In this episode of the "Living in Mexico" series, I'm sitting down with my husband to tackle one of the most controversial topics we've faced since moving to México: gentrification.

As second-generation Mexican Americans living in León, Guanajuato, we're getting real about whether we're part of the problem, what gentrification actually means, and how our experience differs from what's happening in other places across Mexico. This conversation isn't easy, but it's one we need to have.

For detailed show notes, visit vivalamami.com/episode141

What You'll Hear

• The definition of gentrification and whether we actually fit it
• Our Chicago roots and how witnessing gentrification shaped our perspective
• The generational wealth gap we've noticed and what it means for our family's story

Resources Mentioned

• Last week's episode on finding long-term housing in Mexico
• Upcoming FREE live masterclass on Getting Dual Citizenship in Mexico

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In this episode of the "Living in Mexico" series, I'm sitting down with my husband to walk you through our entire housing journey here in León, Guanajuato. I'm answering one of your most-asked questions: How do you actually find a place to live in Mexico? Spoiler alert: it's not as simple as browsing Zillow!

I'm sharing all the things I wish someone had told us before we started house hunting. If you're thinking about making the move to Mexico or you're just curious about what expat life really looks like, this episode is packed with practical advice and hard-earned lessons.

For detailed show notes, visit vivalamami.com/episode140

What You'll Hear

• Why we chose León and how we fell in love with this city during what was supposed to be just a vacation
• The reality of renting in Mexico
• How we actually found our house, what made us say yes to this property, and why location became our top priority
• Our landlord struggles and the maintenance issues we're dealing with

Resources Mentioned

• Inmobiliario websites for finding legitimate rental listings in Mexico: Lamudi, Inmuebles24, Trovit, Vivanuncios
• Facebook groups for housing in León (link available upon request)

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This week, we welcome Jannese Torres, host of the Yo Quiero Dinero Podcast and author of Financially Lit, and we got REAL about motherhood, money, and breaking generational cycles.

For years, Jannese believed that motherhood was incompatible with financial freedom, watching her own mother sacrifice everything. Now, as a new mami, she's completely rewriting what it means to be a Latina mother while building generational wealth for her daughter.

This conversation is for every mamá who's tired of giving from an empty cup and ready to model abundance instead of sacrifice.

For detailed show notes, visit vivalamami.com/episode139

What You'll Hear:

• Why Jannese believed for years that having kids meant giving up financial freedom
• How her daughter already has a five-figure net worth
• The truth about why motherhood feels so overwhelming in America
• How to set boundaries as a Latina mom even when it pisses off your family
• The difference between raising hard workers vs. wealth builders, and why ownership is where real power comes from

Resources Mentioned:

• Financially Lit by Jannese Torres (available in English and Spanish as Yo Quiero Dinero)
• Listen to my interview on the Yo Quiero Dinero Podcast!

Connect with Jannese Torres:

• Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X
• Podcast: Yo Quiero Dinero (available on all podcast platforms and YouTube)
• Website: yoquierodineropodcast.com

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