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:

  • Website: https://casabolanos.com

• 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

  
  

  Continue Your Bilingual Parenting Journey

  Ready to stop second-guessing your bilingual parenting approach? Join Janny's three-month Confident Bilingual Parenting group coaching program for practical tools, live coaching, and a supportive community.

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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.