Meet the ¿Qué Más? Writers

I am a mother. I am a wife. I am a friend. I am a blogger. I am a creative mind. I was an ad-woman for the last 19 years of my life. I am Mexican. I am crazy. I am sane. I live in NY. I live in Spanish. I live in English. I love to be with my kids, I love the hour after I put them to bed. I love to write. I love to walk. I love to travel. I love to read. I love witty, sharp and fast. My sanity comes from yoga, writing, good conversations and wine. My kids, Juliana and Diego - are by far -the best idea I’ve ever had.

I know I'm Latina when... I get happy with salsa verde and I force my daughter to speak Spanish.

At 11 years old, I wrote in my diary, "Most of all, I want to be a writer."  Through my long and successful marketing career, I have always kept my love affair with the written word, publishing pieces in Newsweek, The Washington Post, The Star Ledger and NJ.com.  I co-chair of a non-profit that works with migrant workers in my state and love to spend weekends at home in New Jersey with my 10 and 12-year olds and my mini Australian Shepherds and my totally snooty Siamese cat.  

I know I'm Latina when... my proudest accomplishment is having learned my mom's empanada recipe by heart.

This Latina mama has been through a lot in my 28 years of life! I have a deep love and passion for fashion, beauty, and anything that will make me feel glamorous in my chanclas. I got my start on YouTube, put together a breastfeeding group, and I am active on my personal blog--all while raising my beautiful son Jude on my own. Nothing is impossible and I can't wait to see what my future has in store for me.

I know I'm Latina when... I put chile and lemon on almost everything...Pica pica! Haha!

My life is  a beautiful tapestry threaded with contradictions. My dad was the cook and nurturer. I was raised to be the professional woman I became (I´ve worked for companies of the caliber of The Wall Street Journal). Having children turned my world upside down. From manicures every week I became one of those moms that makes bread from scratch. It is not unusual for me to be taking notes from an interview while surrounded by piles of laundry waiting to be folded.

I know I'm Latina when... i wouldn´t survive without at least one telenovela a day!

I'm your everyday hard working Latina, wife and mother of 3 children. I love giving back to my community. I coach cheerleading for the city of Azusa. Mexican food is a passion of mine. Cooking is not only fun to prepare but it's also good for your soul! As I serve each dish I am reminded of the long time traditional recipes I am continuing for my family. I try to make my meals fun and as easy as possible so that the working momma that comes home tired, wondering "what to make?" will have something new to look forward too!

I know I'm Latina when... I greet everyone with a handshake and a kiss, and I'll try and feed anyone who walks into my home :)

One of my passions is to present faith perspectives on real-life problems which affect our modern-day society, especially controversial issues often avoided by spiritual leaders. Media has enabled me to talk about all sorts of issues in many different ways. My first book First Life, Real Love, a book available in English also became a bestseller in Spanish. I'm grateful for the success of my new momoir entitled Dilemma, and blessed with a wonderful family and a new baby on the way!

I am a writer who moves comfortably between English and Spanish. I write mostly about media and advertising but every now and then I like to share my views on topics as varied as food, music and pop culture. I am not a mom, but I have often been called a mamacita.

I was born and raised in Puerto Rico and am determined to help Latina moms to save money, offering tips, scenarios and tricks in Spanish. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science which explains why I love all things social media, and launched my own Android/iPhone apps for my blog Cuponeando. When I'm not deal hunting, you can find me in the kitchen, empowering fellow bloggers or having fun with my family. 

I know I'm Latina when... I need a café con leche to start my day.

I am a Mexican woman with an adventurous spirit. I like travelling and learning about other cultures. Another passion of mine is gastronomy, although I must admit that I do not spend much time in the kitchen but when I do, everything has to be spicy. I love documentaries and investigative reports about social and cultural topics and I love to write about the things that I am passionate about in life.

Photography for me is more than a career, is a passion and a way of life.  My love affair with this medium began more than 20 years ago.  Since then I've had the pleasure of witnessing some amazing events and meeting some of the most celebrated people on the planet. 

 

 

I'm passionate about fashion--tempted and hypnotized by it! I remember as a child designing my own outfits (a seamstress would turn what I'd imagine into actual pieces I could wear). I might not go to a seamstress anymore but life is still my runway. Shoes are my fetish since I was 3 years old when you could see me wearing my mom's high heels all around the house. Besides fashion, I'm an avid sports fan. To me, sports and fashion are the perfect pair!

I know I'm Latina when... I see life in full color and I live it with passion. Ah! I'm no one without my heels!

I'm the Managing Editor of CafeMom's MamásLatinas, I hate to be photographed and I watch so much food/cooking related television that I ended up in culinary school which some how got me pregnant! My abuela bought me the first Menudo album (yes it was an actual record) when I was 13 and it changed my life.

I know I'm Latina when... my son eats rice and beans and avocado and Cheerios

I am an Argentinean who learned English watching movies and reading sappy teen novellas. I've been writing since I'm 12, when I claimed my grandmother's dusty typewriter. I live in Miami, where I've fallen in love all over again with everything that is Latin: pastelitos, Spanish, dancing, rock en español, corals, and yellows. I love good stories, and good pictures. And one day, when I get to the end of my American dream, I'll be the proud owner of a cupcake shop and perfect my mother's ham and cheese empanadas.

I know I'm Latina when... I smile when people complain nobody speaks English in Miami.

I'm a Peruvian immigrant who moved to Miami at 14. As a journalist, I've been creating bilingual/bicultural content for print, online and television for 20 years. I'm also a mom and my Puerto Rican husband and I are raising our two kids – Vanessa + Santiago – in gorgeous Colorado where they're growing up between two worlds and in two languages. In 2009, I co-founded SpanglishBaby a site for parents raising bilingual and bicultural children. Our first book, Bilingual is Better, will be out in September.

I know I'm Latina when... my children call me mamá.

I am a Senior Editor at Mamás Latinas. I moved to United States seven years ago, and since then I’ve been learning English from scratch and refuse to lose! I am working on improving my English, but I’m having fun writing in my own language in the meantime. Stay tuned for some of the funniest anecdotes about learning another language you will ever hear. I love traveling, no matter where or how, I just love it! But the view I’ve loved the most in my life are the cute faces of my sons…when they are sleeping.

 

I know I'm Latina when... I need my

 As a girl I dreamt of becoming a teacher. I´d play for hours long with a little blackboard in one hand and ¨dictate¨ a whole class... to my dog Bobby! Today I laugh listening to the things my kids Andrea and Santiago say. I consider myself an authoritative mom; my kids know the expectations while discovering their voices and know they are heard. What I love most about my work is being able to help other moms and dads. I´m thankful for the opportunity to do so here, in Discovery Familia and in People en Español.

I know I'm Latina when... I need a full cup of café con leche to wake up in the morning.