The Mami Collective

What happens when the career you've spent a decade building disappears overnight?In this episode, Paulina sits down with entrepreneur and mom of two Angie Maciel, founder of La Casa Playroom, Chicago's first bilingual play space for children and families. Angie shares the raw story of being laid off after nearly 11 years in corporate America, how motherhood forced her to rethink success, and why she decided to bet on herself and build something her community desperately needed. They talk about:Getting laid off and starting overLeaving corporate life behindRaising young children while building a businessPreserving culture and language through bilingual educationWhy community matters more than competitionThe realities of entrepreneurship, burnout, and mom guiltLearning to trust yourself and take the leapThis conversation is honest, inspiring, and a reminder that sometimes the thing that feels like the end is actually the beginning.Connect with Angie:Instagram: @lacasaplayroomWebsite: lacasaplayroom.comFollow The Mami Collective:Instagram: @mamicollectiveWebsite: themamicollective.com

What does it actually take to build a personal brand that last-while raising a kid, keeping a marriage solid, and still showing up like the main character? This week, Paulina sits down with Yvonne Guidry (aka Spoiled Latina) to talk about the real work behind longevity: how she turned a blog into a platform, landed major brand partnerships, and built the Spoiled Latina Summit into a community thousands of women have walked through. They get into the difference between “networking” and building relationships, why the follow-up is where the transaction happens, how to walk into any room with confidence, and what to focus on when you’re trying to get people in seats for your own event. Plus: the mindset shifts, the team lessons, and Yvonne’s nonprofit Jefita Atrevida—giving back to first-gen students and graduating seniors who need support.

What if success isn’t “more”-it’s what matters most right now? Ashley K. Stoyanov Ojeda joins Paulina to talk about redefining success through fertility struggles, postpartum anxiety, and the whiplash of returning to work as a new mom. Ashley shares the mindset shift that helped her stop letting one goal consume her life, plus how she’s restructuring her business to protect time, peace, and presence. You’ll walk away with a grounded way to “fill your cup,” choose the right projects, and build a life where you can be a mom and still be you.

There’s a narrative that motherhood makes dating harder, lonelier, or impossible. Bela Gandhi is here to shut that down.In this episode, Paulina and dating coach Bela Gandhi unpack what dating actually looks like after kid-from single moms navigating the apps to married couples trying to stay emotionally connected in the chaos of real life.They talk about pacing relationships, why dating funnels matter, how to protect your time as a parent, and the red flags moms should stop ignoring. Plus: why long-term love isn’t about fireworks—it’s about showing up.Inside this episode:Why dating apps aren’t the enemy (and how to use them wisely)How single moms should pace new relationshipsWhen kids should meet a new partner (and why waiting matters)The truth about guilt, grief, and starting overHow emotional safety fuels intimacy in marriageHonest, practical, and deeply validating-this episode is for moms who want partnership without settling.

In this episode of The Mami Collective Podcast, Paulina Roe chats with Paige Connell — also known as @sheisapaigeturner on social media— to dive into the unspoken weight so many mothers carry: the mental load. From managing daily tasks to balancing work, family, and personal passions, Paige shares her strategies for creating space, setting boundaries, and prioritizing her well-being. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed or just need a reminder that you’re not alone, this conversation is full of relatable moments and actionable tips.Follow Paige on TikTok and Instagram!Get more info on Paige here!I’m grateful to have you here. Being a mom and going after your dreams isn’t easy, but you’re doing better than you think. Keep going — you’ve got this. Let’s stay connected:@mamicollective | @paulinaroe See you next time — stay inspired.