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Mind If We Talk?

Mind If We Talk?

How Growing Up Low Income Affects You For Life

Mar 26, 2026 · 1h 0m

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Money is rarely just about numbers. For most of us, it carries shame, fear, and stress. And for those who grew up low-income, early emotions and memories around money can actually continue to come up as triggers in adulthood, even if that’s no longer their reality. On the first episode of Season 2 of "Mind If We Talk?" , host and licensed mental health counselor Sreela Roy-Greene sits down with the founder of OverGenPoverty , Viviana Vazquez, and her husband Xavi. For nearly two years, Viviana hid her financial struggles and low-income background from Xavi—too ashamed to let him in. When she finally opened up, it changed everything. Their conversation with Sreela dives into topics of…