Mariangelica Alvarado grew up between two very different worlds, rural Nicaragua and city life in Miami. In her household, money was not openly discussed, but it was always present through daily decisions and observation. With a mother who was intentional about saving and a father who worked hard to provide, she learned early lessons about discipline, resourcefulness, and making thoughtful choices with what was available.

In today’s episode, Maria and Jodi talk with Mariangelica about how those early experiences shaped her relationship with money as she moved through marriage, divorce, and major life transitions. She reflects on how her financial mindset shifted after divorce, including a period of reset, travel, and learning from both intentional decisions and costly missteps. Over time, she began building a more structured approach to her finances, centered on planning, stability, and long-term goals.

We also explore how she eventually stepped into entrepreneurship, using her financial discipline and lived experience to support her next chapter. Her journey reflects rebuilding, clarity, and learning to trust herself through each stage of change.

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Tell Us About It: Your Money Story with Maria and Jodi is a podcast about the stories behind the money. Through honest conversations with inspiring women, we explore how life experiences, family, career, challenges, and opportunities shape our relationship with money and wealth. 

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