We were lucky to catch up with Lizbeth Sinai Rodriguez Rodriguez recently and have shared our conversation below.

LIZBETH SINAI , thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. What’s the best or worst investment you’ve made?

The best: MY EDUCATION

But not just my professional education. I know that having an academic background, such as a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree, and certifications, is important. From my point of view, it’s a foundation. However, my advice is: if you want to stand out from the rest, you need to do more. Be curious, be creative, and stay hungry to learn new things.

During COVID-19, I decided to invest more in my education. Following my curiosity, I started courses in Finance, Economics, Art History, French, Geopolitics, Photography, Politics, Writing & Publishing, and Foreign Affairs. At the same time, I increased the number of books I read each year—44 books—and even started drawing. In other words, I was like Leonardo da Vinci, exploring new things. At that time, I didn’t fully understand the purpose of it all, but I was certain it would be useful in the future—and it was true. My reality now is incredible, filled with international opportunities because of my past efforts.

A university professor once told me:

“See life like the growth of bamboo: It takes 7 years for visible growth. Seven long years where the work of care and maintenance is unseen, and then ‘out of nowhere,’ it starts growing externally so fast it seems like magic. The best part is, if it was well cared for during those 7 years, it will grow strong and flexible, becoming high-quality bamboo. Approach your life like the growth of bamboo.”

Therefore, my advice is: invest in yourself, follow your curiosity, be hungry to learn new skills, and above all, BE PATIENT.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

My name is Lizbeth Sinaí Rodríguez Rodríguez, and from a young age (16 years old), I have been passionate about social impact and financial autonomy, especially for women.

I began my professional journey in international relations, which led me to work on international development cooperation projects focused on creating financial opportunities regardless of social status. This experience allowed me to understand the importance of financial inclusion and motivated me to found **Crefemme**, an initiative dedicated to providing specialized financial advice for women, helping them take control of their economic lives through strategic investments and personalized guidance.

Through **Crefemme**, I offer workshops, consultations, and educational content focused on female financial autonomy. My main goal is to reduce the gender gap in money management, providing educational and easy-to-understand content to women so they can make smart financial decisions that help them achieve their personal and professional goals.

I am also proud to have been selected as the first Mexican participant in the **Community Engagement Exchange Program** in the United States, where over 7,000 people applied, and only 140 were selected. It was there that the idea of **Crefemme** and financial inclusion for women in rural communities in Mexico, as well as Latina women living abroad, was born.

Furthermore, I am now an ambassador for **FinMango**, where we create easy-to-use tools for everyday finances, as our motto is, “Financial Health Should Not Be A Privilege.”

What sets me apart is my comprehensive approach, combining financial advice with a strong focus on **Gender Analysis**, thanks to my certification from the Government of Canada. I don’t just teach numbers; I promote a mindset shift, helping my clients understand that money is not just a resource but a tool to transform their lives.

I am most proud to see how my clients transform their realities and achieve greater financial stability and freedom. I love sharing my knowledge and creating a community where women support each other on their journey to economic independence.

What I want everyone to know is that financial education is the first step towards a fuller life and that anyone, no matter their starting point, can learn to manage their resources and build a safer and more prosperous future.

Have any books or other resources had a big impact on you?

If I can only recommend one book it will be: The Almanack Of Naval Ravikant by Eric Jorgenson

He talks about the balance between wealth and personal well-being. Naval is one of the most important angel investors in the United States and in the world of startups. Interestingly, he is a happy rich person. Why interesting? Because few people know how to balance financial stability, managing their businesses, investments, family, and health, without getting overwhelmed. Naval has mastered this topic and offers practical advice on discipline and temperance. It’s a huge mindset shift once you read him.

Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?

My depression was diagnosed in 2017 and increased with the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

That was my “canonical event” that has marked me the most recently. Depression is a very hard thing and it is rarely talked about. If I could make an analogy of depression I would say that it is like seeing life with opaque gray glasses. No matter how many “good things” happen, if you see them through an opaque lens, you cannot enjoy them. That is what happened to me. I wanted to be happy or at least at peace but depression consumed me too much to the point that I came to believe that it would never leave me. I felt lost and I saw no meaning or purpose in my life.

What did I do? Do what I had to do even if I didn’t feel like it. I read, took my university classes, running in nature 6 days per week, learned languages like English and French, wrote, drew, tried to see my friends and be with my family. Many times during those runs I cried because of how bad I felt about myself and my surroundings. Today I am grateful that I was brave, strong and resilient enough to continue even though I had no certainty or clarity that my life was going to improve. Therefore, that is my advice in times of adversity: Do what you have to do. Even if you don’t want to. Even if you get discouraged. Be patient, constant, disciplined and to a certain extent, have faith.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://crefemme.com
• Instagram: @crefemme @lizrgzs
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizbeth-sinai-rodriguez/

Image Credits

All photos are mine. I have the credits.