Welcome to the Inspirame Latina podcast with your host, Yudy Veras Bueno. Yudy is the Founder, Executive Director and Program Curator of Inspirame Latina, a non-profit organization that focuses on bringing diverse expertise, a shared vision, and a commitment to ensuring Latinas feel seen, valued, and celebrated. Yudy is also a Professional Life Coach, Healer, Fearless Women Empowerment Advocate, Speaker, and Author. She is the CEO and Founder of Y Veras Coaching.

Links: Inspirame Latina Foundation: inspiramelatina.org Y Veras Coaching: yveras.com Yudy Veras Speaking: https://coachyudy.com/

In this episode, we sit down with Julissa Alvarez to explore what it truly means to move beyond survival and step into intentional, soul-led leadership. This conversation is a powerful reflection on identity, intuition, and the quiet realization that success without alignment can still feel empty.

We dive into the internal shifts required to lead differently, from breaking free of hustle-driven patterns to trusting your inner voice, setting boundaries, and redefining what legacy actually means. Julissa shares her journey navigating high-level leadership, managing multiple businesses, and the emotional toll of constantly performing at a high level without pause.

Our conversation includes the tension between ego and intuition, the pressure to “hold it all together,” and the courage it takes to slow down, realign, and lead from a place of clarity rather than survival. This episode offers both reflection and grounded guidance for anyone ready to shift from doing more to becoming more.

Whether you’re a founder, leader, creative, or woman in transition, this episode will remind you that legacy is not built in burnout, it’s built in alignment.

🎧 Subscribe, listen, and share this episode with someone who’s ready to step out of survival mode and into purpose.

Julissa Alvarez | Entrepreneur, Operator, and Strategic Leader

Email: julissa.alvarezdiaz@gmail.com

LinkedIn: @julissa-alvarez I Instagram: @jalvarezny I Website: www.julissaalvarez.com & www.brimelard.com

Julissa Alvarez is a dynamic business leader and operator who oversees and supports the growth of multiple companies alongside her husband, while also raising a family and leading with intention. Known for her ability to balance high-level execution with emotional intelligence, Julissa brings a grounded, real-world perspective to leadership that goes beyond traditional definitions of success.

Her journey has been shaped by navigating pressure, performance, and the demands of scaling businesses, all while learning to trust her intuition and redefine what sustainable leadership looks like. Through her work, she has become an advocate for leading with clarity, purpose, and self-awareness.

Julissa’s approach is rooted in one belief: true legacy is not built through constant motion, but through intentional alignment with who you are and how you choose to lead.

Welcome to the Inspirame Latina podcast with your host, Yudy Veras Bueno. Yudy is the Founder, Executive Director and Program Curator of Inspirame Latina, a non-profit organization that focuses on bringing diverse expertise, a shared vision, and a commitment to ensuring Latinas feel seen, valued, and celebrated. Yudy is also a Professional Life Coach, Healer, Fearless Women Empowerment Advocate, Speaker, and Author. She is the CEO and Founder of Y Veras Coaching.

Links: Inspirame Latina Foundation: inspiramelatina.org Y Veras Coaching: yveras.com Yudy Veras Speaking: https://coachyudy.com/

In this episode, we sit down with Nurys Santos, CPA, a Dominican-born accountant, educator, and community advocate whose journey reminds us that dignity, choice, and power are built, not given.

Nurys opens up about immigrating to the U.S. as an adult, navigating language barriers, rebuilding her career from the ground up, and the quiet psychological toll of losing her voice in rooms where she knew she belonged. From earning her CPA and graduating with a perfect 4.0, to healing money trauma, reclaiming confidence, and stepping into leadership as an educator and business owner, her story is one of courage, clarity, and deep self-trust.

This conversation explores education as liberation, mentorship as lifeline, and money as a tool for freedom, not fear. We talk about accents, impostor syndrome, generational wealth, and why financial literacy is an act of empowerment in our communities.

If you’ve ever questioned your worth, your voice, or your right to choose more, this episode is for you.

Because empowerment doesn’t start with perfection.

It begins with a conversation.

Guest Speaker Bio: Nurys Santos MSA | CPA | CFE | CVA | Founder of Santos Consulting CPA, PLLC

Email: nuryssantoscpa@gmail.com I Mobile: (914) 230-9488

LinkedIn @nurys-santos I Instagram: @nuryssantos.cpa I Website: nsantosconsulting.com

Nurys Santos, MSA, CPA, CFE, CVA is the Founder of Santos Consulting CPA, PLLC, and a trusted financial strategist with more than a decade of experience in business valuation, taxation, forensic accounting, and IRS controversy.

After emigrating from the Dominican Republic to the United States in 2009, Nurys rebuilt her career from the ground up while raising a family and advancing professionally. She earned her Master of Science in Accounting from Lehman College (CUNY) and holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña in the Dominican Republic. Before launching her own firm, she spent ten years as a partner at a private CPA firm, where she developed deep expertise serving closely held businesses and individuals navigating complex financial decisions.

Nurys has successfully represented clients before the IRS in audits and appeals, saving taxpayers substantial amounts in taxes, penalties, and interest. She has completed hundreds of business valuations across industries, supporting estate and gift tax planning, mergers and acquisitions, litigation, and long-term strategy.

Today, Nurys is not only a CPA, but an educator, mentor, and advocate. She teaches accounting within her community, serves as a Trustee of the Inspirame Latina Foundation, and is deeply committed to empowering Latina women through financial education, leadership, and access. Her mission is simple yet powerful: to make taxation and wealth creation clear, ethical, and accessible, so others can build with confidence and choice.

This episode of the Inspirame Latina Podcast is proudly sponsored by Every Task Skilled Virtual Assistants, a partner in empowering women to focus on purpose over pressure. Every Task supports entrepreneurs and changemakers behind the scenes, so they can keep showing up boldly in front of them.

Welcome to the Inspirame Latina podcast with your host, Yudy Veras Bueno. Yudy is the Founder, Executive Director and Program Curator of Inspirame Latina, a non-profit organization that focuses on bringing diverse expertise, a shared vision, and a commitment to ensuring Latinas feel seen, valued, and celebrated. Yudy is also a Professional Life Coach, Healer, Fearless Women Empowerment Advocate, Speaker, and Author. She is the CEO and Founder of Y Veras Coaching.

Links: Inspirame Latina Foundation: inspiramelatina.org Y Veras Coaching: yveras.com Yudy Veras Speaking: https://coachyudy.com/

In this episode, we explore rebuilding financial confidence and strategic wealth creation with two experts who help individuals and businesses redefine their relationship with money and success. We dive into practical frameworks, mindset shifts, and real-world financial strategies that empower you to take control of your financial future. Our conversation includes tax planning, business valuation, forensic accounting, and leveraging financial systems for growth, offering actionable guidance and encouragement to help you build clarity, confidence, and financial resilience. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, professional, or someone ready to strengthen your financial foundation, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration to support your journey.

🎧 Subscribe, listen, and share this episode with someone ready to own their financial story.

Guest Speaker Bio:

Nurys Santos, MS, CPA, CFE, CVA

Certified Public Accountant | Financial Strategist

Email: nuryssantoscpa@gmail.com I Mobile: (914) 230-9488

LinkedIn @nurys-santos I Instagram: @nuryssantos.cpa I Website: nsantosconsulting.com

Nurys is a business valuation expert, tax strategist, and forensic accounting specialist with deep experience helping clients make sense of complex financial frameworks and transform uncertainty into clarity and growth. She holds a Master’s degree and multiple professional certifications, including CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner), and CVA (Certified Valuation Analyst), and leads strategic financial planning and consulting initiatives that empower individuals and organizations to thrive. Her work bridges technical expertise with mission-driven financial empowerment for women, small business owners, and community leaders.

Her guiding principle is to help you build confidence, clarity, and financial agency in every decision you make.

Guest Speaker Bio:

Juan Santos

Financial Performance Expert | Strategic Business Advisor

LinkedIn: @juan-santos1

Juan is an experienced professional with a strong track record of helping businesses optimize financial performance, improve operational efficiency, and drive strategic growth. With expertise in financial systems, process improvements, and business planning, Juan brings practical insights into how individuals and companies can build sustainable financial strategies that align with long-term goals. His background spans leadership roles where he’s supported teams in navigating complex financial landscapes and driving measurable outcomes.

Juan’s mission is to demystify financial systems and empower others to make informed decisions with confidence.