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EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 40 MIN

10: How this Latina Founder Turned $150K in Debt into a Thriving Family Business

from Latina Entrepreneur: Business Systems, Cash-flow, Boundaries, Clarity, Organized Founder · host Annia Mercado

What happens when your business is $150,000 in debt and the dream you built with your spouse starts falling apart?Today I sit down with Eva Garcia, a Latina founder and Hispanic business owner, to share the real story behind building a family catering company with her husband. From nearly losing their home to stepping into leadership, Eva opens up about the challenges of running a business partnership within a marriage and the lessons that come with building a family business.We talk about discovering your unique gifts, navigating cultural expectations as a Latina entrepreneur, and why defining roles in a marriage and business partnership is key to long-term success.In This Episode We Talk About:• The truth about being $150,000 in debt and almost losing their home • Why stepping into leadership was one of the hardest decisions Eva made • The challenges of being a Latina founder in a marriage-based business partnership • Why defining roles is crucial when working with your spouse • How Eva and her husband turned their different strengths into business growth • The power of identifying your God-given gift in business • Why family support can make or break an entrepreneurial journey • The importance of inner healing and personal growth as a business owner • How COVID unexpectedly helped grow their catering business • Eva’s vision for the next chapter of her companyIf you’re a Hispanic business owner, Latina founder, or entrepreneur building a business with your spouse, this episode is for you.👉Connect with Eva:InstagramLet's Connect on Instagram: @uniqueblendconsultingLet's Connect on LinkedInFor more of my services and how we can work together: www. uniqueblendconsulting.comThis podcast was produced by Your Girl Media 

What happens when your business is $150,000 in debt and the dream you built with your spouse starts falling apart? Today I sit down with Eva Garcia, a Latina founder and Hispanic business owner, to share the real story behind building a family catering company with her husband. From nearly losing their home to stepping into leadership, Eva opens up about the challenges of running a business partnership within a marriage and the lessons that come with building a family business. We talk abou...

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