Meet Rosa
Hola Mujeres!
I’m Rosa, founder of Mujeres Building Abundance—and I’m here because I know what it’s like to feel defeated and ashamed about money. I grew up in the Nickerson Gardens Housing Projects in Watts, CA, where Mami raised three of us on less than $18K a year. We didn’t talk about money at home—but we felt the struggle.
Everything started to shift for me in 2018 when I met my first financial mentor. Together, we created a plan, met monthly, and slowly I began to see that money didn’t have to be my enemy—it could be my ally.
By 2020, I was hosting a book club for Women of Color about money, and something magical happened: healing. Mujeres felt seen, heard, and unjudged. And I knew: this is my purpose.
I created Mujeres Building Abundance because I want Mujeres of Color to know they are not alone. I want you to feel worthy of abundance, to forgive yourself for past mistakes, and to build a money story rooted in joy—not fear.
If you’re still in survival mode, I see you. I’ve been you. And I promise yo
¡TÚ PUEDES! Abundance is not just for other people. It’s for you too..
QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI), blending therapeutic skills with financial expertise. I hold the Trauma of Money Certification (TOMC), and I’m trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (CDBT) to support emotional resilience. As a Certified Financial Social Worker (CFSW) and Financial Fitness Coach (FFC), I’m passionate about helping Mujeres of Color heal their relationship with money and step into abundance with knowledge, grace, and power
MY APPROACH
I believe money is energy—and the stories we tell ourselves about it can either keep us stuck in fear or help us thrive physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
I can’t separate money from mental health or emotions. So in our work together, I’ll help you regulate your nervous system, practice mindfulness around financial decisions, and learn tools to handle financial stress.
As a first-gen Latina, therapist, and financial coach, I blend practical tools like spending plans, debt payoff plans, and saving strategies with emotional and spiritual practices like breathwork, grounding, and financial affirmations.
I want to create a partnership with you where we can talk about money without shame. My sessions are warm, safe, and judgment-free. We’ll co-create financial goals that align with your values and your corazón, so you can feel in control, empowered, and worthy of the abundance you deserve.