspects of money with practical financial tools and strategies.

With over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, Erika's journey from personal financial challenges to financial empowerment is both inspiring and foundational to Bli$$ful Vida’s mission. Today, she uses her extensive knowledge and personal insights to guide others in reshaping their financial narratives towards positivity, abundance and peace of mind!

A proud Nuyorican, Erika now calls New Jersey home, where she lives with her husband, Jose, and is a proud bonus mom to four amazing older kiddos. She’s a lover of travel, and in celebration of her 10-year wedding anniversary, she’s heading off on a special trip to Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam early next year. When she's not coaching or traveling, you’ll find Erika actively embracing her own healing journey, indulging in some red wine over reality TV, enjoying some yummy food in NYC, belting out some old school Mary J. Blige/90’s joints for fun, and joining book clubs to rediscover her love of reading as she navigates her busy solopreneur life, and yes, book recommendations are welcome!

Erika’s Links:

Website: https://www.myblissfulvida.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-dox-martinez/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myblissfulvida/

Join her Dates with Dinero: https://myblissfulvida.com/dateswithdinero