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Student Loans, Self-Worth, and Securing the Bag: A Latina Accountant’s HONEST College + Career Journey
May 23, 2025 · 50 min

In this powerful episode of Cafecito con Estrellita, we sit down with Sophia Montano, a first-generation Latina who went from community college to landing a career at EY (Ernst & Young) : one of the top accounting firms in the world.

Together, we talk about the REAL stuff:

Why she was scared to take out student loansHow investing in her education helped her secure the bagHow she overcame doubt, and money traumaSelf-care tips for staying grounded in academic and career spaces

We also want to highlight that we believe a higher education should be FREE.

But until that happens, we will continue to be open and transparent about The Student Loan Segments we will continue to include throughout this season.

Tune in for an honest, inspiring convo that reminds you:Your story and experiences are valid. Your dreams are worth investing in.

Listen now and share this episode with an amig@ who needs a reminder that she’s not alone!

Abrazos,

Estrellita

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