Super Mamás

This week on the show we have our very first Super Mamacita guest! Wendy is not a mom, but she is an inspirational woman, sister, and daughter. She is a journalist, activist, and is now running for Congress in Los Angeles' district 34. We discuss her her journey as an immigrant, her trajectory in journalism. She also talks about her activism, including her time fighting for environmental and water rights and the important role women, and mothers play in these efforts. Plus, the powerful experience that led her to run for office in the same place where she grew up. Wendy's story teaches us that we can all be the change we want to see in the world. Don't miss our tips and picks of the week!

We are kicking off Women’s History Month with a #momboss extraordinaire, Beatriz Acevedo, founding partner and president of everyone’s favorite website, MiTú, the leading technology-driven media brand focused on creating fresh and innovative content for the mobile generation. She is a digital pioneer, Latin media expert and network approved show-runner with more than 20 years of entertainment experience, having created, developed and produced hundreds of original, primetime television shows and award-winning digital series. She is also a wife, mother of 11-year old twins, and an avid cook. She takes us through her origins growing up on the U.S/Mexico border, how she kick-started her career in media at 8 years old and how a chance encounter with director Robert Rodriguez led her to Los Angeles. She also gets candid about her own struggles adapting to motherhood and how she deals with #momguilt. She shares what gets her through those tough moments and how she finds balance. She even talks to us about her multi-cultural family. We were so happy that she took time out of her busy schedule to talk to us about her amazing career trajectory. Her story inspires us all to create the life we want! You don’t want to miss her tips and picks!

This week we talked to Jenny Phelps of Oh Crap! Potty Training about all things potty training. She answered some of the most frequently asked questions about how to successfully potty train our kids. Learn the ideal age to start potty training and the best potty's to get your started. We also learn how to deal with the setbacks and regressions that are a natural part of the process and how pull-ups could actually be counterproductive to the potty training process.  We talk about if boys pee sitting or standing and how to deal with children who are resisting potty training, common mistakes to avoid, and the 3 C's of potty training: consistency, calm and commitment. How to deal with real life potty trainings situations in restaurants and at daycare. We also share about our own potty training methods and adventures.  Plus! Don't miss our tips and picks of the week!

Samara Fabrick is a California-certified Licensed Clinical Social Worker and an experienced psychotherapist with over two decades of experience teaching couples how to have successful marriages. In this episode, she gives us tips and insights on how to stay in love and keep a strong connection with our partners when we have young children. She teaches us how to create a culture of appreciation and affection in our relationships that will lead to marital bliss.  Plus! How to insulate our relationships to withstand difficult times. Hear Dr. Fabrick's tips on how to keep things steamy in the bedroom even after decades of marriage. These are guaranteed to increase the romance in your relationship! She also told us a life-changing tip to improve intimacy with yourself and your partner that you don't want to miss!

In this very special Valentine's Day episode, we share the stories behind how we met our husbands. The life-changing moment when Paulina first met her husband and the novela-like story that followed. Hear all about the up's and down's that have ensued in their long relationship and the many different ways that they have celebrated Valentine's Day. Bricia shares how a chance encounter led her to find true love. Of course, Mezcal, her special charm, and even Chinese astrology were involved. Their spiritual and romantic road to happily ever after is quite cinematic. You don't want to miss all the emotional and juicy details we shared in this episode that is so near and dear to our hearts. Plus! Special Valentine's Day tips and picks of the week and how to make sure you get what you want for Valentine's Day!

This week we spoke to Ramona Ortega from My Money, My Future a mission-driven financial tech company that combines tailored content and simple to use tools to help young consumers manage their money with confidence. She talked to us about her mission to make sure people have the right information about money and break down the stigma about talking about money. In this episode, we discuss the basics of personal and family finances and issues such as: credit, life insurance, wills, retirement plans, investment, college savings plans and emergency savings. How to go from surviving to thriving! Learn about financial triggers and the connection between money and emotion and why it leads to overspending.We also dive into how to financially prepare for a new child, and how to talk to children about money and building wealth. Bricia also gives us an update on her latest emergency preparedness buys and don’t miss our Super Mamas Tips and Picks of the week!

This week, we talk to #Momboss, and Warrior of Life, Krissy LeFevre who is Vice President of Ludo Management, Inc. Krissy is the mother of a twin boy and girl that were delivered via surrogate.In this powerful episode, she talked to us about her long seven-year journey to becoming a mother, after surviving cervical cancer, a hysterectomy, and a failed adoption.She goes in depth into the process of retrieving her eggs, finding a surrogate and the surprising egg donor that made her dream of motherhood a reality. She talked to us about her career trajectory from being an attorney, to being on The Apprentice, to building a worldwide food brand that includes mulitiple restaurants and spearheading innovative food experiences across the country with her husband Chef Ludo. This is one episode you don't want to miss!

This week on the show we interviewed Rachel Matos Social Media Director for We All Grow and lifestyle blogger at The Art Muse. She talked to us about her life with her fiance and teenage son, and her experience with a divorce and moving across the country when her son was a child. Rachel shares tips on how to communicate with your teenage son, how to set boundaries, and how to foster a relationship as your son goes through various stages. As a bonus, our little sister visits us in the studio and shares a very special announcement! This episode and our “It’s The Little Things,” segment is brought to you by Munchkin, developing innovative, modern and credible products for babies and children that make parents lives easier and more enjoyable by thinking of the little things.

This week we tackle a very important subject: postpartum depression and anxiety. We talked to expert, Gabrielle Kauffman MA,LPCC, BC-DMT, NCC a clinical counselor with over 20 years of experience in the helping profession who currently serves as the Director of Training and Technical Assistance at Maternal Mental Health Now. An organization that works to ensure mothers are receiving proper diagnosis and mental health support during pregnancy, postpartum and beyond. We talked about how to identify the signs of postpartum depression and anxiety. Including how to distinguish between baby blues, and depression.Why if something feels so different that you can’t function, then it’s time to ask someone about it.Why we need to break through common misconceptions about postpartum depression that exist in Latino communities and in the media. Learn what is the first step you should take if you suspect you are suffering from postpartum depression. Why we need a movement to normalize depression and anxiety. Plus we also talk about our weekends and give an update on potty training adventures.

Roxy Jimenez is the founder of Fit4Mom LA, she is back in the studio to share workout tips, nutrition, and health tips with us. She was a previous guest on the show, she talked to us about her experience dealing with a miscarriage. Roxy is the mother of two children, including an 8 month old baby girl. Shortly after her daughter was born she was diagnosed with a heart condition and needed immediate surgery. Roxy talked to us about the depression she suffered as her youngest went through heart surgery. In a very honest conversation she talks about how this affected her relationship, and how she dealt with the fear her daughter’s illness brought into her life. She describes the moment she had to admit to herself when she needed support and how exercise is playing a role in her journey. We also provide you an update on potty training, and our weekend recaps. This episode and our “It’s The Little Things,” segment is brought to you by Munchkin, developing innovative, modern and credible products for babies and children that make parents lives easier and more enjoyable by thinking of the little things. Please visit http://munchkin.com for more.