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Rejecting Law School & Building a 6-Figures Business as a First-Gen Latina with Maria Melchor | FirstGenLiving

• Israel and Sunem Tovar • Season 1 • Episode 38

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In this episode, Sunem and Israel speak to Maria Melchor, the founder of FirstGenLiving. Through FirstGenLiving, Maria teaches first-gen professionals how to turn their paychecks into a happier, wealthier life. She is a proud Mexican immigrant living in New York City. 

You can follow her on IG @firstgenliving

We cover…

  • Maria’s path to Yale University and how she decided not to pursue law school after college
  • How healing our relationships with money is key in helping us take control of our finances
  • The importance of choosing how we want to engage with our finances even if that’s different from how our parents–and society–have taught us
  • The power of being in tune with our financial goals and values
  • How you’re allowed to change your mind
  • And so much more!

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