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From Costa Rica to Corporate America: How a Latina in Tech Built Her Career

What happens when you grow up between countries, cultures, and expectations; and still build a career, a community, and confidence on your own terms? In this episode, we sit down with Dani Araya Molina, a Costa Rican immigrant, fintech professional, and content creator who has become a trusted voice for pay transparency, career advocacy, and navigating corporate America as a Latina in her 20s. Dani opens up about immigrating to the U.S. at just five years old, the quiet identity struggles that come with growing up between cultures, and how those early experiences shaped her drive to succeed, even when she didn’t always feel like she belonged. We dive deep into her journey from earning $20/hour to six figures, the mistakes she made early in her career by not advocating for herself, and the strategies she later used to negotiate salary, equity, and growth in tech and finance. Dani breaks down what she wishes first-generation professionals knew sooner and why access to information can change everything. She also shares the behind-the-scenes story of building Amigas Latinas, a community that grew from 0 to 60,000 people in under a year, the emotional and financial reality of running a passion project, and the painful but necessary decision to pause it due to burnout. This conversation is about ambition, identity, rest, and redefining success; especially for immigrants, Latinas, and anyone trying to build a life without a blueprint. If you’ve ever felt like you had to earn your rest, prove your worth, or figure everything out alone, this episode is for you. Timestamps: 00:00 – “People Came Looking for Connection” 01:13 – Meet Dani Araya Molina: Immigrant, Fintech Leader & Creator 02:48 – Where Is “Home” When You Grow Up Between Countries? 05:39 – Moving to the U.S. at 5: Language Barriers & Cultural Shock 07:11 – Being the Only Latina in the Room 08:15 – Losing Touch With Your Culture — And Finding It Again 10:19 – Why Dani Started Building Community 11:07 – How She Accidentally Became a Public Figure 11:46 – From Fashion TikToks to Corporate Career Advice 13:39 – Why Pay Transparency Is Still Controversial 14:01 – From $20/Hour to Six Figures 14:59 – The Salary Mistake She Made After College 16:13 – How to Actually Negotiate Pay, Equity & Growth 17:04 – What It’s Like Being a Latina in Finance 19:32 – Amigas Latinas: From 0 to 60K Followers 21:31 – Why “Third Spaces” Are Disappearing 23:20 – Why This Community Worked When Others Didn’t 26:38 – The Hardest Decision: Pausing Amigas Latinas 28:11 – Burnout, Unpaid Labor & Passion Projects 30:22 – Mental Health, Guilt & Always “Doing More” 31:36 – Why So Many Immigrants Feel They Must Earn Rest 32:19 – Partnering With LinkedIn & Imposter Syndrome 33:40 – Breaking Into Brand Deals as a Latina Creator 34:36 – The Moments She’s Most Proud Of 35:30 – Why Career Risks Were Worth It 36:21 – How Content Creation Changed Her Career 37:06 – Using Your Platform as Leverage Wage Gap Source Information: https://iwpr.org/equal-pay-in-2025-ge... Connect with Dani: Instagram: @wfhdani   / wfhdani   LinkedIn:   / arayadaniela   Support DOCE: Instagram: doce.podcast   / doce.podcast   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/search/resul... For sponsorship inquiries email us at emeraldedgepro@gmail.com, subject: SPONSORSHIP