La Vida Más Chévere de Childfree Latinas Paulette Erato

Since host and childfree Latina Paulette Erato was ironically born on Mexican Mother's Day (which is always observed on May 10th), she's turning May into a celebration of The Otherhood, aka Non-Mom May!

Non-Mom May is a fiesta dedicated to amplifying the stories of women and non-binary individuals living fulfilled lives without children. It isn't about excluding moms; it’s about creating a space where those who aren't parents can feel seen, heard, and celebrated. As a community-building project, it'll also include a daily profile of another inspiring non-mom you can connect with plus a complementary prompt to engage followers and listeners. 

The goals are to honor the diverse experiences of childfree and childless people, and to foster a sense of community and support among us.
How to participate in Non-Mom May:
Join the newsletter to get the daily prompts emailed to you each SundayFollow Paulette on Instagram @PauletteErato and use the hashtag #NonMomMay to find your peopleCheck out the exclusive offers from the non-mom community available all month long (emailed every Sunday too!)If you're a non-mom that would like to be profiled during the celebration, fill out the form at this link: https://forms.gle/GmkhyF2eruHuedwj6To see the entire list of prompts for the LVMC #NonMomMay Challenge, join the newsletter at this link: https://pauletteerato.substack.com/

By the end of May, you'll have at least 30 examples of fulfilling and thriving paths forged outside The LifeScript™, a larger flock of black sheep just like you, and the confidence to be your true self without worrying about having children.

To get the full show notes, and an episode transcript, go to PauletteErato.com/shownotes. This is episode 61.
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Self-proclaimed and proud black sheep Shweta Ramkumar sits down with resident childfree Latina Paulette Erato to discuss the parallels between Southern Asian and Latine cultures.

And while both cultures can be conservative, sexist, and patriarchal, both women have been fortunate to have supportive families when it comes to their childfree choices. As a staunch antinatalist, Shweta takes her childfree advocacy one step further by championing the idea that having children without consent is an act of selfishness that begets further suffering.

Key takeaways from this episode include: 
Advice to other black sheep on embracing their ability to see through familial bullshitHow embracing a childfree lifestyle can be empowering, but it requires deep self-awareness and clarity about personal values and prioritiesWhere to find your childfree community if yours is nonexistentTune in for what is a revealing look into the commonalities of Asian and Latine cultures, from the childfree perspective.

Shout out to the fans who played LVMC Trivia on Instagram: Erik, Ryan, Amanda, and Shweta

About Shweta:
All of Shweta's social media bios contain the following words : Educator, Foodie, Singer, Dog-Mom, Minimalist, Unconventional, Black Sheep, Childfree by Choice, Antinatalist and Egalitarian.

She's a multitalented, multipassionate creative woman who has lived and travelled all over the world, worked in a variety of industries and is currently an up and coming entrepreneur with a business that marries up her passions, skillset, knowledge and experience. She's a Southern Asian woman of colour and a pioneer of dismantling the oppressive norms of the conservative, sexist and patriarchal culture and society she grew up in.

As an unmarried childfree millennial woman, her life journey sets a strong example of breaking free from the shackles of disempowering cultural conformity and stand out as a proud black sheep in more ways than one. She's an avid advocate of the childfree lifestyle and is currently based in Melbourne Australia.

Find her on Instagram as @childfreesrbuddysmum
https://www.instagram.com/childfreesrbuddysmum/

To get the full show notes, and an episode transcript, go to PauletteErato.com/shownotes. This is episode 60.
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What's it like to have a sibling that doesn't want kids? Batman enthusiast, professional marketer, sports/pop culture podcaster, and baby brother Erik Fontanez joins his childfree sister Paulette Erato to discuss this question. It's a candid and lighthearted discussion about the dynamics of being a childfree individual within their family context.

Even as a father himself, Erik passionately defends the childfree lifestyle against societal norms, advocating for the validity and autonomy of individuals who choose not to have children. He also takes a break from impersonating Ron Burgundy and meme-making to impresses us with his knowledge of Batman (and sharks!), and reminisce about their YouTube endeavor, Beerocrats TV.

Paulette and Erik not only shed light on the nuances of familial relationships but also champion individual choices and celebrate the diversity of lifestyles, childfree or not. Two Latine sibling podcasters = double the fun!

Spoiler alert: did you know that Batman is not childfree? 🤯

About Erik Fontanez:
Erik Fontanez is the host of the Staches & Glasses Podcast, which covers sports, pop culture, and, as he puts it, whatever tickles the pickle. He discusses subjects such as the NBA, NFL, and a variety of other sports. The podcast also covers other entertainment aspects like movies, TV, and other popular topics. 
Additionally, Erik heads and operates REVANIST Social, a digital marketing agency headquartered in Orange County, California. He also has a background in writing and editing, most notably in sports journalism. His work has been featured on Bleacher Report, Yahoo! Sports, the Los Angeles Times, among others.

Find him online at:
Staches & Glasses Podcast (https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-pck9c-1586dd8)Instagram https://www.instagram.com/formemenotyou/Twitter/X https://twitter.com/formemenotyou/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@formemenotyouTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@formemenotyou/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/formemenotyouTo get the full show notes, and an episode transcript, go to PauletteErato.com/shownotes. This is episode 59.
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Ever fantasize about moving abroad, and what that could look like in your life? Childfree couple Paulette and Ryan did just that, trading their Los Angeles-based routine for a new adventure in Puerto Rico. But moving to a tropical paradise wasn't all sausages and rainbows.
The couple gets real about the unexpected challenges they faced—from dreamy island life to the not-so-glamorous realities. This candid conversation gives a behind-the-scenes look into their experience. Paulette and Ryan dish on the importance of rolling with the punches, embracing the unknown, and maybe even having a Plan B (or C, or LMNOP) in your back pocket just in case.

It's an honest story about learning from stumbles, finding strength in the face of change, and knowing when to say, "enough is enough." Whether you're dreaming of a big move or navigating your own unexpected twists, this episode will leave you with a fresh perspective and a deeper appreciation for life's wild ride. Tune in for Paulette and Ryan's honest and relatable account – it's sure to inspire you to find your own adventure!

Key takeaways: 
Life decisions are rarely permanent, and it's okay to change your mind, even when facing challenges and setbacks.Exploring one's cultural roots and living in a new place can be a valuable and enriching experience, even if plans don't work out as expected.Embracing mistakes/failures as learning experiences and using them to grow and move forward is essential in this lifetime.To get the full show notes, and an episode transcript, go to PauletteErato.com/shownotes. This is episode 58.
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What does media bias have to do with how marginalized groups are perceived? EVERYTHING. Media bias—the way we see certain groups on TV and in movies—has a massive impact on how we view people in real life. And whether or not we see them as real human beings, or merely caricatures we don't have to care about. If people in the margins don't comport ourselves in a very specific way, then we aren't deemed worth giving a damn about.

In her book, Broken: The Failed Promise of Muslim Inclusion, Professor Evelyn Alsultany painstakingly tracks the "logics that legitimize excluding people, that legitimize inequality" and rejects the need for anyone to act like a "good" to be accepted. 

Aside from being an expert on Arab and Muslim representation, Evelyn is also a childfree Latina. As a Cuban-Iraqi American, her work exposing why we view Arabs and Muslims through a narrow, Hollywood-perpetuated lens can helps us understand why we might make unfair assumptions about people based on their choices, skin color, accent, religion, and so on. It's obnoxious, it's outrageous, and we shouldn't accept it! Professor Alsultany is pushing back, and she's inviting us to do it, too.

This episode contains mentions of terrorism, rape, school shootings, and genocide.

Evelyn's bio:
Evelyn Alsultany is a professor in the Department of American Studies and Ethnicity at USC’s Dornsife College and a leading expert on the history of representations of Arabs and Muslims in the U.S. media and on forms of anti-Arab and anti-Muslim racism.

Alsultany is the author of Broken: The Failed Promise of Muslim Inclusion (2022) which was listed as one of the 10 best scholarly books of 2022 by The Chronicle of Higher Education; was a finalist for the Association of American Publishers’ Prose Award; and received Honorable Mention for the Arab American National Museum book award. She is also the author of Arabs and Muslims in the Media: Race and Representation after 9/11 (2012).

Alsultany has served as an educator and consultant for Hollywood studios (Netflix, Amazon, NBC Universal) and co-authored criteria, the Obeidi-Alsultany Test, to help Hollywood improve representations of Muslims. She has published op-eds in The Hollywood Reporter, Time, and Newsweek.  

To get the full show notes, and an episode transcript, go to PauletteErato.com/shownotes. This is episode 57.
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This special Valentine's week episode is dedicated to smashing The Patriarchy by tapping deep into the well of your self-love. Because if you want to live your vida mas chévere, if you want to design your best childfree Latina life, you need to have a healthy relationship with yourself.

How do you get that? Listen in for practical tips on how to prioritize self-care rituals, savor moments of joy, and release negativity so you can reach the point where you are actively, intentionally, and fiercely in love with yourself.

Because if there's one thing The Patriarchy hates, it's when women love themselves fully. Especially if those women are childfree Latinas.

3 takeaways from this episode are: 
Self-love is crucial for designing your best life and living la vida más chévere.Neglecting self-love has detrimental effects on your self-esteem, relationships, and personal development.Actively pushing past the discomfort of learning to love yourself combats social conditioning, and can start with bite size moments.Bonus takeaway: being in love with yourself means you're never alone on Valentine's Day!
Join us as we navigate the journey to self-love, celebrate our unique Latine identities, and embrace the power of self-empowerment through self-care. This episode is a loving reminder to all childfree Latinas that self-love is not only essential, but a radical act of revolution.

To get the full show notes, and an episode transcript, go to PauletteErato.com/shownotes. This is episode 56.
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