The other day, my daughter Maya Luna reprimanded me because I almost left a light on as we were headed out of the house. She said “Mama, estas lastimando a Mama Tierra! (Mama, you are hurting Mama Earth!).” I couldn’t have been more proud. My son Sebastian, who is obsessed with sharks and marine life, […]
Comentarios from Maria: “The Importance of STEM Education for Latina Mothers”
July 15, 2013 By
Like any mother raising two young children, much of my attention is focused on their education with an eye toward their futures and the opportunities they will have as adults in the workforce. For kids, grade school is the time for fun. But, like it or not, even at early ages schools and parents are […]
Mamiverse.com Announces New Food Hub
May 10, 2012 By
Mamiverse.com, a website aimed at creating a community and enriching the lives of Latina mothers and their families, has launched their newest endeavor, Mamiverse Food. “Nothing in the world is better than a mother’s home cooked meal,” says Rene Alegria, Mamiverse CEO. “This is particularly the case for Latino families. By featuring Latina mother-approved recipes, […]
Comentarios from Maria: “GOP Driving Away Latinos, Women, and the All-Important Latina Mom”
March 14, 2012 By
Much has been written about the GOP’s huge hole with Latino voters and how that will prevent them from reaching the White House. In fact, a new poll of just Latino voters has no Republican presidential candidate polling above 14% against President Obama. Dios mio! As if that weren’t enough, the GOP is now busy […]
Maria Cardona Sits Down With AT&T’s Carmen Nava
March 1, 2012 By
Maria Cardona, Mamiverse contributor, sat down with Carmen Nava, Senior Vice President of Customer Information Services for AT&T Business & Home Solutions, to discuss her career, motherhood, and what it means to be Latina. This interview is the first in an ongoing series by Mamiverse to highlight Latina moms and daughters, and their Latina identity. […]
Maria Cardona on NPR’s Michael Eric Dyson Show
February 22, 2012 By
Listen to Maria Cardona on NPR’s Michael Eric Dyson Show as she discusses the importance of Latina mothers in the upcoming 2012 presidential elections and the results of the Mamiverse.com/impreMedia/Latino Decision poll.
Poll Shows Florida Latina Moms Support President Obama, not Compelled by GOP
January 27, 2012 By
The results of a flash poll released this week by Mamiverse.com, impreMedia, and Latino Decisions, that reveals the issues most important to the country’s fastest growing demographic, shows that President Obama enjoys considerable support from Florida Latina Moms, who also find the GOP “less than compelling.” Conducted in partnership with Latino Decisions, a Washington DC […]
Maria Cardona: Wise Latina Mom & Political Operative
January 19, 2012 By
Hobnobbing at the White House is business as usual for Maria Cardona. She knows Bill and Hillary well. She served as a Senior Advisor to the ‘Hillary Clinton for President’ Campaign. She also helped spearhead Hillary’s Hispanic Outreach team, ensuring her message reached Latinos nationwide. When the Clinton campaign fell under, Barack Obama’s team called […]
Guest Blogger Series: Rene Alegria “MAMIVERSE: Unleashing the Power of Mom”
August 12, 2011 By
My own Latina mom and aunt raised my three male cousins and me. Four boys roughly the same age living within a few blocks of one another can do a lot of damage. We started to do just that. Our moms put an end to that, fast. After doing what they were supposed to at […]
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