Cafe con Pam

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...

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 sits down with the incredible Crystal Roman—actress, director, and founder of the Black Latina Movement—for a real and open conversation about growing up as a Black Latina in New York, career pivots, and what it means to challenge stereotypes both on stage and in real life. Crystal shares her unique experience navigating culture, colorism, and identity in a cit...

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 Cafe con Pam, Pam chats with Eduardo Placer, founder of Fearless Communicators and all-around storytelling pro. Eduardo gets real about his Cuban-American roots, the twists and turns of his family’s journey through history, and how colonialism shapes the stories we tell about ourselves. They talk about what it means to truly own your voice, how to be part of change in your own w...

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 Cafe con Pam, Pam sits down with her longtime friend and powerhouse entrepreneur Tasha Hayes for a heartfelt and honest chat. Tasha shares her journey from college days and overnight shifts at UPS, to launching The Black Print ICT—a vibrant retail hub for Black-owned businesses in Wichita, Kansas. They dive into what it really takes to build a community-focused business, why sup...

In this solo episode of Café con Pam, Pam gets real about why summer isn’t always sunshine and good vibes for everyone. She opens up about her own tough summers filled with grief and change, and shares how she learned to take care of herself when things felt chaotic. Pam talks about the power of nervous system regulation, doing less (not more!), and finding comfort in even the tiniest acts of self...

On this week's episode, Pam chats with Rosalind Chow, author of "The Doors You Can Open: A New Way to Network, Build Trust, and Use Your Influence to Create a More Inclusive Workplace," for a real and relatable conversation about what it actually takes to build stronger networks and more inclusive workplaces. Rosalind opens up about her journey as a Chinese American, growing up in San Diego, the r...

In this heartfelt solo episode of Café con Pam, Pam gets real about what it actually means to romanticize your life—and no, it’s not just about trendy candles or having the most Instagrammable morning routine. Instead, she shares how paying attention to the small moments, celebrating your everyday wins, and making even the most ordinary tasks feel special can truly transform your mindset. If you’r...