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. 6d ago

    168. How to Tell the Difference Between an Expat and an Immigrant

    In this solo episode, I share about why I don't consider myself an expat, even though I moved from the United States to Mexico. I break down what the word "expat" actually means, who it tends to describe, and why I believe it's rooted in privilege. I also share why I see myself as an immigrant instead, coming back to the country my parents fled decades ago, and what it's been like navigating that identity almost a year into our move to México. For detailed show notes, visit vivalamami.com/episode168 What You'll Hear: 〰 The real definition of "expat" and who it typically applies to 〰 Why being a daughter of Mexican immigrants changes my relationship to this move 〰 The difference between cultural tourism and cultural immersion during your first year abroad 〰 Why I believe "expat" is a privileged word that avoids the term "immigrant" Resources Mentioned: 〰 Join the VLM newsletter for deeper reflections like this one 〰 1:1 relocation consultations for families considering a move to Mexico 〰 Send your thoughts: podcast@vivalamami.com or DM me on Instagram @vivalamami 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

  2. Jul 9

    167. Mamis Abroad: Cómo Crear Comunidad Cuando Eres Mamá Inmigrante con Sandra Bermudez

    En este episodio en español de mi serie Mamis Abroad, tuve el honor de conversar con Sandra Bermúdez, de "Sandra Sin Filtro", una mamá venezolana que ha vivido no una, sino dos migraciones: primero de Venezuela a México, y después de México a Estados Unidos. Hablamos de lo que significa crear comunidad desde cero, de criar hijos que se sienten orgullosos de ser de varios lugares, y de esas diferencias culturales - grandes y pequeñas - que una siente en carne propia cuando se muda de país. Para obtener notas detalladas del episodio, visita vivalamami.com/episode167 Lo que vas a escuchar: 〰 Cómo construir una comunidad de mamás cuando llegas a un país nuevo y no conoces a nadie 〰 Por qué salir de tu zona de confort es la clave para no sentirte sola en la maternidad 〰 Cómo hablarles a tus hijos sobre su identidad cuando son de varios países a la vez 〰 Las diferencias culturales entre Latinoamérica y Estados Unidos 〰 Consejos prácticos para preparar a tus hijos emocionalmente antes de una mudanza internacional Recursos mencionados: 〰 Pódcast de Sandra: Sandra Sin Filtro 〰 Sandra en redes: @sandrasinfiltro 〰 Dona a Hogar Bambi, apoyando a niños venezolanos afectados por los terremotos 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

  3. Jul 2

    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

  4. Jun 25

    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

  5. Jun 5

    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

  6. May 28

    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

  7. May 21

    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

  8. May 14

    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

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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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