149. Mamis Abroad: Creating Space for Moms Moving Back to Their Roots

In this episode, I'm introducing a brand new series called Mamis Abroad and sharing some exciting updates about resources I'm creating specifically for mamás like you who are considering moving to Mexico with your family.

I've noticed a serious gap in representation when it comes to Latina moms who are traveling or moving abroad. Most of the content out there is centered around digital nomads and expats, but what about those of us who are reverse migrating, going back to our roots, to the countries our families came from? That's exactly why I'm creating this series and building a community where our voices aren't silenced anymore.

For detailed show notes, visit vivalamami.com/episode149

What You'll Hear:

• Why there's a lack of representation for Latina moms in the moving abroad space
• The difference between being an expat and repatriating to Mexico, and why our experiences deserve their own space
• How joining my new free online community can support you if you're considering moving to Mexico with your family
• Resources I'm offering to answer your specific questions about dual citizenship, schools, pets, moving your car, and more
• Why raising global citizens matters and how these brave mamis are paving the way for future generations

Resources Mentioned:

• Free Online Community for Latina Moms Moving to México
• Free 30-Minute Cafecito Chat
• 1:1 Moving to México Consultations - Hour-long sessions to address your specific questions about moving to Mexico

Transcript

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I feel like there is a lack of representation within the traveling and moving abroad space, and specifically I see a lack of representation within mothers and. Especially Latina moms. And to be honest with you, I never saw myself like moving abroad and now that I'm seeing this wave of like people going back to their homelands, whether if it's where their family came from or to countries that they never thought they would. I feel like there is an opportunity for these people to elevate their voices and to really share the reasons behind why they made the decision to not just move to. Or travel to, uh, different countries, but to bring their families with, and I think that is the important part within this whole aspect of like mamas moving or traveling abroad. Ola. Welcome to another episode of the Viva La Mommy podcast. I'm your host, Jessica Cuevas, and on today's solo episode, this will be a pretty short one just because I want to give you kind of an introduction. As to the upcoming episodes that I'm going to have in the future. They're not gonna be consistent like week to week. It's just gonna be based upon when I interviewed these guests and when these episodes will come live. But I want to give you some context as far as with these specific episodes. If you didn't listen to my first episode of 2026, I did share with you that I will be having a new series of podcast episodes, and this is specifically of mamas that have either traveled abroad or have moved abroad gon familias. And the reason why is because I feel like there is a lack of representation within the traveling and moving abroad space, and specifically I see a lack of representation within mothers and. Especially Latina moms. And to be honest with you, I never saw myself like moving abroad and now that I'm seeing this wave of like people going back to their homelands, whether if it's where their family came from or to countries that they never thought they would. I feel like there is an opportunity for these people to elevate their voices and to really share the reasons behind why they made the decision to not just move to. Or travel to, uh, different countries, but to bring their families with, and I think that is the important part within this whole aspect of like mamas moving or traveling abroad. I love the fact that there are so many mamas and parents overall who are doing this opportunity to. not just create wonderful memories with their families, but to allow their kids to explore the world around them. And really, that makes me feel so happy because they are raising global citizens, not just citizens of their specific countries, but they are immersing their kids into different cultures, languages, and really having the opportunity to do something different, especially with us Latina moms. Like we hardly got to travel, and especially if you are a first gener second generation mama, like myself. I only got to go to Mexico when I was growing up. Like I didn't travel and took these like European trips with my family. It wasn't until once I got my career and everything, I had that opportunity and within my career itself, I was able to travel to countries and kind of be the chaperone for students back in the day when I was working in higher education. So the fact that I'm seeing so many families doing this whether if it's traveling or moving abroad. It's just wonderful. And that is the whole essence of these upcoming episodes that they will be a part of a series Called Mommy's Abroad. And the reason why is so that they can share their experiences, but also they can provide tips and insider knowledge. Even though I am currently living in Mexico with my family, I can only provide you my kind of experience, my insights, and our reasons why we wanted to move. And part of this podcast is to have. Representation within the Latina motherhood space. And I thought, you know what? Why don't I allow other mamas to be in this show and for them to share their experiences, you know that they are living outside of their homelands. And so I really want to focus on that in the coming episodes, so that way you get to learn a little bit more as to their decision making and. Kind of giving you that little nudge that if you've ever thought about moving abroad, like this is your opportunity to do so. if these mamas did it, like that means that you can do it too. We're kind of paving the way for you, and we're gonna give you this insider knowledge as to what it's like to take your family to a country that you never thought would be possible. I hope that these episodes will help you to feel inspired and empowered to make the decision, and that is whether if you wanna go abroad for like a summer, like during the summer vacations with your kids, or if you just wanna take the full leap and move permanently. And so we'll have a variety of mamas that have done a little bit of everything, whether if it's moving abroad for a year or indefinitely, or Latinas That traveled and essentially made the move permanently and grew their families there. So I am very excited to have you listen to their stories and that way you get a little bit of a POV point of view from other mamas than just myself because I feel like I've been talking a lot about my experience here in Mexico and I wanna allow space for other mamas to share their experiences. In addition to introducing you to the series, I also wanted to share some exciting news After much. Much, uh, dms and requests and just like messages from mamas like you, I have decided to create an online community for those mamas that want to move to Mexico. Now, the reason why I am exclusively putting Mexico in this particular forum is because there are specific nuances in terms of moving to Mexico, especially if you're coming from the United States. And the reason why a lot of us are wanting to go back to the country that our families came from. And also there is a lot of, information online about expat life. That personally doesn't align with me, and I'm sure with you either. I'm currently a part of these like Facebook groups that are for expats moving to Mexico, and even expats moving to like specific, uh, states within Mexico, like for example in Guanajuato. And I just don't see the space that is allowed for people like you and me who are repatriating. Okay. Like reverse migrating to Mexico. And so I am being very specific to this particular, uh, community because I feel like we. Have always been historically silent when it comes to sharing our opinions, our knowledge, our wisdom, and so if you are a mama that is looking into moving to Mexico with your family, then click in the link on the description of this episode, whether if it's. On this podcast or if you're watching on YouTube, so that way you can join this free online community. I'll be sharing some resources, topics, but also this can allow you to build a community of itself so that you're not alone in this journey. I know that motherhood is already isolating in itself. And having the idea of moving to Mexico can be isolating because you might feel judged, you might get different opinions from family members, friends, coworkers, and all of that. And so I just wanna give this an open space and really a brave space, uh, for you to be a part of. So that way you can share any questions, any concerns, any fears that you may have. And within this community, you can be yourself and there will not be any judgment. I'm very excited. I am just launching this community, but if you. Have any questions or anything like that, I am offering a free 30 minute cafecito chat so that you can get to learn a little bit more about me and the reasons why we moved to Mexico beyond, you know, what we share on social media and beyond what we shared on this podcast. And if you wanna work with me, I am also offering, uh, one-on-one consultations. That are an hour long, so that way I can answer any specific questions that you may have about your move to Mexico. I have become pretty knowledgeable in the process, and this is related to dual citizenship. This is related to, um, how to look for schools in Mexico. Obviously, I am only. In one specific region, but understanding the different types of education systems in Mexico. I also have experience in. And how to move with your pets. We brought our cat here. We also have experience with moving and bringing your car, your US plated car from the US to Mexico as well. So this is just like a small, uh, sample size of, uh, what I can offer to you. But essentially, you know, I just wanna provide you with this opportunity so that you can work with me one-on-one. Or you can join the free community as well. I will be sharing all of this information in the podcast episode, as well as in the description of this YouTube video. but yeah, I just wanted to give you that sort of like, update because y'all, like, I've been receiving too many dms and, you know, as, as an entrepreneur myself, like it is. Challenging to not give you that individual attention through a simple dm. And some of the questions are very complex, and I'm like, okay, hold on. Like, I just wanna know your situation. So like, if you're willing to spend a little bit, uh, out of your pocket and share with me all of your questions and concerns and fears and all of that, then like I said, I am offering one-on-one, opportunities to work with me so that way you don't get to do this alone. But on top of that, you can also join this community as well. And we'll be sharing all of these different, uh, tips and insider knowledge that a lot of times these expat groups are a part of and they don't really share the full answer. And a lot of these. Responses to like very specific questions. Are based on a one-sided view and they're not really giving you the full context, or they don't understand the full context about why we wanna move to Mexico. Like we're not digital nomads, like some of us just wanna move to Mexico to come back to our roots and, and be closer to family. a lot of us come from mixed status households, and so some of us are forced to move outside of the us. Because either our partners got deported or family members, and so we wanna be closer to family back home. So there's very unique circumstances and I really want you to be a part of this community. we're gonna keep being silent and no, this is our opportunity to, you know, have a community of like-minded people, especially if you are a mama who is seeking a better opportunity for you and your family. Okay, AMI. Well, that is it. I told you this was a super short episode, but the reason why is because I kind of wanted to give you all this introduction and also this little update, if you. Wanna know more about how to get dual citizenship. I still am offering my digital products. They are available on my website, which is viva la.com/shop. They're in my shop page. and then also if you wanna work with me one-on-one, I will be offering those services as well. And yeah, I'm excited for you to join me in this community because. S like I said, I don't want you to be alone and feel alone. Uh, it's time for us to share our wisdom, our experiences, and that way you have someone behind you. Please share this episode with an Amiga that you know, I really appreciate all of the love. If you really believe that this podcast is valuable and resourceful for you and your motherhood journey, you can support this podcast by being a member. It's something very minimal, but I would appreciate that. The reason why is because I am providing these resources for free, but also I am working out of my own heart and soul and passion that I have in making sure that our voices are in silence, and that is the whole purpose of this podcast and this platform. You know, we wanna celebrate motherhood the way it should be and not the way that the media and oftentimes comedians perceive Latina mammas to be. If you are able to, to support me in any way, it doesn't have to be monetary, but it can also be by simply following me on Instagram or sharing this podcast episode with someone, leaving a review, whatever it is. But I really would appreciate your support and that way we can grow and provide you with the resources that you need in your motherhood journey. All right, AMI. Well, thank you so much for listening in the next episode.