Episodes

  • All Aboard: LacaVi, Gordo, Abuelita & Dominoes

    All Aboard: LacaVi, Gordo, Abuelita & Dominoes
    Feb 18 2025
    In this episode, sibling rivalry creeps in and Abuelita continues her role of nurturer and Lady Wisdom. Though MariVi was interested in Spelling Bees, the evening ends with a favored Latino game, Dominos. Again, a reminder, that MariVi’s household is Hispanic, not American. Are you raising a bilingual and bicultural child? Add MariVi the Master Navigator to your child’s bookshelf! Click here to read children’s books in English and español. Join Our Familia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearemarivi/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/wearemarivi Instagram: www.instagram.com/wearemarivi/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@WeareMariVi Threads: www.threads.net/@wearemarivi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    17 mins
  • All Aboard: The Magic of Spelling, Jump Rope & Bicultural Thinking

    All Aboard: The Magic of Spelling, Jump Rope & Bicultural Thinking
    Feb 11 2025
    In this episode, MariVi masters the English language for reasons she’s unaware of, and realizes that without her Latina side, she would miss out on critical familial relationships. Her bicultural station becomes increasingly evident. Are you raising a bilingual and bicultural child? Add MariVi the Master Navigator to your child’s bookshelf! Click here to read children’s books in English and español. Join Our Familia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearemarivi/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/wearemarivi Instagram: www.instagram.com/wearemarivi/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@WeareMariVi Threads: www.threads.net/@wearemarivi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 mins
  • Interview with PR Maven Claudia Santa Cruz

    Interview with PR Maven Claudia Santa Cruz
    Feb 4 2025
    Join us as Santa Cruz shares her Peruvian background, and her upbringing in Bolivia, the Philippines, Norway and the U.S. Hear her stories of living in a typical, and strict, Latino household. Regardless of what part of the world she was in, she had to navigate numerous culture clashes and translate and interpret for her relatives. Are you raising a bilingual and bicultural child? Add MariVi the Master Navigator to your child’s bookshelf! Click here to read children’s books in English and español. Join Our Familia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearemarivi/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/wearemarivi Instagram: www.instagram.com/wearemarivi/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@WeareMariVi Threads: www.threads.net/@wearemarivi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • Interview with Marketing Entrepreneur Lupe de los Santos

    Interview with Marketing Entrepreneur Lupe de los Santos
    Jan 28 2025
    Join us as we speak to de los Santos, born and raised as a south Texan with Mexican roots. Hear stories of his atypical youth, his first brush with discrimination, and how he’s used his unique childhood experiences and biculturalism to help corporate America navigate authentic and resonant Hispanic marketing efforts. Are you raising a bilingual and bicultural child? Add MariVi the Master Navigator to your child’s bookshelf! Click here to read children’s books in English and español. Join Our Familia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearemarivi/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/wearemarivi Instagram: www.instagram.com/wearemarivi/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@WeareMariVi Threads: www.threads.net/@wearemarivi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • Interview with Media Entrepreneur Beatriz Acevedo

    Interview with Media Entrepreneur Beatriz Acevedo
    Jan 21 2025
    Join us as we speak to Acevedo, a first-generation Mexican immigrant who grew up as a border girl ‘ni de aqui ni de alla’. Listen to her humorous stories of growing up literally in two worlds, and how she’s used these experiences as a source of fortitude and opportunity. Are you raising a bilingual and bicultural child? Add MariVi the Master Navigator to your child’s bookshelf! Click here to read children’s books in English and español. Join Our Familia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearemarivi/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/wearemarivi Instagram: www.instagram.com/wearemarivi/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@WeareMariVi Threads: www.threads.net/@wearemarivi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • North Star: The Sleepover, the Fallout, White Lies, and American Pride

    North Star: The Sleepover, the Fallout, White Lies, and American Pride
    Jan 14 2025
    In this episode the fallout from the sleep over request is as expansive as the ocean. It triggers waves and ripple effects ranging from avoiding the truth, to defiantly standing up for the American culture - without uttering a single word. Are you raising a bilingual and bicultural child? Add MariVi the Master Navigator to your child’s bookshelf! Click here to read children’s books in English and español. Join Our Familia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearemarivi/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/wearemarivi Instagram: www.instagram.com/wearemarivi/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@WeareMariVi Threads: www.threads.net/@wearemarivi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • North Star: Empanadas, Chips, Cookies, & The Storm

    North Star: Empanadas, Chips, Cookies, & The Storm
    Jan 7 2025
    In this episode, MariVi’s friend Karen supports MariVi, nurturing and nourishing her American side, and serving as MariVi’s navigator at school. After school, Isa’s request for a sleep over triggers an unexpected, yet powerful, tropical storm. Are you raising a bilingual and bicultural child? Add MariVi the Master Navigator to your child’s bookshelf! Click here to read children’s books in English and español. Join Our Familia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearemarivi/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/wearemarivi Instagram: www.instagram.com/wearemarivi/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@WeareMariVi Threads: www.threads.net/@wearemarivi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    17 mins
  • North Star: MariVi’s Return to School and Self

    North Star: MariVi’s Return to School and Self
    Dec 31 2024
    In this episode, MariVi reclaims her sense of agency with support from her Abuelita and a weekend with her familia. Grounding herself in her truth, she finds her voice again and claims that indeed, she is HERE! Are you raising a bilingual and bicultural child? Add MariVi the Master Navigator to your child’s bookshelf! Click here to read children’s books in English and español. Join Our Familia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearemarivi/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/wearemarivi Instagram: www.instagram.com/wearemarivi/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@WeareMariVi Threads: www.threads.net/@wearemarivi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 mins