Mercedes Sanchez is a Latina fertility speaker, NYC-based lifestyle expert, and media personality who shares her journey with endometriosis, IVF, and late motherhood (Mamá después de los 40). She speaks on international fertility panels and at conferences across the U.S. and Latin America, including an upcoming international fertility panel in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Through her Spanish-language platform Soy Nueva Mamá, she helps Latinas navigate delayed motherhood, fertility struggles, and cultural stigma with honesty and hope.
Speaking Topics
Fertility & Delayed Motherhood for Latinas
An honest, culturally grounded conversation about late motherhood, fertility challenges, and the pressure Latinas face around timing, family expectations, and cultural judgment. Mercedes shares her own path to becoming a first-time mom at 41 after years of misdiagnosis and IVF.
Endometriosis, IVF & Breaking the Silence
Mercedes opens up about living with endometriosis, navigating misdiagnosis, grief from miscarriage, and the emotional toll of IVF. She discusses how to advocate for yourself in the medical system and reduce shame around infertility in the Latinx community.
Mamá después de los 40: Soy Nueva Mamá & Latino Family-Building
A Spanish-language talk (or bilingual) about motherhood after 40, the reality of delayed fertility, and building a supportive community through Soy Nueva Mamá. This talk is ideal for Latinx audiences, women’s health events, and fertility conferences.
From Struggle to Story: Becoming a Latina Fertility Speaker
Mercedes shares her journey from struggling in silence to becoming a Latina fertility speaker and media voice for women who feel alone in their fertility journey. She discusses turning personal pain into purpose, building a platform, and speaking on international fertility panels.
Speaking Experience & Media
Mercedes has spoken on international fertility panels, including an upcoming international fertility panel in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and has been featured on mitú’s FIERCE, Parents magazine, CaféMom, and as a TV contributor on Univision, Telemundo, and local morning shows. She is a lifestyle expert, media personality, and founder of BeChicMag and Soy Nueva Mamá.
Why Invite Mercedes Sanchez as a Speaker
Latina fertility speaker with a personal IVF and endometriosis story
Bilingual (English/Spanish) and culturally attuned to Latinx audiences
NYC-based lifestyle expert and media personality with TV experience
Founder of Soy Nueva Mamá, a platform for Mamá después de los 40
Speaks on fertility, delayed motherhood, endometriosis, IVF, and cultural stigma
Experience on international fertility panels (including Santo Domingo)
Book Mercedes for Your Event
Mercedes is available for:
Fertility and women’s health conferences
Latina and Latinx community events
IVF and endometriosis awareness panels
Late motherhood and family-building discussions
Lifestyle and media events
To inquire about booking Mercedes Sanchez as a speaker for your event, please contact: mercedes [at] mercedessanchez [dot] com.