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Brown Way To Money - Money Talks for Women of Color Entrepreneurs

Brown Way To Money - Money Talks for Women of Color Entrepreneurs

Alejandra Rojas 172 Episodes Mar 8, 2026

The Brown Way to Money Podcast is a no-BS guide for women of color entrepreneurs to build a solid financial foundation, create multiple income streams, and invest in their future. Hosted by Alejandra Rojas, a Forbes Columnist and trauma-informed finance expert, the show helps listeners break free from cultural money pressures, overcome systemic barriers, and heal money trauma. It offers practical advice on building wealth while staying true to one's values, using the transformative Brown Way Framework.

Episodes

These Myths About Women and Money Keeps You Struggling - And The are FALSE
These Myths About Women and Money Keeps You Struggling - And The are FALSE Mar 8, 2026 1239 What if everything you've been told about women and money was designed to keep you stuck? In this urgent and deeply necessary conversation, Stefanie OConnell and Alejandra Rojas dismantle the most dangerous myths about women and wealth—myths that continue to shape how we price our work, negotiate our salaries, and justify our own financial struggles. These aren't just stories. They're systemic na
Why Women of Color Avoid These Money Talks (And How It's Costing Them Wealth)
Why Women of Color Avoid These Money Talks (And How It's Costing Them Wealth) Feb 15, 2026 915 After surveying hundreds of women of color entrepreneurs, one truth became undeniable: most of us are leaving money on the table—not because we don't work hard enough, but because we're avoiding the conversations that matter most. In this insightful episode, Alejandra Rojas delves into the financial challenges faced by women of color entrepreneurs by exposing the "money trauma" and unspoken conve
Can Your Banking Choices STOP Systemic Harm? Wealth Building | Financial Activisim
Can Your Banking Choices STOP Systemic Harm? Wealth Building | Financial Activisim Feb 2, 2026 1825 What if the money in your bank account is funding the very systems you stand against? In this urgent and deeply necessary conversation, Alejandra Rojas sits down with Jasmine Rashid, author of The Financial Activist Playbook, to expose the hidden ways your money moves through systems of harm—and how women of color can redirect it toward collective safety, dignity, and freedom. This isn't just abo
NBC News Anchor Morgan Radford on Generational Wealth and Personal Growth for Black and Latina
NBC News Anchor Morgan Radford on Generational Wealth and Personal Growth for Black and Latina Jan 21, 2026 1290 What if the courage to leave everything behind is what gives us the courage to build everything we want? Are you leaving money on the table? Find out the 5 Ways Women Quietly Leave Money on the Table after reviewing more than 300 money stories www.brownwaytomoney.com/5ways In this deeply moving conversation, Alejandra Rojas sits down with Morgan Radford, NBC News co-anchor and debut novelist, to
The Student Loan Strategy for Women Entrepreneurs: Financial Guidance and Wealth Building Tips
The Student Loan Strategy for Women Entrepreneurs: Financial Guidance and Wealth Building Tips Dec 12, 2025 1510 Student loan debt is crushing a generation of entrepreneurs before they even start. But what if there's a way out they're not telling you about? In this eye-opening conversation, Alejandra Rojas sits down with Haleini Vasquez, founder of Your Evolved Mind, to expose the truth about student debt—and the strategic paths that can save you tens of thousands of dollars. This isn't about shame or strug
Only 2% of women get VC money Here’s HOW to become UNIGNORABLE
Only 2% of women get VC money Here’s HOW to become UNIGNORABLE Dec 5, 2025 1430 Only 2% of women get venture capital. But what if the real barrier is readiness? In this powerful conversation, Alejandra Rojas sits down with Jo Wong, founder of Let's Grow BFF, to break down what it actually takes to become fundable as a woman of color entrepreneur. This isn't about chasing investors—it's about preparing yourself to be unignorable when the right opportunity shows up. Together,
From TEDx Speaker to Homeowner in 30 Days: The Financial Reality Check
From TEDx Speaker to Homeowner in 30 Days: The Financial Reality Check Nov 17, 2025 1462 Everyone prepares for the breakthrough, No one prepares for after it hits. Are you ready financially? In this conversation, Alejandra Rojas brings you into the real moment every woman of color entrepreneur dreams about, but rarely prepares for: the moment when everything you manifested actually shows up. The opportunities. The visibility. The house. The stages. The revenue. The pressure. Togethe
Rachel Rodgers Reveals Why She's Bypassing Networks to Create HER OWN Show
Rachel Rodgers Reveals Why She's Bypassing Networks to Create HER OWN Show Nov 1, 2025 1320 Alejandra Rojas is joined by Rachel Rodgers, entrepreneur and founder of Hello Seven, to explore what it means to own your voice…all the way to producing your own TV show. Join her Kickstarter campaign here. We have already supported it, and you? Together, they explore how Rachel is transforming her book, We Should All Be Millionaires, into a visual, global movement, why women of color must take
What Does It REALLY Take for Latina to Get Funded Today?
What Does It REALLY Take for Latina to Get Funded Today? Oct 17, 2025 2121 Why do Latina founders still receive less than 2% of VC dollars? In this powerful episode, Alejandra Rojas is joined by powerhouse investors Laurel Mintz (Fabric VC), Ashley Balla (Halogen Ventures), and new angel investor Julissa to expose the reality of raising capital as a woman of color founder. Together, they share what they actually look for when funding startups, what makes them say no, and
Can YOUR Personal Brand be THE ticket to financial freedom?
Can YOUR Personal Brand be THE ticket to financial freedom? Oct 10, 2025 1667 In this heart-centered conversation, Alejandra Rojas is joined by recruiter and content creator Jalonni Weaver to dismantle the myth that you have to choose between your career and your calling. Together, they explore how Jalonni built a thriving personal brand while working full-time and how that brand became a stream of income, community, and confidence. This episode is a masterclass in using y
Transition SUCCESSFULLY From Corporate To Entrepreneur
Transition SUCCESSFULLY From Corporate To Entrepreneur Oct 3, 2025 1395 Leaving your 9–5 doesn’t mean you leave your identity or success behind. Or does it? In this empowering and truth-filled episode, Alejandra Rojas is joined by community-builder and founder Beverly Vanterpool to explore what it really takes to transition from a successful corporate career into entrepreneurship—and do it with purpose. Together, they unpack how to navigate identity shifts, redefine s
How to ACTUALLY Build Generational Wealth and NOT Just Business Hype?
How to ACTUALLY Build Generational Wealth and NOT Just Business Hype? Sep 1, 2025 2950 Having a business is not goign to give you financial freedom unless...  In this powerful and truth-telling episode, Alejandra Rojas is joined by investing educator Tess Waresmith to dismantle one of the biggest myths in entrepreneurship: that reinvesting in your business is enough to build wealth. Together, they unpack the marketing traps that keep women of color entrepreneurs stuck in a cycle of

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