What does it mean to build wealth when you don't come from money and when getting ahead financially isn't just about you? My guest today is Maria Melchor, founder of <a href="https://www.firstgenliving.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FirstGenLiving</a> and author of the new book <a href="https://www.firstgenliving.com/book" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Always Have Enough: How to Build Wealth When You Don't Come From Money</a>. Maria grew up in a Mexican immigrant family, at one point undocumented in the United States, watching her parents piece together everything from paychecks and government benefits to food bank boxes to make ends meet. As a kid, she saw classmates get cars when they got their driver's licenses while she was waiting for the legal status that would eventually allow her to work, and fully participate in the financial system. Maria would go on to attend Yale, and after graduation found herself earning more at 22 years old than her parents had after decades of incredibly hard work. Which brings to the forefront a complicated question: What do you do when you're the one in the family who suddenly has access to opportunity? ? How much do you owe yourself? How much do you owe the people who helped you get there? And when can you finally say, "I have enough"?&nbsp;Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop <a href="http://booktobrand.co" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book to Brand.</a> Early bird registration is now open!

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