Viva la Mami - Latina Motherhood, Modern Parenting, Latina Well-Being

Jessica Cuevas | Latina Mami Mentor
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Latina motherhood is a complex journey, interwoven in two identities that often make us feel ni de aquí, ni de allá (not from here, not from there). However, Viva la Mami® is committed to providing Latina moms, allies, and professionals who support Latina moms with the knowledge and tools to further identify and understand the challenges and triumphs of Latina motherhood. Join Jessica Cuevas as we discuss culturally relevant topics that will help inform and empower Latina moms in whichever season they are in on their motherhood journey.  We'll be joined by Latina moms, experts, and professionals who can offer advice, practical tips, relatable stories, and honest conversations. This podcast will cover an array of topics that is geared toward the modern Latina mom that will empower you to find balance between tradition and progress. Bring your cafecito as we all create honest conversations and share the complexities about madrehood.

  1. 13 hr ago

    166. Mamis Abroad: How to Build a Life Abroad Without Having It All Figured Out with Vanessa Mota

    In this episode of the Mamis Abroad series, I sit down with Vanessa Mota, a Dominican-American content creator, digital publisher, author, and founder of My Dominican Kitchen. Vanessa made the boldest move by packing up her life in New Jersey and moving solo to the Dominican Republic. She has spent 12 years building her bilingual food brand for the Dominican diaspora, and now she's creating from the island itself. We talk about the empty nest season, what it really means to come home to your roots, and why you don't have to be ready to take the leap. For detailed show notes, visit vivalamami.com/episode166 What you'll hear: 〰 Why waiting until you're "ready" to make a big move is the one thing keeping you stuck 〰 How to stop losing yourself in motherhood at any season, so that when your kids fly the nest, you already know who you are and what you want 〰 What it really feels like to return to your family's homeland, and why that ancestral connection might be exactly what your creativity has been missing 〰 How to actually make living abroad work financially, even if you don't have a location-independent business yet 〰 Why your next chapter doesn't need a perfect plan - just one next best step Resources Mentioned: 〰 Visit My Dominican Kitchen's website: mydominicankitchen.com 〰 Follow Vanessa on Instagram: @my.dominican.kitchen 〰 Support and purchase Vanessa's cookbook Support the show SHOP MY NEWEST PRODUCTS - "How to Get Dual Citizenship in Mexico" E-Guide & Digital Course 🇲🇽 🇺🇸 Love this episode? Subscribe wherever you are listening, share this episode with an amiga, and leave a review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Apple podcasts. Watch this podcast episode on YouTube! Follow Viva la Mami on Instagram @vivalamami Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Viva la Mami newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you won't miss a thing! Have a suggestion for an episode topic? Click HERE Have a suggestion for a guest? Click HERE Visit the Viva la Mami Website www.vivalamami.com Have questions or want to connect? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@vivalamami.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    1 hr

  2. 25 Jun

    165. How We Found A New Home in Mexico Without the Guilt

    After 10 months of living in our first house in Mexico, we made a decision that surprised us: we broke our lease early. But this episode isn't just about the logistics of moving - it's about the deeper realization that came with it. I'm sitting down solo to share why we left, what we discovered about housing options in Mexico that I never knew existed, and the uncomfortable (but necessary) conversation about privilege, generational progress, and what it really means to have choices your parents didn't. If you're a child of immigrants navigating the complexity of having more options than your parents did, this episode is for you. I'm breaking down the financial reality, the emotional journey, and the four major lessons I learned that completely shifted how I think about housing in Mexico, privilege, and what it means to want better. For detailed show notes, visit vivalamami.com/episode165 What You'll Hear Why we broke our lease after 10 months and the moment we realized we didn't have to settleThe vast variety of housing options in Mexico that shocked me and completely challenged my limited image of what "Mexico" looks likeThe intersection of privilege and gratitude and how to be unapologetic about wanting better while honoring your parents' sacrificeFour critical lessons about perspective, choices, and building the life you deserve without shame or guiltResources Mentioned If you didn't listen to the last episode, do so before this one!One-on-one moving to Mexico consultationsSupport the show SHOP MY NEWEST PRODUCTS - "How to Get Dual Citizenship in Mexico" E-Guide & Digital Course 🇲🇽 🇺🇸 Love this episode? Subscribe wherever you are listening, share this episode with an amiga, and leave a review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Apple podcasts. Watch this podcast episode on YouTube! Follow Viva la Mami on Instagram @vivalamami Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Viva la Mami newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you won't miss a thing! Have a suggestion for an episode topic? Click HERE Have a suggestion for a guest? Click HERE Visit the Viva la Mami Website www.vivalamami.com Have questions or want to connect? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@vivalamami.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    35 min

  3. 5 Jun

    164. [REPLAY] Living in Mexico: How to Find and Secure a Rental

    This week I'm bringing you a rerun of one of our most-asked-about episodes! After 10 months of living here in León, we decided to break our lease early to find housing that better fits our family, and we're spilling all the tea on what led to that decision next week. But first, here's where our housing story began. Listen to this episode to understand the foundation, then tune in next week for the "why we left" conversation. Consider it your homework before next week's episode drops! . . . In this episode of the "Living in Mexico" series, I'm sitting down with my husband to walk you through our entire housing journey here in León, Guanajuato. I'm answering one of your most-asked questions: How do you actually find a place to live in Mexico? Spoiler alert: it's not as simple as browsing Zillow!  I'm sharing all the things I wish someone had told us before we started house hunting. If you're thinking about making the move to Mexico or you're just curious about what expat life really looks like, this episode is packed with practical advice and hard-earned lessons. For detailed show notes, visit vivalamami.com/episode140 What You'll Hear Why we chose León and how we fell in love with this city during what was supposed to be just a vacationThe reality of renting in MexicoHow we actually found our house, what made us say yes to this property, and why location became our top priorityOur landlord struggles and the maintenance issues we're dealing withResources Mentioned Inmobiliario websites for finding legitimate rental listings in Mexico: Lamudi, Inmuebles24, Trovit, VivanunciosFacebook groups for housing in León (link available upon request)Support the show SHOP MY NEWEST PRODUCTS - "How to Get Dual Citizenship in Mexico" E-Guide & Digital Course 🇲🇽 🇺🇸 Love this episode? Subscribe wherever you are listening, share this episode with an amiga, and leave a review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Apple podcasts. Watch this podcast episode on YouTube! Follow Viva la Mami on Instagram @vivalamami Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Viva la Mami newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you won't miss a thing! Have a suggestion for an episode topic? Click HERE Have a suggestion for a guest? Click HERE Visit the Viva la Mami Website www.vivalamami.com Have questions or want to connect? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@vivalamami.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    35 min

  4. 28 May

    163. What Every First-Gen Parent Needs to Know About College Admissions Right Now

    In this solo episode, I'm getting real about what it actually takes to help your child get into college in today's landscape, because spoiler: it's not the same process we went through. As a first-gen parent myself with 14 years of combined college admissions and counseling experience, I'm breaking down what's changed, what still matters, and how you can start building a real strategy this summer, whether your kid is a rising junior or senior. For detailed show notes, visit vivalamami.com/episode163 What You'll Hear: What "first-generation" actually means and why the definition matters more than you thinkHow the college admissions landscape has dramatically shifted post-pandemicWhy checking the boxes on a college application isn't enough anymoreThe real difference between knowing about college and knowing the current college processResources Mentioned: Follow Avila College Consulting on Instagram: @avilacollegeconsultingBook your FREE 20-minute consultation with me!Support the show SHOP MY NEWEST PRODUCTS - "How to Get Dual Citizenship in Mexico" E-Guide & Digital Course 🇲🇽 🇺🇸 Love this episode? Subscribe wherever you are listening, share this episode with an amiga, and leave a review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Apple podcasts. Watch this podcast episode on YouTube! Follow Viva la Mami on Instagram @vivalamami Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Viva la Mami newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you won't miss a thing! Have a suggestion for an episode topic? Click HERE Have a suggestion for a guest? Click HERE Visit the Viva la Mami Website www.vivalamami.com Have questions or want to connect? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@vivalamami.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    24 min

  5. 21 May

    162. Navigating College Admissions as a First-Gen Parent

    In this solo episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on a side of me I don't often share - my professional story. I walk you through my journey as a first-generation college student, how I stumbled into the world of higher education, and the decade-long career in college admissions and counseling that followed. And yes, I have a BIG announcement at the end that I'm so excited to finally share with you. For detailed show notes, visit vivalamami.com/episode162 What you'll hear: My experience navigating the college process as a first-gen Latina with no roadmap and limited guidanceHow I transferred colleges, found my people, and discovered a whole career path I didn't know existedWhy first-gen parents are just as underserved as their children when it comes to college admissionsThe gap I noticed while reviewing college applications, and why what worked 10 years ago won't work for our kids todayResources Mentioned: Schedule your free 20-minute consultation with me!Support the show SHOP MY NEWEST PRODUCTS - "How to Get Dual Citizenship in Mexico" E-Guide & Digital Course 🇲🇽 🇺🇸 Love this episode? Subscribe wherever you are listening, share this episode with an amiga, and leave a review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Apple podcasts. Watch this podcast episode on YouTube! Follow Viva la Mami on Instagram @vivalamami Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Viva la Mami newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you won't miss a thing! Have a suggestion for an episode topic? Click HERE Have a suggestion for a guest? Click HERE Visit the Viva la Mami Website www.vivalamami.com Have questions or want to connect? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@vivalamami.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    35 min

  6. 14 May

    161. Reclaim Your Path: Why I Left A Job, Chose México & Am Building on My Own Terms

    In this solo episode, I'm giving you the life update I've been meaning to share and I'm keeping it real. From accepting a corporate job out of desperation (and quitting nine days later) to deciding to stay in México for another year, and finally announcing the new business I'm building from scratch. This episode is for every first-generation mami who's ever felt like she had to prove herself, restart, or choose between stability and freedom. What You'll Hear: The first-gen mentality that almost kept me stuck in a job that didn't align with my valuesWhere we are with our life in México and why we're committing to at least one more yearMy big pivot: launching a new business built on 12+ years of professional experienceSupport the show SHOP MY NEWEST PRODUCTS - "How to Get Dual Citizenship in Mexico" E-Guide & Digital Course 🇲🇽 🇺🇸 Love this episode? Subscribe wherever you are listening, share this episode with an amiga, and leave a review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Apple podcasts. Watch this podcast episode on YouTube! Follow Viva la Mami on Instagram @vivalamami Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Viva la Mami newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you won't miss a thing! Have a suggestion for an episode topic? Click HERE Have a suggestion for a guest? Click HERE Visit the Viva la Mami Website www.vivalamami.com Have questions or want to connect? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@vivalamami.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    30 min

  7. 7 May

    160. Mamis Abroad: How Fear of Staying Can Push You to Move Abroad with Jess Winns

    In this episode of the Mamis Abroad series, I'm sitting down with Jess Winns, a mom of four, published author, entrepreneur, Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, and Transformational Leadership Coach, who made the bold decision to pack up her family and move to Playa del Carmen, Mexico as a single mom. We talk about the moment she knew it was time, what it's really like to build a life from scratch in a new country, and why she says the secret is to stop telling people your plans. This episode is for every mami who has whispered "what if" to herself, and hasn't given herself permission to find out. For detailed show notes, visit vivalamami.com/episode160 What You'll Hear: How to reframe fear as a signal that you're moving in the right direction — not a reason to stop.Why protecting your dream from other people's doubts might be the most important step before making a big move.A practical mindset shift for mamis worried about uprooting their children — and why kids adapt faster than we think.Key things to know before starting the journey, including why adding a foreign parent to a birth certificate matters more than most people realize.What it really takes to create income and community when you move abroad without a village waiting for you.Resources Mentioned: Jess's personal Instagram: @thejesswinnsFamily travel IG page: @thisfamilywinnsJess's book: Beneath the SkinJess's skincare line: Ari Rose Body CareListen to Jess's first interview on the VLM podcast! Episode 39Support the show SHOP MY NEWEST PRODUCTS - "How to Get Dual Citizenship in Mexico" E-Guide & Digital Course 🇲🇽 🇺🇸 Love this episode? Subscribe wherever you are listening, share this episode with an amiga, and leave a review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Apple podcasts. Watch this podcast episode on YouTube! Follow Viva la Mami on Instagram @vivalamami Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Viva la Mami newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you won't miss a thing! Have a suggestion for an episode topic? Click HERE Have a suggestion for a guest? Click HERE Visit the Viva la Mami Website www.vivalamami.com Have questions or want to connect? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@vivalamami.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    58 min

  8. 23 Apr

    159. Mamis Abroad: How to Build a Home Anywhere in the World with Lina Molina

    In this Mamis Abroad series episode, I sit down with Lina Molina, a Latina mama of three who has been raising her family across continents. Lina shares what it really looks like to pick up your life, move to a country you know nothing about, and still show up as a grounded, intentional mother. We talk about building community from scratch, raising trilingual global kids, keeping your cultura alive far from home, and redefining what "home" even means when you've lived in five countries. If you've ever dreamed about moving abroad but felt scared, this episode is for you. For detailed show notes, visit vivalamami.com/episode159 What you'll hear: How Lina and her Colombian-American husband went from Bogotá to Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Bolivia, and now West AfricaThe real challenges of giving birth and raising three kids abroad without family supportTwo go-to strategies for building community anywhere in the worldHow to preserve your culture and the heritage language at homeWhy home is not a place but it's the people you're with and the connections you build along the wayFollow Lina Molina on Instagram: @latinamomtravels@latinamomcoachesSupport the show SHOP MY NEWEST PRODUCTS - "How to Get Dual Citizenship in Mexico" E-Guide & Digital Course 🇲🇽 🇺🇸 Love this episode? Subscribe wherever you are listening, share this episode with an amiga, and leave a review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Apple podcasts. Watch this podcast episode on YouTube! Follow Viva la Mami on Instagram @vivalamami Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Viva la Mami newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you won't miss a thing! Have a suggestion for an episode topic? Click HERE Have a suggestion for a guest? Click HERE Visit the Viva la Mami Website www.vivalamami.com Have questions or want to connect? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@vivalamami.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    53 min
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Latina motherhood is a complex journey, interwoven in two identities that often make us feel ni de aquí, ni de allá (not from here, not from there). However, Viva la Mami® is committed to providing Latina moms, allies, and professionals who support Latina moms with the knowledge and tools to further identify and understand the challenges and triumphs of Latina motherhood. Join Jessica Cuevas as we discuss culturally relevant topics that will help inform and empower Latina moms in whichever season they are in on their motherhood journey.  We'll be joined by Latina moms, experts, and professionals who can offer advice, practical tips, relatable stories, and honest conversations. This podcast will cover an array of topics that is geared toward the modern Latina mom that will empower you to find balance between tradition and progress. Bring your cafecito as we all create honest conversations and share the complexities about madrehood.

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