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EPISODE · May 26, 2026 · 54 MIN

EP 91: How to Survive AI, Algorithms and Social Media Burnout ft. Emmelie De La Cruz

from Banking on Cultura: Where Latino Culture and Entrepreneurship Collide · host Victoria Jenn Rodriguez

🔗 Secure Your Spot for the UNTAMED Morocco Retreat: https://www.victoriajenn.com/untamedMeet Emmelie De La Cruz, fractional CMO, head of growth at Bubble IO, ex-Meta, and a Dominican/Puerto Rican trailblazer raised by the Bronx. After weathering TWO layoffs in a single year, Emmelie turned survival into strategy, launching a cleaning company in Atlanta before returning to tech and advising celebrity brands behind the scenes.We go deep on modern entrepreneurship and wealth: She details why many so-called “personal brands” never scale, unpacks how AI will reshape business visibility, and drops data-backed realities, the kind missing from public talk. The stats stand out: direct mail open rates are skyrocketing as digital fatigue rises, and Emmelie’s own experience shows that 90% of people who “love your story” never pay. Want access into the real game? This episode is a masterclass in power, proximity, and the economics of cultural capital.WHAT WE GET INTO05:12 Losing a job, starting over, and IDGAF marketing 06:35 Why being real online comes with a cost 12:51 Hood girls deserve access too 16:56 The harsh truth about creators and personal brands 25:15 AI leads, bots, and the future of marketing 29:44 The USPS strategy for landing high-ticket clients 33:39 How AI recommends businesses like yours 45:23 Attracting premium clients over bargain huntersKEY TAKEAWAYSOnly 10% of your cheerleaders ever become your clients. Learn to market to buyers, not fans.AI is already changing who sees you and how you get paid. How to innovate, so you don’t become invisible.Direct Mail now sees higher open rates than most inboxes; old-school marketing is the new luxury.Why premium clients pay for solutions that save time and create results.Follow Emmelie Dela Cruz on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/emmeliedelacruz/✨ If you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave us a review with your feedback. We love to hear from our communityFollow Victoria Jenn:📲Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamvictoriajenn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📲 TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@iamvictoriajenn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⬇️ FREE Training ⬇️👉🏼 How to transition from corporate to entrepreneur: https://www.victoriajenn.com/training⬇️ Say Hi On Social Media ⬇️Follow Banking On Cultura:📲 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bankingoncultura⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📲 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/ @bankingoncultura ⬇️ Become a VIP ⬇️📧 Join our VIP Email List for Giveaways & Never Miss an Episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bankingonculturamedia.com/vip⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email Us: [email protected]: I’m a Brand Ambassador and affiliate for certain businesses, products and services that I believe in. I may have referenced these and included links in this video, description or someplace else at this site. I hope you find the resources helpful. Copyright, Liability Waiver and Disclaimers. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, except as permitted under the United States Copyright Act, and/or without the prior express written permission of VJR Enterprises, LLC, Disclaimer of Warranty: While all persons associated directly or indirectly with this site and video use their best efforts in preparing the content, there is no express or implied representations or warranty with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the content of the videos, including any content, links or resources shared, including those by third parties. Furthermore, all parties specifically disclaim any and all express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The advice and strategies contained herein may not be suitable for your situation. No legal or investment advice is being given herein. No liability or damages shall take place because of this video and/or content. 

🔗 Secure Your Spot for the UNTAMED Morocco Retreat: https://www.victoriajenn.com/untamed Meet Emmelie De La Cruz, fractional CMO, head of growth at Bubble IO, ex-Meta, and a Dominican/Puerto Rican trailblazer raised by the Bronx. After weathering TWO layoffs in a single year, Emmelie turned survival into strategy, launching a cleaning company in Atlanta before returning to tech and advising celebrity brands behind the scenes. We go deep on modern entrepreneurship and wealth: She details w...

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🔗 Secure Your Spot for the UNTAMED Morocco Retreat: https://www.victoriajenn.com/untamedMeet Emmelie De La Cruz, fractional CMO, head of growth at Bubble IO, ex-Meta, and a Dominican/Puerto Rican trailblazer raised by the Bronx. After weathering...

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