Candid Childfree Chat with Latino Dad & Batman Expert Erik Fontanez
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03/26/24 • 37 min
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Ep #59 - What's it like to have a sibling that doesn't want kids? Batman enthusiast, professional marketer, sports/pop culture podcaster, and baby brother Erik Fontanez joins his childfree sister Paulette Erato to discuss this question. It's a candid and lighthearted discussion about the dynamics of being a childfree individual within their family context.
Even as a father himself, Erik passionately defends the childfree lifestyle against societal norms, advocating for the validity and autonomy of individuals who choose not to have children. He also takes a break from impersonating Ron Burgundy and meme-making to impresses us with his knowledge of Batman (and sharks!), and reminisce about their YouTube endeavor, Beerocrats TV.
Paulette and Erik not only shed light on the nuances of familial relationships but also champion individual choices and celebrate the diversity of lifestyles, childfree or not. Two Latine sibling podcasters = double the fun!
Spoiler alert: did you know that Batman is not childfree? 🤯
About Erik Fontanez:
Erik Fontanez is the host of the Staches & Glasses Podcast, which covers sports, pop culture, and, as he puts it, whatever tickles the pickle. He discusses subjects such as the NBA, NFL, and a variety of other sports. The podcast also covers other entertainment aspects like movies, TV, and other popular topics.
Additionally, Erik heads and operates REVANIST Social, a digital marketing agency headquartered in Orange County, California. He also has a background in writing and editing, most notably in sports journalism. His work has been featured on Bleacher Report, Yahoo! Sports, the Los Angeles Times, among others.
Find him online at:
- Staches & Glasses Podcast (https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-pck9c-1586dd8)
- Instagram https://www.instagram.com/formemenotyou/
- Twitter/X https://twitter.com/formemenotyou/
- YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@formemenotyou
- TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@formemenotyou/
- Facebook https://www.facebook.com/formemenotyou
To get the full show notes, and an episode transcript, go to PauletteErato.com/shownotes. This is episode 59.
Like what you hear? Reach out to send your thoughts, and don't forget to grab a limited edition LVMC baseball t-shirt. Check it out at pauletteerato.com/shop.
How to reach me:
- Got a thought, or a comment? Send a text!
- Email me at hola @ pauletteerato dot com
- Join the LVMC newsletter at https://pauletteerato.substack.com/
- Support the show at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1948831/supporters/new
Wanna share your thoughts? Send a text!
Ep #59 - What's it like to have a sibling that doesn't want kids? Batman enthusiast, professional marketer, sports/pop culture podcaster, and baby brother Erik Fontanez joins his childfree sister Paulette Erato to discuss this question. It's a candid and lighthearted discussion about the dynamics of being a childfree individual within their family context.
Even as a father himself, Erik passionately defends the childfree lifestyle against societal norms, advocating for the validity and autonomy of individuals who choose not to have children. He also takes a break from impersonating Ron Burgundy and meme-making to impresses us with his knowledge of Batman (and sharks!), and reminisce about their YouTube endeavor, Beerocrats TV.
Paulette and Erik not only shed light on the nuances of familial relationships but also champion individual choices and celebrate the diversity of lifestyles, childfree or not. Two Latine sibling podcasters = double the fun!
Spoiler alert: did you know that Batman is not childfree? 🤯
About Erik Fontanez:
Erik Fontanez is the host of the Staches & Glasses Podcast, which covers sports, pop culture, and, as he puts it, whatever tickles the pickle. He discusses subjects such as the NBA, NFL, and a variety of other sports. The podcast also covers other entertainment aspects like movies, TV, and other popular topics.
Additionally, Erik heads and operates REVANIST Social, a digital marketing agency headquartered in Orange County, California. He also has a background in writing and editing, most notably in sports journalism. His work has been featured on Bleacher Report, Yahoo! Sports, the Los Angeles Times, among others.
Find him online at:
- Staches & Glasses Podcast (https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-pck9c-1586dd8)
- Instagram https://www.instagram.com/formemenotyou/
- Twitter/X https://twitter.com/formemenotyou/
- YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@formemenotyou
- TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@formemenotyou/
- Facebook https://www.facebook.com/formemenotyou
To get the full show notes, and an episode transcript, go to PauletteErato.com/shownotes. This is episode 59.
Like what you hear? Reach out to send your thoughts, and don't forget to grab a limited edition LVMC baseball t-shirt. Check it out at pauletteerato.com/shop.
How to reach me:
- Got a thought, or a comment? Send a text!
- Email me at hola @ pauletteerato dot com
- Join the LVMC newsletter at https://pauletteerato.substack.com/
- Support the show at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1948831/supporters/new
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Planting Roots in Puerto Rico: The Harsh Truth about Financial, Health, and Cultural Challenges
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Ep #58 - Ever fantasize about moving abroad, and what that could look like in your life? Childfree couple Paulette and Ryan did just that, trading their Los Angeles-based routine for a new adventure in Puerto Rico. But moving to a tropical paradise wasn't all sausages and rainbows.
The couple gets real about the unexpected challenges they faced—from dreamy island life to the not-so-glamorous realities. This candid conversation gives a behind-the-scenes look into their experience. Paulette and Ryan dish on the importance of rolling with the punches, embracing the unknown, and maybe even having a Plan B (or C, or LMNOP) in your back pocket just in case.
It's an honest story about learning from stumbles, finding strength in the face of change, and knowing when to say, "enough is enough." Whether you're dreaming of a big move or navigating your own unexpected twists, this episode will leave you with a fresh perspective and a deeper appreciation for life's wild ride. Tune in for Paulette and Ryan's honest and relatable account – it's sure to inspire you to find your own adventure!
Key takeaways:
- Life decisions are rarely permanent, and it's okay to change your mind, even when facing challenges and setbacks.
- Exploring one's cultural roots and living in a new place can be a valuable and enriching experience, even if plans don't work out as expected.
- Embracing mistakes/failures as learning experiences and using them to grow and move forward is essential in this lifetime.
To get the full show notes, and an episode transcript, go to PauletteErato.com/shownotes. This is episode 58.
Like what you hear? Reach out to send your thoughts, and don't forget to grab a limited edition LVMC baseball t-shirt. Check it out at pauletteerato.com/shop.
How to reach me:
- Got a thought, or a comment? Send a text!
- Email me at hola @ pauletteerato dot com
- Join the LVMC newsletter at https://pauletteerato.substack.com/
- Support the show at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1948831/supporters/new
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Unlearning Toxic Cultural Brainwashing with Shweta Ramkumar
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Ep #60 - Self-proclaimed and proud black sheep Shweta Ramkumar sits down with resident childfree Latina Paulette Erato to discuss the parallels between Southern Asian and Latine cultures.
And while both cultures can be conservative, sexist, and patriarchal, both women have been fortunate to have supportive families when it comes to their childfree choices. As a staunch antinatalist, Shweta takes her childfree advocacy one step further by championing the idea that having children without consent is an act of selfishness that begets further suffering.
Key takeaways from this episode include:
- Advice to other black sheep on embracing their ability to see through familial bullshit
- How embracing a childfree lifestyle can be empowering, but it requires deep self-awareness and clarity about personal values and priorities
- Where to find your childfree community if yours is nonexistent
Tune in for what is a revealing look into the commonalities of Asian and Latine cultures, from the childfree perspective.
Shout out to the fans who played LVMC Trivia on Instagram: Erik, Ryan, Amanda, and Shweta
About Shweta:
All of Shweta's social media bios contain the following words : Educator, Foodie, Singer, Dog-Mom, Minimalist, Unconventional, Black Sheep, Childfree by Choice, Antinatalist and Egalitarian.
She's a multitalented, multipassionate creative woman who has lived and travelled all over the world, worked in a variety of industries and is currently an up and coming entrepreneur with a business that marries up her passions, skillset, knowledge and experience. She's a Southern Asian woman of colour and a pioneer of dismantling the oppressive norms of the conservative, sexist and patriarchal culture and society she grew up in.
As an unmarried childfree millennial woman, her life journey sets a strong example of breaking free from the shackles of disempowering cultural conformity and stand out as a proud black sheep in more ways than one. She's an avid advocate of the childfree lifestyle and is currently based in Melbourne Australia.
Find her on Instagram as @childfreesrbuddysmum
https://www.instagram.com/childfreesrbuddysmum/
To get the full show notes, and an episode transcript, go to PauletteErato.com/shownotes. This is episode 60.
Like what you hear? Reach out to send your thoughts, and don't forget to grab a limited edition LVMC baseball t-shirt. Check it out at pauletteerato.com/shop.
How to reach me:
- Got a thought, or a comment? Send a text!
- Email me at hola @ pauletteerato dot com
- Join the LVMC newsletter at https://pauletteerato.substack.com/
- Support the show at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1948831/supporters/new
La Vida Más Chévere de Childfree Latinas - Candid Childfree Chat with Latino Dad & Batman Expert Erik Fontanez
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Buen día, mi gente, and welcome to La Vida Más Chévere de Childfree Latinas, the only Spanglish podcast for childfree Latinas y Latines, trying to dismantle the toxic cultural brainwashing we all grew up in so that we can design our best lives instead. I'm your resident childfree Latina and host, Paulette Erato. Today, the toxic cultural bullshit that we are unlearning is that childfree people, we exist and we are not the devil. I know you don'
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