Driving audiences to action and wealth.

Money talks that equip Latinas with the financial confidence to earn more, invest more, and build more wealth.

Available for in-person events, virtual workshops, and panels. 

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PAST SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Money education is the ultimate tool for collective wellbeing.

Mariel’s core philosophy is that making money moves is never a solo act, but one that has a ripple effect on our families and communities.

When you learn how to invest, so can your mom. When you negotiate a salary, so can your sister. When you go after more, you create possibility not just for you, for everyone around you.

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Signature Money Talks

The Compound Effect of Possibility

Possibility is a strategy. This keynote breaks down the cultural and psychological barriers that hinder first-gen wealth and replaces them with a tactical blueprint for growth. We aren’t leaving our culture behind to get wealthy. We are bringing wealth back to our culture.

Best for: Keynotes, Women’s Summits, Empowerment Events.

A Ripple Effect: Wealth as a Collective Tool

How do we navigate the unique pressures of being “the first”, from money guilt and family expectations to building a legacy that has ripple effects for future generations to come? This talk focuses on the idea that understanding and addressing our money is not an individual pursuit, but a communal one. Mariel shares a framework for viewing wealth as a collective tool, rather than an individual one.

Best for: First-Gen Professional Groups, University Keynotes.

Breaking Free from the Money Story Holding You Back

Most of us run on a survival script – unwritten rules about money, ambition, and what we’re allowed to want. Mariel knows this well. As a first-gen Latina, she spent years living on autopilot: work hard, be grateful, hope it’s enough. In this talk, she shares how she rewrote that script -examining the money stories, social influences, and old identities holding her back – and what it actually took to start building wealth without fear.

Best for: Corporate ERGs, DEI Initiatives, Professional Associations.
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Money Talks can be tailored to specific contexts and learning goals.

Whether you’re a non-profit, higher education, or a Fortune 500 company, Mariel is the speaker that will inspire your audience to action.

Mariel Amador is San Antonio Living’s go-to money expert. She covers personal finance topics such as saving for retirement, shopping on a budget, financial abuse, and more.

As host of the Ching@ Tu Money® Podcast, Mariel dismantles scarcity mindset, money in relationships, and investing in the stock market for thousands of listeners.

Mariel speaks the literal and emotional language of the fastest-growing demographic in the workforce. Her experience as a school teacher and her Trauma of Money certification™, allows her to bridge the gap between traditional corporate education and the lived reality of first-gen Latinas. 

‘“I really appreciate [Mariel’s] passion, expertise and ability to break down such a complex topic into manageable pieces. The visuals and comparisons were incredibly helpful and made everything clearer.” – Stephanie S

“I love the guidance and the confidence Mariel has placed on me. I’m only 18 and she did not make me feel any less or discouraged because of my age or knowledge. If anything, she has only influenced me to start my [IRA] and follow through with investing!” – Linda L

“I’ve been to a few financial literacy sessions and [Mariel’s] has been the most informative for me. [She] broke everything down for understanding.” – Darianna C.

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