Welcome to a new season of The Viva la Mami Podcast!
After taking a three month maternity leave, I was able to take some time to recharge and adapt to a new life as a mamá of two. Now that I am back into full swing, my goal this season is to offer insight, tools, and ways to help you be intentional on your madrehood journey.
As modern Latina mothers, we often carry the weight of cultural expectations when it comes to maintaining a clean and spotless home. The pressure to embody the role of the ultimate “mujer limpia” can be overwhelming, leaving us feeling like we are constantly falling short. In today’s society where juggling work, kids, and personal well-being…
Raising bilingual children takes a big commitment at home and as bilingual parents raising bilingual children, we want to ensure that this level of commitment extends in the classroom, at the park, in the library and everywhere else outside the home. That’s why I have a special guest with us today. This week, we welcome…
As a modern Latina mom, the journey of motherhood is interwoven with cultural heritage, personal beliefs, and shared experiences. In this episode, I dive into the significance of finding our Latina mom tribe – a community of women who understand the complexities of our unique journey. Together, we navigate the intricate experiences of madrehood, blending…
On this first VLM Spotlight, I interview my sister, Karina Fabela. Karina is a mother of two who became a young mother at the age of 21. She shares how her life completely changed after having an unplanned pregnancy when dating her now husband for less than a year. She also shares how she had…
In this episode, we welcome Diandra Morse from Bilingual Playdate. Diandra Morse, LCSW is a Dominican American Afro Latina Licensed Clinical Social Worker, raised in both the Dominican Republic and New York City. Diandra currently lives in Upstate NY and is raising two Spanish/English bilingual boys alongside her husband, who’s a non native speaker of…
In today’s fast-paced world, the pressure to be the perfect cook can feel overwhelming, especially for Latinas who carry the weight of cultural expectations in the kitchen. In this episode, this particular topic is explored in depth, shedding light on the roots of this pressure and offering a refreshing perspective on reclaiming joy in cooking….