Navigating Dual Citizenship: Hady Méndez's Guide #bestsellingauthor

In this episode of Café con Pam, Pam chats with Hady Méndez about her Puerto Rican roots, identity, and what it means to claim your voice as a Latina. Hady breaks down the ins and outs of Puerto Rican citizenship, shares how Bad Bunny inspired her connection to heritage, and tells the story behind her new book, "Calladita No More." The conversation is full of real talk about leaving the U.S. for a softer life, navigating family expectations, celebrating cultural traditions, and choosing your own definition of success. If you’re ready to hear about finding your power and living authentically, you won’t want to miss this one! Episode blog here: https://cafeconpam.com/listen/428 00:00:00 Excerpts 00:01:02 Intro 00:04:03 Hady's heritage and obtaining her Puerto Rican citizenship 00:07:05 Why she decided to get the citizenship 00:10:39 Why latinos are leaving the US 00:12:34 Embracing a soft retirement life 00:15:30 Calladita No More book 00:18:30 Personal stories tha weren't included in the book 00:22:43 Self-empowerment without victimhood 00:24:48 Family support 00:27:49 Slowness, chronemics in different cultures 00:34:10 Singlehood independence 00:38:30 Coffee break 00:44:46 BMO 00:45:21 Savvy Ladies 00:46:39 Refranes 00:50:13 Building trust through community and service 00:53:11 How did writing the book changed her 00:58:44 Quote 00:59:40 Remedio 01:05:20 What tool has helped you speak up 01:09:46 Outro Check out today's sponsor Savvy Ladies, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping women like YOU take control of your financial future. They offer free resources, webinars, and my favorite: a free financial helpline where you can connect one-on-one with trusted financial experts. Visit www.savvyladies.org today and connect with the financial helpline to get the personalized support you deserve. Your journey to financial independence starts here. Complete this survey to help Savvy Ladies personalize your support https://bwn12.share.hsforms.com/2zaoB... Check out BMO here: https://bit.ly/3RXtWgO Follow Hady on all things social: Website: https://www.boldlyspeakingllc.com/cal... LinkedIn:   / hadymendez   Instagram:   / calladitanomorebook   We are giving away 1 signed copy of the book! Sign up here: https://forms.gle/hkUHuHWVd5P6Eae37 Follow Cafe con Pam on all things social Instagram:   / cafeconpampodcast   Facebook:   / cafeconpampodcast   Subscribe on YouTube:    / @cafeconpam   Add to your library: podcast://www.spreaker.com/show/6348411/episodes/feed Listen to Cafe con Pam: https://pod.link/cafeconpam Take our Calladita Culture®️ Quiz: https://cafeconpam.getformly.app/WazAI3 Get your business on El Mercadito: https://www.cafeconpam.com/mercadito Learn more about Pam: https://www.spreadideasmovepeople.com... To support the show, an easy way to do it is to leave a review. Your feedback definitely helps other listeners connect and see if this is a podcast they could resonate with. To make it easy for you, here are some quick questions to think about when you’re leaving a review: What do you love about the show? What were you expecting before you listened? What happened after you listened? How would you describe the show to your best friend? If you are new here, welcome! I hope you feel like you’re at home, and come back to drink a cup of coffee with us. Let’s stay connected: 1. Social media. Follow @cafeconpampodcast on Instagram and Facebook. 2. Learn more about our work and other stories at [cafeconpam.com](http://cafeconpam.com/) Listeners, thank you so much for hanging out with me today, y como siempre STAY SHINING! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of BMO. BMO sponsors the podcast but does not influence or endorse the specific discussions or viewpoints shared herein. BMO Bank N.A. Member FDIC