Super Mamás

What does it mean to be a parent during these crazy times? This week we have a pre-rona interview with author Candice Lapin. We discuss her new book, “Parenting in the Age of Perfection”, why you should teach your kids that learning new things takes time, not to be guided by comparison and she reminds us that finding our own learning rhythm as kids will turn into successful habits as adults. This...

It’s been a while since we’ve caught up with you and we’re all over the place! Between new quarantine routines with our families, starting to work out again and eating a lot, it has been tough learning to balance motherhood, kids, school, work, cooking, and intimacy during these wild times. We found that sticking to routine and finding a new way to have “alone time” has helped us feel better, and...

Any other mamas worried about how much screen time our kids have had during quarantine?! This week we interview Rocio Lopez from Common Sense Latino about how we can have a healthy balance of technology during our time at home. We talk about setting up screen time schedule and tech free zones, child safety while online, and easy tech tips everyone can use while social distancing. Every family and...

Is it just us or is anyone else going crazy already? It is so hard to stay calm and positive during this crazy times that we needed to call in some help, this week we have Life Coach & Zen-Stoic Master Victor Pierantoni chatting with us about different tools to direct our mind toward a more positive state.  He tells us what it means to be Zen-Stoic and how to pivot the negative questions our mind...

With everything happening around us, taking care of our finances has become imperative during this time, but how and where do we start?! This week we have our friend and finance expert Ramona Ortega from @mymoneymyfuture talking to us about some basic steps we should be taking to make sure we are maximizing our resources.  We also talk about the opportunities that are hiding in the middle of the c...

Another week of quarantine went by, and with it came all sorts of feelings. We have LMFT Joanne Koegl back on the show to help us sort this through We talk about the stages of grief & the collective loss of our normality. How do we make sense of this new reality, and how do we even explain that to our kids?. Is it ok to be sad, angry or mad or do we have to be positive all the time? Know that ther...

Another week in quarantine, and we are making the best of it by turning to the kitchen to fulfill our hearts at home. We’re bringing you a pre-quarantine interview with @kpcc reporter and advocate Mariana Dale, who came to educate us on the importance of being counted in the 2020 Census. Now more than ever we realize the importance of representation, and this is one very important way to make our...

Another week in quarantine, another zoom interview. This week we speak with Dr. Ilan Shapiro about the coronavirus. There is so much information about COVID-19 so Dr. Shaps breaks it down to help us get through these next few weeks. We talk about why it’s important to stay home, the safest way to go to the supermarket, how to protect our families and so much more. Social distancing has been tough,...

Social distancing isn’t going to stop us from a new episode! This week, we’re catching you up on our lives during this first week of quarantine-Eddie turns 5, Zixta is potty trained, being paranoid about covid vs allergies , and stressing why it’s important for everyone to stay indoors!!We’re also sharing the ways we’re staying positive during a time that can seem scary.  Will you join us in our #...

This week on the show we give you an update on how morning routines have help motivate a lot of changes in our Super Mama's lives, from physical, mental to spiritual changes we see how small changes today can make a huge difference in us tomorrow.  Bricia also gives us an update on her pregnancy and how she preparing for her new baby this time around. For  full notes, visit http://supermamas.com l...

This week we're kicking off Women's History Month & International Women's Day with two special super mamacitas - Yarel Ramos & Jessica Molina, co-hosts of Wait, Hold Up podcast. They spoke on why they are passionate about sharing inspiring on their podcast, the difficulties of making & keeping friendships as adults, and how they're helping each other in their spiritual journeys. Do you remember yo...

This week we interview Amy Saravia, founder of Gourmeletas. This mama tells us how she & her husband started their business by switching from pizza to paletas, shares tips for turning a side hustle into a career (aka save a lot of money & don’t quit your day job just yet!) and how to communicate with your spouse when they're also your business partner. Amy is a go-getter who puts her trust in God...

Time for a new episode and this one is GRANDE! This week we interview Lalo Alcaraz, award-winning cartoonist, consulting producer & cultural consultant for Nickelodeon’s animated series, The Casagrandes. We talk about Lalo’s contributions to the show as a writer & what it means to be a cultural consultant, plus the importance of featuring a Mexican family and other diverse ethnicities & societal g...

This week we cover a serious and important topic. We invited Dr. Ilan Shapiro to speak about how to talk to our kids about personal & public safety and  teach them to say something if they've seen something dangerous. He also talks about how adults can be better listeners so children trust that they are safe. We also share a lot of laughs in this episode talking learning all about 15 minute vasect...

Happy February! We’re keeping it real & catching you up on our crazy lives. First, Paulina is talking about mastering life with four kids - and no she isn’t pregnant, she was watching Eddie while Bricia was out of town. 🤣 Bricia  recaps her time at Sundance and how “the other half” lives. 💰 She shares a hilarious story about an awkward moment with one of her fave celebrities, and we learn what “...

This week, we speak with Angelica Salas, Executive Director of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA). She talks about how she got her start with the organization after her own family’s experience with deportation and how we can help other immigrant families. Angelica also talks about Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and the resources the organization offers...

The year just started and it feels like it’s flying by! This week on the show, we interview Blanca Gonzalez: mom, sneakerhead, and GM/VP of NIKE LA. We talk about how making clothes for her Barbies as a kid sparked her passion for product, being an advocate for children with disabilities, and the importance of having access to sports & play. She also stresses the importance of using your voice & b...

We loved our Walt Disney World trip so much we are already thinking about the next one!🏰🐭 (Universe, are you listening?) 😉There are a few things we would do differently next time and we wanted to share them with you so you can have the best time ever! 🥰 We also share two more interviews with amazing Disney Cast Members, like former Olympic Gold Medalist (bucket list: check) & Director of Creat...

Happy New Year Super Mamas! We’re back with brand new episodes and this is a big one. This week, we’re recapping our family trip to Walt Disney World. 🏰 We talk about all of our favorite rides (Frozen Ever After and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance are our #1 picks), the delicious food at Epcot, and all the fun memories we made with our kids. We’re also sharing all the tips & tricks we learned t...

It’s our last show of 2019 and we’re ending with a bang! This week, we speak to Michelle Gomez, Career & Life Coach. She talks about what imposter syndrome is and how to turn it into a positive by identifying your unique cocktail of needs. Michelle also talks about the best methods for setting your goals in the new year and why it’s important to celebrate when you achieve these goals. There are so...

Happy Holidays super mamas! On this week’s episode, we’re sharing our favorite picks for your holiday gifts. 🎁 We have beauty picks, kitchen items, and even some *ahem* x-rated presents, so whether you’re shopping for your mom, your amigas, or yourself (#treatyoself), there’s a little something for everyone. Before the episode, we’re laughing about dollar store gingerbread houses and how to save...

After a relaxing Thanksgiving break, we’re back with a new episode! This week, we talk to Gardenia Ramirez, founder/owner of LOLA Y TULA, a collection of handmade Mexican folk art. She talks about her “little” business she created out of love, passion, and necessity, plus all about her family and how her mom showed her that you should always go further, learn more, and get what you want. Before th...

We’re back from our book tour and we missed the mic.🎙 The three of us, including Fernando, had such a great time traveling together to new cities and meeting everyone who came to our signings - shout out to the Super Mamas Sisters ✨ who made it out too! We ate at so many delicious restaurants, walked everywhere, and even had a scary encounter at our latest stop. This episode is filled with so man...

This week, we sit down with Dr. Joanne Diaz-Koegl, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. She specializes in couples counseling, premarital counseling, loss & grief, individual and personal growth therapy/coaching and so much more. We asked her about the top issues that cause stress in relationships, how we can be better communicators (hint: it’s by being a better listener), and how to take care of o...

This week, we sit down with Carmelita Ramirez-Sanchez, executive director of Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory in Los Angeles. Not only is she a dope Super Mama to two amazing kids, but she also directs an incredible youth program at BHAC. We talk about the classes & careers that students are exposed to through the program, how to explain a career in the arts to parents, and how the program is helpi...