EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 58 MIN
160. Mamis Abroad: How Fear of Staying Can Push You to Move Abroad with Jess Winns
from Viva la Mami - Latina Motherhood, Modern Parenting, Latina Well-Being · host Jessica Cuevas
In this episode of the Mamis Abroad series, I'm sitting down with Jess Winns, a mom of four, published author, entrepreneur, Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, and Transformational Leadership Coach, who made the bold decision to pack up her family and move to Playa del Carmen, Mexico as a single mom.We talk about the moment she knew it was time, what it's really like to build a life from scratch in a new country, and why she says the secret is to stop telling people your plans.This episode is for every mami who has whispered "what if" to herself, and hasn't given herself permission to find out.For detailed show notes, visit vivalamami.com/episode160What You'll Hear:How to reframe fear as a signal that you're moving in the right direction — not a reason to stop.Why protecting your dream from other people's doubts might be the most important step before making a big move.A practical mindset shift for mamis worried about uprooting their children — and why kids adapt faster than we think.Key things to know before starting the journey, including why adding a foreign parent to a birth certificate matters more than most people realize.What it really takes to create income and community when you move abroad without a village waiting for you.Resources Mentioned:Jess's personal Instagram: @thejesswinnsFamily travel IG page: @thisfamilywinnsJess's book: Beneath the SkinJess's skincare line: Ari Rose Body CareListen to Jess's first interview on the VLM podcast! Episode 39Support the showSHOP MY NEWEST PRODUCTS - "How to Get Dual Citizenship in Mexico" E-Guide & Digital Course 🇲🇽 🇺🇸Love this episode? Subscribe wherever you are listening, share this episode with an amiga, and leave a review on Apple podcasts.Watch this podcast episode on YouTube!Follow Viva la Mami on Instagram @vivalamamiJoin the Viva la Mami newsletter so you won't miss a thing!Have a suggestion for an episode topic? Click HEREHave a suggestion for a guest? Click HEREVisit the Viva la Mami Websitewww.vivalamami.comHave questions or want to connect? Email us at [email protected]
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In this episode of the Mamis Abroad series, I'm sitting down with Jess Winns, a mom of four, published author, entrepreneur, Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, and Transformational Leadership Coach, who made the bold decision to pack up her family and move to Playa del Carmen, Mexico as a single mom. We talk about the moment she knew it was time, what it's really like to build a life from scratch in a new country, and why she says the secret is to stop telling people your plans. Th...
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