Breaking Money Cycles, Together: A Look Inside the Blissful Vida Book Club
"Our cultura taught us to survive. Now, we are learning to thrive - with money, with love and with power - together." - Erika Dox-Martinez
A Magical First Chapter for Blissful Vida 📖
We just wrapped up the very first Blissful Vida Book Club and what an experience it was!
Over the course of several weeks, an amazing group of women came together to read Cultura & Cash by Giovanna González.
But what unfolded was about so much more than a book. We laughed. We cried. We faced fears about money.
We shared openly - sometimes for the first time - about the financial struggles and money stories and beliefs many of us were carrying silently from our families, our cultura, and our lived experiences.
We built sisterhood, hope, and real momentum.
And to make it even more magical, our book club pick’s author, Gigi, joined our last session!
Hearing her words of encouragement, wisdom, and authenticity directly made the experience even more special and memorable for everyone. Thank you, Gigi! 💖
And what touched me so much was seeing the real changes happening even before the club ended:
✨ One woman opened her very first High-Yield Savings Account (HYSA) and is proudly going to watch her money start working for her.
✨ Another took more action on her debt repayment strategy, determined not to give away so much in interest payments.
✨ Another started preparing to invest as she realized that building wealth was possible for her, too.
The ripple effect of financial empowerment had already begun.
These weren’t just conversations... They were transformations. And not only for themselves but the attendees were already paying it forward to mentees, loved ones and even family members are now learning from what we discussed and worked through together.
Healing around money isn't just personal. It’s generational. And this community was one of the most powerful catalysts for it.
Why Community Matters on the Financial Healing Journey 🌱
Financial wellness isn't just about numbers. It’s about healing, emotional resilience, and rewriting the stories we've inherited.
And let's be honest: doing this work alone can be hard. It’s easy to stay stuck in shame, overwhelm, or self-doubt when you're isolated.
But in community?
You realize you're not the only one who wasn’t taught this stuff growing up.
You feel less alone, less broken, and more empowered.
You get to borrow courage and hope when your own feels shaky.
You witness proof that transformation is possible because you see it happening all around you.
As one participant shared, “It was so helpful to hear real stories. It gave me hope that I could get there too.”
We heal faster, deeper, and with more bliss when we do it together.
The Power of Speaking a New Money Story 🌟
One of the biggest lessons we took away from this Book Club wasn't just about learning new financial strategies...
It was about learning to speak to ourselves differently about money.
Because healing our relationship with money isn’t just about what we do, it’s also about the stories we tell.
That’s why, as we wrapped up our journey together, I created a set of affirmations that were noted in Cultura & Cash for all our attendees.
And even if you weren’t with us this time, I want to gift them to you too because your words are powerful tools for your financial transformation.
Click on the image if you would like the affirmation sheet to print out for yourself!
Here are the five of the affirmations I shared from Gigi's book:
✨ Money allows me to live a life I love.
✨ I deserve to be free of financial worries!
✨ I have the power to build success and the wealth I desire!
✨ Abundance is coming. I deserve it and accept it!
✨ My finances improve beyond my dreams!
These simple but powerful phrases are seeds. Speak them daily, believe in them deeply, and watch what begins to grow.
Want to Join Us Next Time? 📚
The first Blissful Vida Book Club sold out at the early bird stage and the next one is already in the works!
Our next read will be Badass Bonita by Kim Guerra, a beautiful guide for breaking free from old cycles, reclaiming self-love, and stepping into your most powerful, authentic self. 🦋
If you're craving a safe space to heal, grow, and rewrite your story to living and funding your most Blissful Vida alongside other like-hearted women, make sure you're on my email list as that's where early invites will go out first! Click here to join
Move Forward on Your Journey to Financial Bliss! 💸
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You are not alone.
You are not behind.
You are on your way to a financial life that feels truly blissful.
And I’m so honored to walk this journey with you. 💖
With love and gratitude,
Erika Dox-Martinez - Trauma of Money Certified Financial Wellness Coach - CEO & Founder of Blissful Vida
