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.

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. Mari has published two parenting books in English and Spanish and is the author of three bilingual children’s books. 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.