Note: In the past, our memberships included weekly audio lessons. These lessons are now wrapped into The Library, available at the Resourceful Leader and Executive Edge tiers. We’re excited about this update, as it lets us provide even more value through a curated, accessible resource hub! Welcome to The Nacho Academy This is where I bring together 20+ years of intellectual capital in business development, team management, and local government reporting to help first-generation leaders navigate the complexities of leadership and entrepreneurship. If you’ve met me, you know I’m curious, bold, and always looking to leave a space better than I found it. Through The Nacho Academy, I’m dropping that intellectual capital into an accessible and actionable format for those who need it most. This platform is built for those of us unraveling the generational effects of systemic barriers. We may not always have financial capital to pay-to-play, but we know the value of intellectual capital. Knowledge, systems, and relationships matter more than ever, and I’m here to make sure you have what you need to take your next step confidently. Membership Levels The Nacho Academy memberships are designed to meet you where you are, whether you’re seeking community, personalized resources, or direct advising: Strategic Starter ($7) For those starting out, this tier gives you: • Access to The FAM as a Cousin for community support and peer-to-peer learning. • Starter Package: Three essential webinars: • Strategic Planning 101 • Brain Dumping Mastery • Executive Development 101 Resourceful Leader ($37) Go deeper with tools and direct access to my expertise: • Everything in Strategic Starter. • The Library: Exclusive templates, audio lessons, and resources I’ve curated over the years. • Personalized 1:1 messaging through the CrisLine (48-hour response). 3. Executive Edge ($97) High-touch support for decision-makers: • Everything in Resourceful Leader. • Two 1:1 CrisCalls each month to tackle your biggest challenges. • Priority CrisLine (24-hour response). Why The Nacho Academy? Access isn’t enough. Knowledge, strategies, and introductions mean nothing without the right context. My mission is to cut through the noise and give you practical, digestible advice you can immediately apply to elevate your path. What You’ll Get: • Business strategies that actually work. • Communication tools to help you lead effectively. • Guidance on navigating local government for relationships and resources. • A growing community of peers who, like you, are chasing their goals while breaking through systemic barriers. The FAM Collaboration The Nacho Academy is proudly partnered with The FAM, a dynamic community for first-generation leaders. If you’re looking for community and resources, start there. If you need my advising, you’ll find it here. And if you want both? Let’s make it happen at the higher levels. P.S. $4 from every membership directly supports The FAM. Ready to Start? Let’s build together. Whether you’re laying the foundation, refining your leadership, or executing high-level strategies, The Nacho Academy is here to guide you every step of the way. NOT READY TO COMMIT but want to support the mission? Buy me a couple tacos 🙃