#72 - Is Motherhood a Scam? With Yoreim Virella (Part 1)

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In part 1 of a two-part interview, we're diving into an enlightening conversation with Yoreim Virella, a Diásporican, humanitarian, entrepreneur, and content creator.

Yoreim shares her personal journey about growing up in a predominantly Catholic town and navigating societal expectations, including wondering if she should have a child to avoid being "left behind." She has keen insights on the religious impact on motherhood and how those beliefs shape the way women are expected to navigate life after becoming mothers. We unpack the idea that mothers often disappear into their roles, losing a sense of self and identity, and discuss the glaring lack of support for those on the parenting journey.
Is motherhood all it's cracked up to be...or is it a scam?

It’s a thought-provoking episode as we break down stereotypes, celebrate authentic living, and champion the freedom to choose a life that's truly your own. Stay tuned for part two, where we continue this important conversation.
About Yoreim:
Yoreim is originally from Corozal, Puerto Rico and she considers herself a multi-passionate who enjoys combining a practical career with humanitarian work, content creation, and entrepreneurship. She has over a decade of experience in human resources working in the non-profit, private, and federal sectors. While in the federal sector, she had a unique opportunity to merge her human resources expertise with disaster response work. Yoreim has been involved in multiple national disaster and humanitarian missions, from deploying to Puerto Rico during Hurricane Maria to supporting CDC and OMB/White House leadership behind the scenes during the COVID-19 response efforts. She currently serves as the HR lead for her agency, managing a volunteer workforce that supports Departmental or interagency emergencies due to public health or humanitarian crises.
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To get the full show notes, guest bio, and an episode transcript, go to PauletteErato.com/shownotes. This is episode 72.

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Capitole

1. #72 - Is Motherhood a Scam? With Yoreim Virella (Part 1) (00:00:00)

2. Yoreim's childfree Latina story (00:04:35)

3. The power of boundaries (00:16:44)

4. Misconceptions about being childfree (00:25:57)

5. Did Jesus have children? (00:26:00)