The First Gen Madrina
The First Gen Madrina Podcast is a podcast for first-generation students, professionals, and cycle-breakers who are navigating life without a blueprint. Hosted by social worker, coach, and The First Gen Madrina Sara, this podcast explores the real conversations we were never taught to have about mental health, money, and navigating systems while building a life that feels aligned and sustainable.
Each episode blends honest storytelling, practical tools, and culturally responsive insights to help you break generational cycles, overcome imposter syndrome, heal burnout, and redefine success on your own terms. Whether we’re unpacking mental wellness, financial empowerment, career growth, or the in-between moments of becoming, you’ll find guidance rooted in compassion, community, and accountability.
The First Gen Madrina
E-127 How to Turn Money Conflict Into Clarity (Without Blowing Up Your Relationships) with Dr. Jen Fry
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What if conflict isn’t the problem? It is just a skill that we were never taught, especially when it comes to money.
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Jen Fry a conflict literacy expert, TEDx speaker, and founder of JenFryTalks. Together, we dive into the uncomfortable but necessary conversation around conflict and money. We discuss the tension, the silence, the expectations, and the unspoken pressure so many of us carry, especially as first-gens.
From her experience as a former NCAA coach to leading over 250 trainings, Dr. Jen breaks down what it actually means to handle conflict in a way that builds trust instead of tension. Because let’s be real, when money is involved, conflict can feel even heavier.
We talk about:
- Why avoiding conflict around money is costing you more than you think
- How to communicate clearly about finances without guilt or shame
- The difference between boundaries and being “selfish” when it comes to money
If you’ve ever struggled to talk about money, set financial boundaries, or navigate family expectations, this episode will challenge you and equip you with the tools to show up differently.