Episodes

  • You’re Not Failing Your Family: You’re Rebuilding Your Dignidad

    You’re Not Failing Your Family: You’re Rebuilding Your Dignidad
    Jul 5 2026
    This week, Pam gets real about how hard it is to set boundaries with family when our culture tells us those boundaries shouldn’t exist.

    Instead of blaming ourselves for feeling guilty or overwhelmed, she points out how these pressures are part of a bigger system—a system that expects us to always show up, even if it means erasing parts of who we are. This is an honest look at how we can start to protect our own energy without letting guilt run the show.

    Thank you to Savvy Ladies for supporting Cafe con Pam. Savvy Ladies is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping women take control of their financial future. Check out their free financial helpline at www.savvyladies.org

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    To support the show, an easy way to do it is to leave a review. Your feedback definitely helps other listeners connect and see if this is a podcast they could resonate with. To make it easy for you, here are some quick questions to think about when you’re leaving a review:
    • What do you love about the show?
    • What were you expecting before you listened?
    • What happened after you listened?
    • How would you describe the show to your best friend?
    If you are new here, welcome! I hope you feel like you’re at home, and come back to drink a cup of coffee with us. Let’s stay connected:
    1. Social media. Follow @cafeconpampodcast on Instagram and Facebook.
    2. Learn more about our work and other stories at cafeconpam.com
    Listeners, thank you so much for hanging out with me today, y como siempre STAY SHINING!

    *The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of BMO. BMO sponsors the podcast but does not influence or endorse the specific discussions or viewpoints shared herein. BMO Bank N.A. Member FDIC*


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    35 mins
  • When You Name the System, Agency and Belonging Show Up with Emilia Huerta-Sanchez

    When You Name the System, Agency and Belonging Show Up with Emilia Huerta-Sanchez
    Jun 28 2026
    In this episode of Cafe con Pam, Pam notices how true freedom feels different when you’ve had to build it for yourself—especially when you grow up balancing family expectations, cultural traditions, and new systems in a new country. Emilia Huerta-Sanchez shares what it’s like to find independence as a first-gen Mexican immigrant, navigate old-school ideas of respect and silence, and eventually decode what our DNA (and family blueprints) really carry with them. Instead of blaming anyone for feeling lost or unsure, this conversation sheds light on the bigger systems—family, culture, academia—that quietly shape so many of our choices.Thank you to Savvy Ladies for supporting Cafe con Pam. Savvy Ladies is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping women take control of their financial future. Check out their free financial helpline at savvyladies.orgCheck out BMO hereDo you want to support our show and get ad-free episodes? Join our Supporters Club here.Follow Science Wise Pod on all things social:WebsiteInstagramApple Podcast PageFollow Cafe con Pam on all things social:InstagramFacebookSubscribe on YouTubeListen to Cafe con PamTake our Calladita Culture®️ QuizGet your business on El MercaditoLearn more about PamThe Unmuted EraDiscover your IkigaiTo support the show, an easy way to do it is to leave a review. Your feedback definitely helps other listeners connect and see if this is a podcast they could resonate with. To make it easy for you, here are some quick questions to think about when you’re leaving a review:What do you love about the show?What were you expecting before you listened?What happened after you listened?How would you describe the show to your best friend?If you are new here, welcome! I hope you feel like you’re at home, and come back to drink a cup of coffee with us. Let’s stay connected:Social media. Follow @cafeconpampodcast on Instagram and Facebook.Learn more about our work and other stories at cafeconpam.comListeners, thank you so much for hanging out with me today, y como siempre STAY SHINING!*The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of BMO. BMO sponsors the podcast but does not influence or endorse the specific discussions or viewpoints shared herein. BMO Bank N.A. Member FDIC*Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • The Certainty Gap Explained: It’s Not You, It’s the Missing Manual

    The Certainty Gap Explained: It’s Not You, It’s the Missing Manual
    Jun 21 2026
    In this solo episode of Cafe con Pam, Pam gets real about why so many first-gen Latinas feel like they have a “confidence problem”—and flips the script by calling out what it really is: an instruction problem.

    Through her own stories of navigating life in the U.S., writing essays without a roadmap, and learning from the women in her family who always cooked “al tanteo” (by feel), Pam shows how most of us have just been figuring things out without ever getting the instructions.

    She shares a super easy calming exercise you can do anywhere, and reminds us all that we’re more resourceful and powerful than we think. If you’ve ever been stuck blaming yourself for not fitting in, this episode is for you.

    Thank you to Savvy Ladies for supporting Cafe con Pam. Savvy Ladies is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping women take control of their financial future. Check out their free financial helpline at www.savvyladies.org

    Check out BMO here

    Do you want to support our show and get ad-free episodes? Join our Supporters Club here.

    Follow Cafe con Pam on all things social:

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    To support the show, an easy way to do it is to leave a review. Your feedback definitely helps other listeners connect and see if this is a podcast they could resonate with. To make it easy for you, here are some quick questions to think about when you’re leaving a review:
    • What do you love about the show?
    • What were you expecting before you listened?
    • What happened after you listened?
    • How would you describe the show to your best friend?
    If you are new here, welcome! I hope you feel like you’re at home, and come back to drink a cup of coffee with us. Let’s stay connected:
    1. Social media. Follow @cafeconpampodcast on Instagram and Facebook.
    2. Learn more about our work and other stories at cafeconpam.com
    Listeners, thank you so much for hanging out with me today, y como siempre STAY SHINING!

    *The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of BMO. BMO sponsors the podcast but does not influence or endorse the specific discussions or viewpoints shared herein. BMO Bank N.A. Member FDIC*


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    22 mins
  • The Power of Doing Small Things in the Fight for Reproductive Justice with Zaena Zamora

    The Power of Doing Small Things in the Fight for Reproductive Justice with Zaena Zamora
    Jun 14 2026
    On this week's episode of Cafe con Pam Zaena Zamora, executive director of Frontera Fund, dig into the critical fight for reproductive justice.

    Zaena shares her experiences on the frontlines in South Texas, where systemic barriers and aggressive laws challenge access to healthcare. Discover how border politics uniquely impact communities and why small, resilient actions can lead to significant change.

    This conversation is a call to action for everyone to find their cause and make their contribution, one granito de arena at a time.

    Thank you to Savvy Ladies for supporting Cafe con Pam. Savvy Ladies is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping women take control of their financial future. Check out their free financial helpline at savvyladies.org

    Check out BMO here

    Do you want to support our show and get ad-free episodes? Join our Supporters Club here.

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    To support the show, an easy way to do it is to leave a review. Your feedback definitely helps other listeners connect and see if this is a podcast they could resonate with. To make it easy for you, here are some quick questions to think about when you’re leaving a review:
    • What do you love about the show?
    • What were you expecting before you listened?
    • What happened after you listened?
    • How would you describe the show to your best friend?
    If you are new here, welcome! I hope you feel like you’re at home, and come back to drink a cup of coffee with us. Let’s stay connected:
    1. Social media. Follow @cafeconpampodcast on Instagram and Facebook.
    2. Learn more about our work and other stories at cafeconpam.com
    Listeners, thank you so much for hanging out with me today, y como siempre STAY SHINING!

    *The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of BMO. BMO sponsors the podcast but does not influence or endorse the specific discussions or viewpoints shared herein. BMO Bank N.A. Member FDIC*

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Why Peace Can Feel Threatening and How to Embrace Goodness

    Why Peace Can Feel Threatening and How to Embrace Goodness
    Jun 7 2026
    This week's episode of Cafe con Pam iss a solo deep dive into what makes leadership feel out of sync, even when everything looks perfect on paper. Centered around first-gen experiences and eldest daughter realities, the episode breaks down why feeling disconnected isn’t a leadership fail—it’s a nervous system story.

    With real-life client moments, and practical somatic tips, you'll learn how to move from just performing confidence to actually feeling certain in who you are. Whether you're always in “go mode” or battling that fear the good won’t last, this episode brings real talk and simple exercises to help you settle, stay present, and root into the good stuff.

    Thank you to Savvy Ladies for supporting Cafe con Pam. Savvy Ladies is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping women take control of their financial future. Check out their free financial helpline at www.savvyladies.org

    Check out BMO here

    Do you want to support our show and get ad-free episodes? Join our Supporters Club here.

    Follow Cafe con Pam on all things social:

    The Unmuted Era
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    Instagram
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    Listen to Cafe con Pam
    Take our Calladita Culture®️ Quiz
    Get your business on El Mercadito
    Learn more about Pam

    To support the show, an easy way to do it is to leave a review. Your feedback definitely helps other listeners connect and see if this is a podcast they could resonate with. To make it easy for you, here are some quick questions to think about when you’re leaving a review:
    • What do you love about the show?
    • What were you expecting before you listened?
    • What happened after you listened?
    • How would you describe the show to your best friend?
    If you are new here, welcome! I hope you feel like you’re at home, and come back to drink a cup of coffee with us. Let’s stay connected:
    1. Social media. Follow @cafeconpampodcast on Instagram and Facebook.
    2. Learn more about our work and other stories at cafeconpam.com
    Listeners, thank you so much for hanging out with me today, y como siempre STAY SHINING!

    *The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of BMO. BMO sponsors the podcast but does not influence or endorse the specific discussions or viewpoints shared herein. BMO Bank N.A. Member FDIC*

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.
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    36 mins
  • The Power of Ancestral Eating with Neha Shah

    The Power of Ancestral Eating with Neha Shah
    May 31 2026
    In this episode of Cafe con Pam, Pam sit down with Neha Shah, a former engineer turned nutritionist, to explore the intersection of heritage, immigrant experience, and traditional nutrition.Neha shares her journey from India to the United States, the challenges she faced adapting to Western food systems, and how returning to her roots in Indian traditional cooking transformed her health. The conversation dig into topics like reclaiming cultural food practices, questioning Western nutrition narratives, and navigating processed foods in America.Grab your cafecito or chai and listen to Neha's insights into holistic health, food sourcing, and the importance of honoring ancestral wisdom while living in the diaspora.Thank you to Savvy Ladies for supporting Cafe con Pam. Savvy Ladies is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping women take control of their financial future. Check out their free financial helpline at savvyladies.orgCheck out BMO hereDo you want to support our show and get ad-free episodes? Join our Supporters Club here.Follow Neha on all things social: WebsiteInstagramFollow Cafe con Pam on all things social:InstagramFacebookSubscribe on YouTubeListen to Cafe con PamTake our Calladita Culture®️ QuizGet your business on El MercaditoLearn more about PamThe Unmuted EraDiscover your IkigaiTo support the show, an easy way to do it is to leave a review. Your feedback definitely helps other listeners connect and see if this is a podcast they could resonate with. To make it easy for you, here are some quick questions to think about when you’re leaving a review:What do you love about the show?What were you expecting before you listened?What happened after you listened?How would you describe the show to your best friend?If you are new here, welcome! I hope you feel like you’re at home, and come back to drink a cup of coffee with us. Let’s stay connected:Social media. Follow @cafeconpampodcast on Instagram and Facebook.Learn more about our work and other stories at cafeconpam.comListeners, thank you so much for hanging out with me today, y como siempre STAY SHINING!*The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of BMO. BMO sponsors the podcast but does not influence or endorse the specific discussions or viewpoints shared herein. BMO Bank N.A. Member FDIC*Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Why Achieving Success Might Leave You Feeling Empty

    Why Achieving Success Might Leave You Feeling Empty
    May 24 2026
    In this solo episode of Cafe con Pam, Pam dives deep into the often unnamed feeling experienced by high-achieving first-gen leaders: the "certainty gap." —that weird in-between space where your mind knows you’ve made it, but you don’t feel it yet.

    With plenty of honest personal stories and super practical tips (like mechanical tapping!), Pam helps you figure out how to move through those tough emotions so you can start to truly own your success.

    If you’re a first-gen leader or anyone who’s ever felt like your wins don’t quite fit yet, this episode is for you.

    Thank you to Savvy Ladies for supporting Cafe con Pam. Savvy Ladies is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping women take control of their financial future. Check out their free financial helpline at www.savvyladies.org

    Check out BMO here

    Do you want to support our show and get ad-free episodes? Join our Supporters Club here.

    Follow Cafe con Pam on all things social:

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    Learn more about Pam

    To support the show, an easy way to do it is to leave a review. Your feedback definitely helps other listeners connect and see if this is a podcast they could resonate with. To make it easy for you, here are some quick questions to think about when you’re leaving a review:
    • What do you love about the show?
    • What were you expecting before you listened?
    • What happened after you listened?
    • How would you describe the show to your best friend?
    If you are new here, welcome! I hope you feel like you’re at home, and come back to drink a cup of coffee with us. Let’s stay connected:
    1. Social media. Follow @cafeconpampodcast on Instagram and Facebook.
    2. Learn more about our work and other stories at cafeconpam.com
    Listeners, thank you so much for hanging out with me today, y como siempre STAY SHINING!

    *The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of BMO. BMO sponsors the podcast but does not influence or endorse the specific discussions or viewpoints shared herein. BMO Bank N.A. Member FDIC*


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    26 mins
  • Post-Achievement Depression in the Creative Industry with Valeria Maldonado Jackson

    Post-Achievement Depression in the Creative Industry with Valeria Maldonado Jackson
    May 17 2026
    In honor of Mental Health Month, this episode of Cafe con Pam gets extra honest and vulnerable. Pam welcomes actress and writer Valeria Maldonado Jackson for a deep dive into what mental health really looks like behind the scenes—especially for Latinas and creatives. Valeria shares her personal experiences with depression, the rollercoaster of emotions after big achievements, and how she uses both therapy and natural remedies to keep moving forward. The conversation touches on the unique pressures of balancing multiple identities, breaking stigma around mental health in our communities, and what true support and self-acceptance can look like.Whether you’re navigating your own mental health journey or want to show up for someone else, this special Mental Health Month episode is full of understanding, encouragement, and real talk.Thank you to Savvy Ladies for supporting Cafe con Pam. Savvy Ladies is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping women take control of their financial future. Check out their free financial helpline at savvyladies.orgCheck out BMO hereDo you want to support our show and get ad-free episodes? Join our Supporters Club here.Follow Valeria on all things social:InstagramFacebookComercial con Chris EvansFollow Cafe con Pam on all things social:InstagramFacebookSubscribe on YouTubeListen to Cafe con PamTake our Calladita Culture®️ QuizGet your business on El MercaditoLearn more about PamThe Unmuted EraDiscover your IkigaiTo support the show, an easy way to do it is to leave a review. Your feedback definitely helps other listeners connect and see if this is a podcast they could resonate with. To make it easy for you, here are some quick questions to think about when you’re leaving a review:What do you love about the show?What were you expecting before you listened?What happened after you listened?How would you describe the show to your best friend?If you are new here, welcome! I hope you feel like you’re at home, and come back to drink a cup of coffee with us. Let’s stay connected:Social media. Follow @cafeconpampodcast on Instagram and Facebook.Learn more about our work and other stories at cafeconpam.comListeners, thank you so much for hanging out with me today, y como siempre STAY SHINING!*The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of BMO. BMO sponsors the podcast but does not influence or endorse the specific discussions or viewpoints shared herein. BMO Bank N.A. Member FDIC*Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support.
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    1 hr and 24 mins