Cafe con Pam

Cafe con Pam

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.

Episodes

October 12, 2025 62 mins
On this week's episode we want to share with you one of our YouTube Exclusive Content. If you want to see the panel, go to our YouTube Channel.

Pam Covarrubias sits down with entrepreneur Luis Octavio for a vibrant live panel at the Avanza Proximo conference celebrating the launch of VivaShop Live—a game-changing platform empowering Latina creators and small businesses through live shopping.

Together, Pam and Luis dive deep into the ...
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In this episode of Café con Pam, Pam chats with Dr. Nicolás Kanellos—professor, founder of Arte Público Press, and author of "Latino Firsts"—about the rich and often untold stories of Latinos who’ve shaped U.S. history.

Dr. Kanellos opens up about his Puerto Rican and Greek roots, how feeling invisible in school fueled his lifelong mission to highlight Latino voices, and the journey of digging up stories of Latino trailblazers in ev...
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In episode 431 of Café con Pam, we’re celebrating International Podcast Day and the show’s 9th birthday with a twist—Pam gets interviewed by Brenda Figueroa, our awesome Marketing Manager!

Pam gets real about her journey in the world of Latina podcasting, her unique way of prepping for interviews (say bye to boring, repetitive questions!), and how she’s kept Café con Pam fresh and consistent since 2016—ADHD, breaks, and all. 

She spi...
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In this heartwarming episode of Café con Pam, Pam chats with legendary Dodgers broadcaster Jaime Jarrín and his son, Jorge Jarrín. They get real about their family story, breaking barriers as Latinos in sports broadcasting, and how giving back has become a huge part of their lives.

Jaime and Jorge open up about creating the Jaime and Blanca Jarrín Foundation, which has given out hundreds of thousands in scholarships to help lift up ...
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On this solo episode of Cafe con Pam, Pam gets real about loyalty—the kind that's hidden deep in our beliefs, not just earned with punch cards or friendship bracelets. Pam digs into how family history, subconscious patterns, and ancestral stories can keep us stuck in the same cycles, and why breaking free doesn’t mean betraying where we come from.

With nerdy science facts, relatable examples, and super practical tools like the FUEGO...
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In this episode of Café con Pam, Pam chats with Hady Méndez about her Puerto Rican roots, identity, and what it means to claim your voice as a Latina. Hady breaks down the ins and outs of Puerto Rican citizenship, shares how Bad Bunny inspired her connection to heritage, and tells the story behind her new book, "Calladita No More."

The conversation is full of real talk about leaving the U.S. for a softer life, navigating family expe...
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Welcome to Un Verano con Self Love, Manis.

This is a special 5-part storytelling series where I’ll take you through five love stories, some romantic, some platonic, some about me, some about parts of me. Each one reflects a different Wound of Calladita Culture® and what it means to reclaim your voice, your worth, and your heart.

These aren’t perfect stories. They’re real. They’re tender. They’re here to remind you that healing can be...
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In this episode of Café con Pam, Pam chats with Abigail Vera, a super inspiring 17-year-old from Imperial, California, who turned her struggles with mental health and bullying into something totally unique—a board game all about navigating the ups and downs of high school.

Abigail opens up about what it was like being the eldest daughter in a Mexican American family, why talking about mental health matters (especially in Latino hous...
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Welcome to Un Verano con Self Love, Manis.

This is a special 5-part storytelling series where I’ll take you through five love stories, some romantic, some platonic, some about me, some about parts of me. Each one reflects a different Wound of Calladita Culture® and what it means to reclaim your voice, your worth, and your heart.

These aren’t perfect stories. They’re real. They’re tender. They’re here to remind you that healing can be...
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On this episode of Cafe con Pam, Pam chats with Elida Caballero Cabrera, Senior Director at the Women's Equality Center, about her journey from Panama to D.C. and how she found her calling in the fight for reproductive rights. Elida opens up about her immigrant story, the importance of trusted friendships, and the emotional work of advocating for women’s justice in Latin America and the U.S. You'll hear about the power of the “pañu...
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Welcome to Un Verano con Self Love, Manis.

This is a special 5-part storytelling series where I’ll take you through five love stories, some romantic, some platonic, some about me, some about parts of me. Each one reflects a different Wound of Calladita Culture® and what it means to reclaim your voice, your worth, and your heart.

These aren’t perfect stories. They’re real. They’re tender. They’re here to remind you that healing can be...
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In this episode of Café con Pam, Pam catches up with the incredible Hope Milagro Aguilera, a yoga teacher, herbalist, and owner of Luna Xochitl Apothecary. Hope opens up about her mixed Irish and Mexicana roots, her intense childhood—including moving from LA to rural New England—and how breaking her back as a teen led her to discover yoga and a passion for plant medicine.

The conversation covers everything from the struggles of deal...
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Welcome to Un Verano con Self Love, Manis.

This is a special 5-part storytelling series where I’ll take you through five love stories, some romantic, some platonic, some about me, some about parts of me. Each one reflects a different Wound of Calladita Culture® and what it means to reclaim your voice, your worth, and your heart.

These aren’t perfect stories. They’re real. They’re tender. They’re here to remind you that healing can be...
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On this episode of Cafe con Pam, Pam sits down with the incredible Crystal Roman—actress, director, and founder of the Black Latina Movement—for a real and open conversation about growing up as a Black Latina in New York, career pivots, and what it means to challenge stereotypes both on stage and in real life. Crystal shares her unique experience navigating culture, colorism, and identity in a city as diverse as NYC, and how her ba...
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Welcome to Un Verano con Self Love, Manis.

This is a special 5-part storytelling series where I’ll take you through five love stories, some romantic, some platonic, some about me, some about parts of me. Each one reflects a different Wound of Calladita Culture® and what it means to reclaim your voice, your worth, and your heart.

These aren’t perfect stories. They’re real. They’re tender. They’re here to remind you that healing can be...
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In this episode of Cafe con Pam, Pam chats with Eduardo Placer, founder of Fearless Communicators and all-around storytelling pro. Eduardo gets real about his Cuban-American roots, the twists and turns of his family’s journey through history, and how colonialism shapes the stories we tell about ourselves. They talk about what it means to truly own your voice, how to be part of change in your own way, and why self-care rituals (and ...
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Welcome to Un Verano con Self Love, Manis.

This is a special 5-part storytelling series where I’ll take you through five love stories, some romantic, some platonic, some about me, some about parts of me. Each one reflects a different Wound of Calladita Culture® and what it means to reclaim your voice, your worth, and your heart.

These aren’t perfect stories. They’re real. They’re tender. They’re here to remind you that healing can be...
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In this episode of Cafe con Pam, Pam sits down with her longtime friend and powerhouse entrepreneur Tasha Hayes for a heartfelt and honest chat. Tasha shares her journey from college days and overnight shifts at UPS, to launching The Black Print ICT—a vibrant retail hub for Black-owned businesses in Wichita, Kansas. They dive into what it really takes to build a community-focused business, why supporting local matters, and the uphi...
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In this solo episode of Café con Pam, Pam gets real about why summer isn’t always sunshine and good vibes for everyone.

She opens up about her own tough summers filled with grief and change, and shares how she learned to take care of herself when things felt chaotic.

Pam talks about the power of nervous system regulation, doing less (not more!), and finding comfort in even the tiniest acts of self-love. If you’ve ever felt out of s...
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On this week's episode, Pam chats with Rosalind Chow, author of "The Doors You Can Open: A New Way to Network, Build Trust, and Use Your Influence to Create a More Inclusive Workplace," for a real and relatable conversation about what it actually takes to build stronger networks and more inclusive workplaces. Rosalind opens up about her journey as a Chinese American, growing up in San Diego, the realities of feeling like an outside...
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