Is Motherhood a Scam? With Yoreim Virella - New Episode
Plus the power of boundaries in a childfree Latina's life
I hope you’re enjoying and celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by shopping at Latine-owned stores (such as our guest’s), consuming Latine-produced content, and generally appreciating the diversity Latines themselves express—cuz we ain’t a monolith.
I’m leaning into my Puerto Rican side these next two weeks with guest Yoreim Virella, a true Diasporican: she was born on the island but now lives in the greater DMV area.
Episode Description
In part 1 of a two-part interview, we're diving into an enlightening conversation with Yoreim Virella, a Diasporican, humanitarian, entrepreneur, and content creator.
Yoreim shares her personal journey about growing up in a predominantly Catholic town and navigating societal expectations, including wondering if she should have a child to avoid being "left behind." She has keen insights on the religious impact on motherhood and how those beliefs shape the way women are expected to navigate life after becoming mothers. We unpack the idea that mothers often disappear into their roles, losing a sense of self and identity, and discuss the glaring lack of support for those on the parenting journey.
Is motherhood all it's cracked up to be...or is it a scam?
It’s a thought-provoking episode as we break down stereotypes, celebrate authentic living, and champion the freedom to choose a life that's truly your own. Stay tuned for part two, where we continue this important conversation.
About Yoreim:
Yoreim is originally from Corozal, Puerto Rico and she considers herself a multi-passionate who enjoys combining a practical career with humanitarian work, content creation, and entrepreneurship. She has over a decade of experience in human resources working in the non-profit, private, and federal sectors. While in the federal sector, she had a unique opportunity to merge her human resources expertise with disaster response work. Yoreim has been involved in multiple national disaster and humanitarian missions, from deploying to Puerto Rico during Hurricane Maria to supporting CDC and OMB/White House leadership behind the scenes during the COVID-19 response efforts. She currently serves as the HR lead for her agency, managing a volunteer workforce that supports Departmental or interagency emergencies due to public health or humanitarian crises.
In 2022, she launched Proyecto Tributo A Mi Tierra (TAMT) with her husband, a small business creating sustainable products like non-toxic candles and 3D printed earrings that celebrate Puerto Rican culture. Proyecto TAMT donates 10% of its profits to Puerto Rican organizations. Besides being a proud Latina small business owner she also is a wellness/lifestyle content creator in the DMV area. Yoreim enjoys traveling, crafting, and trying new restaurants.
Follow @yorlatinawellness on Tiktok and Threads.
To get the full show notes and an episode transcript, go to PauletteErato.com/shownotes. This is episode 72.
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