Stepmoms Without Children

Riki Santiago

What happens when you marry a man with adult children? The Media Virus Network brings you your favorite bestie, Riki Santiago! She's spilling the tea on her life as a stepmom without children and what the kids are doing. You'll listen to guests with unique family situations tell their story. You'll hear from familiar friends of the pod. Follow along to see if this millennial ever gets it together. Find her on Instagram! @StepmomsWithoutChildren

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S3 · E1
March 20 · 37 min
Ep33 18 Month Check In
Hey!! Sorry I’m late, I didn’t want to come. :-/ I know that we’ve been on quite the hiatus, and I do hate that for both you and me! But here’s a little check-in from me and Matt! Cheers to positive vibes, love, and new episodes! Get your Infinityhoop here: https://www.infinityhoop.com/products/infinity-hoop-plus?afmc=oxj&utm_campaign=oxj&utm_source=leaddyno&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_content=oxj
Oct 13, 2024 · 1 hr
Ep32 Brian Stephens
In this engaging conversation, we talk with Brian Stephen’s about the intricacies of his family life with EIGHT!!!! kids, including a son with autism. Brian shared his journey of being a blue caller king turned financial planner, emphasizing the importance of life insurance and trusts, especially for families with special needs. Sounds serious, right? Don’t worry, there’s plenty of silly mixed in ;)! Join us after for life updates in Cuddle Time with Matt <3 Find Brian online: www.LP4SN.com
S2 · E11
Oct 4, 2024 · 1 hr 3 min
Ep31 Michelle Choairy Coon
This is such a fun episode! I’m joined by my new favorite Brasileira! Michelle has a new business, Wisdom4Complex Kids. She wants to support families that have complex kids, which by the way is a fantastic term for kids with a variety of diagnoses and abilities, right?! We also have some girl time and keke about moving to the states, leaving Mormonism, and food! Stay tuned after Michelle to listen to Cuddle Time with Matt! www.wisdom4complexkids.com
S2 · E10
Sep 26, 2024 · 43 min
Ep30 Christina Lynne
I’m still on my creative journey finding out how people start doing what they love! This week we talk with Christina Lynne who is an author!! She’s also a Stepmom without children, so she gets extra points ;). Christina talks about her book, WFH, and homestead tings! Her book 13 Miles North is available wherever you get books online! Amazon link: https://a.co/d/cyxyr26 Keep up with Christina on IG: @christinalynnewrites
S2 · E9
Sep 13, 2024 · 49 min
Ep29 Elisha S Lee
Elisha is a licensed counselor and she’s a wealth of knowledge and positivity! We discuss the over use of some therapy words what Elisha has going on with her practice and her podcast! Stay tuned after the interview for Cuddle Time with Matt! If you’re looking for Elisha’s book- The Mental Health Handbook: Strategies for Self-Care and Resilience https://a.co/d/8B89okx If you’re looking for a Elisha on IG- @elishasleecounselor Elisha’s Space Podcast- https://www.elishaslee.com/elishas-space
S2 · E7
Sep 6, 2024 · 1 hr 5 min
Ep28 Jessica Hart
The way I loved talking to this woman! Jessica Hart is a singer, songwriter, podcaster, Mom, gamer and voice actor. Shes fun, silly, and best of all, booked and busy. Stay tuned after Jessica for Cuddle Time with Matt!
S2 · E7
Aug 30, 2024 · 1 hr 7 min
Ep27 Stanley McFadden
My friend Stanley McFadden from TMVP joined me this week and we talk about loss and about love. We dig in and find out about all of the hats he wears: Friend, Lover, Nurse, Stepdad, PopPop, Actor, Creator, Improver, and Haver of knowledge. Join us at the end for Cuddle Time with Matt. <3
S2 · E6
Aug 23, 2024 · 58 min
Ep26 Becki and Nina
Extra! Extra! Read… listen… all about it! Becki and Nina join me to talk about our guys. But not until after Becki spills some tea, honey! Don’t forget to stick around after the girlies for Cuddle Time with Matt!
S2 · E5
Aug 16, 2024 · 1 hr
Ep25 Jennifer Faria
I haven't caught up with this MTV Celebrity in a whole decade! Grab snacks and listen as I find out what Jen has been up to these days as a Portuguese/Lebanese Mom, wife, and silly girl. Also the amount of Merrimack Valley name drops... do you know them all? Oh! And stay until the very end to listen to Cuddle Time With Matt! <3
S2 · E4
Aug 7, 2024 · 1 hr 12 min
Ep24 Liz Luis-Santiago (My Mom!)
YOU GUYS!!!!! I loved hearing about how my Mom and her family immigrated here from Portugal. It's a shame that I didn't hit record until after she told me. HA! Listen to this super fun story of my how my parents met and why they got married. Hang out after for Cuddle Time with Matt <3
S2 · E3
Aug 2, 2024 · 34 min
Ep23 Crazy Woman Press
Tanya from crazywomanpress.com joins me this week to talk about her books and her new podcast on Spotify! Stay tuned after the interview for Cuddle Time with Matt! <3
S2 · E2
Jul 26, 2024 · 52 min
Ep22 Vet Tech Anna
Vet Tech Anna drops in to talk about her business and podcast that supports pet parents! We also dig in to her life as a single Mom and she explains the sperm donor and IVF process. So educational, this episode! Find Anna at www.vettechanna.com and @VetTechAnna on YouTube and Instagram! Stay tuned after Anna (43:00) for Cuddle Time with my honey, Matt. xo
S2 · E1
Jul 19, 2024 · 52 min
Ep21 Aisha Amor Returns
Welcome back, baby! Welcome to season two! Things are a little different, but I hope you love it! Aisha is back and we're getting to know her a little better. From being the new kid in Miami to a new kid in Corporate America then becoming a successful HR consultant. I mean.... we love an origin story, do we not?! Follow Aisha Amor on Instagram @incence_coconut ! Stay tuned after this FUN interview with my favorite hippie for a new segment called Cuddle Time with my husband, Matt <3
S1 · E20
May 11, 2024 · 54 min
#SEASONFINALE
Alexa, play Graduation (Friends Forever ) by Vitamin C!!! Me and Nina close out season one with our favorite cousin! There’s a lil recap of the fun times from this season right before we all disagree about the bear vs a man in the woods. The girlies flattered me beyond comprehension and I’m still speechless. And obviously, we get in to it about JLo.
S1 · E19
May 3, 2024 · 37 min
#MYFIRSTSTEPMOM
Where are all my Portuguese Moms?! This one might be for you! My cousin Mil joins me and breaks down all the tea from being a young Stepmom in the late 90's and a present day Step-Grandma. We take a cute stroll down memory lane because where else am I gonna document them?! Quick updates on where her kids are now and the best part is that she’s so proud of them! We love a supportive mama bear!
S1 · E18
Apr 26, 2024 · 35 min
#MATT’SORIGINSTORY
My handsome husband is back! We talk about his Brady Bunch-esq family and plan our funerals!
S1 · E17
Apr 19, 2024 · 49 min
#GIRLSDAY
Guess who's back! Becki joins me briefly to talk with my oldest bestie, Ashley Starr! Get ready to laugh because catching up on life with this girl is hilarious. Per usual, things get a little therapy-y but we quickly jump back in to being delulu millenials. Bonus points for anyone who knows all of the names that we dropped during this conversation!
S1 · E16
Apr 12, 2024 · 53 min
#WHAT'SITLIKEBEING17
Places, everybody! We have a real live Gen Z in the house! Nyla, my darling baby cousin explains the ups and downs of senior year, the differences between Millennials and Gen Z, and her cutie Stepdad! She's a self-aware queen and we love her!
S1 · E15
Apr 5, 2024 · 34 min
#GEORGEANDKARENPLUS9
Have you ever wondered what having a family of 11 is like? Find out with my neighbor Karen! :)
S1 · E14
Mar 26, 2024 · 48 min
#HOWDOYOUSAYSTEPMOMINSPANISH
Today we’re talking to my cousin Melanie about bringing her step kids over from DR! She’s a practical queen trying to figure out being a Mom to her son, and a translator for the other kids! Oh!! And she’s pregnant af.

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