Mess to Badass

Episode 2: Calladita te ves mas Bonita - Quiet you look cuter

In this powerful episode of Mess to Badass, Pam dives deep into the infamous phrase that has haunted generations of women: “Calladita te ves más bonita” (You look prettier when you’re quiet). This seemingly innocent saying is rooted in machismo and has been used for centuries to silence women, forcing them to prioritize appearance over self-expression. Pam unpacks the history behind this mindset, shares personal stories of growing up in a culture steeped in Marianismo, and highlights how these ideals continue to affect women today. But this isn’t just about pointing out the problem—it’s about reclaiming our voices, breaking free from societal expectations, and turning the messiness of life into our superpower. Whether you’re a Latina navigating the pressures of cultural expectations or anyone who’s felt the weight of being told to “be quiet,” this episode will inspire you to speak up, rewrite the rules, and embrace your messy, badass self. Sources Pew Research Center Stats on Latina Women – Visit Website [https://www.pewresearch.org/] Madres de Plaza de Mayo [https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madres_de_Plaza_de_Mayo] Mexican women fight for justice [https://www.equaltimes.org/in-mexico-women-are-fighting] Recommended Books on Feminism and Latinx Culture: * Borderlands/La Frontera by Gloria Anzaldúa * Feminism is for Everybody by bell hooks Follow us on Instagram: Mess2Badass [https://Mess2Badass] EmbracetheMess [https://www.instagram.com/embracethemess/]

New Year, True You: Embracing Authenticity in 2025"

It’s 2025, besties! New year, same chaos—but this time, we’re flipping the script. Forget the guilt-ridden, impossible resolutions that fizzle by February. Instead, we’re diving into something way more badass: being unapologetically you. In this episode, we’re calling out the toxic “New Year, New You” narrative and tossing it straight in the trash. 🗑️ Why? Because you don’t need to be “fixed”—you’re already incredible, mess and all. 💥 What You’ll Love in This Episode: * A hilarious breakdown of why resolutions suck (spoiler: they’re like a drunk ex—tempting but disappointing). * A pep talk on choosing authenticity over perfection—because Pinterest-perfect is overrated. * Relatable AF stories about failed goals (hello, 5 a.m. meditation) and how to rewrite the rules. * Permission to set messy, meaningful goals that actually light you up. Plus, you’ll get interactive moments (DM me your floppiest resolutions!), a few laughs, and a whole lot of encouragement to own your messy magic in 2025. ✨ Key Takeaway: Perfection is boring; progress is badass. Let’s celebrate every small win and embrace the chaos together. 🎉 Ready to make 2025 the year you stop apologizing for who you are and start owning your power? Hit play, follow Mess to Badass, share this episode with your messy BFFs, and tag us @MessToBadass on Instagram with your badass goals for the year. Teaser: Next episode? We’re diving deep into cultural conditioning with Calladita Te Ves Más Bonita. Trust me, it’s gonna get REAL. Stay messy, stay amazing, and let’s own this year together. Besitos! 😘 Mess to Badass Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mess2badass/ [https://www.instagram.com/mess2badass/] Email me: pam@embracethemess.co

Season 2 Teaser

🎙️ Mess to Badass is back with a brand-new season! 🎉 This time, we're diving headfirst into adulting—how hard it can be, how messy it gets, and how to turn that mess into your ultimate superpower. 💪✨ 💌 Wanna be part of the show? Hit me up at pam@embracethemess.co with your gossip, burning questions, or messy life dilemmas. I’ll bring in an expert (or a badass friend) to tackle it together. Mess to Badass is all about building a community for anyone who feels messy, struggles with adulting, or just doesn’t fit in—and is totally fine with it. Our mission? To embrace the chaos, own our flaws, and turn them into the kind of strength that makes us unstoppable. Because let’s face it: life doesn’t come with a manual, but you don’t need it to be a total badass. Expect episodes packed with sarcasm, humor, tough love, and some real talk. From deep reflections to laugh-out-loud moments, we’re here to ride the rollercoaster of adulting together. Life’s messy, but that’s where the magic happens. So, buckle up and let’s turn our struggles into strength—one badass episode at a time. 🎧🔥

Episode 9: Never giving up as a Latina with Martha Ramos

Martha Ramos is an amazing woman who had a corporate job making six figures, and an amazing lifestyle until she realized how unhappy she was even though she had amazing opportunities through her corporate job. In this episode, she talks about some personal struggles she has gone through since she was a teenager, from emancipating from her parents to being broke to make her dream come true of having her own business, and realizing that peace of mind is better than making tons of money. Martha teaches us how the Latinx community should support, cross-promote, and help each other out as much as we can to succeed. This podcast will help you understand the life of a Latina, how some old-school mentality and societal ideals are engrained in our brains, and how the ways we have been raised have affected how to handle life. Martha gets very personal with us, she shares how she was feeling lost, her messy moments, impostor syndrome, and how she has found the right tools to grow and overcome her struggles. Want to learn more about Martha and work with her check her website [https://www.marthalramos.com/] Follow her on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/martharamosofficial/?ref=bookmarks] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/mramosofficial/] Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mramos07] Listen to her Podcast Audacious as F*ck [https://open.spotify.com/show/1oV77fIOZstmhD4RTDchfW?si=6c68d58eb51042f3] If you like this podcast make sure to follow it, share it, and leave a review. If you are ready to embrace your mess follow me on all social media @embracethemess --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/messtobadass/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/messtobadass/support]

Let’s break the IGF button with Jess

This is A MUST LISTEN episode specially if you are having a shitty day, we will make you smile and bring some joy to your day. This might be one of my favorite episodes. I am interviewing one of my fave women, Jess Wilson is a remote photographer and founder of JWilsonPix. There are going to be tons of laughs and giggles. I promise you will enjoy it. Jess likes to call herself “An Organized Hot Mess Express”, because she likes to keep her life organized. However, she is a mom, grandma, business owner, wife, cleaning lady for her house, in charge of laundry, poop cleaner, etc. All of these stuff makes her human, real, messy and she is proud of all of it. In this episode, we talk about social media and finding the right platform that works for you, giving permission to be messy, imposter syndrome, and tons of real situations that will make you feel good about yourself. We also talk about breaking “The I Give a Fuck” Button and what does that mean. If you feel shy in front of people but need some branded pictures for your biz or life, you must schedule a session with Jess [https://www.jwilsonpix.com/lets-talk.html] Check Jess’s * JWilsonPix Website [https://www.jwilsonpix.com/] * Follow her on IG [https://instagram.com/jwilsonpix?igshid=ZjE2NGZiNDQ=] * Get to know Jess on her FB [https://www.facebook.com/JWilsonPix/] I swear we are not drunk. When we get together we have so much fun and get to be ourselves while having fun and serious conversations. I do want to warn you that we will be talking about poop and other bodily fluids. * Follow me On IG [https://www.facebook.com/JWilsonPix/] * Check my website [https://embracethemess.co/] * Let’s co-work in Tik Tok [https://www.tiktok.com/@embracethemess?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc] Don’t forget to leave a 5 star review, follow, and share the episode with everybody you know. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/messtobadass/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/messtobadass/support]