Welcome to the Inspirame Latina podcast with your host, Yudy Veras Bueno.
Yudy is the Founder, Executive Director and Program Curator of Inspirame Latina, a non-profit organization that focuses on bringing diverse expertise, a shared vision, and a commitment to ensuring Latinas feel seen, valued, and celebrated. Yudy is also a Professional Life Coach, Healer, Fearless Women Empowerment Advocate, Speaker, and Author. She is the CEO and Founder of Y Veras Coaching.
Links: Inspirame Latina Foundation: inspiramelatina.org Y Veras Coaching: yveras.com Yudy Veras Speaking: https://coachyudy.com/
In this episode, we explore what it means to grow up between cultures, to feel both connected and disconnected, proud yet questioned, and how storytelling becomes a bridge back home.
Jasdomin Santana, author of Los Tres Golpes Mangú and founder of Dominican Fairy Tales, opens up about raising bicultural children, preserving identity through stories, and the freedom that comes from embracing every part of who you are.
We dive into her journey from banking executive to children’s author, covering:
💬 The importance of cultural representation in early childhood
💬 The struggle for belonging between two worlds
💬 How Dominican traditions can live on through creativity
💬 Redefining what it means to be Latina in America
Whether you’re a parent, educator, or first-generation dreamer, this conversation will remind you that identity isn’t something you lose, it’s something you evolve.
Empowerment begins with a conversation.
Guest Speaker Bio:
Jasdomin Santana
Executive Director in Banking | Author | Storyteller
Jasdomin Santana is a devoted mother of two toddlers, a loving wife, and a banking Executive Director by day, and a passionate storyteller by night. Born in New York and inspired by her Dominican heritage, she has published 15 bilingual children’s books that celebrate Dominican culture, family, and everyday magic.
Her work includes the acclaimed Dominican Fairy Tales series and the viral anthem In My Dominican Era, which inspired a growing online community of bicultural women and parents reclaiming their roots. Jasdomin also launched a YouTube channel for children, teaching Dominican culture through animated stories, music, and educational resources.
With multiple degrees in Organizational Leadership, Management, and Computer Information Systems, Jasdomin merges intellect with heart, proving that heritage, ambition, and motherhood can coexist beautifully.
Her mission is simple yet powerful: to help every child see themselves in the stories they read.
🌐 Connect: jasdomin.com | Instagram: @jasdominsantana | 📩 Jasdomin@outlook.com
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