Viva la Mami - Latina Motherhood, Modern Parenting, Latina Well-Being
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.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 40 minutes
- Episodes
- 132
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
095. Navigating the Realities of Madrehood: A Raw and Honest Reflection
In this State of Motherhood Address, I discuss the realities of motherhood, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and community within the Viva la Mami platform. I openly share my personal strug…
094. [Replay Episode] How To Set Boundaries With Your Latino Family
This replay episode explores the importance of establishing boundaries for your well-being as a bicultural Latina mom. We discuss the concept of espacio personal and how it applies to madrehood while…
093. Crafting Your Own Parenting Style as a First/Second Generation Latina Mom
Feeling torn between cultural traditions and modern parenting? You're not alone! In this solo episode, we explore the process of building a unique parenting style that aligns with our values as first…
092. Making Time For When There's No Time As Moms
In this episode, I tackle the challenge of how moms can prioritize ourselves when time is stretched thin. I identify common barriers, such as cultural expectations and internalized guilt, and share f…
091. How To Dream Big With A Fertile Imagination with Melissa Llarena
In this episode, we welcome Melissa Llarena, who is a business coach, a mami, and author of Fertile Imagination: A Guide for Stretching Every Mom’s Superpower for Maximum Impact. We discuss the impor…
090. VLM Spotlight: Healing Through Therapy and Faith After Divorce with Kate Macon
This is part 3 of a 3-part interview series from an IRL community pop-up event in Chicago where I had the honor of interviewing mujeres who wanted to share their madrehood stories.
In this VLM Spotlig…
089. Capturing Memories in Utero with Sonnet Pacheco from Blooming Bellies
This is part 2 of a 3-part interview series from an IRL community pop-up event in Chicago where I had the honor of interviewing mujeres who wanted to share their madrehood stories.
In this episode, we…
088. Redefining Consumerism: A Conversation with Marisa Ikpoh from The Give-n-Receive Inc.
This is part 1 of a 3-part interview series from an IRL community pop-up event in Chicago where I had the honor of interviewing mujeres who wanted to share their madrehood stories.
In this episode, we…
087. Preparing for the First Day of Preschool and Kindergarten with Juliana Shoumbert from La Mami Bilingüe
In this episode, we welcome Juliana Shoumbert from La Mami Bilingüe is back to discuss the transition of sending our children to school for the first time, focusing on preschoolers and kindergartener…
086. Navigating the Mental Load of Bilingual Parenting with Erika Milla from Spanish En Casita
In this episode, we welcome Erika Milla, creator of Spanish En Casita, an online community for parents striving to raise bilingual children. As a dedicated mom raising bilingual kids, Erika shares ho…
085. Season 4 Premiere
Welcome to Season 4, amiga!
In this episode, I share Viva la Mami's mission to support modern Latina moms with relatable stories, expert advice, and practical tips. This season, we will mix solo epis…
084. Best of VLM: Ditching Family Performance Anxiety as Latina Moms
You're listening to the Best of VLM episode series featuring the most popular episodes of the Viva la Mami podcast!
In this episode, I open up about the intense pressure many Latina moms, including my…
083. Best of VLM: Saying Goodbye to La Mujer Limpia - The Pressures of Having a Clean Home as Latina Moms
You're listening to the Best of VLM episode series featuring the most popular episodes of the Viva la Mami podcast!
In this episode, I tackle the cultural expectations placed on Latina moms to maintai…
082. Best of VLM: Finding Your Mami Tribe - How to Build Community With Latina Moms
You're listening to the Best of VLM episode series featuring the most popular episodes of the Viva la Mami podcast!
In this episode, I dive into the complexities and joys of being a modern Latina mom.…
081. Best of VLM: How to Reconnect Your Passions After Baby
You're listening to the Best of VLM episode series featuring the most popular episodes of the Viva la Mami podcast!
In this episode, I share the challenges and opportunities of rediscovering personal …
080. Season 3 Finale
That's a wrap, amiga! This is the finale episode of Season 3!
In this episode, I share the highlights of the season, including the launch of my coaching program Balanced Madrehood.
As I take a break to…
079. The Power of Meditation in Parenting and Self-Care with Yvonne Hernandez from Decide Balance
In this episode, we welcome Yvonne Hernandez, founder of Decide Balance and Host of the Decide Balance Podcast, a 5 - minute bilingual (English & Spanish) meditation podcast. She is also a Chopra Cer…
078. Reconnecting With Our Ancestors Through Pre-Hispanic Womb Healing With Crystal Dorado
In this episode, Crystal Dorado, owner of Verde Holistic Wellness Studio, discusses her mission to reclaim and share ancestral medicine, specifically pre-Hispanic womb healing. Raised in a lineage of…
077. Why Breastfeeding Is Different The Second Time Around
In this solo episode, I celebrate my son’s first birthday and share an important personal milestone – our breastfeeding anniversary. I reflect on my experiences breastfeeding my two children, highlig…
076. Passing Down Abuelita’s Susty Traditions to the Next Generation With VOLVERde
In this episode, we are joined by sisters Aidee and Monica San Miguel, founders of VOLVERde, an online marketplace of carefully curated, beautiful, effective, low-waste products for your body and hom…