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 322 talks about how to give yourself grace as a mompreneur, featuring return guest of the show Catalina Del Carmen. Listen now!
Catalina Del Carmen is a powerhouse Latina business coach, podcast host, and thought leader on a mission to help Women of Color build profitable, sustainable businesses without compromising who they are. As the host of the Show Up Real Podcast, which has surpassed 100,000 downloads, Catalina creates an honest, empowering space for entrepreneurs navigating the highs and lows of business growth with integrity and confidence.
Catalina specializes in helping coaches and service providers of color scale their businesses to six figures and beyond through ethical sales strategies, authentic content creation, and simplified, soul-aligned business systems. Her unique coaching approach centers the lived experiences of WOC entrepreneurs and encourages radical self-trust, intentional leadership, and long-term wealth building.
Featured in The New York Times for her work and perspective on entrepreneurship, Catalina is passionate about redefining success for marginalized communities. Her clients consistently praise her for creating spaces where they feel seen, supported, and challenged to grow—not just as business owners, but as whole people.
Through her coaching programs, podcast, and growing online presence, Catalina is leading a movement that challenges hustle culture, uplifts the voices of women of color, and proves that business growth and authenticity are not mutually exclusive.
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In this episode, Catalina gets real about the messy, beautiful truth of motherhood. She opens up about the contrast between what we expect parenting to look like and the reality that often hits much harder—and deeper. Catalina shares her personal journey through the emotional highs and lows of raising children while growing a business, and how healing, growth, and self-care have played a major role in both.
She talks about the importance of breaking generational cycles, building a supportive community, and redefining what it means to be a mother and an entrepreneur at the same time. From the chaos of parenting to the clarity it can bring in business, Catalina reflects on how motherhood has shaped her as a leader, a partner, and a woman committed to living authentically.
Episode 322 Takeaways:
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Motherhood isn’t always what we expect—it’s often way more complex, emotional, and unpredictable.
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The emotional weight of becoming a mother is real. Catalina opens up about her experience with baby blues and the unexpected challenges that came with it.
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Being a present, intentional role model matters. Kids are watching and learning from how we move through the world.
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There’s so much beauty in the chaos of motherhood—it’s not either/or, it’s both.
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Real conversations about motherhood should include the hard parts, not just the highlight reel.
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Doing the inner work—healing from personal trauma—can deeply shift how we show up as parents.
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Kids don’t just hear what we say; they absorb how we react, how we rest, how we lead.
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None of us have it all figured out. Parenting is trial, error, and learning in real time.
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Breaking cycles takes real effort. Catalina shares how self-awareness and intention have helped her parent differently.
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The parent-child relationship is always evolving. Growing alongside your kids is part of the journey.
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Building a strong support system is non-negotiable, especially when you’re juggling business and family.
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Time is precious—Catalina talks about learning to manage it with purpose, not pressure.
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Self-care isn’t a luxury; it’s how you keep going. Taking care of yourself fuels everything else.
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Support can look like a lot of things—sometimes it’s a friend, sometimes it’s childcare, sometimes it’s money. It all matters.
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Letting your partner step up is part of the work. You don’t have to do it all.
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Kids have a way of teaching us grace—if we’re willing to listen.
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Working through your own stuff makes you a better parent. Period.
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Motherhood has made Catalina a sharper businesswoman. There’s a lot of wisdom in the struggle.
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Sometimes choosing your family over a launch or deadline is exactly what fulfillment looks like.
Chapters:
- 00:00 – The Comfort of Conversation
- 01:28 – Motherhood: Expectations vs. Reality
- 05:04 – The Whirlwind of Early Motherhood
- 10:00 – The Beauty in the Chaos of Parenting
- 12:30 – Breaking Generational Cycles
- 18:01 – The Importance of Healing for Future Generations
- 25:30 – The Journey of Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship
- 29:01 – Creating Solutions Amidst the Hustle
- 32:36 – The Importance of Community and Resources
- 35:00 – Self-Care and Avoiding Burnout
- 39:48 – Empowering Partners in Parenting
- 40:40 – Lessons from Motherhood Applied to Business
- 45:32 – The Value of Healing Before Motherhood
Motherhood is one of the most transformative journeys we can go through, and in this episode, Catalina reminds us that it’s okay for it to be messy, emotional, and beautifully imperfect. By sharing her own experiences, she creates space for honest conversations about parenting, healing, and the constant dance between ambition and presence. Whether you’re a mother, an entrepreneur, or both, this episode is a powerful reminder that growth happens in the chaos—and that you don’t have to do it alone.
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Until next time, stay empowered, stay inspired and #StayPoderosa ✨
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