03. Págame: How to Negotiate Higher Pay Without the Burnout

What if getting paid more didn’t require working harder, sacrificing your mental health, or proving your worth over and over again?In this episode, Jessica sits down with Evie Prete, Latina salary negotiation coach and host of The Págame Podcast, to unpack the deep connection between self-worth, money, and mental health. Evie shares her journey from burnout in high-pressure environments to helping women of color confidently negotiate salaries, promotions, and severance rooted in self-worth—not hustle.They explore: how “Págame Energy” shifts the way women show up at work, why more work doesn’t equal more money, and how to prepare for layoffs before they happen. If you’ve ever felt guilty asking for more, feared rocking the boat, or believed you had to earn the right to negotiate—this conversation will change how you see your value.In This Episode:Why protecting your mental peace is essential for career successHow burnout becomes a wake-up call for stronger boundariesWhat “Págame Energy” really means—and how to embody itWhy self-worth (not scripts) is the foundation of negotiationHow upbringing and money mindset impact negotiationsWhy doing more work without pay lowers your perceived valueHow to advocate for yourself without overexplaining or apologizingStrategies to prepare for layoffs before they happenWhy severance packages are negotiable—and how to askUsing visualization and embodiment to build negotiation confidenceAbout Evie Prete:Evie Prete is a Latina Salary Negotiation Coach, Speaker, and Host of The Págame Podcast. She helps women of color break free from scarcity and self-doubt to confidently negotiate salaries, promotions, and opportunities aligned with their true worth. Through her program, The Self Worth Accelerator, her clients have negotiated over $810,000 in salary increases—and counting.Connect with Evie:InstagramListen to her PodcastJoin her newsletter & get her FREE salary negotiation checklistWork with Jessica:Ready to stop overworking and finally get paid for the value you bring? In 1:1 coaching, we go beyond tactics—we build the clarity, confidence, and self-trust to advocate for salary, raises, promotions, and severance without burning out or second-guessing yourself.✨ Book a 1:1 Coaching Consult: https://www.jessicalynn-wellness.com/scheduling📩 Join Dear Ambitious WOC: https://www.jessicalynn-wellness.com/email-list📱 Follow @jessicalynnrojasSubscribe & Review:If this episode resonated, make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss what’s next. If you loved the conversation, leaving a 5-star review helps other women find this podcast.