Supermamas

Hello super mamas, this week on the show we have a major comadre session featuring fabulous Babelito and Favifab, hosts of Latinos Who Lunch! One of my favorite podcasts to listen to. We talk about normalizing gay relationships, coming out stories, thanksgiving traditions, self love, and many many more topics. Also ladies, we wanted to ask everyone of you to join us super mamas on our #itcanwaitcampaign. We’ve embarked on a 21-Day challenge with @att, pledging not to use our phone while driving and we want to challenge all of you sisters to join us in this journey. It’s important to understand that although you may be alone in the car, you’re never alone on the road. Let us know if you will pledge with us by using #itcanwait and #supermamas. Now lets get on with our Thanksgiving special with Latinos Who Lunch. For full show notes, visit supermamas.com

Today on Super Mamas, we have Lauren Quan-Madrid and Leah Gallegos. After meeting through a soccer club, Leah and Lauren bonded over their love for Yoga and the lack of access to yoga their neighborhoods. This conversation motivated them to begin a mobile sharing yoga project throughout LA and Peoples Yoga was born. Today Leah and Lauren have a yoga studio in East LA and are incorporating their babies into their business mission and journey, while changing the perception of who practices yoga. Paulina is out this weekend, but Elizabeth is here to keep me company, and talk about our awesome COCO screening this weekend. for full show notes, visit supermamas.com

This week on the show we have ANGELA SUTHERLAND and EVELYN RUSLI. So after Angela and Evelyn learned about the importance of nutrition in the first 1,000 days of a child’s life, they both decided to quit their jobs to launch Yumi, a subscription based service that now delivers 1,000’s of fresh and organic weekly meal plans of baby purees, directly to homes across the country. We also learned how they came to find that launching their company was almost like starting a marriage. Paulina is also semi-back and shares some of the recent challenges she’s had with Zixta with her latest pediatric visit. We learn once again, that us moms are the biggest advocates for our children. Don't forget that Super Mamas have a special offer from Yumi. Enter code 'supermamas' on helloyumi.com for a $50 credit on your first order!

Paulina took a break from maternity leave to share Zixta’s incredible birth story. She talks us through the highs and lows of postpartum, how’s she adjusting day-by-day and goes in-depth hour-by-hour of her labor.   From when her mucus plug expelled in the bathroom with Krista, to Ramiro jumping into the pool with her and to having all three daughters around her. This was everything Paulina envisioned for herself and Zixta. Paulina also reminds us that preparing for postpartum is as important as preparing for labor. We constantly need to take care ourselves and seek support from our community. As Bricia’s life coach says, “you either speak towards what you want or against what you don't want. The focus will cause your feelings.”

Our girl, Yesi Ortiz from LA’s iconic radio station Power 106 in the studio with us today! She shares with us how she made her dream into reality, quick preview: she commuted from Long Beach to Vegas every weekend for months! We also ask her questions about her journey of becoming the adoptive mother of six children at the age of 25. She is on another level of inspiration guys, you’re going to LOVE this episode. Quick Update: Paulina is recovering quickly and she misses you all! Thank you to everyone who has reached out to her. Post pardum kicks her butt every time.

This week Sylvia Melendez- Klinger, award-winning author and founder of Hispanic Food Communication joins us to talk nutrition. She’s been a dietitian for over 30 years and she shares a lot of great tips and strategies to help us make better and healthier decisions for our babies and toddlers. Since Paulina is out on maternity leave, we have a surprise co-host joining us and stay tuned for a special giveaway announcement at the end of the show If you are an avocado toast kind-of-person, like us, you’re going to love this episode. For our full show notes, visit http://www.supermamaspodcast.com

This week on the podcast, we welcome Bricia and Paulina’s Pastor, Holly Wagner. Holly and her husband, Philip, are the Pastors of Oasis Church – a growing, relevant, multi-cultural, church located in Los Angeles. Holly is passionate about seeing women become who God has designed them to become, and to see every generation of woman extend a helping hand to the generation that is younger. Bricia and Paulina speak on how Holly's book, Warrior Chicks, changed their lives. Holly explains how she found her path to serve, a mother's strength, marriage and the value of finding a community. Holly also provides martial advice as her pick or tip of the week.

the one, and ONLY, Dulce Candy is on the show today! She has been on our super mama guest wish list since day one and its honestly so amazing to finally see this wish come true. We talk about her Cafe con Dulce Youtube series, spirituality, her aspirations, fears, new life goals, Oprah and of course, motherhood. She also speaks on what jump started her journey into pursuing  a Master’s degree. She’s such an inspiration and we are so happy to spread her positivity and light with all of you. For all show notes, please visit our websit: http://www.supermamaspodcast.com

Sex therapist extraordinaire, Samara Fabrick is back with us on this week’s episode answering some listener questions, as well as our own, about sex. How do you keep things sexy during pregnancy? When and how do you get back into having sex after giving birth? What are some sex shop essentials for yourself and partner? Also, how do you work towards freeing yourself sexually? As an added bonus, Samara’s fabulous 19 year-old son, Zach, joins in on the conversation! As a UCSC student, Zach teaches sex education through workshops on campus. He talks best products for sex shop first-timers and dives into the myths and techniques behind receiving anal for women AND men. This mother and son duo had us on our toes! Pick & tip of the week Samara’s tips include, purchasing silicone sex toys over plastic one and giving Esther Perel’s Audible series, “Where should we begin” a listen. Also, Paulina shares a tip on how to spice up a regular date night (involves a trip to a neighborhood sex shop) and Bricia shares her favor

Our financial guru, Ramona Ortega from My Money, My Future (Mi Dinero, Mi Futuro) is back! She sits down with Bricia and Paulina to discuss “legacy planning.” Ramona breaks it all down by supplying us with tools and steps on how to protect the wealth we’ve built over generations and how we can keep building on it. We dive deeper into life insurance, what a beneficiary is, the differences and benefits of a will and a trust, and how to save for college with a 529 plan. Also, the importance of opening up a dialogue about money with our children and our own parents. Plus, Ramona and Paulina give us examples of how they embed money into everyday conversations with their kids, and Bricia speaks on why the best investment you should make is in yourself.

This week on the show we get honest. First, Paulina shares with us the anxiety and emotion she is experiencing as the birth of her daughter approaches. Hear first hand how to manage those emotions and how to be gentle with ourselves. Then, we sat down with Laura Vargas from Planned Parenthood Los Angeles to talk about sex and sexuality with our children. Laura has worked in the field of sexuality education for over 25 years and is the Senior Health Educator at Planned Parenthood Los Angeles. She answers all of our question about how to discuss get more comfortable with talking to our kids about these topics, when to start and what to say. This isn’t just about “the talk” but about being comfortable talking to our kids about this subject throughout the stages of life. Our children need trusted and informed adults to speak to these subjects throughout the various stages of their lives and Laura shares a variety of resources to help us get started. Plus, our tips and picks and our #talkreadsing moment of the wee

This week on the show we have brand new mami, Miriam Carrillo join us on the show. Miriam is the Director for the Upward Bound program in Corona High School. Miriam has a Master's Degree in Education and Counseling and has dedicated her professional life to ensure kids meet their full academic potential. She shares with us a lot of important information on how we as parents can help and support our kids on their educational journeys. She gives us deadlines, requirements and some things we can start doing since years before our kids reach college age. Don't forget to share this episode with all your friends and family! Check out more in our show notes at supermamaspodcast.com

This week on the show we talked to a Super Mama extraordinaire! Emily Simonitsch sat down with us for a power hour of mentorship. Emily is the Senior Vice President of Talent for Live Nation Entertainment and is a 30-year veteran of live Latin entertainment in California, she has promoted crossover artists like Pitbull and Jennifer Lopez and is responsible for bringing us a lot of the Latin stars we know and love like Luis Miguel and Mana! She has been married for 38 years, has 2 sons Errol and Evan, a daughter in law Heather, and 3 grandchildren, Errol, Kenley and Cole. She gave us great knowledge about how to climb the corporate ladder while having children, and how to navigate a long-lasting marriage. We learned so much from her life in the entertainment industry, how she prioritized her time while her children were growing up. The biggest advice she gave her own daughter-in law and what it feels like to be a grandparent She also talked to us about her non-negotiable me time and how it helps her stay groun

This week on the show we sit down with Rachel Gomez, Founder and Creator of @VivaLaBonita a Street Wear inspired apparel line that wants to make all of us feel Bonitas. Rachel Shares with us the story behind her company, the exact moment she decided to jump in and pursue her dream without looking back, what inspired her and how she tries to balance motherhood in the middle of her super crazy life. We love and admire Rachel's drive and dedication to her dreams and how motherhood has accelerated and increased her motivation to be a better entrepreneur and mother at the same time. Don't forget to share this episode and keep spreading the Super Mama Love!

This week on the show we launch our Talk.Read.Sing. Campaign in partnership with First 5 California! We talk to expert Jamiann Collins-Lopez about her motherhood journey and how it has impacted her career with First 5 California. We also dive into the importance of talking, reading and singing to our children and strategies to make these activities and easy part of our daily life. We also kick of our Talk.Read.Sing Challenge! Paulina also shares with us about a recent diagnosis and how she is dealing with it. Share your #talkreadsing moments with us for a chance to be featured! Use #talkreadsing and tag @_supermamas @first5california. Check out our website supermamaspodcast.com or visit www.first5california.com to learn more.

In this episode we sat down with Ana Guajardo, mother of two and the Founder of Cha Cha Covers a line of culturally inspired nail decals that have significantly influenced the nail art landscape, and are used by nail artists locally, nationally and internationally. We talk all about how she built a business, co-parented for a a few years, and why she is homeschooling her daughter as she approaches middle school. Bricia is back! We catch up with each other and our most recent adventures. Don't forget to check out our show notes @supermamaspodcast.com

This week we invited Marisol Garcia, founder of Together in Birth to the show. Marisol is a Doula by profession and she came to share with us everything we need to know about what a Doula's role is in pregnancy and during childbirth. What exactly do they do, how can they help both the Mom and her partner have a better birth experience, how do they help before, during and post labor. If you are expecting a baby, planning to get pregnant or know someone that is pregnant, this is a great episode for you!

This week on the Show we have Life Coach Lesley Yadon. Lesley specializes in coaching new Moms and helping them go through the rough emotions of that first time experience such as mom guilt and that endless worry we all feel. She shares with us a lot of helpful techniques such as breathing exercises, meditation and much more! Whether are a new mom or an experienced mom, you will definitely find this episode helpful. Don't forget to check out our show notes at Supermamas.LA and follow us on Instagram @_supermamas.

We are so excited to share our conversation with our dear friend Cristela Alonzo the voice of “Cruz Ramirez” in the new Disney/Pixar "Cars 3" movie! There’s so much laughter and inspiration in this episode. You don’t want to miss a minute of it! Cristela is a history maker! In 2014, she became the first Latina to create, produce, write, and star in her own primetime comedy, Cristela. You may also recognize her from her her hilarious Netflix special Lower Classy. We talked to her about life lessons, broken teeth, how to deal with bullies, her Selena dreams and about being the “good” Latina daughter. Paulina also shares why this movie has special significance for her as a mother of daughters. Listen to the very end to hear Cristela's tip of the week that is sure to create Summer memories for you and your children. Don't forget to check out our show notes at Supermamas.LA.

We have a new episode! This week we have a super fun comadre session with our guest Veronica Tolentino @wearingthat VP and Co-Founder of @dudebenicela. This is an apparel company that is striving to set a new standard by inspiring people’s fashion and lifestyle. Their approach is that fashion and building community go hand in hand and she is the mastermind behind their vision and success. We talk mom guilt, trying to balance it all, starting all over and many more things, we had a blast with this #momboss and we know you will too!