My guest today is Valerie Metz. Valerie is a photographer, podcaster, mama of two - and proud Latina - based in Costa Mesa, California.
Born in California to a Brazilian mother raised in Peru and a Mexican father, Valerie spent her early youth in a mostly white community, influencing the way she approached friendships, fashion and even her own name. That is, until becoming a mom changed everything for her.
In this episode Valerie talks about how she learned to embrace her true self and her Latina roots, and how this influenced her style - looking to Chicano culture, vintage trends from Latin America and old photos of her mom for inspiration - to get to where she is today: wearing clothes that make her feel like herself, regardless of what everyone else is wearing.
We also discuss times of transition, thrifting, the psychology of color and Valerie’s creative project Moms on Film, celebrating raw motherhood and mothers of color.
Plus, Valerie shares her advice for fearlessly embracing your own culture, even when you’re afraid of not fitting in or being judged by doing so.
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Follow Valerie Metz Online:
Personal Instagram: @mammafolk
Valerie’s Photography: Moms on Film
Instagram: @momsonfilm
Website: momsonfilm.co
Valerie’s Podcast: Hey Amigas
Instagram: @heyamigaspodcast
Listen: Hey Amigas on Spotify
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SHOWNOTES
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