In this episode, Arleen sits down with Gina Diaz, immigration & real estate attorney, entrepreneur, speaker, and coach to unearth how fear can be leveraged rather than avoided in your professional journey. Gina shares her story: immigrating to the U.S., becoming a single mom at 19, overcoming health crises, building a legal practice focused on helping immigrants, diving into real estate investing, and starting We Win LLC to empower women in investing.

If you’ve ever second-guessed a bold move, felt stuck by your fears, or wondered how to turn moments of uncertainty into stepping stones, this episode is for you. You’ll walk away with practical mindset shifts, inspiration to meet fear head-on, and tools Gina uses to transform anxiety into action.

What you’ll hear:

• The turning points in Gina’s life where fear became motivation
• How her immigration and legal advocacy work sharpened her courage
• How she navigated setbacks both personally and professionally
• Real estate investing as a path to financial agency
• Tips for using fear to grow instead of retreat

Tune in to discover how making fear your friend could unlock what you’ve been holding back from.

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In this episode of Empowered Investing with Leading Ladies, we sit down with Cecila Cossio, a trailblazer in real estate and investing. Cecila shares her inspiring journey of breaking barriers, building generational wealth, and empowering women to take control of their financial futures.

From navigating challenges as a Latina entrepreneur to creating opportunities through smart investing, Cecila’s story is a powerful reminder that financial independence is possible with the right mindset and tools. Listeners will walk away with actionable insights on:

• Building confidence in real estate investing
• Overcoming obstacles as a woman in a male-dominated field
• Creating long-term wealth for family and community

Whether you’re just starting your investing journey or looking to level up, Cecila’s wisdom and resilience will leave you motivated to take the next step.

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In this episode of Empowered Investing with Leading Ladies, host Arleen Garza welcomes Anjou Martinez, CEO & Founder of Beam Investment Group. Anjou shares her journey from corporate finance to building a $200 million real estate portfolio, all while balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship. She discusses how she took her first steps into investing, the challenges she faced, and why she’s passionate about encouraging women to take charge of their financial futures. Whether you're a working mother, a career professional, or simply curious about investing, this conversation will inspire you to take action and invest with confidence.

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