Señora Era By Vamigas

The 2025 World Happiness Report just dropped, and Latin America is dominating — and it has nothing to do with money. In this episode, we break down why Costa Rica and Mexico are outranking the U.S., what the Hispanic Paradox reveals about Latino mental health, and the cultural practices anyone can steal to actually feel happier. Spoiler: your abuelas were right all along. Get full access to Señora Era at senoraera.substack.com/subscribe

Today the señoras chat with Pallavi Pande, of DTOCS.com, about letting go of perfectionism (especially as a founder), eco-guilt, how to be sustainable even if you love being a host in your home (parties!), and hear about how the founder’s own Indian culture sparked the idea for her business: non toxic sustainable plates. Get full access to Señora Era at senoraera.substack.com/subscribe

In this cozy episode of Señora Era, we explore the quiet rituals that have long defined this season in Latin American households—from canning fruit to dressing well. Fall is more than pumpkin spice; it’s a time of protection, preservation, and deep rest. We reflect on how this mystical season invites us to slow down, soften, and prepare—body, home, and mind —for the colder months after summer. Plus, we share what you, our community, are doing to welcome your own version of a Practical Magic Latina Fall. Get full access to Señora Era at senoraera.substack.com/subscribe

Thinking about getting gallinas (chickens)? We had the honor of talking to third gen ranchera/farmer Tori Mellott from Mellott chicken coops, who delivers the strongest, most predator- safe, and beautiful coops all over California. Let's pick her brain about top chicken mistakes, predator problems, and what the most surprising things about chickens are and much more. www.mellottchickencoops.com Get full access to Señora Era at senoraera.substack.com/subscribe

Some señora's favorite hobby is beauty and skincare. Meet Jalia Pettis, who’s been in the beauty industry for 16 years. She's an aesthetician, makeup artist, hairstylist and educator who was the finalist for the 2024 North American hairstyling awards finalist for educator of the year We talk about how to talk to your daughter about skincare, what’s skincare spring cleaning, and how to break out in a career in makeup and hair in the industry just like her. Learn more about her at .jaliapettis.com/ Get full access to Señora Era at senoraera.substack.com/subscribe

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Dietitian Krista Linares RD is on a mission to show that our cultural foods are not evil. In this episode, she shares the reasons why Latin American foods are villainized, and shares her routine: her perfect 5 minute tostada meal why old tortillas are her best lunch friend, and what you should be doing for your health in your 20’s, 30’s, 40’s and beyond. Find her at nutritionconsabor.com. Get full access to Señora Era at senoraera.substack.com/subscribe