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Cafe con Pam is the weekly podcast featuring fearless Latine/x and People of The Global Majority that break barriers, change lives and make the world a better place while living in the US. Cafe con Pam is the platform where Latine/x are able to share their stories and inspire one another through conversations about mindful productivity, business, and liberation. Of course, while enjoying a fabulous cup of coffee. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cafe-con-pam--6348411/support .

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October 11, 2026Episode 48532 min

Why Your Body Pulls You Back to the Old You

Ever get criticized and suddenly feel your jaw tighten, your shoulders rise, and your old “peleonera” self show up? That pullback doesn’t mean your healing failed. It’s your body returning to an operating system built around familiar patterns, old authority, and survival. This episode breaks down how to pause, find the facts, and let your mind remind your body: we don’t live there anymore. Primas escuchen este episodio de Cafe con Pam y luego hablamos: ¿Cuándo fue la última vez que tu cuerpo te jaló de regreso a una versión vieja de ti? When was the last time your body pulled you back to an old version of you? What happened right before? What's your "remind me tomorrow"? The update you keep postponing. Finish this: "We're not there anymore. Now I..." 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 Special Xero offer: Get 90% off for 6 months using this link. Terms & Conditions apply. 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: Instagram Facebook The Unmuted Era Discover your Ikigai Calladita Pattern Free Assessment Subscribe on YouTube 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: Social media. Follow @cafeconpampodcast on Instagram and Facebook. 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 .

October 4, 2026Episode 48453 min

A Piano in a Broom Closet Built a Nonprofit | Sheila Fortson

If you’ve ever been told that art is nice but not practical, this episode will hit differently. Sheila Fortson talks about starting music lessons in a $30-a-month broom closet, growing them into a nonprofit, and navigating the pressure small organizations face when the need keeps growing but the funding doesn’t always keep up. 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 Special Xero offer: Get 90% off for 6 months using this link. Terms & Conditions apply. Do you want to support our show and get ad-free episodes? Join our Supporters Club here . Follow Sheila on all things social: Website Follow Cafe con Pam on all things social: Instagram Facebook Diezvelada Calladita Pattern Free Assessment Subscribe on YouTube Listen to Cafe con Pam Take our Calladita Culture®️ Quiz Get your business on El Mercadito Learn more about Pam The Unmuted Era Discover your Ikigai 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: Social media. Follow @cafeconpampodcast on Instagram and Facebook. 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 .

September 27, 2026Episode 48323 min

My Group Chat Died When I Started a Business

If you’ve ever looked at your group chat and thought, “I have people, but I don’t know who I can actually tell,” this episode puts language to that feeling. The conversation explores how climbing, changing, and outgrowing old dynamics can leave your walls thinner, and why moving someone to a different seat in your life isn’t the same as cutting them off. 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: Café con Pam 10 year anniversary! The Unmuted Era Discover your Ikigai Instagram Facebook Subscribe on YouTube 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: Social media. Follow @cafeconpampodcast on Instagram and Facebook. 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 .

September 20, 2026Episode 4821 hr 0 min

After 22 Years in Corporate, She Chose Clean Beauty | Oni Auer

The 12-step beauty routine isn’t proof that you’re doing self-care wrong. It’s an industry system built to sell more products, while opaque ingredients, weak regulation, and corporate sustainability theater keep consumers working harder to protect themselves. This conversation follows the decision to leave work that no longer felt meaningful, build a simpler clean beauty brand, and question why speaking plainly gets punished in systems built on silence. 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 . Follow Oni on all things social: Website Instagram TikTok Follow Cafe con Pam on all things social: Diezvelada Instagram Facebook Subscribe on YouTube Listen to Cafe con Pam Take our Calladita Culture®️ Quiz Get your business on El Mercadito Learn more about Pam The Unmuted Era Discover your Ikigai 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: Social media. Follow @cafeconpampodcast on Instagram and Facebook. 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 .

September 13, 2026Episode 48131 min

The Proof Reflex: Why Your Word Never Feels Like Enough Evidence

The urge to prove yourself when someone doubts you isn’t insecurity or people-pleasing. It’s the proof reflex, a survival adaptation shaped by Calladita Culture and the expectation that your word won’t count as sufficient evidence. This episode names how the same system can make you over-document grief, underclaim achievement, and mistake self-erasure for humility. 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: Café con Pam 10 year anniversary! The Unmuted Era Discover your Ikigai Instagram Facebook Subscribe on YouTube 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: Social media. Follow @cafeconpampodcast on Instagram and Facebook. 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 .

September 6, 2026Episode 4801 hr 9 min

When You Reclaim What You Survived, Your People Can Find You

What if the challenges you were taught to hide are actually leadership assets? In this conversation, Leslie Tagorda reframes astrology as a language for change, connecting the Sun, Moon, Rising, and Descendant to how we lead, regulate our nervous systems, and find the people we’re here to serve. Together, Pam and Leslie also name calladita culture, people-pleasing, overgiving, and the inherited pressure to handle everything alone. 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 . Follow Leslie on all things social: Instagram YouTube Follow Cafe con Pam on all things social: Diezvelada Instagram Facebook Subscribe on YouTube Listen to Cafe con Pam Take our Calladita Culture®️ Quiz Get your business on El Mercadito Learn more about Pam The Unmuted Era Discover your Ikigai 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: Social media. Follow @cafeconpampodcast on Instagram and Facebook. 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 .

August 30, 2026Episode 47919 min

Stop Waiting for a List to Certify What You Already Are

The list you’re waiting for may never arrive because the system taught you to measure your life with someone else’s rubric. This episode of Cafe con Pam recognizes the quieter accomplishments that often go uncounted, from leaving a life that wasn’t yours to building something over ten years, and names calladita culture as the system that turns quiet labor into invisible labor. 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: Café con Pam 10 year anniversary! The Unmuted Era Discover your Ikigai Instagram Facebook Subscribe on YouTube 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: Social media. Follow @cafeconpampodcast on Instagram and Facebook. 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 .

August 23, 2026Episode 4781 hr 14 min

When you stop asking for permission, you start leading your own life

Lucy King is back on the show, this time as an author—real evidence that dreams take root in messy, real-life soil, not just positive thinking. This conversation pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to break through old family rules, juggle privilege and guilt, and find a writing voice that feels both honest and whole. The old system keeps telling us there’s one “right” way, but community, body wisdom, and a good dose of rule-breaking rewrite the rules. 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 . Follow Luzy on all things social: LinkedIn Instagram Website Five-day Financial Wellness Challenge Book Waitlist Listen to our previous episode with Luzy! Follow Cafe con Pam on all things social: Diezvelada Instagram Facebook Subscribe on YouTube Listen to Cafe con Pam Take our Calladita Culture®️ Quiz Get your business on El Mercadito Learn more about Pam The Unmuted Era Discover your Ikigai 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: Social media. Follow @cafeconpampodcast on Instagram and Facebook. 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 .

August 16, 2026Episode 47738 min

What You Call Self-Sabotage Is Actually Your Body Protecting You

Pam opens up about how the things we call self-sabotage or procrastination are actually ways we've learned to protect ourselves in tough environments. Instead of blaming ourselves for holding back, Pam lays out the “Six Doors” framework, showing how our habits and hesitations are shaped by bigger systems—and how our bodies are simply trying to keep us safe. 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: Café con Pam 10 year anniversary! The Unmuted Era Discover your Ikigai Instagram Facebook Subscribe on YouTube 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: Social media. Follow @cafeconpampodcast on Instagram and Facebook. 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 .

August 9, 2026Episode 4761 hr 12 min

Naming What Hurt Us Opens the Door to Power and Belonging

This episode sits with the weird, messy middle that shows up when you finally stop hiding parts of yourself and let old family rules or corporate “shoulds” melt away. Instead of blaming anyone for staying quiet, the conversation looks at how silence and keeping things in are baked into culture—not something we randomly choose. Denise Soler Cox shares how writing her book pushed her to break through the old survival mode—and what can happen when we let honest stories come up. 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 . Follow Denise on all things social: Instagram LinkedIn Threads Follow Cafe con Pam on all things social: Diezvelada Instagram Facebook Subscribe on YouTube Listen to Cafe con Pam Take our Calladita Culture®️ Quiz Get your business on El Mercadito Learn more about Pam The Unmuted Era Discover your Ikigai 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: Social media. Follow @cafeconpampodcast on Instagram and Facebook. 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 .