The Chisme Corner with Vee Rivera

In this episode, Vee shares a 22-week pregnancy update and talks about all the things. She shares plans about preparing for the baby and already going into "nesting mode" pretty much. Vee give her real thoughts about baby showers, registries, and why jobs should give women specific time off during the pregnancy. She also gets into plans for the nursery and putting together her hospital bag reflect...

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 Wro...

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 baskandlather...

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”...

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 eco...

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, overwhelme...

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 personali...

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...

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 —shari...

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 o...

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 bitte...

Vee is back with life updates, mama real talk, and plenty of Chisme. She shares how changing agencies and building a new home office has changed her content creator workflow, plus the small daily habits she’s using to be more intentional in her 30s. She then opens up about Vivi’s experience in Delaware public school—constant substitutes, too much Chromebook time, and kids falling behind—and why sh...

After an unexpected week off, I’m back with a life update packed episode, chismosas! We catch up on everything from my latest obsessions (hello, HydroJug and dirty sodas) to finally getting all my doctor’s appointments in, including a full-body skin check and saying goodbye to my emotional support skin tag. I share how Vivi’s cheer season wrapped up with a rollercoaster state competition, and we d...

In this heartfelt episode, Vee sits down with influencer and corporate baddie Britney Del Sol to talk about the messy, beautiful realities of womanhood, walking away from a “good guy” marriage that didn’t truly make her happy, facing infertility and being told she’d likely need IVF, and then unexpectedly getting pregnant in a new, healthier relationship that felt magnetic from day one. Britney ope...

The Charlie's Angels are back! In this episode, Vee sits down with her sister Jessica and their family friend Shawna to recap how they pulled off a beautiful, intimate Valentine’s Day wedding in just a couple of weeks. AND on a serious budget! They talk Walmart cake wins, Olive Garden catering, City Hall chapel surprises, and why a small family-only ceremony ended up feeling perfect. Jessica tells...

Grab your snacks & get cozy because this Galentine's Day we're keeping it in the family! I'm joined by Vivi and my niece, Aly, for a fun kid-friendly chat made just for the littles (and the aunties and mamas who love them)! We talk about growing up, school, friendships, what makes a good friend, our dream days, and what they want to do when they’re older. The girls share their hot takes on parents...

In this episode of The Chisme Corner, I'm joined by my girl Mari (@in.mari.fashion), fashion influencer, entrepreneur, and creative mind, for some real girl talk, laughs, and very honest conversations. We get into how her love for fashion was shaped by 80s fashion, and how personal style isn't fixed, it evolves with the seasons of our lives. Mari also opens up about stepping back into corporate li...

Vee is back after an unexpected sick week and a wild snowstorm that left the streets covered in ice and everyone stuck at home. She shifts into something much heavier: the recent federal immigration raids in the Minneapolis area . She walks you through what’s been happening, including the heartbreaking story of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos, who was detained with his father, and the tragic shooting...

In this week’s episode, we dive deep into all the real life things starting with how excited I am for Vivi’s cheer showcase. I open up about doing my annual huevo limpia (egg cleanse): what I noticed, my little superstitions, and how it gave me that much-needed nudge to finally put my health first. I get super real about dealing with anxiety, health fears, and making those overdue doctor’s appoint...

Welcome back, Chismosas! We’re tearing into 2026 like never before. Con pura confianza! This first 2026 episode is packed with all the tea, laughs, and some juicy inspiration for your New Year. We start with a holiday recap, not to mention the epic Broadway trip with the kids (yep, Vivi called it!)  We get into real talk on resolutions: your girl wants to up her healthy eating game and get active...

It's our very first Christmas episode with our favorite little chismosa, Velisse! We talk about the switch to a new cheer gym and we dive into our fan theories about Stranger Things—who we think is going to save the day, which characters might not make it, and why we’re more excited for Vecna than for Santa this year. Get ready for laughs, plenty of spoilers, and all our wild predictions for the n...

This week we're taking it back to the very first episode of The Chisme Corner.  Before the guests, the growth, before all the tea- this is where it started! Whether you're new here or you've been rocking with me since day one, this episode is a reminder of the heart behind the chase: the real conversations, Latina perspective, and showing up as our full selves.   New episodes return next week with...

Ok chismosas and my badass baddies, we are back with another episode but this time, straight from my bathroom (because why not? My podcast, my rules). In this episode, we’re getting real about that end-of-year pressure. Feeling lazy, stuck in your head, or just straight-up over it? I’m sharing all my secrets on how to bounce back badder for 2026.  We’re talking self-care, those little confidence b...

Ready to spill some real-life chisme, babe? In this episode of The Chisme Corner Vee is serving you Thanksgiving leftovers—in the form of surprise cheerleading drama (girl, the shade!), and the real tea about what it means to build community. We get raw about being the one who holds it all together when nobody else wants to show up, and why being the villager sometimes means setting boundaries (an...

In this cozy Thanksgiving note, Vee shares un poquito de gratitud for family, traditions, growth, and for all the chismosas who tune into The Chisme Corner. Please be sure to create holiday spaces filled with respect, love, and comfort for the next generation. If the holidays feel heavy or chaotic, this little episode is your reminder to slow down, breathe, and give yourself grace.  Happy Thanksgi...