The Chisme Corner with Vee Rivera

In this episode, Vivi joins me for a lively catch-up about turning 11, her birthday sleepover, and her new scene-inspired haircut—and learning to style her side bangs on her own. They talk about her favorite birthday gifts, including their plans to meet Scream actors at Monster ManiaCon, a Twilight necklace, then dive into their shared love of horror movies, from The Conjuring and Insidious to Wrong Turn and Carrie. They also talk about who is their favorite spider-man and Vivi's interest in acting in a horror or comedy film. The conversation turns to the family’s newest addition: Vivi shares how she feels about becoming a big sister, while her mom talks about the pregnancy and their 20-week scan. To wrap up, they discuss spirits, spooky experiences, and whether dreams can offer clues about the future including Vivi's dream that seemed to predict the baby would be a boy.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey chismosas, we're back this week & in this episode I get real about how hard this pregnancy has been: nonstop nausea, an ER visit, and a rare condition called ptyalism that finally has me on some relief. I also talk about my birthday, our nursery plans and why picking a name is so hard. Then I tell you whether baby is a boy or a girl. Did you guess right? 👻

Use code CHISME at baskandlatherco.com for 20% off Bask and Lather haircare.

Send me your baby name ideas!

Watch this episode on YouTube! Subscribe, Comment, & Share with your chismosas!

https://www.youtube.com/@theveerivera

Follow Our Socials:

The Chisme Corner - www.instagram.com/thechismecorner

Vee Rivera - https://www.instagram.com/veeautifyme

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, I’m finally sitting down to catch you up on the biggest update of my life: I’m four months pregnant with baby number two!! I open up about why I was so confidently “one and done” for almost a decade, how fear, a really hard first pregnancy and postpartum, and feeling isolated in a new state shaped that decision, and what’s changed now. We get into age gaps, why there’s no “right” timeline to grow your family, and the difference between pregnancy in your 20s versus your 30s. I also share the emotional story of how I found out I was pregnant and what it feels like to enter this new chapter with more stability, a real village, and a deeper trust in myself as a mom. If you’ve ever changed your mind about motherhood, or held both gratitude and struggle at the same time, this one’s for you.

This episode is sponsored by Bask & Lather

Go to https://baskandlatherco.com and use code CHISME for 20% off

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After a little “breaky break,” I’m back at The Chisme Corner with a cozy life update from my screened-in porch, bird watching and all. In this episode, I catch you up on our summer so far: Vivi’s cheer choreography and our super cute summer bucket list, Fourth of July family plans, and getting ready for our big Disney/ Epic Universe trip. I also open up about being sick, budgeting in this wild economy, and the huge career shift I’m dreaming about—going to esthetician school, opening my own studio, and helping women feel confident in their skin. We talk about growth in your 30s, going back to school when it feels right, refusing to stay in a box as a mom, and the blessing of having my sister close by again. It’s a chill, chatty catch-up episode to ease us back in!

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, I’m fresh out of therapy with a puffy face and a full heart, talking honestly about feeling lost, questioning my purpose, and what it means to “recalibrate” in this season of life. I open up about mom guilt, being a Type A Virgo who hates not having a plan, and how my career, identity, and motherhood are all crashing into each other right now. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re running through life without stopping to smell the flowers, this one’s a cozy reminder that you’re not alone, you’re not failing, and this is just a season—not your whole story.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of “The Chisme Corner,” Vee catches listeners up after a short mental health break, sharing how she’s been juggling work, motherhood, and Vivi’s last cheer competition in Virginia Beach, where they got some much-needed mother–daughter bonding time. Vee talks about being spoiled on Mother’s Day, especially with her new Ninja slushie machine that’s about to become her whole personality, pool days, and signature drinks. She opens up about feeling off, seasonal depression, and overwhelmed, then reads a powerful DM from a longtime listener about imposter syndrome, fear, faith, and small daily joys that really poured into her and her mental health. From there, Vee dives into pop culture, unpacking why the Netflix “Roast of Kevin Hart” felt more like public humiliation and racism than comedy, and then breaks down the messy friendships and mean-girl vibes on “Love Island: Beyond the Villa.” She ties it back to real-life lessons about friendship, boundaries, being intentional about who you let into your space, and not fighting to be included where you’re only tolerated, before teasing a future deep dive into a shocking murder case she’s been following. Stay tuned for next week, chismosas!

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, Vee gets raw and honest about weight gain, body image, and the toxic norms so many of us grew up with in Latino households. After a quick life update on mom guilt, Vivi’s allergies, cheer competitions, and the chaos of spring cleaning, she opens up about her lifelong struggle to gain weight and the shock (and joy) of finally seeing the scale go up at a recent doctor’s visit. Instead of chasing “smaller,” she shares why her dream body is about strength, health, and feeling good, not fitting into anyone else’s standards. Vee dives into how normalized it is in our culture to comment on kids’ bodies, give nicknames like flaquita or gordita, and make jokes that actually leave deep scars and shape how we see ourselves for years. She reflects on unlearning that toxicity, breaking those patterns for the next generation, and reclaiming the way we talk about our own bodies at home. She shares the affirmations and mindset shifts that are helping her heal, build self-worth from the inside out, and give other mujeres permission to honor their own journeys whether they’re trying to lose, gain, or simply feel at peace in their skin.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this spicy episode, Vee kicks things off with a candid catch-up about spring break, underboob sweat, and a spontaneous family beach day that has her reflecting on her own childhood and the “cool mom” who inspired the way she parents now. She then dives into all the messy reality TV she’s been binging—Love Overboard, Temptation Island, Perfect Match, Love Island, and Beyond the Villa—sharing her opinions on the cast, relationships, and why these shows have her in a chokehold. Vee also celebrates Karol G making history as the first Latina to headline Coachella and unpacks the complicated pressure Latin artists face when speaking out on immigration and ICE. To close, she taps into full “Spanish baddie 101” mode with a funny mini-lesson on Puerto Rican Spanish curse words, giving her listeners a playful crash course in how to insult like a real boricua.

Check out our Instagram (@thechismecorner) for a mini galentines day giveaway & entry details! 

Write in your "Chisme Confessions" at [email protected] for a chance to be featured on an episode, chismosas!

Follow Our Socials:

The Chisme Corner - www.instagram.com/thechismecorner

Vee Rivera - https://www.instagram.com/veeautifyme

Watch The Chisme Corner on YouTube! Subscribe, Comment, & Share with your chismosas!

https://www.youtube.com/@theveerivera

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Chisme Coroner, Vee catches you up on spring break life, from museum-hopping in Washington D.C. and soaking in art and history, to outlet shopping, Disney Crocs, and experimenting with new styles as she navigates her mid-30s and tries to “elevate” her look. Then she gets vulnerable about intentional parenting as a Puerto Rican mom—what it means to parent on purpose instead of autopilot, to choose connection over control, and to raise an emotionally healthy child while still healing her own childhood wounds. Vee opens up about breaking generational cycles around fear, yelling, and emotional suppression, learning to set boundaries without screaming, apologizing to her daughter when she’s wrong, and re-parenting the little girl inside her who didn’t always feel heard. At the heart of it all, she shares her desire to raise a strong, confident, emotionally safe Latina daughter who doesn’t have to recover from her childhood, and speaks directly to all the parents who are healing and breaking cycles while still showing up every day, even when they’re not okay.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Vee invites you into a cozy life catch-up before diving deep into the heart work of your 30s. She shares spring break plans, outlet trips, Easter prep, and quality-time traditions with her daughter from roller skating dates to Gilmore Girls nights . She opens up about the realities of mom life when your kids’ schedules leave you missing them all day. She also talks about the bittersweet side of long-distance friendship, and how much it means when your best friend feels more like family.

Then Vee gets real about her non-negotiables in her 30s—the standards she now refuses to bend on. She breaks down why her peace comes before proving a point, how she’s learned to set boundaries without guilt, and why she’s done with one-sided relationships that leave her feeling like an afterthought. Vee talks about meeting people where they meet you and letting go of invisible expectations. She also shares how being selective with access, trusting her intuition, and treating privacy as a luxury have completely changed her life.

If you’re in your 30s (or any age) trying to protect your energy, love your people better, and choose yourself without guilt, this episode will feel like a soul check-in with your Latina Amiga who gets it.

Check out our Instagram (@thechismecorner) for a mini galentines day giveaway & entry details! 

Write in your "Chisme Confessions" at [email protected] for a chance to be featured on an episode, chismosas!

Follow Our Socials:

The Chisme Corner - www.instagram.com/thechismecorner

Vee Rivera - https://www.instagram.com/veeautifyme

Watch The Chisme Corner on YouTube! Subscribe, Comment, & Share with your chismosas!

https://www.youtube.com/@theveerivera

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.