The Mami Collective

This week, Paulina sits down with content creator and DIsney mom Maria Velasco to talk all things Disney, motherhood, and the community she’s built along the way. Maria shares her favorite Disney tips, go-to moments, and the little things that make the experience feel more magical for moms and families—while also giving us a behind-the-scenes look at the community she created, Main Street Moms, an...

This week on  The Mami Collective Podcast , Paulina sits down with  Lauren Dietz  to talk about something a lot of moms quietly stress about: what your career looks like after kids. If you’ve ever felt like motherhood derailed your professional path or made you question your place in the workforce, this conversation is for you. Lauren shares how the skills you build as a mom — managing chaos, prio...

What do you do when motherhood turns into a medical crash course overnight and you’re expected to make high-stakes decisions while you’re still in shock? In this episode, Paulina sits down with  Kellie Koziel , who shares the story of delivering premature twins at  27 weeks  in an emergency C-section, the chaos of the NICU, and how her family was suddenly split across hospitals.  Kellie speaks wit...

So many of us don’t realize we need support until we’re already underwater. In this episode, Paulina sits down with Armi Grace Petersen —occupational therapist, mom of three, and maternal mental health advocate—to name what “not okay” can actually look like in real life (especially for high-functioning moms who keep powering through). You’ll learn: the subtle signs you’re running on empty (even if...

If you’re building a business and “the legal stuff” keeps getting pushed to the bottom of the list, this episode is your reset. Paulina sits down with corporate attorney + mom  Noeli Serna  to walk through  how to protect your business early (without spiraling) —from choosing a name the right way, to trademark basics, to the contract clauses that come back to bite you when you move fast. In this e...

What does it  actually  take to build a personal brand that last-while raising a kid, keeping a marriage solid, and still showing up like the main character? This week, Paulina sits down with Yvonne Guidry (aka  Spoiled Latina ) to talk about the real work behind longevity: how she turned a blog into a platform, landed major brand partnerships, and built the Spoiled Latina Summit into a community...

This week on  The Mami Collective Podcast , Paulina sits down with Chicago event planner, coach, and multi-business owner  Marisa Carrillo  for the kind of conversation every ambitious mom needs in her back pocket:  how to build a business that actually supports your life — not consumes it . Marisa gets real about what people  romanticize  about events (the pretty photos) vs. what’s actually happe...

What if success isn’t “more”-it’s what matters most right now? Ashley K. Stoyanov Ojeda joins Paulina to talk about redefining success through fertility struggles, postpartum anxiety, and the whiplash of returning to work as a new mom. Ashley shares the mindset shift that helped her stop letting one goal consume her life, plus how she’s restructuring her business to protect time, peace, and presen...

This episode is a real reintroduction to Paulina Roe and the why behind The Mami Collective, without the highlight reel. Paulina shares the fear she had becoming a mom, the pressure to “tone it down,” and the truth she wishes someone said sooner: you don’t have to disappear to be a good mom. If you’ve ever felt guilty for wanting more, worried you’d lose yourself in motherhood, or found yourself s...

There’s a narrative that motherhood makes dating harder, lonelier, or impossible. Bela Gandhi is here to shut that down. In this episode, Paulina and dating coach Bela Gandhi unpack what dating  actually  looks like after kid-from single moms navigating the apps to married couples trying to stay emotionally connected in the chaos of real life. They talk about pacing relationships, why dating funne...

This is a how-to episode for ambitious moms who are tired of the same old advice. If this year felt heavy, Paulina breaks down exactly how to rebuild hope in a way that creates identity, purpose, and real community —without adding chaos to your calendar. You’ll learn how to: Get in the right rooms (micro-events and real connections, not networking theater) Choose one identity-forward goal for the...

If your brain is half-wrapping gifts and half-spiraling about money… this episode is for you. Paulina sits down with Jennifer Molina —Guaranteed Rate lender, mom of two, and an Ecuador-to-Chicago powerhouse—to talk about what it actually looks like to build stability (and real wealth) while raising kids, paying for childcare, and trying to keep your life from turning into one long to-do list. You’...

In this episode of The Mami Collective , Paulina sits down with Amanda Goetz — mom of three, author of Toxic Grit , and host of the Ambition 2.0 podcast — for a grounded, real-talk conversation about ambition, motherhood, and why “having it all” is a broken script. They unpack why mom guilt shows up so loudly, what it really means to choose intentional imbalance, and how to stop letting other peop...

What happens when the best and worst moments of your life collide in the same week? In this episode, Paulina sits down with Kera Sanchez , educator, military spouse, mom of two, and founder of Get Griefy Magazine , to talk about navigating grief while you’re in the thick of motherhood. Kera shares the story of losing her mom unexpectedly while her newborn was in the NICU during COVID, and what it...

This week, Paulina sits down with Dr. Maggie Grothe- mom of two under three and founder of Root Dental in Algonquin, Illinois- for the kind of conversation that feels like a deep, grounding breath. They talk about what it really looks like to open a dental practice from scratch with a baby on your hip, why her “you got outbid” text in the hospital became her villain origin story, and how having a...

In this episode, Paulina and Dr. Esther Zeledon are breaking down exactly how to figure out why you’re actually meant to do-in a “here’s the step-by-step so you stop sitting on your calling” way. This is the episode for any mom who’s tired of feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like she’s waiting for the “right time” (spoiler: it doesn’t exist). Esther walks us through the same exercises she uses with...

If you’ve ever felt torn between being a “good mom” and being wildly ambitious, then this conversation is for you. In this episode, Paulina sits down with media mogul, real estate investor, and New York Times bestselling author Nely Galán to talk about what it really takes to become self-made as a daughter of immigrants, a single mom, and a woman who refuses to shrink. Nely shares how she went fro...

Latina makeup artist and mom of three Teresa Marie (Teresa Guzmán) joins Paulina to talk about turning a creative outlet into AERIS , a booked-and-busy glam squad built on word-of-mouth, values, and vision.  Teresa shares growing up in Little Village, why she “rubbed two sticks together” to get her first kit, the mindset shift from “extra nail money” to creating jobs for other moms, and how she le...

Paulina sits down with family law attorney and single mom Aliette Hernandez Carolan to talk about what divorce really looks like-money, motherhood, and finding your footing again. They unpack the before, during, and after: getting clear on your finances, protecting your peace, and making decisions from a grounded place, not a chaotic one. Aliette shares the truth about control, co-parenting, and w...

Being a working mom in media isn’t for the faint of heart- and B96 Brand Manager + mom of two Molly Cruz gets it. In this episode, Molly and Paulina talk about what it really looks like to juggle inboxes, toddlers, and the pressure to “do it all.” From learning to handle hard better, to letting go of perfection, to finding confidence after motherhood changes everything- this convo is the reminder...

Success isn’t a straight line -it’s a process. In this episode, Paulina sits down with community-builder and OG mom-blogger Ana Flores to talk about building from scratch, letting go, and choosing yourself first. Ana takes us from her early blog ($40 brand posts) to launching the first network connecting Latina bloggers with brands, growing We All Grow , selling the company, and stepping into her...

What if your birth story started before you ever saw two pink lines? Psychic medium and spiritual guide Susan Rowlen returns to the pod with Paulina Roe to go deep on the spiritual side of pregnancy, loss, and motherhood—no judgment, just real talk. We cover near-death experiences (yes, plural) that reshaped how she sees the afterlife and purpose, how “soul contracts” can explain that instant I-kn...

Your group chat isn’t just for memes and venting - it can be your most powerful business tool. Marketing strategist and founder Paulette Piñero of Unstoppable Latina shares with Paulina how moms can grow a business with clarity, courage, and community. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to niche down without losing yourself (and why “serving everyone” stalls your growth) The print-the-photo trick...

On this episode of The Mami Collective Podcast, we're joined by Lori Friedman, founder of The Love Policy , to talk all things planning for your family’s future. Don’t be scared—this conversation isn’t sad or overwhelming. It’s a calm, safe, and surprisingly loving space to explore how small, thoughtful steps can bring peace of mind and connection to the people you care about most. Here’s the thin...

Motherhood changes everything — but it doesn’t erase you. In this raw, unfiltered how-to, Paulina sits down with Lissette Calveiro (creator coach, entrepreneur, and new mom) to talk about showing up consistently in motherhood and influencing without burning yourself out or living on your phone. From nap-window time math and rate setting to boundary scripts and content that actually converts, Lisse...