097. VLM Spotlight: From Beauty Content Creation to Authentic Madrehood with Rocio Isabel

In this Viva la Mami Spotlight episode, we welcome content creator Rocio Isabel as she shares her personal journey from beauty content creator to an advocate for authenticity and mental health in motherhood. Rocio opens up about the challenges she faced, including postpartum anxiety and raising biracial, bilingual children in a less diverse community. She highlights the importance of preserving cultural identity through family traditions, food, music, and teaching her daughters Spanish. Rocio also emphasizes the value of seeking support - building online and offline communities - and embracing one's roots while navigating the complexities of madrehood. Her story is a testament to the power of authenticity, community, and resilience in raising confident, well-rounded children.

In This Episode, You’ll Hear About:

• The transition from beauty content to authentic motherhood stories
• Pregnancy and childbirth experiences during COVID-19
• Postpartum mental health awareness in the Latino community
• Bicultural parenting and preserving Latino heritage
• Building community both online and offline as a Latina mom
• Breaking generational patterns while honoring cultural roots

For detailed show notes, visit vivalamami.com/episode97

Connect With Rocio Isabel:

• Instagram: @larocioisabel
• YouTube: Risas Rizos
• Website: www.rocioisabel.com
• TikTok: @larocioisabel
• Threads: @larocioisabel

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