About this episode

Pam Covarrubias discusses the confidence issues faced by first-gen Latinas and emphasizes the lack of instructions rather than personal shortcomings.

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: The Unmuted Era Discover your Ikigai Instagram Facebook Subscribe on YouTube Listen to Cafe con Pam Take our…

People in this episode

Host: Pam Covarrubias

Topics covered

• confidence
• first-gen Latinas
• instruction problem
• personal stories
• resourcefulness
• financial future

Keywords

• confidence problem
• first-gen Latinas
• instruction problem
• calming exercise
• resourcefulness
• financial helpline

Sponsors

Savvy Ladies

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BMO

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