Cafe con Pam

In this inspiring episode of Café con Pam, Pam welcomes musician, author, and disability advocate Lachi for a real talk about life, creativity, and breaking barriers. Lachi opens up about her Nigerian roots, what it was like growing up as the youngest of seven in an immigrant family, and her journey to embracing her blindness and neurodivergence in the music industry. The conversation gets honest...

On this solo episode of Cafe con Pam, Pam sits down for a heart-to-heart about the real steps to personal growth and lasting change. She breaks down why simply becoming aware of your life’s gaps isn’t enough—and how feeling safe and certain in your journey is what really helps you move forward. Pam opens up about her own experiences with the life wheel, sheds light on why New Year’s resolutions ra...

In this candid episode of Cafe con Pam, Pam welcomes back attorney, entrepreneur, and content creator Taylor Tieman for her second appearance—now as a mother, multi-business owner, and advocate for neurodiversity and authenticity. They dive deep into how Taylor has evolved since her first appearance in 2019, discussing the journey from traditional expectations of lawyering to embracing her full id...

In this cozy solo episode of Café con Pam, Pam invites you to slow down, take a breath, and embrace the wisdom that winter brings. Feeling pressure to end the year strong, set new goals, or obsess over vision boards? Pam gently reminds us that true liberation starts with rest, not hustle—sharing her own stories about burnout, family expectations, and what happens when we don’t listen to our inner...

In this powerful episode of Cafe con Pam, Pam welcomes renowned activist and lawyer Etelle Higonnet to discuss the hidden costs of coffee and the urgent need for sustainability and human rights in the coffee industry. Etelle shares her multicultural upbringing, transformative experiences in Guatemala, and the journey that led her to fight against deforestation, child labor, and modern slavery acro...

Get cozy with this solo episode of Cafe con Pam, where Pam breaks down what the "visibility wound" really means and why feeling seen can be so intimidating—especially for those of us shaped by Calladita Culture and generational patterns. Pam gets really real about how confidence isn’t about faking it or powering through, but about gently teaching your body that visibility is actually safe. We shar...

On this episode of Café con Pam, Pam gets real with legendary news anchor María Elena Salinas—and it's a conversation you don't want to miss! María Elena Salinas opens up about her nearly 40-year career reporting for Spanish-language television, her partnership with Jorge Ramos, and why putting community first was always non-negotiable. She gives an honest look at the ups and downs of media today,...

In this solo episode of Cafe con Pam, Pam gets real about why speaking up can feel so hard, even when you know you have something important to say. She unpacks the idea of the visibility wound of Calladita Culture, explaining how it goes way deeper than just lacking confidence. From family messages like "calladita te ves más bonita" to the pressures of code-switching and dealing with accents, Pam...

In this episode of Cafe con Pam, Pam chats with registered dietitian and entrepreneur Wendy Lopez about everything from her Dominican roots and family’s migration story to the real struggles—and triumphs—of bringing culturally inclusive nutrition to the forefront. Wendy shares her experiences growing up between New York and the Dominican Republic, what it’s like moving from the city to Charlotte,...

In this solo episode of Cafe con Pam, Pam gets real about the sometimes tricky balance between being grateful for where you come from and wanting more out of life. She opens up about her own journey as a first-gen, eldest daughter, unpacking how gratitude can get twisted into something that keeps us quiet and small. Using stories, cultural insights, and research, Pam shows why it’s totally possibl...

This episode is in Spanish! En este episodio de Café con Pam, recibimos a Marce Gutiérrez-Graudiņš, líder ambiental y fundadora de Azul, para conversar sobre la vida fronteriza, la justicia ambiental y la importancia de proteger nuestros océanos. Marce comparte su trayectoria desde Tijuana y San Diego hasta convertirse en defensora del mar, habla sobre el problema de los microplásticos, la urgenci...

In Episode 435 of Cafe con Pam, Pam gets real about hitting the nine-year mark of the podcast and what it means to actually be ready to begin again. Sharing her own journey—including the ups, downs, and borrowed microphones—Pam talks about letting go of old expectations, embracing change, and finally claiming the work she’s been building behind the scenes. This episode is all about getting honest...

In this episode of Cafe con Pam, Pam chats with Megan Brown-Enyia, founder of ADHD at Work, about her journey to discovering her ADHD as an adult—and the impact it had on her life and career. Megan shares what it was like growing up in a super diverse Rhode Island neighborhood, the complicated feelings that came with her late diagnosis, and why there’s still so much stigma around mental health in...

On this week's episode we want to share with you one of our YouTube Exclusive Content. If you want to see the panel, go to our YouTube Channel. Pam Covarrubias sits down with entrepreneur Luis Octavio for a vibrant live panel at the Avanza Proximo conference celebrating the launch of VivaShop Live—a game-changing platform empowering Latina creators and small businesses through live shopping. Toget...

In this episode of Café con Pam, Pam chats with Dr. Nicolás Kanellos—professor, founder of Arte Público Press, and author of "Latino Firsts"—about the rich and often untold stories of Latinos who’ve shaped U.S. history. Dr. Kanellos opens up about his Puerto Rican and Greek roots, how feeling invisible in school fueled his lifelong mission to highlight Latino voices, and the journey of digging up...

In episode 431 of Café con Pam, we’re celebrating International Podcast Day and the show’s 9th birthday with a twist—Pam gets interviewed by Brenda Figueroa, our awesome Marketing Manager! Pam gets real about her journey in the world of Latina podcasting, her unique way of prepping for interviews (say bye to boring, repetitive questions!), and how she’s kept Café con Pam fresh and consistent since...

In this heartwarming episode of Café con Pam, Pam chats with legendary Dodgers broadcaster Jaime Jarrín and his son, Jorge Jarrín. They get real about their family story, breaking barriers as Latinos in sports broadcasting, and how giving back has become a huge part of their lives. Jaime and Jorge open up about creating the Jaime and Blanca Jarrín Foundation, which has given out hundreds of thousa...

On this solo episode of Cafe con Pam, Pam gets real about loyalty—the kind that's hidden deep in our beliefs, not just earned with punch cards or friendship bracelets. Pam digs into how family history, subconscious patterns, and ancestral stories can keep us stuck in the same cycles, and why breaking free doesn’t mean betraying where we come from. With nerdy science facts, relatable examples, and...

In this episode of Café con Pam, Pam chats with Hady Méndez about her Puerto Rican roots, identity, and what it means to claim your voice as a Latina. Hady breaks down the ins and outs of Puerto Rican citizenship, shares how Bad Bunny inspired her connection to heritage, and tells the story behind her new book, "Calladita No More." The conversation is full of real talk about leaving the U.S. for a...

Welcome to Un Verano con Self Love, Manis. This is a special 5-part storytelling series where I’ll take you through five love stories, some romantic, some platonic, some about me, some about parts of me. Each one reflects a different Wound of Calladita Culture® and what it means to reclaim your voice, your worth, and your heart. These aren’t perfect stories. They’re real. They’re tender. They’re h...

In this episode of Café con Pam, Pam chats with Abigail Vera, a super inspiring 17-year-old from Imperial, California, who turned her struggles with mental health and bullying into something totally unique—a board game all about navigating the ups and downs of high school. Abigail opens up about what it was like being the eldest daughter in a Mexican American family, why talking about mental healt...

Welcome to Un Verano con Self Love, Manis. This is a special 5-part storytelling series where I’ll take you through five love stories, some romantic, some platonic, some about me, some about parts of me. Each one reflects a different Wound of Calladita Culture® and what it means to reclaim your voice, your worth, and your heart. These aren’t perfect stories. They’re real. They’re tender. They’re h...

On this episode of Cafe con Pam, Pam chats with Elida Caballero Cabrera, Senior Director at the Women's Equality Center, about her journey from Panama to D.C. and how she found her calling in the fight for reproductive rights. Elida opens up about her immigrant story, the importance of trusted friendships, and the emotional work of advocating for women’s justice in Latin America and the U.S. You'l...

Welcome to Un Verano con Self Love, Manis. This is a special 5-part storytelling series where I’ll take you through five love stories, some romantic, some platonic, some about me, some about parts of me. Each one reflects a different Wound of Calladita Culture® and what it means to reclaim your voice, your worth, and your heart. These aren’t perfect stories. They’re real. They’re tender. They’re h...

In this episode of Café con Pam, Pam catches up with the incredible Hope Milagro Aguilera, a yoga teacher, herbalist, and owner of Luna Xochitl Apothecary. Hope opens up about her mixed Irish and Mexicana roots, her intense childhood—including moving from LA to rural New England—and how breaking her back as a teen led her to discover yoga and a passion for plant medicine. The conversation covers e...