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. 11/20/2025

    145. How I'm Navigating 4 Months in Mexico

    In this week's solo episode, I'm sharing what life really looks like four months into our move to Mexico as a family of four. I'm hustling, navigating new routines, and learning what it means to be truly present with my family in a culture that prioritizes connection over constant productivity. I also get vulnerable about the guilt I feel seeing my community struggle back in the US, the unexpected ways my body is adjusting to a new altitude and climate, and why I'm obsessed with how involved Mexican parents are in their kids' education. I'm also sharing what it's like to experience my first Navidad season in Mexico and how having five hours to myself in the mornings has completely transformed my mental health. For detailed show notes, visit vivalamami.com/episode145 What You'll Hear: The real difference between being a tourist and actually living in MexicoWhat it's like adjusting to new weather, altitude, and a completely different pace of lifeThe guilt and complexity I'm navigating while watching my community face struggles back homeWhy moving outside the US might be the reset your family needs right nowResources Mentioned How to Get Dual Citizenship in Mexico E-Guide & Digital Course - My comprehensive step-by-step guide that walks you through the entire process, including all required documents, timelines, and insider tips from our personal experience.Listen to our previous 'Living in Mexico' series episodesSHOP 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

    38 min

  2. 11/13/2025

    144. Living in Mexico: How to Get Dual Citizenship as Mexican Americans

    In this episode of the "Living in Mexico" series, I'm sitting down with my husband to talk about something so many of you have been asking about - how to get dual citizenship in Mexico! This has been our most-asked question since we shared our own journey to becoming dual citizens earlier this year. I'm walking you through our very different experiences. We're also getting real about the process, the paperwork mishaps, the differences between doing this in Mexico versus at the consulate, and why reclaiming this part of our heritage has been so meaningful for our family. For detailed show notes, visit vivalamami.com/episode144 What You'll Hear Why we decided to pursue dual citizenship and what it means for second-generation Mexican Americans reclaiming their rootsThe biggest mistakes to avoid when gathering your documentsOur journey getting dual citizenship, including the birth certificate nightmare and the passport office experience that had us both frustratedThe real difference between getting your passport in Mexico vs. at a U.S. consulate, and which route might be easier for youResources Mentioned How to Get Dual Citizenship in Mexico E-Guide & Digital Course - My comprehensive step-by-step guide that walks you through the entire process, including all required documents, timelines, and insider tips from our personal experience.Listen to our previous 'Living in Mexico' series episodesSHOP 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

    32 min

  3. 11/06/2025

    143. Living in Mexico: How to Find Work and Build Income Streams Abroad

    This has been the #1 question flooding my DMs and emails: "How did you find work to move to Mexico?"  In this episode of the "Living in Mexico" series, I'm finally answering your biggest question! I sit down with my husband to share our real, unfiltered experience navigating employment while living abroad. From his remote job to my freelance work, passive income streams, and the realities of working internationally, we're breaking down exactly how we make it work financially in Mexico.  If you've been dreaming of making the move but feel stuck because of your job situation, this episode is for you. For detailed show notes, visit vivalamami.com/episode143 What You'll Hear: How to maintain a remote job while living in Mexico, all while earning dolaresHow to create income stream strategiesThe importance of deciding what type of lifestyle you wantWhy starting a business in Mexico is easier than in the USOur biggest piece of advice for overcoming fearResources Mentioned: Remote job websites: FlexJobs, We Work Remotely, RemoteJobs.io, Indeed, Fiverr, UpworkListen to our previous 'Living in Mexico' series episodesFREE Masterclass: How to Get Dual Citizenship in Mexico – Thursday, November 13th at 7:00 PM Central (REGISTER HERE)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

    34 min

  4. 10/30/2025

    142. Living in Mexico: Why We Joined the Reverse Migration Wave

    In this episode of the "Living in Mexico" series, I sit down with my husband to have an honest conversation about why so many people are fleeing to Mexico in 2025. We talk about being part of a massive wave of reverse migration, what it means to be children of immigrants returning to the motherland, and why the timing couldn't feel more right (or necessary). For detailed show notes, visit vivalamami.com/episode142 What You'll Hear: Where we fit as second-generation Mexican Americans in this reverse migration movementOur honest take on being dual citizens and how we're different from expatsHow the current US political climate is pushing our community out, and why fleeing to safety doesn't make us any less AmericanResources Mentioned: Free Masterclass: "How to Get Your Mexican Dual Citizenship" - Thursday, November 13th at 7:00 PM CTCost of living comparison toolListen to our previous 'Living in Mexico' series episodesSHOP 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

    31 min

  5. 10/23/2025

    141. Living in Mexico: Let's Talk About Gentrification (And Why It's Complicated)

    In this episode of the "Living in Mexico" series, I'm sitting down with my husband to tackle one of the most controversial topics we've faced since moving to México: gentrification. As second-generation Mexican Americans living in León, Guanajuato, we're getting real about whether we're part of the problem, what gentrification actually means, and how our experience differs from what's happening in other places across Mexico. This conversation isn't easy, but it's one we need to have. For detailed show notes, visit vivalamami.com/episode141 What You'll Hear The definition of gentrification and whether we actually fit itOur Chicago roots and how witnessing gentrification shaped our perspectiveThe generational wealth gap we've noticed and what it means for our family's storyResources Mentioned Last week's episode on finding long-term housing in MexicoUpcoming FREE live masterclass on Getting Dual Citizenship in MexicoSHOP 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

    23 min

  6. 10/16/2025

    140. Living in Mexico: How to Find and Secure a Rental

    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)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

    34 min

  7. 10/02/2025

    139. How to Build Generational Wealth Without Sacrificing Your Dreams with Jannese Torres

    This week, we welcome Jannese Torres, host of the Yo Quiero Dinero Podcast and author of Financially Lit, and we got REAL about motherhood, money, and breaking generational cycles. For years, Jannese believed that motherhood was incompatible with financial freedom, watching her own mother sacrifice everything. Now, as a new mami, she's completely rewriting what it means to be a Latina mother while building generational wealth for her daughter. This conversation is for every mamá who's tired of giving from an empty cup and ready to model abundance instead of sacrifice. For detailed show notes, visit vivalamami.com/episode139 What You'll Hear: Why Jannese believed for years that having kids meant giving up financial freedomHow her daughter already has a five-figure net worthThe truth about why motherhood feels so overwhelming in AmericaHow to set boundaries as a Latina mom even when it pisses off your familyThe difference between raising hard workers vs. wealth builders, and why ownership is where real power comes fromResources Mentioned: Financially Lit by Jannese Torres (available in English and Spanish as Yo Quiero Dinero)Listen to my interview on the Yo Quiero Dinero Podcast!Connect with Jannese Torres: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, XPodcast: Yo Quiero Dinero (available on all podcast platforms and YouTube)Website: yoquierodineropodcast.comSHOP 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

    57 min

  8. 09/25/2025

    138. How to Navigate Unexpected Childbirth and NICU Challenges with Xochitl Carmona

    I had the most vulnerable and empowering conversation with Xochitl Carmona, founder of Werk Mija and host of the Werk Mija podcast. As a fellow Latina entrepreneur and now mami, Xochitl opened up about her "dramatica" entrance into motherhood, her NICU experience, and how she's intentionally redefining what it means to be a Latina mother while running a successful business. This conversation touched my heart because it reminded me why we need to keep sharing our stories - especially the ones our cultura has taught us to keep quiet about. For detailed show notes, visit vivalamami.com/episode138 What You'll Hear: How Xochitl transitioned from solo entrepreneur to intentional mama business owner and the mindset shifts that came with new prioritiesHer raw and honest birth story - from a healthy pregnancy to an emergency C-section due to HELLP Syndrome and 48 days in the NICUWhy she decided to break the cultural silence around traumatic birth experiences and how vulnerability became her strengthThe challenges of being a NICU mama and how she's advocating for other families going through similar experiencesHer approach to redefining motherhood by leading with intention rather than following outdated expectationsResources Mentioned: Viva la Mami guest episodes featuring Latina moms sharing unexpected childbirth stories:Episode 4: A Loss Mami with Valeria CastilloEpisode 9: A NICU Mami with Gisela RodriguezEpisode 38: How a Bereaved Mami's Profession Became Her Passion with Anna CalixWays to Follow Xochitl: Werk Mija website: werkmija.comFollow @werkmija on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTokListen to the Werk Mija podcastShop Werk Mija products!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

    46 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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