Banking on Cultura: Where Latino Culture and Entrepreneurship Collide

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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 where taboo topics are the norm, & Spanglish is the language of choice. Victoria Jenn is a Latina Master Mindset & Business Consultant, often referred to as the "Imposter Syndrome Killah" With over two decades of experience, she has trained over 20,000 leaders & entrepreneurs on how to optimize performance while maintaining a focus on emotional wellbeing. Learn more at: www.VictoriaJenn.com

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June 16, 2026Episode 9257 min

EP 92: How Entrepreneurs Can Secure Up to $250,000 in Grant Funding

🔗 Secure Your Spot for the UNTAMED Morocco Retreat: https://www.victoriajenn.com/untamedWhat 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 background into your biggest business advantage. Discover why most founders miss these opportunities, and how YOU can be the exception.If you’re a founder of color, aspiring executive, or change-maker ready to play at the next level, this episode delivers game-changing insights you won’t find on LinkedIn.WHAT WE GET INTO01:29 New York grit, Puerto Rican roots, and the power of timing03:33 The bochinche too juicy to miss05:30 How a viral TV moment sparked a powerful partnership06:5 What founders misunderstand about working with Audible08:10 The $250K grant opportunity with no equity required10:51 Why founders disqualify themselves before they start12:54 Pitch mistakes that cost entrepreneurs big opportunities15:45 How great founders plant seeds for future partnerships17:40 Not ready for $250K yet? Here's where to start23:02 Can retail really transform a community?31:14 Being the only Afro-Latina in the executive suite36:56 Why scarcity thinking still holds people back46:52 How a "Year of Yes" can change your life and business48:28 The pitch tweak that turns NO into not yet51:24 Why your biggest opportunity may be inside the systemCONNECT WITH AISHA GLOVERhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/aishabrowneglover ✨ If you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave us a review with your feedback. We love to hear from our communityFollow Victoria Jenn:📲Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamvictoriajenn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📲 TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@iamvictoriajenn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⬇️ FREE Training ⬇️👉🏼 How to transition from corporate to entrepreneur: https://www.victoriajenn.com/training⬇️ Say Hi On Social Media ⬇️Follow Banking On Cultura:📲 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bankingoncultura⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📲 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/ @bankingoncultura ⬇️ Become a VIP ⬇️📧 Join our VIP Email List for Giveaways & Never Miss an Episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bankingonculturamedia.com/vip⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email Us: BankingOnCultura@gmail.comNOTE: I’m a Brand Ambassador and affiliate for certain businesses, products and services that I believe in. I may have referenced these and included links in this video, description or someplace else at this site. I hope you find the resources helpful. Copyright, Liability Waiver and Disclaimers. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, except as permitted under the United States Copyright Act, and/or without the prior express written permission of VJR Enterprises, LLC, Disclaimer of Warranty: While all persons associated directly or indirectly with this site and video use their best efforts in preparing the content, there is no express or implied representations or warranty with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the content of the videos, including any content, links or resources shared, including those by third parties. Furthermore, all parties specifically disclaim any and all express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The advice and strategies contained herein may not be suitable for your situation. No legal or investment advice is being given herein. No liability or damages shall take place because of this video and/or content.

May 26, 2026Episode 9154 min

EP 91: How to Survive AI, Algorithms and Social Media Burnout ft. Emmelie De La Cruz

🔗 Secure Your Spot for the UNTAMED Morocco Retreat: https://www.victoriajenn.com/untamedMeet 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 business visibility, and drops data-backed realities, the kind missing from public talk. The stats stand out: direct mail open rates are skyrocketing as digital fatigue rises, and Emmelie’s own experience shows that 90% of people who “love your story” never pay. Want access into the real game? This episode is a masterclass in power, proximity, and the economics of cultural capital.WHAT WE GET INTO05:12 Losing a job, starting over, and IDGAF marketing 06:35 Why being real online comes with a cost 12:51 Hood girls deserve access too 16:56 The harsh truth about creators and personal brands 25:15 AI leads, bots, and the future of marketing 29:44 The USPS strategy for landing high-ticket clients 33:39 How AI recommends businesses like yours 45:23 Attracting premium clients over bargain huntersKEY TAKEAWAYSOnly 10% of your cheerleaders ever become your clients. Learn to market to buyers, not fans.AI is already changing who sees you and how you get paid. How to innovate, so you don’t become invisible.Direct Mail now sees higher open rates than most inboxes; old-school marketing is the new luxury.Why premium clients pay for solutions that save time and create results.Follow Emmelie Dela Cruz on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/emmeliedelacruz/✨ If you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave us a review with your feedback. We love to hear from our communityFollow Victoria Jenn:📲Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamvictoriajenn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📲 TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@iamvictoriajenn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⬇️ FREE Training ⬇️👉🏼 How to transition from corporate to entrepreneur: https://www.victoriajenn.com/training⬇️ Say Hi On Social Media ⬇️Follow Banking On Cultura:📲 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bankingoncultura⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📲 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/ @bankingoncultura ⬇️ Become a VIP ⬇️📧 Join our VIP Email List for Giveaways & Never Miss an Episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bankingonculturamedia.com/vip⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email Us: BankingOnCultura@gmail.comNOTE: I’m a Brand Ambassador and affiliate for certain businesses, products and services that I believe in. I may have referenced these and included links in this video, description or someplace else at this site. I hope you find the resources helpful. Copyright, Liability Waiver and Disclaimers. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, except as permitted under the United States Copyright Act, and/or without the prior express written permission of VJR Enterprises, LLC, Disclaimer of Warranty: While all persons associated directly or indirectly with this site and video use their best efforts in preparing the content, there is no express or implied representations or warranty with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the content of the videos, including any content, links or resources shared, including those by third parties. Furthermore, all parties specifically disclaim any and all express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The advice and strategies contained herein may not be suitable for your situation. No legal or investment advice is being given herein. No liability or damages shall take place because of this video and/or content.

May 12, 2026Episode 901 hr 4 min

EP 90: How Top Latino Leaders Win Without Social Media (C-Suite Secrets) ft. JC

🔗 Request an invitation for the UNTAMED Morocco Retreat: https://vjrenterprises.thrivecart.com/untamed-retreat-2026/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 builder, not just of business, but of identity, conviction, and legacy. WHAT WE GET INTO1:59 – Meet JC: Why top executives trust someone with zero online presence 6:41 – Why JC stayed hidden in the C-suite and how it changed everything 8:45 – Stop waiting for approval: The mindset shift behind expansion 10:52 – “Am I playing small?” The question high achievers avoid15:45 – How love, not hustle, opened doors to elite circles 20:44 – Coaching NFL athletes and CEOs 33:56 – Friendship pacts and radical accountability 40:57 – The humility shift that ends career loneliness 44:30 – Certainty or clarity? A CEO mindset for navigating curveballs 57:06 – Stop living by preference and start living by priorities 01:01:12 – Step into your next level at the Untamed Retreat in Morocco✨ If you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave us a review with your feedback. We love to hear from our communityFollow Victoria Jenn:📲Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamvictoriajenn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⬇️ FREE Training ⬇️👉🏼 How to transition from corporate to entrepreneur: https://www.victoriajenn.com/training⬇️ Say Hi On Social Media ⬇️Follow Banking On Cultura:📲 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bankingoncultura⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📲 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/ @bankingoncultura ⬇️ Become a VIP ⬇️📧 Join our VIP Email List for Giveaways & Never Miss an Episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bankingonculturamedia.com/vip⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email Us: BankingOnCultura@gmail.comNOTE: I’m a Brand Ambassador and affiliate for certain businesses, products and services that I believe in. I may have referenced these and included links in this video, description or someplace else at this site. I hope you find the resources helpful. Copyright, Liability Waiver and Disclaimers. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, except as permitted under the United States Copyright Act, and/or without the prior express written permission of VJR Enterprises, LLC, Disclaimer of Warranty: While all persons associated directly or indirectly with this site and video use their best efforts in preparing the content, there is no express or implied representations or warranty with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the content of the videos, including any content, links or resources shared, including those by third parties. Furthermore, all parties specifically disclaim any and all express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The advice and strategies contained herein may not be suitable for your situation. No legal or investment advice is being given herein. No liability or damages shall take place because of this video and/or content.

May 6, 202653 min

Marketing Plays to Get You Paid ft. Runway Billionaire REPLAY

👩🏽‍💻Complete Our 3min Survey Here: https://forms.gle/iEDvZFiTqQuKCsVH7This 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! In this episode:The Power of Being DifferentSteps for Building a Solid BrandHow to Develop a Millionaire MindsetStrategies for Marketing to Gen ZHow to Build a Buying Community Follow Our Guest: https://www.instagram.com/runway_billionaire✨ If you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave us a review with your feedback. We love to hear from our communityFollow Victoria Jenn:📲Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamvictoriajenn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📲 TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@iamvictoriajenn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⬇️ FREE Training ⬇️👉🏼 How to transition from corporate to entrepreneur: https://www.victoriajenn.com/training⬇️ Say Hi On Social Media ⬇️Follow Banking On Cultura:📲 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bankingoncultura⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📲 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/ @bankingoncultura ⬇️ Become a VIP ⬇️📧 Join our VIP Email List for Giveaways & Never Miss an Episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bankingonculturamedia.com/vip⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email Us: BankingOnCultura@gmail.comNOTE: I’m a Brand Ambassador and affiliate for certain businesses, products and services that I believe in. I may have referenced these and included links in this video, description or someplace else at this site. I hope you find the resources helpful. Copyright, Liability Waiver and Disclaimers. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, except as permitted under the United States Copyright Act, and/or without the prior express written permission of VJR Enterprises, LLC, Disclaimer of Warranty: While all persons associated directly or indirectly with this site and video use their best efforts in preparing the content, there is no express or implied representations or warranty with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the content of the videos, including any content, links or resources shared, including those by third parties. Furthermore, all parties specifically disclaim any and all express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The advice and strategies contained herein may not be suitable for your situation. No legal or investment advice is being given herein. No liability or damages shall take place because of this video and/or content.

April 29, 20261 hr 2 min

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. 👩🏽‍💻Complete Our 1min Survey Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/iEDvZFiTqQuKCsVH7⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow our GuestInstagram @1solesearcher✨ If you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave us a review with your feedback. We love to hear from our communityFollow our Host on Social:📲Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamvictoriajenn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📲 TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@iamvictoriajenn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⬇️ Resources & Tools ⬇️👉🏼 Free Workbook: Top Hacks for Entrepreneurs in 2025: https://www.victoriajenn.com/freeworkbook2025⬇️ Say Hi On Social Media ⬇️Follow Banking On Cultura:📲 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bankingoncultura⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📲 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/ @bankingoncultura ⬇️ Become a VIP ⬇️📧 Join our VIP Email List for Giveaways & Never Miss an Episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bankingonculturamedia.com/vip⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NOTE: I’m a Brand Ambassador and affiliate for certain businesses, products and services that I believe in. I may have referenced these and included links in this video, description or someplace else at this site. I hope you find the resources helpful. Copyright, Liability Waiver and Disclaimers. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, except as permitted under the United States Copyright Act, and/or without the prior express written permission of VJR Enterprises, LLC, Disclaimer of Warranty: While all persons associated directly or indirectly with this site and video use their best efforts in preparing the content, there is no express or implied representations or warranty with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the content of the videos, including any content, links or resources shared, including those by third parties. Furthermore, all parties specifically disclaim any and all express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The advice and strategies contained herein may not be suitable for your situation. No legal or investment advice is being given herein. No liability or damages shall take place because of this video and/or content.

April 21, 20261 hr 4 min

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 every space you enter.---Follow Carmen Ortiz-McGhee:••linkedin.com/in/carmen-ortiz-mcghee-7ba9121/✨ If you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave us a review with your feedback. We love to hear from our communityFollow Victoria Jenn:📲Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamvictoriajenn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📲 TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@iamvictoriajenn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⬇️ FREE Training ⬇️👉🏼 How to transition from corporate to entrepreneur: https://www.victoriajenn.com/training⬇️ Say Hi On Social Media ⬇️Follow Banking On Cultura:📲 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bankingoncultura⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📲 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/ @bankingoncultura ⬇️ Become a VIP ⬇️📧 Join our VIP Email List for Giveaways & Never Miss an Episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bankingonculturamedia.com/vip⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email Us: BankingOnCultura@gmail.comNOTE: I’m a Brand Ambassador and affiliate for certain businesses, products and services that I believe in. I may have referenced these and included links in this video, description or someplace else at this site. I hope you find the resources helpful. Copyright, Liability Waiver and Disclaimers. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, except as permitted under the United States Copyright Act, and/or without the prior express written permission of VJR Enterprises, LLC, Disclaimer of Warranty: While all persons associated directly or indirectly with this site and video use their best efforts in preparing the content, there is no express or implied representations or warranty with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the content of the videos, including any content, links or resources shared, including those by third parties. Furthermore, all parties specifically disclaim any and all express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The advice and strategies contained herein may not be suitable for your situation. No legal or investment advice is being given herein. No liability or damages shall take place because of this video and/or content.

March 24, 2026Episode 891 hr 6 min

EP 89: How to Earn Your Leisure ft. Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings

🎟️ Secure your spot for the Centered CEO Mastermind Retreat here: https://www.victoriajenn.com/retreatThis 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 knowing your WHY is the secret to longevity in podcasting and business. Plus, discover the behind-the-scenes struggles of team building, lessons learned in the entrepreneurial grind, and how setting boundaries keeps your priorities straight.Follow EYL on social @earnyourleisure✨ If you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave us a review with your feedback. We love to hear from our communityFollow our Host on Social:📲Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamvictoriajenn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📲 TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@iamvictoriajenn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⬇️ Resources & Tools ⬇️👉🏼 Free Workbook: Top Hacks for Entrepreneurs in 2025: https://www.victoriajenn.com/freeworkbook2025⬇️ Say Hi On Social Media ⬇️Follow Banking On Cultura:📲 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bankingoncultura⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📲 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/ @bankingoncultura ⬇️ Become a VIP ⬇️📧 Join our VIP Email List for Giveaways & Never Miss an Episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bankingonculturamedia.com/vip⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email Us: BankingOnCultura@gmail.comNOTE: I’m a Brand Ambassador and affiliate for certain businesses, products and services that I believe in. I may have referenced these and included links in this video, description or someplace else at this site. I hope you find the resources helpful. Copyright, Liability Waiver and Disclaimers. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, except as permitted under the United States Copyright Act, and/or without the prior express written permission of VJR Enterprises, LLC, Disclaimer of Warranty: While all persons associated directly or indirectly with this site and video use their best efforts in preparing the content, there is no express or implied representations or warranty with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the content of the videos, including any content, links or resources shared, including those by third parties. Furthermore, all parties specifically disclaim any and all express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The advice and strategies contained herein may not be suitable for your situation. No legal or investment advice is being given herein. No liability or damages shall take place because of this video and/or content.

March 17, 2026Episode 8847 min

EP 88: How to Get a Netflix Show, Invest in Real Estate, and Build a 7 Figure Business ft. Eleonora Srugo

🎟️ Secure your spot for the Centered CEO Mastermind Retreat here: https://www.victoriajenn.com/retreatWelcome 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 tea on what really happens behind the scenes when closing $100M+ deals, why the "American Dream" of homeownership is evolving, and Eleonora’s unfiltered take on women in leadership roles. She also shares practical advice for aspiring buyers and brokers, plus why relationships always come before the deal.Follow Eleonora Srugo:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eleonorasrugo Watch "Selling the City" on Netflix for more!✨ If you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave us a review with your feedback. We love to hear from our communityFollow our Host on Social:📲Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamvictoriajenn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📲 TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@iamvictoriajenn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⬇️ Resources & Tools ⬇️👉🏼 Free Workbook: Top Hacks for Entrepreneurs in 2025: https://www.victoriajenn.com/freeworkbook2025⬇️ Say Hi On Social Media ⬇️Follow Banking On Cultura:📲 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bankingoncultura⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📲 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/ @bankingoncultura ⬇️ Become a VIP ⬇️📧 Join our VIP Email List for Giveaways & Never Miss an Episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bankingonculturamedia.com/vip⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email Us: BankingOnCultura@gmail.comNOTE: I’m a Brand Ambassador and affiliate for certain businesses, products and services that I believe in. I may have referenced these and included links in this video, description or someplace else at this site. I hope you find the resources helpful. Copyright, Liability Waiver and Disclaimers. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, except as permitted under the United States Copyright Act, and/or without the prior express written permission of VJR Enterprises, LLC, Disclaimer of Warranty: While all persons associated directly or indirectly with this site and video use their best efforts in preparing the content, there is no express or implied representations or warranty with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the content of the videos, including any content, links or resources shared, including those by third parties. Furthermore, all parties specifically disclaim any and all express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The advice and strategies contained herein may not be suitable for your situation. No legal or investment advice is being given herein. No liability or damages shall take place because of this video and/or content.

March 3, 2026Episode 8754 min

EP 87: How to Survive Without Burning Out or Selling Out ft. Samantha Ortiz-Young

🎟️ Secure your spot for the Centered CEO Mastermind Retreat here: https://www.victoriajenn.com/retreatThis 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 need motivation for your next workout), this conversation is for YOU.Don’t forget to follow Samantha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/so_manti/ ✨ If you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave us a review with your feedback. We love to hear from our communityFollow our Host on Social:📲Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamvictoriajenn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📲 TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@iamvictoriajenn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⬇️ Resources & Tools ⬇️👉🏼 Free Workbook: Top Hacks for Entrepreneurs in 2025: https://www.victoriajenn.com/freeworkbook2025⬇️ Say Hi On Social Media ⬇️Follow Banking On Cultura:📲 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bankingoncultura⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📲 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/ @bankingoncultura ⬇️ Become a VIP ⬇️📧 Join our VIP Email List for Giveaways & Never Miss an Episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bankingonculturamedia.com/vip⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email Us: BankingOnCultura@gmail.comNOTE: I’m a Brand Ambassador and affiliate for certain businesses, products and services that I believe in. I may have referenced these and included links in this video, description or someplace else at this site. I hope you find the resources helpful. Copyright, Liability Waiver and Disclaimers. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, except as permitted under the United States Copyright Act, and/or without the prior express written permission of VJR Enterprises, LLC, Disclaimer of Warranty: While all persons associated directly or indirectly with this site and video use their best efforts in preparing the content, there is no express or implied representations or warranty with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the content of the videos, including any content, links or resources shared, including those by third parties. Furthermore, all parties specifically disclaim any and all express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The advice and strategies contained herein may not be suitable for your situation. No legal or investment advice is being given herein. No liability or damages shall take place because of this video and/or content.

February 17, 2026Episode 8632 min

EP 86: The Magic Is in the Unknowing: How to Trust Yourself During a Life Pivot

Secure your spot for the Centered CEO Mastermind Retreat here: https://www.victoriajenn.com/retreatIn 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.Discover insights about vulnerability, paying attention to life's signs, and letting go of hustle culture in favor of intention, healing, and authentic growth. The episode is packed with real talk, powerful ahas, and an invitation for listeners who are ready to step into their next chapter.✨ If you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave us a review with your feedback. We love to hear from our communityFollow our Host on Social:📲Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamvictoriajenn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📲 TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@iamvictoriajenn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⬇️ Resources & Tools ⬇️👉🏼 Free Workbook: Top Hacks for Entrepreneurs in 2025: https://www.victoriajenn.com/freeworkbook2025⬇️ Say Hi On Social Media ⬇️Follow Banking On Cultura:📲 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bankingoncultura⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📲 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/ @bankingoncultura ⬇️ Become a VIP ⬇️📧 Join our VIP Email List for Giveaways & Never Miss an Episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bankingonculturamedia.com/vip⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email Us: BankingOnCultura@gmail.comNOTE: I’m a Brand Ambassador and affiliate for certain businesses, products and services that I believe in. I may have referenced these and included links in this video, description or someplace else at this site. I hope you find the resources helpful. Copyright, Liability Waiver and Disclaimers. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, except as permitted under the United States Copyright Act, and/or without the prior express written permission of VJR Enterprises, LLC, Disclaimer of Warranty: While all persons associated directly or indirectly with this site and video use their best efforts in preparing the content, there is no express or implied representations or warranty with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the content of the videos, including any content, links or resources shared, including those by third parties. Furthermore, all parties specifically disclaim any and all express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The advice and strategies contained herein may not be suitable for your situation. No legal or investment advice is being given herein. No liability or damages shall take place because of this video and/or content.