About this episode
Join My FREE Mentorship, Fortuna Latina: www.FortunaLatina.netThis week Victoria Jenn sits down with Karla Salinari, a nutritionist, educator, and cookbook author of Abuela’s Plant Based Kitchen.Karla opens up about her journey from a 20-year career in finance to building a successful business around plant-based nutrition. She shares her family’s legacy of vegetarian living in Puerto Rico, the process of writing and publishing her cookbook, and how she turned her passion into purpose. Discover how Karla navigated business loans, assembled her dream team, and juggled the transition from corporate life to full-time entrepreneurship.You’ll also hear real talk about the challenges of solopreneurship, investing in yourself, the importance of community, and how to take pride in your roots while paving your own path. You’ll learn:How Karla turned traditional Latin recipes into healthy plant-based versionsThe realities of pitching and publishing a cookbook with a top publisherWhy investing in yourself and asking for help can transform your businessThe unique entrepreneurial journey for Latinas and the power of community supportSteps to break into the wellness and plant-based space as a business✨ Get Karla’s Book: Abuela’s Plant-Based Kitchen, available at all major bookstores, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target, and Walmart.Connect with Karla:Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok: @thelatinahealthcoachWebsite: karlasalinari.com✨ If you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave us a review with your feedback. We love to hear from our community📘Free workbook on top hacks for entrepreneurs https://www.victoriajenn.com/freeworkbook2025Follow our Host, Victoria Jenn:📲Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamvictoriajenn 📲 TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@iamvictoriajenn⬇️ Resources & Tools ⬇️👉🏼 Free Workbook: Top Hacks for Entrepreneurs in 2025: https://www.victoriajenn.com/freeworkbook2025 🌟 LIMITED TIME ONLY: FREE TRAINING 🌟Register Here: NOTE: I’m a Brand Ambassador and affiliate for certain businesses, products and se
