They told us about their childhood… now it’s time to talk about marriage.In Part 2, our spouses open up about what it’s really like being married to two first-gen eldest children. From responsibility and control to communication and fami...

In this episode, we’re passing the mic to our spouses — two first-gen middle children who are finally telling their side of the story.Part 1 is all about their upbringing. We dive into what it was like growing up in first-gen households,...

What does it mean to choose love — and family — at the same time?In this powerful episode, Dina and Monica share their journey as a Mexican American lesbian couple who have been together for nearly 14 years. Their story is layered with c...

This episode is all about community, growth, and representation 🏡✨I had the chance to sit down with Ariana and Jorge — two dedicated real estate agents who are each making an impact in our community in their own way.Both of them...

Content Note:In this episode, we discuss mental health, therapy, generational trauma, and cultural stigma within Latino communities. Some topics may bring up personal or emotional experiences. Please take care of yourself while listening...

Content Warning: This episode discusses ICE raids, undocumented status, family separation fears, and childhood trauma related to immigration.In this episode of Cafecito & Chaos, I sit down with our Compa Hugo and our Comadre Vero for...

This episode I’m sitting down with my amiguis Oscar Contreras — an artist, a corporate king, and someone who’s been navigating identity, culture, and creativity in a city that doesn’t always make space for all of it at once.Oscar is firs...

This episode on Cafecito & Chaos, I sat down with two women who have seen every version of me — from the awkward kid to the healing grown woman I am now.We talk friendship, culture, family, and how we’re raising our kids differently....

What’s it really like being the oldest kid in a First Gen Mexican-American home? I’m joined by two of my dearest amiguis - one compa, one comadre — to talk oldest-sibling chaos, family expectations, guilt, healing, and everything in between. If...

Hello my name is Isa and I’m the chaotic oldest daughter! A little about me and why I started Cafecito and Chaos. 

If you grew up raising your siblings, and holding in generational trauma this is the place for you!