I had the most vulnerable and empowering conversation with Xochitl Carmona, founder of Werk Mija and host of the Werk Mija podcast. As a fellow Latina entrepreneur and now mami, Xochitl opened up about her "dramatica" entrance into motherhood, her NICU experience, and how she's intentionally redefining what it means to be a Latina mother while running a successful business. This conversation touched my heart because it reminded me why we need to keep sharing our stories - especially the ones our cultura has taught us to keep quiet about.

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What You'll Hear:

• How Xochitl transitioned from solo entrepreneur to intentional mama business owner and the mindset shifts that came with new priorities
• Her raw and honest birth story - from a healthy pregnancy to an emergency C-section due to HELLP Syndrome and 48 days in the NICU
• Why she decided to break the cultural silence around traumatic birth experiences and how vulnerability became her strength
• The challenges of being a NICU mama and how she's advocating for other families going through similar experiences
• Her approach to redefining motherhood by leading with intention rather than following outdated expectations

Resources Mentioned:

• Viva la Mami guest episodes featuring Latina moms sharing unexpected childbirth stories:
  • Episode 4: A Loss Mami with Valeria Castillo
  • Episode 9: A NICU Mami with Gisela Rodriguez
  • Episode 38: How a Bereaved Mami's Profession Became Her Passion with Anna Calix

Ways to Follow Xochitl:

• Werk Mija website: werkmija.com
• Follow @werkmija on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok
• Listen to the Werk Mija podcast
• Shop Werk Mija products!

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