<p>Get ready for an insightful, boundary-breaking conversation with Paulette Erato, host of <em>La Vida Más Chévere de Childfree Latinas</em>, as she delves into the unconventional choices that define her life. From defying cultural norms to rejecting societal expectations, Paulette opens up about living child-free, challenging the status quo, and embracing authenticity. Tune in to explore how to reclaim your identity, unlearn toxic beliefs, and design a life that’s truly your own.</p> <p>Key Takeaways: </p> <ol> <li><p><strong>Living Child-Free</strong>: Paulette highlights the freedom and intentionality behind her choice to live without children, dismantling cultural expectations and showing how this decision has allowed her to design her best life​.</p> </li> <li><p><strong>Unlearning Toxic Cultural Norms</strong>: She discusses the need to deconstruct and unlearn toxic elements within Latino culture, specifically around family and gender roles, to embrace a more authentic self​.</p> </li> <li><p><strong>The Power of Nonconformity</strong>: Paulette emphasizes the importance of questioning popular trends and societal expectations, sharing personal stories of how her skepticism has shaped her unconventional life choices​.</p> </li> <li><p><strong>Freedom through Adaptability</strong>: Flexibility in life, particularly the ability to adapt without the constraints of children, has allowed Paulette to embrace spontaneous changes like moving to Puerto Rico, reinforcing her appreciation for freedom​.</p> </li> <li><p><strong>Standing in Your Power</strong>: Paulette reflects on how building self-confidence enables her to stand firm in her beliefs, even when they go against societal norms. She encourages others to explore opportunities instead of conforming to expectations​.</p> </li> <li><p><strong>Your Hype Squad</strong>: Paulette advocates for surrounding yourself with people who uplift and support you, stressing that relationships should be collaborative, not competitive​.</p> </li> </ol> <ul> <li><p><strong>Self-Love as a Foundation for Loving Others</strong>: Paulette discusses the significance of self-love, suggesting that being able to love yourself provides the capacity to love and support others in the ways they need​.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>How can you support the podcast?</strong></p> <ul> <li>Check out our new<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/dogmanzen/?etsrc=sdt" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠ RYL merchandise ⁠</a></li> <li>Buy Ydaiber a <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rekindle" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠coffee⁠</a> </li> <li>Love the Music? Support Mark West Art. You can find him on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mark_west_art/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Instagram⁠</a>, Facebook, Spotify and Apple Music as Mark West Art, as well as online at <a href="http://markwestart.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠markwestart.com⁠</a>. His art and music are available for purchase and streaming.</li> <li>Rate and Review the podcast</li> <li>Share with someone you love</li> </ul> <p><strong>Important links from today's episode </strong></p> <p>Check out Paulette's <a href="https://pauletteerato.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠podcast and website⁠</a> </p> <p>Follow Paulette on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pauletteerato/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠IG⁠</a></p> <p>Stay tuned for the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/latinasinpodcasting/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Latinas in Podcast Summit⁠</a></p> <p>Work with Ydaiber <a href="http://www.rekindleyourlight.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠www.rekindleyourlight.com⁠</a> </p> </li> </ul>