Amiga, have you ever felt ni de aquí ni de allá? In this episode, Janny Perez talks with Alyssa Bolaños, a Cuban mom married to a Colombian, about moving her family from the United States to Medellín, Colombia, and rethinking what it means to belong.
Together, they discuss raising children connected to their roots, navigating cultural identity, challenging stereotypes about Latin America, and redefining the American dream for the next generation.
What You'll Discover
Why children can belong to more than one culture.
How new experiences expand your children's worldview.
What moving abroad taught Alyssa about success, family, and slowing down.
How to help your children embrace their cultural identity.
Memorable Quote
“Ni de aquí ni de allá doesn't have to be a limitation. Son de aquí y son de allá.” - Janny Perez
Timestamps
04:08 — Growing Up Ni de Aquí Ni de Allá
10:32 — Why Her Family Moved to Colombia
13:16 — Helping Her Kids Adjust
19:33 — Redefining the American Dream
20:41 — Learning to Slow Down
23:40 — Casa Bolaños and Moving Abroad
26:41 — Challenging Misconceptions About Latin America
32:32 — The Latina Mom Legacy Fast Round
About Alyssa Bolaños
Alyssa Bolaños is a Cuban mom, wife, and content creator who moved her family from the United States to Medellín, Colombia, to reconnect with their roots and create a different kind of life for her children. Through Casa Bolaños, she shares resources to help other families explore what living abroad in Latin America could look like.
Connect with Alyssa:
Instagram & TikTok: @casabolanos
About Janny Perez
Janny Perez is a bilingual parenting educator, coach, and host of The Latina Mom Legacy. Through Mi Legasi, she helps Latina and multicultural families raise bilingual children with confidence, consistency, and connection to language and culture.
Learn more: https://milegasi.com
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Amiga, your children can belong to more than one culture. They can embrace their roots while creating their own path.
Son de aquí y son de allá.
