Published Work

Curious about my work? Here are my favorite clips on:

Recovery:

At 30, My Gray Area Drinking Problem Spiraled Into Alcoholism — and I Lost My Dream Job [Prevention]
How Demi Lovato is Changing the Conversation About Addiction in Hollywood [Glamour]
How Celebrities Like Wendy Williams & Lala Kent Are Making Recovery Less Isolating for People with Addictions [YourTango]
Teetotal Like a Boss: Tips for Enjoying a Party When You’re Not Drinking [The Kitchn]
What Happened When My Partner Quit Alcohol to Support My Recovery [Bustle]
30 Powerful Women’s Recovery Memoirs to Inspire Your Own Journey [The Temper]
Like Demi Lovato, I Relapsed. This is What I Wish I’d Known. [Marie Claire]
21 Women-Led Recovery Podcasts to Listen to When You Need Hope [The Temper]

Parenting:

PRINT: #NoFilter Fuerte Together [Parents Latina]
Pregnancy has Amplified My Anxiety Disorder, But I’m Finding Comfort in Nesting [The Washington Post]
How I’m Preparing for Postpartum Anxiety as an Already Anxious Person [Parents]
My Miscarriage Made Me Grateful for My Sobriety [O! The Oprah Magazine]
The Anxiety of Pregnancy After Miscarriage [Glamour]
Why German Kids are Way More Independent than American Kids [Mom.me]
The Secret to Raising Happy Kids? Just Ask Dutch Parents [Mom.me]
21 Books Every Kid Should Read Before Kindergarten [Romper]
12 Books to Add Your Child’s Reading List for Bilingual Child Month [Fierce by mitú]

Latinx Culture:

How Growing Up Russian And Cuban Made Me An American [Ravishly]
Am I Latina Enough? [Latina magazine]
The Best Spanish and Latino Podcasts for Learning — and Laughing [O! The Oprah Magazine]
‘Coming to America’ Was the Immigrant Story My Family Needed [VICE]
My Small Cuban Family Contrasts With Latino Stereotypes Which Has Often Made Me Question My Latinidad [Fierce by mitú]
What My Nameplate Necklace Means to Me [Fierce by mitú]
20 Latinx Organizations to Donate to For the Holidays [Fierce by mitú]
10 Things Only Latina Girls Understand About Beauty [SheKnows]
23 Latinx YA Books You’ll Wish You Could Have Read When You Were Growing Up [Fierce by mitú]
12 Audiobooks by Latina Authors That You Can ‘Read’ On the Drive to Work [Fierce by mitú]
Why Brooklyn 99’s Survival is So Important for Rosa Diaz Fans and Bi Representation On TV [Bella Books]

Travel:

The Ultimate Guide to Universal Studios Florida [Thrillist]
10 Quick Weekend Getaways [Shondaland]
24 Honeymoon Destinations in Latin America That are so Stunning You’ll Forget to Instagram [Fierce by mitú]
25 Most Instagrammable Spots in Latin America [mitú]
From Tacos to Castles – 10 Fun Things To Do in Copenhagen, Denmark [HipLatina]
Travel to These 10 Retreats in Latin America to Rekindle the Spark in Your Relationship [HipLatina]
12 Romantic Couples-Only Getaways in Mexico, South America & the Caribbean [MamásLatinas]
The Best Places to Vacation in Florida that aren’t Miami [HipLatina]
7 Things To Do in Fort Lauderdale When You’re Tired of SoBe [HipLatina]

Relationships:

I’m a Bisexual Woman in a Straight Relationship — and Yes, I Have the Right to Celebrate Pride [O! The Oprah Magazine]
I Cancelled My Wedding Because it Was Getting Too Expensive — And Regret Nothing [Glamour]
Why I Made Masturbation Part of My Self-Care Routine [O! The Oprah Magazine]
How Willow from ‘Buffy’ Helped Me Come Out [VICE]
Why It Took Me 7 Years to Realize I Was Sexually Manipulated [them.]
25 Candid Anal Sex Tips from Someone with Actual Experience [YourTtango]
I Picked My Partner Because He Didn’t Believe in Circumcision [Ravishly]
How Wearing Lingerie Helped Me Fall in Love with My Body [Fierce by mitú]

Wellness:

PRINT: To Your Health [The Power of Mindfulness]
My Body, My Choice: What Body Positivity Advocates Get Wrong About Weight Loss [Ravishly]
‘I Fell In Love with THIS Food — And It Helped Maintain My 90-Pound Weight Loss’ [Women’s Health]
When Unhealthy Food is Part of Your Culture, How Do You Lose Weight? [Greatist]
I Didn’t Need A Partner Or A ‘Perfect’ Body For Boudoir Photos — And Neither Do You [Ravishly]
Celebrities Who’ve Shed a Ton of Weight — And Kept It Off [Simplemost]
Here’s What Happened When I Went From Couch Potato To Exercising For 30 Days Straight [Brit+Co]
23 Free Self-Care Ideas for Your Next Relaxing Domingo [Fierce by mitú]
ORIGINAL RECIPE: Cuban Meaty Potato Stuffing [The Kitchn]
INFOGRAPHIC: The Ultimate Guide To Everything You *Need* In The Kitchen [Brit+Co]
Make This Holiday Survival Smoothie For A Healthy Recovery [SheKnows]
Latina Instagram Stars are Embracing Body Positivity by Sharing Their Favorite Foods from Their Cocinas [Fierce by mitú]

Other:

PRINT: Opening Up About Mental Health [HemAware Magazine]
Etiquette Rules Too Many People Are Breaking These Days [The Delite]
4 Experts Answer the Question: Should You Travel with Your Partner or Pay Off Debt? [HipLatina]
I Have $150k in Debt — Here’s What Financial Experts Told Me To Do [Fierce by mitú]