Welcome to Season 6 of Viva la Mami! In this solo episode, I'm getting real with you about our move to Mexico, the lessons 2025 taught me, and how we can make 2026 our best year yet. Whether you're questioning the "American Dream", struggling with mom guilt, or dreaming of making a radical change in your own life, this episode is for you.

Let's redefine madrehood together - one decision at a time.

For detailed show notes, visit vivalamami.com/episode146

What You'll Hear:

• What 2025 taught me about moving to another country and the lessons learned
• Navigating the "ni de aquí, ni de allá" feeling all over again, even in the country our parents came from
• What's New in Season 6 and exciting changes for VLM!
• Tips to make 2026 your best year yet

Resources Mentioned:

• Living in Mexico Series (Season 5) - Full episodes about our relocation journey
• Apply to be a guest on the show!
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In this week's solo episode, I'm sharing what life really looks like four months into our move to Mexico as a family of four. I'm hustling, navigating new routines, and learning what it means to be truly present with my family in a culture that prioritizes connection over constant productivity.

I also get vulnerable about the guilt I feel seeing my community struggle back in the US, the unexpected ways my body is adjusting to a new altitude and climate, and why I'm obsessed with how involved Mexican parents are in their kids' education. I'm also sharing what it's like to experience my first Navidad season in Mexico and how having five hours to myself in the mornings has completely transformed my mental health.

For detailed show notes, visit vivalamami.com/episode145

What You'll Hear:

• The real difference between being a tourist and actually living in Mexico
• What it's like adjusting to new weather, altitude, and a completely different pace of life
• The guilt and complexity I'm navigating while watching my community face struggles back home
• Why moving outside the US might be the reset your family needs right now

Resources Mentioned

• How to Get Dual Citizenship in Mexico E-Guide & Digital Course - My comprehensive step-by-step guide that walks you through the entire process, including all required documents, timelines, and insider tips from our personal experience.
• Listen to our previous 'Living in Mexico' series episodes

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In this episode of the "Living in Mexico" series, I'm sitting down with my husband to talk about something so many of you have been asking about - how to get dual citizenship in Mexico!

This has been our most-asked question since we shared our own journey to becoming dual citizens earlier this year. I'm walking you through our very different experiences. We're also getting real about the process, the paperwork mishaps, the differences between doing this in Mexico versus at the consulate, and why reclaiming this part of our heritage has been so meaningful for our family.

For detailed show notes, visit vivalamami.com/episode144

What You'll Hear

• Why we decided to pursue dual citizenship and what it means for second-generation Mexican Americans reclaiming their roots
• The biggest mistakes to avoid when gathering your documents
• Our journey getting dual citizenship, including the birth certificate nightmare and the passport office experience that had us both frustrated
• The real difference between getting your passport in Mexico vs. at a U.S. consulate, and which route might be easier for you

Resources Mentioned

• How to Get Dual Citizenship in Mexico E-Guide & Digital Course - My comprehensive step-by-step guide that walks you through the entire process, including all required documents, timelines, and insider tips from our personal experience.
• Listen to our previous 'Living in Mexico' series episodes

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This has been the #1 question flooding my DMs and emails: "How did you find work to move to Mexico?"

In this episode of the "Living in Mexico" series, I'm finally answering your biggest question! I sit down with my husband to share our real, unfiltered experience navigating employment while living abroad. From his remote job to my freelance work, passive income streams, and the realities of working internationally, we're breaking down exactly how we make it work financially in Mexico.

If you've been dreaming of making the move but feel stuck because of your job situation, this episode is for you.

For detailed show notes, visit vivalamami.com/episode143

What You'll Hear:

• How to maintain a remote job while living in Mexico, all while earning dolares
• How to create income stream strategies
• The importance of deciding what type of lifestyle you want
• Why starting a business in Mexico is easier than in the US
• Our biggest piece of advice for overcoming fear

Resources Mentioned:

• Remote job websites: FlexJobs, We Work Remotely, RemoteJobs.io, Indeed, Fiverr, Upwork
• Listen to our previous 'Living in Mexico' series episodes
• FREE Masterclass: How to Get Dual Citizenship in Mexico – Thursday, November 13th at 7:00 PM Central (REGISTER HERE)

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In this episode of the "Living in Mexico" series, I sit down with my husband to have an honest conversation about why so many people are fleeing to Mexico in 2025. We talk about being part of a massive wave of reverse migration, what it means to be children of immigrants returning to the motherland, and why the timing couldn't feel more right (or necessary).

For detailed show notes, visit vivalamami.com/episode142

What You'll Hear:

• Where we fit as second-generation Mexican Americans in this reverse migration movement
• Our honest take on being dual citizens and how we're different from expats
• How the current US political climate is pushing our community out, and why fleeing to safety doesn't make us any less American

Resources Mentioned:

• Free Masterclass: "How to Get Your Mexican Dual Citizenship" - Thursday, November 13th at 7:00 PM CT
• Cost of living comparison tool
• Listen to our previous 'Living in Mexico' series episodes

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In this episode of the "Living in Mexico" series, I'm sitting down with my husband to tackle one of the most controversial topics we've faced since moving to México: gentrification.

As second-generation Mexican Americans living in León, Guanajuato, we're getting real about whether we're part of the problem, what gentrification actually means, and how our experience differs from what's happening in other places across Mexico. This conversation isn't easy, but it's one we need to have.

For detailed show notes, visit vivalamami.com/episode141

What You'll Hear

• The definition of gentrification and whether we actually fit it
• Our Chicago roots and how witnessing gentrification shaped our perspective
• The generational wealth gap we've noticed and what it means for our family's story

Resources Mentioned

• Last week's episode on finding long-term housing in Mexico
• Upcoming FREE live masterclass on Getting Dual Citizenship in Mexico

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In this episode of the "Living in Mexico" series, I'm sitting down with my husband to walk you through our entire housing journey here in León, Guanajuato. I'm answering one of your most-asked questions: How do you actually find a place to live in Mexico? Spoiler alert: it's not as simple as browsing Zillow!

I'm sharing all the things I wish someone had told us before we started house hunting. If you're thinking about making the move to Mexico or you're just curious about what expat life really looks like, this episode is packed with practical advice and hard-earned lessons.

For detailed show notes, visit vivalamami.com/episode140

What You'll Hear

• Why we chose León and how we fell in love with this city during what was supposed to be just a vacation
• The reality of renting in Mexico
• How we actually found our house, what made us say yes to this property, and why location became our top priority
• Our landlord struggles and the maintenance issues we're dealing with

Resources Mentioned

• Inmobiliario websites for finding legitimate rental listings in Mexico: Lamudi, Inmuebles24, Trovit, Vivanuncios
• Facebook groups for housing in León (link available upon request)

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This week, we welcome Jannese Torres, host of the Yo Quiero Dinero Podcast and author of Financially Lit, and we got REAL about motherhood, money, and breaking generational cycles.

For years, Jannese believed that motherhood was incompatible with financial freedom, watching her own mother sacrifice everything. Now, as a new mami, she's completely rewriting what it means to be a Latina mother while building generational wealth for her daughter.

This conversation is for every mamá who's tired of giving from an empty cup and ready to model abundance instead of sacrifice.

For detailed show notes, visit vivalamami.com/episode139

What You'll Hear:

• Why Jannese believed for years that having kids meant giving up financial freedom
• How her daughter already has a five-figure net worth
• The truth about why motherhood feels so overwhelming in America
• How to set boundaries as a Latina mom even when it pisses off your family
• The difference between raising hard workers vs. wealth builders, and why ownership is where real power comes from

Resources Mentioned:

• Financially Lit by Jannese Torres (available in English and Spanish as Yo Quiero Dinero)
• Listen to my interview on the Yo Quiero Dinero Podcast!

Connect with Jannese Torres:

• Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X
• Podcast: Yo Quiero Dinero (available on all podcast platforms and YouTube)
• Website: yoquierodineropodcast.com

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