Jefas Y Mamás is my brand-new podcast series, and I couldn’t be more excited to share it with you!
As a first-time mom and the creator of Yo Quiero Dinero® , I’m navigating the beautiful chaos of motherhood and entrepreneurship—and let me tell you, it’s a journey like no other.
This series is all about having real, unfiltered conversations on what it truly means to balance business, family, personal growth, and breaking generational cycles.
We’re tackling everything from mom guilt to building a strong support system and embracing work-life balance, because let’s be real—being a mompreneur isn’t easy, but we’re making it happen!
If you’re a jefa trying to figure out how to do it all on your own terms, this series is for you!
Episode 315 features another return guest, Mariela De La Mora. She’s dropping some major gems on how she’s building a business as a single mom Listen now!
Mariela De La Mora is a leadership and business coach who helps daughters of immigrants and WOC turn their identity and story into money, PR, and speaking opportunities, without feeling the need to shrink themselves to fit in.
As the eldest daughter of Mexican immigrants, she spent 16 years climbing the corporate marketing ladder, leading global teams and working with top executives. But the higher she went, the more she felt like she had to leave parts of herself behind to succeed. Instead of conforming, she took a leap and built a million-dollar business as a single mom, using her story and thought leadership to create impact and financial freedom.
Now, she teaches WOC how to step into leadership, own their voices, and build businesses that reflect their full, authentic selves.
Named one of the Top Leadership Coaches of 2023 by Yahoo! Finance, Mariela is a sought-after coach, speaker, and mentor helping women break generational cycles and create success on their own terms.
In this conversation, Mariela gets real about motherhood, financial stability, and why we need to rewrite the narrative around being a mom.
She opens up about how her upbringing shaped her views on motherhood, the intentional choices she made before having kids, and the unexpected life shifts that led her to entrepreneurship.
We’re talking about the emotional and financial realities of being a mom in business—figuring out health insurance, building a strong support system, and how becoming a mother shifts the way you run a business.
Mariela also shares how motherhood taught her lessons that made her a better entrepreneur, why asking for help shouldn’t carry shame, and practical advice for single moms looking to build their own businesses.
If you’re navigating motherhood and entrepreneurship (or thinking about it), this episode is full of gems you won’t want to miss!
Episode 315 Highlights:
- Motherhood isn’t about sacrifice—it’s about evolving.
- Financial stability makes parenting feel less overwhelming.
- Planning is great, but life will always throw surprises your way.
- A strong support system is essential for both life and business.
- Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
- Running the numbers helps ease financial anxiety.
- Motherhood can make you a more efficient and strategic entrepreneur.
- Sharing your story creates connection and empowerment.
- Define what enough means for you—success is personal.
- Your business should fit your life, not the other way around.
Chapters:
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00:00 – Rebranding Motherhood
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03:09 – Perceptions of Motherhood
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05:52 – Intentional Motherhood Decisions
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09:06 – Financial Stability and Its Importance
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11:59 – Navigating Unexpected Life Changes
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15:03 – The Impact of Financial Vulnerability
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17:56 – Building a Business from Scratch
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20:57 – Transitioning to Entrepreneurship
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25:12 – Navigating Health Insurance and Financial Anxiety
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30:55 – Building a Support System: Personal and Professional
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35:43 – The Role of Motherhood in Entrepreneurship
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41:29 – Money’s Impact on Motherhood and Quality of Life
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46:17 – Advice for Single Moms in Business
You can check out Mariela’s first appearance on the podcast here.
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Until next time, stay empowered, stay inspired and #StayPoderosa ✨
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