Irina Gonzalez

Journalist | Editor | Multi-Passionate Writer | Founder & Editor-in-Chief Raising Gen Alpha

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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]

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Irina Gonzalez is a journalist, editor, and multi-passionate writer. She is a Generation Alpha expert and author of the Raising Gen Alpha newsletter, where she writes about the hope and hopelessness of bringing up kids born 2010-2024 in a world that feels like it’s on fire—figuratively and literally.

Irina's 20-year media career has been defined by her fearless use of storytelling to shine a light on those who feel outside the "norm." Her work serves to remind us that we are never truly alone in our struggles and empowers us to overcome the societal barriers that stand in the way of our mental and emotional well-being. By promoting a message of empathy and inclusivity, Irina is helping to create a better world for all of us, and for generations to come.

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