Email me: melanie@modernmami.com

modernmami™: A mom trying to make it in the modern world. Juggling a business, husband, kids, household, life, etc., etc. One who not only values her family, but also herself.

Hi and welcome! I’m Melanie, a Tampa Bay area Latina blogger, mom to an amazing 15-year-old teen girl, awesome 10-year-old boy, and wife to a wonderfully supportive Caribbean-born husband. Read on to learn more about our family!

Who is Melanie & modernmami™?

As a new mom that worked full-time outside the home, I was looking to spend more time with my 6-month old daughter while still earning income. modernmami™ was born out of a desire to provide for my family in more ways than one. Little did I know that 15 years later, this journey of modernmami™ would have evolved so immensely, providing a space for moms all around the world to connect on issues that speak to them directly.

I have a degree in Industrial & Systems Engineering, over 10 years’ experience in Information Technology, 3 years’ experience in the e-learning industry, and now 15 years in social media. I fully embrace my role as a digital entrepreneur and content creator!

I am originally from Puerto Rico and have lived in the Central Florida and/or Tampa Bay area since I was a young child. Along with my husband of 18 years, 15-year-old teen daughter, and 10-year old son, we currently reside in the Tampa Bay area. We are raising multicultural children and love sharing our culture in an effort to help our children learn about their Trinidadian and Puerto Rican heritage.

Who is the modernmami™ family?

My 15-year-old teen girl is vibrant, funny, curious, and smart. Dubbed “baby girl” since the beginning days of modernmami™, she is an avid reader who’s a fan of fantasy fiction (and all things Harry Potter), but really, enjoys reading almost anything. She also loves puns, art, baking, asking questions, and in short, is an enthusiast of learning. Recently, she has also taken up an interest in cosplay, technical theater, and track!

My 10-year-old boy is energetic, smart, sweet, and funny. “Baby boy” always seems to be running or moving and has recently taken an interest in basketball. While his favorite subject may be math, he is a strong advanced reader and we’re lucky he loves to read an array of book genres. From graphic novels, classics, and primary authors like Dav Pilkey, Roald Dahl, and Mo Willems, to more advanced and modern content from authors like Kwame Alexander and Pablo Cartaya, our baby boy is open to reading a variety of stories! He also loves super heroes and playing video games – Zelda, Splatoon, and Cuphead are a few of his faves!

Supportive husband, dedicated father, and self-described laughter advocate, Justin is my rock. He keeps the kids and I laughing on a constant basis, but is also not afraid to get serious and have a heart-to-heart when any of us need it. As a brand and design strategist by day and gamer by night, he’s an all-around fan of family fun!

What is modernmami™.com?

modernmami™ is an award-winning lifestyle blog reaching moms across the world. Our community provides an honest depiction of modern life for today’s wife, mother, and woman from a Latina working mom’s perspective.

On modernmami™, you’ll find stories on parenting, family fun ideas, food, and Latino culture (particularly Puerto Rican culture). I also share stories relevant to busy working moms seeking balance in managing the various roles of their daily life.

Founded in 2006, modernmami™ was named a Top 50 Mom Blogger of 2014 by mom.me, included in Babble’s Top 100 Mom Blogs of 2012, and named a Parenting.com must-read blog in 2010. Additionally, in 2012, I had the honor to participate in an intimate roundtable discussion with former First Lady Michelle Obama, representing Latina mothers and their concerns.

modernmami™ was a member of the Walmart Moms Blogger program for 5 years and has had many more successful brand partnerships. We’ve collaborated with national brands such as Walt Disney World, CVS/pharmacy, JCPenney, IKEA, Nintendo, General Mills, and more!

Where else can you find Melanie?

Speaker

I’ve had the pleasure of speaking at various conferences, including Type-A Parent, Blogalicious Weekend, BlogHer, and SheStreams.

Contributing Writer

You’ll find my voice as a former contributing writer for Walmart, DisneyBaby.com, LetsPlay.com, Pampers, Scholastic Blogs, Fox News Latino, and Mamiverse.

Featured

modernmami™ has been featured on Univision, NBC’s Today Moms, Parenting.com, Fox News Latino, and The Miami Herald, along with local media coverage.

Work with Melanie and modernmami™

Want to talk about partnership possibilities?

I enjoy partnering with brands that naturally fit in my family’s lifestyle for sponsored posts, press trips, and experiences that modernmami™ readers would love to learn from.

A comprehensive media kit is available upon request. Reach out to me via email (melanie@modernmami.com), the contact information found below, or connect on Twitter, Facebook or a variety of other social media platforms – find me at @modernmami!