Maritere R. Bellas

is a Puerto Rican award-winning author, speaker, writer, podcast host and bilingual and multicultural parenting mentor. For over two decades, she has provided education, information, resources and support to families engaging in a multilingual, multicultural lifestyle. 

Mari has published two parenting books in English and Spanish and is the author of three bilingual children’s books. She is the creator and co-host of the Mamás 411 Podcast, listened to in 27 countries, and co-host of the Hablemos Bilingual IG Live series.

Her favorite social media platform is Instagram!—and when she’s not writing, you’ll find her enjoying Southern California living in a suburb of Los Angeles.