Episode 413: Navigating New Responsibilities, A Cafecito with Marias Gamesa

This May, we’re so excited to team up with Marias Gamesa in this amazing effort to help moms engage in real conversations about motherhood and cultivate a community.

We want to give a special shout out to Marias Gamesa, we grew up eating Marias Gamesa and now our kids love them too! What a dream come true. This year, they have launched the Cafecito con Marias Gamesa campaign. You know we love our cafecito, and we love to chat - that’s exactly what the Super Mamás podcast is all about. It’s even better when it’s a space for conversations with other Latina moms - brought together to speak on these important topics. This week’s Cafecito con Marias Gamesa session will feature our very special guests Karen Ayala and Michelle Disla, two Super Mamás who will unpack the realities of modern-day motherhood and what self care means to them today.

Karen Ayala, lifestyle mom influencer, offering an authentic glimpse into the joys and challenges of stay-at-home motherhood, from homeschooling adventures and toddler mishaps to delicious recipes. With her candid approach, she provides valuable insights into the realities of homeschooling and the everyday chaos of parenting.

Michelle Disla, creates easy-to-follow Caribbean and Latin American comfort recipes with a warm, personal touch. With over a million followers across various social media platforms, her lively energy and relatable style have helped her connect with a wide audience. Her recipes are all about simplicity and bringing a taste of comfort and home into your kitchen. Off camera, she is a new mom, a wife, a daughter, a friend, and known to many as "social media's favorite cousin."

our conversation with karen and Michelle

What does self-care mean to you, and how did it look before versus after kids?

Self Care Looks different when you become a mom

Small things are big wins for new mothers, be kind to yourself

What is Quiet time? Karen teaches us some of her quiet time tips

A recent survey by Marias Gamesa found that Latina moms recognize the importance of pursuing personal interests to balance motherhood, even though 45% occasionally feel guilty about it.

How do you take time for yourself, and do you have any tips for the Super Mamás on how to prioritize yourself?

What is an Everything shower?

Utilize nap time to your advantage

A fun fact learned on the recent Marias Gamesa is that, when possible, 80% of Latina moms use the following shortcuts for finding “me” time: asking their children to join in on their personal interests or utilizing their children's nap times

What are some things you said you’d never do, but you now swear by? Did you stick to one parenting style, was it the same as your parents?

Co Sleeping vs Crib Sleeping

Parenting Styles change as kids get older

Another shocking statistic found in Marias Gamesa Survey stated that a notable 83% of Latina moms reported feeling judged for their parenting decisions, with meal choices being the common source of scrutiny.

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