FAQ's

Why the name Mamas Con Ganas? What does it mean?

I wanted something fun, catchy and in Spanglish. The mamas in Mamas Con Ganas is from the English slang word mama. We say “Hey mama!” or “What’s up mama?” When you do something with ganas or “con ganas” it means you do something with drive and motivation. That’s why mamas con ganas are mamacitas (which means pretty ladies) with drive or motivation. Therefore, my interpretation is Women with Drive, specifically with the drive to get motivated and succeed. And yes, I know the name “Mamas Con Ganas” can have different interpretations—some more naughty than nice—but it’s part of the charm and humor. For example, mamá in spanish with an accented á at the end means mother but the word by itself without the accent means breasts, as doctors refer to them.  So some people think it means breasts (as a symbol for women) with drive. Our spanglish slogan clarifies any doubts of interpretation: Don’t be a mama con drama. Let’s be Mamas Con Ganas! This can only mean: Don’t be a woman with drama. Let’s be women with drive!

Why Spanglish?

I created the blog in Spanglish because it’s my idioma of choice when I talk to Latina-Americans. We are proud of our heritage and have also embraced the country that has opened its doors to us. We are among millions of Latinas in the US that consume media in both languages and we decided to put ourselves out there as our real bilingual selves. We understand the sensibility and importance of speaking either one or the other at work or other specific environments, but when we are at liberty, especially amongst other Mamacitas, we will speak to you in Spanglish.

Why do you address your audience as mamacita?

If you're Latina; you're a sexy mama. It comes with the territory.  No importa si eres de piel clara o oscura, de cabello rizado o lacio, gordita o flaca.  You're sexy and you know it.

Can we work with you? How can we be involved in your network of mamacitas?

Please visit Work Con Nosotras.

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