Border Girl to Emmy Awards: How this Jefa is Now Paving the Way for Latinas to Build Wealth

In this engaging episode of "Cafecito with Beatriz Acevedo," Rocio van Nierop sits down with the remarkable Beatriz Acevedo, a true Jefa who embarked on a transformative journey from her hometown in Tijuana to San Diego in her 20s, all in pursuit of education. Beatriz, a three-time Emmy award winner and recipient of an MTV award, shares her inspiring story of motivation over frustration when she noticed that Latino representation was seemingly stuck at 1%. Beatriz is passionate about helping Latinos harness their economic power. She humorously quips, "401 que?" and discusses the dearth of fintech options tailored to the Latino community due to a lack of trust. She shares anecdotes of her father's cash-stuffed jackets, a result of past experiences with unreliable banks and governments.Beatriz's current venture, SUMA Wealth, is dedicated to empowering our community to build wealth. With unwavering determination, she embarked on a mission to shatter that glass ceiling and empower the next generation.Connect with Claudia on Linkedin and Instagram.Website: https://sumawealth.com/Latinas in Tech Blog: Latina-Led Fintech Companies, SUMA & Reel, Merge To Help Close The Wage Gap -About Latinas in Tech Latinas in Tech is a non-profit organization with the mission to connect, support and empower Latina women working in technology through professional development, mentorship, and recruiting. Learn more about our organization at https://latinasintech.org/. 🫶 Become a LiT Member: https://latinasintech.org/member/register🫶 Donate to Latinas in Tech: https://latinasintech.org/donate🫶 LiT Shop: https://latinas-in-tech.myshopify.com/ FOLLOW LiT ON SOCIAL MEDIA: LinkedIn  |  Instagram  |  Facebook  |  Twitter   |   TikTok   |   YouTube   |  Slack   | Facebook Group