EP 9. Healing Financial Trauma: The Storage Unit Moment That Changed Everything

In this deeply personal and raw episode, Evie takes us on a vulnerable journey through her financial trauma and the pivotal moment that sparked her transformation. From grappling with a family history of financial struggles to finding her father’s life goals in a dusty storage unit, Evie shares how she turned pain into purpose.Discover how she overcame financial manipulation, broke generational curses, and rebuilt her relationship with money. Evie also reveals the mindset shifts and steps that helped her achieve financial freedom, including a 6-figure investment portfolio and a thriving business empowering women to negotiate their worth.Whether you're navigating your own money wounds or looking for inspiration to rewrite your financial story, this episode is here to remind you: You are worthy. Period.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:What financial trauma is and how it manifests in our lives.The moment in a storage unit that changed Evie’s perspective on money forever.How Evie broke free from scarcity mindset and limiting beliefs about wealth.The power of self-compassion in healing financial wounds.Why salary negotiation is about more than money—it's about self-worth.⏱ Episode Timestamps00:52 — Trigger warning & what this episode is about03:35 — Why healing money trauma matters 04:08 — From panic attacks to Thailand: 2018’s breaking point07:42 — Discovering her father’s journal09:17 — The life goal that shattered her10:58 — Growing up with financial instability12:49 — Giving up dreams to support her family14:07 — The moment she chose to break generational cycles15:45 — Backpacking Asia + redefining possibility18:24 — What she wishes 26-year-old Evie knew20:27 — You are worthy. Period.22:31 — Healing money wounds & stepping into abundanceKey Takeaways:"Your past doesn't define you—it prepares you for the abundance you’re capable of.""You are worthy of money, of love, of the life you dream about. Period."Sign Up for March 5th Free Webinar:2025 is the year you make more money at work! I am hosting a free webinar on March 5th covering Equal Pay Day, what the date means and strategies on how to negotiate more money at work. I also cover the top 6 fears that keep most women from negotiating their salary and how to overcome those fears. If you’re someone who is thinking about negotiating your salary this year, this webinar is for you! Sign up today here.Keywords: financial trauma healing, generational money wounds, Latina money storLet'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