EP 24. Breaking Oldest Daughter Burnout: How Laura Reclaimed Her Peace & Negotiated a 5-Figure Raise

In this powerful episode, host Evie sits down with one of her clients and longtime friend, Laura Ashley Hernandez — a proud Chicana, environmental scientist, business owner, and podcast host. Together, they dive into Laura’s deeply personal and transformational journey from burnt-out overachiever to a confident, boundary-setting, five-figure-salary-negotiating powerhouse.Laura shares what it was like growing up as the eldest daughter in a multigenerational line of eldest daughters, and how that shaped her identity and sense of responsibility. She opens up about the challenges of unlearning the need to prove herself — especially in the corporate world — and how stepping into the Self Worth Accelerator Mastermind helped her embrace self-compassion, reclaim her power, and negotiate her worth.If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle of over-delivering, undervaluing yourself, or wondering if you're “allowed” to walk away from a job that doesn’t serve you — this episode is for you.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:How Laura broke generational patterns of “first-daughter overachiever” energyThe identity crisis that followed her decision to quit a “dream job” that drained herWhy walking away was the ultimate act of self-worth — even without a backup planHow she transformed shame and burnout into confidence and clarityThe role community, coaching, and nervous system regulation played in her healingWhat it looked like to negotiate her next role with a $32k salary increaseTimestamps:02:00 – Navigating childhood, cultural duality, and the eldest daughter narrative05:30 – Life before the Self Worth Accelerator: proving, grinding, and burning out10:45 – The breaking point: when the “dream job” wasn’t so dreamy14:30 – Healing the shame around quitting and stepping into radical self-trust18:15 – How mindset and boundaries led to a 5-figure salary increase22:00 – Final reflections: building a life rooted in peace, not pressureAbout Laura:Laura Hernandez is a Chicana scientist, podcaster, entrepreneur, and proud eldest daughter who’s passionate about helping her community reconnect with nature and their roots. Listen to Holistic Mija PodcastFollow Laura on Instagram Free Salary Negotiation TrainingJoin me where I teach you the exact strategy behind my clients negotiating and average of $32K in salary increases .👉 Sign up hereLet's Work TogetherIf you want a resume that positions you for higher-paying roles, apply for Evie’s 1:1 Resume Intensive.Until next time amigas ✨Rate this PodcastIf you're loving this content, please give this podcast a 5 star rating and leave your loving review. We’d love to hear form you!Join the Waitlist Join the Self-Worth Accelerator waitlist for early access to Evie’s signature 12-month coaching program. Join Here.Subscribe to our Newsletter 💌Download your FREE Salary Negotiation Checklist today! Let’s get that bag amiga! Free Salary Negotiations Checklist Here.Follow Me on SocialsIG: @LaMalaMujerBlogLinkedIn: Evie Prete LinkedInWebsite: La Mala Mujer