Hola Mi Gente! School is out and Kids are home for the Summer! Moms don't pull your hair out because there is plenty to do with your kids to keep them occupied.  Sharley and Yamara discuss summer plans and summer goals with our kids. From Reading, to crafting, to chores, local activities held in our towns  We briefly discuss how we use to spend our summers as a child. We can't wait to hear from our listeners their plans, tips, and tricks on how to keep their kids occupied over the Summer Break  The Latin Experience Podcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/thelatinxpodcast Instagram: @thelatinexperiencepodcast Email: [email protected]  

Oh baby, Oh baby, oh baby! What a beautiful gift to give! We sit down with a special guest Tiffany, who shares her journey as a surrogate. Tiffany is a mother to her 7 year old daughter Eva, a consultant for Thirty One, and as of recent she just became a surrogate consultant as well. She gives us all the details of her surrogacy process! Tiffany shares how she first came to the decision to become a surrogate, what qualifies you to be a surrogate, how she was chosen,  communication with the family who she had the baby for, compensation, laws that actually prevent women from being surrogates (our blood boiled when we found this out), and so on... Overall the conversation was very informative and insightful, which makes one of the host seriously consider being a surrogate.  Which one do you think would do it? Yamara or Sharley Hope you all enjoy! You can find and follow our guest Tiffany below Thirty One:  https://www.mythirtyone.com/us/en/tiffanynicole3  Instagram: @simply.tiffanynicole or @tnsurrogateconsultant  The Latin Experience Podcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/thelatinxpodcast Instagram: @thelatinexperiencepodcast Email: [email protected]

We have a deep conversation with  Jessica Martinez, MSW who is a Domestic Violence Liaison, on mental health.  We speak on the lack of mental health support when it comes to the Latin Community. Jessica breaks down parenting styles that are the origin to personality traits that can beneficial or detrimental in a child's upbringing. We reveal our own journey and things that have worked and areas we can improve.  We hope you find is comforting after hearing this episode that you are not alone with your thoughts.  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelatinxpodcast Instagram: @thelatinexperiencepodcast Email: [email protected]

Happy Mother's Day! Feliz Dia de la Madre! On this Episode of the Latin Experience Podcast we give our listeners the opportunity to Show-Out their Mommas, their Mommas Mommas, Baby mommas, and Wife LOL! We recap how we spend this mothers day and we go down memory lane on how we remember spending our 1st Mother's Day. We discuss surrogacy and why we would or wouldn't become a surrogate. We want to know what are other dates from other parts of the world celebrate Mother'd Day. Panama is December 8th and Dominican Republic is May 26th.  Lastly Megan Markle and Prince Harry welcome baby Archie... que nombre.  We are shaking out heads.  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelatinxpodcast Instagram: @thelatinexperiencepodcast Email: [email protected]

We were drinking... we were drinking... We get filthy when that liquor get into us... We've been thinking.. Nah Nah! Find out what we were thinking while we drinking...Red Red Wine goes to our head! because then we started to Feeling ourselves, Feeling ourselves! Let us stop! Sharley had to get it off her chest and speak on a post that left her "Shaking Her Head".  What do you mean that mom's who don't get their hair done and aren't dresses up are the real women? We are not having that! So we speak on it!  We discuss the highlight of our the week, which includes K-Pop! And lets not forget the Neon Pink Bra! Do women match their underwear? Tune in and find out... Oh and don't forget the wine! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelatinxpodcast Instagram: @thelatinxpodcast Email: [email protected]

We laughed, shed some tears, but most importantly kept it 100% Real! Episode 11 features our 2nd guest on the podcast Adhari...as she shares her VSG journey. She shares details of her engagement and wedding plans. We speak about weight loss struggles and food addiction.  It is a topic most can relate to!  We are all trying to live our best life, which consist of  being healthy by exercising and clean eating, but let's be honest, it is not an easy and fun process as social media makes it seem. Some people #STRUGGLE!  LIKE for Real and VSG was Adhari solution to a toxic relationship with food and we are hear to support her. RIP... to Eva the Diva... she had her run, but it was time for her to go. We hope you all enjoy! Follow Adhari on Instagram: @vsginthecity  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelatinxpodcast Instagram: @thelatinxpodcast Email: [email protected]

Yamara and Sharley discuss how they really feel about Postpartum Depression.  We define what is postpartum? We discuss how the latin community deals with postpartum. We each speak about our personal experiences, thoughts after having  kids,  the aftermath that happens that we (and we feel other mothers),  were not prepared for! Sharley shares her most personal thoughts, which most can relate, but might be hesitant to share!   Yamara shares information on the recently FDA Approved breakthrough treatment for Postpartum Depression called "Zulresso", but at a cost of $20k to $30. YIKES!  We have so many questions, which we know our listeners do too. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelatinxpodcast Instagram: @thelatinxpodcast Email: [email protected]

Sharley and Yamara catch up really quickly on life! We recap on Ep 9. The Simple Life and update on another on our reading on "How to Live a better Life".  We speak on how we don't like Scary Movie so we won't be watching "US" by Jordan Peel, but appreciate all the play by play recap from social media and other Podcast. We discuss the Latin Folks tale of "La Llorona". How we learned about it and how it will be on the Big Screen! WEEEPA!  We want to know what our listeners think about scary movies and if you tell your kids about scary figures.  We drop some good gem in this quick Bonus Episode.  So take out your pen and paper to get ready to write down some affirmations! "You don't have to be rich to live a rich life" "We appreciate the debt, it builds character, and makes you appreciate what you have" It's a short Clip but an appetizer for the mind. Enjoy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelatinxpodcast Instagram: @thelatinxpodcast Email: [email protected]

"The Simple Things" has different meanings for different people. In this episode, we discuss the simple things that bring us joy as an individual and as a family. Yamara recaps her family vacation to Orlando and discusses the ways she planned the trip on a budget using Groupon, T-Mobile Tuesdays Free Goodies, and Kids Fly Free. Sharley gives tips and apps she uses to save money and to get money back from her groceries such as Flipp, Ibotta, Fetch Rewards, and Ebates. We give our Spanish Lesson of the Week: The Seasons (which we practice before recording, every Latinas worst nightmare is being asked how to say something as we forget). We hope our listeners enjoy and find it beneficial  Instagram: @thelatinxpodcast Email: [email protected] Patron Supporter: patreon.com/thelatinxpodcast

On this episode, we have our first guest, Vannessa also known as  Counselor "V De Jesus", and we discuss her Latin Experience growing up in Washington Heights, NY and raising her family in North Jersey. We dive into what made her transition from being an elementary school teacher to a school counselor. As a Latina and a Millennial Parent, there are great benefits of knowing the programs and supports available to our children within schools.  We want our parent listeners and future parents to get informed.  On Saturday, May 4th, Vanessa is hosting "The Amiga Moms Social" for the 21st Century Latina Mother Seeking to Become More Mindful Parent. For Tickets Visit: amigamos.com Follow Vanessa on Instagram @amigamos and @counselorvdejesus Instagram: @thelatinxpodcast Email: [email protected] Patron Supporter: patreon.com/thelatinxpodcast