Olga Rosales Salinas
Olga Rosales Salinas is Managing Editor for San Francisco Bay Area Moms. As a freelance writer and journalist, her articles have been published nationally by Palabra, National Association of Hispanic Journalists. Her debut collection of poetry and prose, La Llorona, was published by Birch Bench Press in August of 2021. Her monthly column "Thriving While Anxious" is featured @ Jumble & Flow. In 2019 her philanthropy and activism began with a non-profit benefiting first-generation and immigrant students, The Rosales Sisters' Scholarship. She has had spotlights in the following podcasts and radio stations; Los Sotelos Podcast, The Hive Poetry Collective @ksqd.org, Walk the Talk Podcast, "Making a Difference with Sheetal Ohri" on Bolly 92.3 FM, and Roll Over Easy @BFFdotFM Radio.
Bloom 2023: Event for New and Expecting Moms – Sign Up Now!
We couldn’t be happier that Bloom, a celebration of all things motherhood, is back for it's 7th year! We've got swag bags, giveaways, and community! Get your tickets here!
WE ARE YOUR MAMA TRIBE! Come...
How to Cope When Babies Are No Longer Babies
My baby turns six today, and unless a miracle of science or divine intervention happens, he is our last baby. If you have a uterus and are willing to breed at one point, you...
We Sampled 6 Camps This Summer – Here’s What I Think of Each
Editor's Note: I was not paid to tag/promote these camps, but I can connect you if you would like to try them. Note *SFBAM has a Summer Camp Guide that is very helpful, with...
Who Needs an Au Pair this Summer? How About Child Care Assistance Year Round?
My family and I have considered hosting an au pair for a year now. From now until December 31, Au Pair in America is offering $850 off of their program. Now is the time...
3 Reasons College Should Be Free
A dear friend asked me, "Congratulations on starting a nonprofit organization. Don't you wish you didn't have to?" I'd never thought of it, but her comment stayed with me. There are 1.5 million nonprofit...
Hella MomVersations™: April 2023 Podcast
Welcome to Hella MomVersations, Keeping it Real With San Francisco Bay Area Moms. Local moms contribute to this community for local moms, and this podcast, Hella MomVersations. Managing Editor, Olga Rosales Salinas, hosts this...
Silent Auction and Community: The Perks
What does it mean to grow a community? As a co-founder of a nonprofit organization, I've thought a lot about that question. The follow-up questions are, how do I express my dreams and aspirations...
Pajaro, CA is Under Water, Here’s What You Need to Know
*Lead photo submitted by Watsonville resident.
Our Bay Area neighbors in Pajaro, CA, have been evacuated from their homes since Saturday night, March 11th, 2023. I wrote a news article about the history of the...
Starting a Nonprofit from Scratch: A Guide for Beginners
Two years ago, I wrote, What to Know About Starting a Nonprofit, from the perspective of someone just starting a nonprofit. The five things I noted about this endeavor have held. Two years ago, my...
Build Your Village: Have You Considered Hosting an Au Pair?
Hosting an au pair is relatively common in Europe and other countries. Why isn't it more common in the United States? San Francisco Bay Area Moms is a community of contributing mom-bloggers who often...
