609: Marcela Valladolid, How This Latina Celebrity Chef & Mom of 3 Survives Holiday Hosting

The New Year is here, and it's the perfect time to embrace clarity, intention, and balance! In this special episode of The Latina Mom Legacy podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Marcela Valladolid—Latina celebrity chef, author, and mom of three. Together, we dive into how to start the year off right while honoring the beauty of our cultural traditions.

Marcela shares her heartfelt reflections on: ✨ Celebrating Día de Reyes with her family and keeping traditions alive. ✨ Hosting with ease by staying clean and organized. ✨ Her go-to products and hacks to simplify the process.

Whether you’re preparing for Día de Reyes or looking for inspiration to create meaningful connections in 2025, this episode is packed with advice to empower you as both a host and a mom.

In this episode you will discover:

• How Marcela Valladolid celebrates Día de Reyes
• Raising 3 bilingual children
• What makes an amazing host
• Go-to products & hacks to simplify cleaning & organizing
• Marcela’s favorite Mexican dish to pass down & Hispanic home remedy

About Chef Marcela Valladolid:

• Celebrity Chef & Cookbook Author: A renowned Latina chef and author of best-selling cookbooks celebrating Mexican cuisine.
• TV Personality: Co-host of The Kitchen on Food Network and Mexican Made Easy.
• Advocate for Mexican Culture: Passionate about preserving Mexican heritage through recipes and cultural traditions.
• Mom of Three: A proud mother, integrating her love for cooking and traditions with family life.
• Entrepreneur & Product Curator: Shares recipes and insights through her website, offering online cooking classes with her sister, Carina, and products that reflect her lifestyle.

Time Stamps:

• 0:00 – Intro
• 00:58 – Monologue
• 04:39 – Interview
• 05:20 – Marcela's Tips for Raising Bilingual Kids
• 09:55 – How Marcela Celebrates Día de Reyes
• 13:26 – Tips to Cook & Clean Effectively
• 18:02 – Including Your Kids; Organization Tips
• 25:15 – Go-To Hacks to Clean Painlessly
• 30:51 – How to Be a Great Host
• 35:01 – Fast Round of Legacy Questions
• 45:49 – Conclusion

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